EL-8400VA - Advanced multi-format 6 x 2 presentation seamless matrix with HDBaseT2 I/O, USB, audio, MIC & built in amplifier

Advanced multi-format 6 x 2 presentation seamless matrix with HDBaseT2 I/O, USB, audio, MIC & built in amplifier

This 6 x 2 multi-format AV matrix switcher is designed to handle a variety of sources thanks to HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C, and HDBaseT inputs. The selected signal can be transmitted via HDMI or HDBaseT2 up to 100 meters over CAT6A, also including bidirectional Ethernet, RS-232, USB, IR, and 48V PoH power for compatible transmitters and receivers.

It supports resolutions up to 4K @ 60 4:4:4, with automatic color conversion for HDBaseT output. Audio is extremely flexible: stereo inputs, two microphone inputs, a 20 W amplifier per channel, balanced outputs, and a built-in DSP mixer that allows you to combine microphones and audio sources for presentations and lessons.

Main features

• Supports standard PoH (PSE) on both HDBaseT input and output to power compatible transmitters and receivers
• HDBaseT output transmits video and audio up to 90 m at 1080p and up to 100 m with CAT6A at 4K @ 30
• Supports the full HDBaseT feature set: HD video and audio, 100BaseT Ethernet, 48 V PoH, and bidirectional IR / RS-232 / USB control
• Front panel controllable with OSD, RS-232, Telnet, Web GUI, and trigger
• USB-C port provides up to 60 W of power to the connected device
• High-performance Class-D amplifier with 20 W per channel
• MIC inputs with optional 48 V or 5 V Phantom power
• Six video inputs (USB-C, HDBaseT, three HDMI, DisplayPort) and two video outputs (HDMI and HDBaseT)
• Up to 15 audio sources can be routed independently to five audio outputs
• Audio mixer function for combining up to four LPCM 2.0 sources with microphone inputs and auto-gain
• Gain control for each source and volume control for each output
• Support for multiple simultaneous USB hosts (up to four) with active host selection
• Support for manual or automatic selection of video and USB inputs, with hot-plug detection and Last Memory function
• Seamless switching without video sync loss
• Full EDID and HDCP management
• Support for Trigger Control Keypad (optional)
• HDBaseT output up to 4K @ 60 4:2:0 or 4K @ 30 4:4:4 with automatic color conversion
• Support up to 4K UHD 18 Gbps 4:4:4 8-bit on HDMI, USB-C, and DisplayPort
• HDBaseT 2.0 compatible
• HDMI compliant 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4
• Compliant with HDCP 1.x and 2.2

User benefits

• Handles multi-format presentations with seamless switching without synchronization loss
• Enables long-distance 4K video distribution via HDBaseT with integrated control and power
• Complete audio system with DSP mixer, microphone inputs, and integrated amplifier
• Simplifies the presenter experience with the ability to quickly switch between mixed and unmixed audio
• Supports USB-C with up to 60 W power delivery for laptops and mobile devices
• Control mode also via Web GUI
• Independent audio routing for complex applications in conference rooms and classrooms

Areas of use

• Corporate conference rooms with advanced presentation needs
• University classrooms and classrooms requiring the mixing of microphones and multimedia content
• Corporate installations with long-distance AV distribution via HDBaseT
• Hybrid meeting rooms with independent AV routing and USB support
• Events and presentations requiring seamless switching and Multi-format management
• Complex AV systems with multiple sources and outputs

Technical characteristics

Interfaces

• Input ports: 3 x HDMI (Type‑A), 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x USB‑C, 1 x HDBaseT (RJ‑45), 1 x stereo audio (3.5 mm), 1 x stereo audio (5‑pin terminal block), 2 x microphone (5‑pin terminal block)
• Output ports: 1 x HDBaseT (RJ‑45), 1 x HDMI (Type‑A), 1 x stereo audio Class‑D amplified output (2 x 2‑pin terminal block), 2 x stereo audio (5‑pin terminal block)
• Pass‑through ports: 1 x IR extender & blaster (4‑pin terminal block), 1 x RS‑232 (6‑pin terminal block), 2 x power relay (2‑pin terminal block), 2 x USB (Type‑A), 1 x USB (Type‑B)
• LAN port: 1 x RJ‑45
• Control ports: 1 x RS‑232 (3‑pin terminal block), 1× trigger (10‑pin terminal block)
• Service port: 1 x USB (Type‑B)

Video

• HDMI compliance: HDMI 2.0 (DVI 1.0)
• HDCP compliance: 2.2
• Input signal type: 4K @ 60 YUV 4:4:4
• Output signal type: 4K @ 60 YUV 4:4:4
• Maxi. input resolution: HDMI / USB‑C / DP 4096 x 2160p @ 60 YUV 4:4:4; HDBaseT 4096 x 2160p @ 60 YUV 4:2:0
• Maxi. output resolution: HDMI 4096 x 2160p @ 60 YUV 4:4:4; HDBaseT 4096 x 2160p @ 60 YUV 4:2:0

Audio

• Digital formats: LPCM (2 channels, 48 kHz)
• Microphone input: 50 mV_RMS
• Analogue input (5‑pin): 4 V_RMS
• Analogue input (3.5 mm): 2 V_RMS
• Analogue output (5‑pin): 4 V_RMS, THD+N < −60 dB @ 0 dBFS 1 kHz (A‑wt), SNR > 70 dB @ 0 dBFS, frequency response ±3 dB 20 Hz – 20 kHz, crosstalk < −60 dB @ 10 kHz
• Amplified output: 20 W + 20 W, THD+N < −60 dB @ 0 dBFS 1 kHz (A‑wt), SNR > 70 dB, frequency response ±3 dB 20 Hz – 20 kHz, crosstalk < −60 dB @ 10 kHz

Power

• Power supply: 100 – 240 V_AC
• Power consumption: 156 W

Field firmware update

• PC, WebGUI

Enclosure

• Chassis material: metal (steel)
• Chassis colour: black
• Dimensions (case only): 43.8 × 26.9 × 4.4 cm
• Dimensions (all inclusive): 48.2 × 29.2 × 4.9 cm
• Weight: 4,035 kg