Octava Inc., specialists in HDMI distribution equipment, announced the release of a 3×8 HDMI switch and splitter Distribution Amplifier. The 3×8 HDMI Distribution Amplifier allow users to deliver Full 1080P HD video and audio streams to 8 HD displays simultaneously via HDMI. The 3×8 HDMI distribution amp is designed for professional applications such as Electronic retailing, and public HD display kiosks that require the highest picture quality to be shown on multiple HD displays.
As the quality of HDTV and HD content continue to improve, electronic retailers need to clearly demonstrate the incredible picture quality that is achievable. Traditional cabling methods such as composite or component video simply do not fully exploit the capability of the HD video. Using HDMI assures that the best picture quality achievable is displayed.
The Pro HD series 3×8 HDMI Distribution Amplifier distributes Full 1080P video streams to 8 HDTV’s simultaneously. The 3×8 HDMI distribution amps is fully scaleable and can distribute HDMI to more than 8 HD displays by cascading multiple units. Integrated 3×1 HDMI switching allow up to 3 separate HD sources to be selected. In addition, the 3×8 HDMI distribution amp is configurable to fit in professional 1 RU racks or as a ‘table top’ installation. RS-232 serial port is provided for integration with 3rd party control systems.
HDMI is the latest standard for distributing High Definition Digital Video and Audio in high def displays for 2 reasons: 1) uncompressed digital format ensures the best picture quality and 2) HDMI allows content providers to ensure that their intellectual property is protected through HDCP.
Product info available at: www.octavainc.com
