3x1 4K60 USB C/HDMI Switcher Extender

Ideal Use Cases

The SWT3-31-HU-TR is designed for hybrid meeting environments that combine in-room and online participants. Its 3x1 architecture accommodates one USB-C source and two HDMI/USB sources, making it suitable for spaces where different hosts need access to a shared display and USB peripherals. A room camera, microphone, or other locally or remotely connected USB peripheral can be switched for use by the active USB host. The HDMI output supports a local video connection, while the extended-range HDBaseT 3.0 link carries video, USB, network, control, and power signals over twisted pair cable.

Why Choose This Model

This high-performance auto-switcher combines source selection and signal extension in one device. It supports 4K60Hz HDMI with 4:4:4 color sampling and provides one USB-C input alongside two HDMI/USB inputs. Automatic switching helps the system follow the selected source, while switchable USB peripherals allow the active host to use shared meeting-room equipment. The result is a practical connection point for presenters using USB-C or HDMI while retaining access to cameras, microphones, and other USB devices connected at either end of the system.

Installation and Integration

The HDBaseT 3.0 connection can be configured for a transmit, or output, link or a receive, or input, link. This selectable operation provides flexibility when integrating the unit at the source side or the receiving side of an extended system. The link extends 4K60Hz HDMI, USB 2.0, Ethernet, RS-232, IR, and power over twisted pair cable. Installers can therefore route multiple signal types through the HDBaseT connection instead of providing an individual long-distance path for each supported signal. The unit also provides an HDMI output for the connected video system. Cable references supplied in the product data include CAT6A U/FTP video and LAN cable assemblies and bulk cabling, along with HDMI and USB cable options for endpoint connections.

Performance Highlights

Video support reaches 4K at 60Hz with 4:4:4 color sampling, preserving the full stated HDMI signal format through the extension system. The listed refresh rate is 60Hz, and the listed Ethernet bandwidth is 1 Gbps. USB 2.0 extension supports connected peripherals, while RS-232 and IR extension accommodate control signals. Power can also travel across the twisted pair link. Together, these capabilities allow video, peripheral access, Ethernet, control, and power to share the HDBaseT 3.0 connection.

What Makes It Different

The defining feature of the SWT3-31-HU-TR is the combination of three source paths, configurable HDBaseT operation, and shared USB peripheral switching. One USB-C input supports a direct USB-C source, while two HDMI/USB inputs accommodate additional hosts. Local and remote USB peripherals remain available for assignment to the active USB host, which directly supports meetings that move between room-based and online participation. The ability to set the HDBaseT link for transmit or receive operation adds another level of deployment flexibility without changing the supported collection of extended signals.

Final Assessment

The SWT3-31-HU-TR brings together 3x1 automatic source switching, 4K60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI support, USB peripheral sharing, and extended-range HDBaseT 3.0 connectivity. It is particularly relevant when a hybrid meeting system must accept both USB-C and HDMI/USB hosts while sharing cameras or microphones. Its configurable link direction and support for USB 2.0, 1 Gbps Ethernet, RS-232, IR, and power provide a focused foundation for integrated meeting-room signal distribution.