Atlona PRO5 Series Takes the Matrix Switcher into New
Territory
Atlona's PRO5 Series features a matrix switcher and two companion receivers that break new ground in
long-distance, point-to-point 4K video and audio extension
Atlona's path of AV innovation takes another leap forward with the PRO5 Series, a
next-generation
matrix switching solution featuring an industry-first breakthrough for long distance, point-to-point
extension.
Now shipping, Atlona's PRO5 Series is anchored by the AT-PRO5-MX810, an 8x10 matrix switcher
with
HDMI inputs and AV extension outputs featuring SDVoE technology, for point-to-point transmission of
4K HDR video and audio to companion PRO5 Series receivers. This innovative solution is great for
applications in education and corporate environments continue that call for high-performance,
reliable matrix switching to route sources to multiple displays in remote destinations.
The PRO5-MX810 matrix switcher is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports 4K/60 4:4:4 and HDR at HDMI data
rates up to 18 Gbps. Each SDVoE extension output includes an RJ45 port, and an SFP+ cage for copper
or fiber optic 10GbE connectivity to transmit video, embedded audio, Gigabit Ethernet, and RS-232
and IR control signals to the receiver. The RJ45 port allows extension up to 330 feet (100 meters)
over CAT6a UTP cable, along with PoE for powering the receiver, while the SFP+ cage can be used with
a compatible fiber optic transceiver module to extend from 38 meters up to 10 kilometers over fiber
optic cable.
The PRO5-MX810 includes a comprehensive host of audio and control system integration features,
including independent audio matrix switching, and the ability to individualize CEC display control
per output. Video processing is available in the companion AT-PRO5-101-SC-RX scaling receiver,
including 4K video upscaling and downscaling with frame rate conversion, and video wall processing.
When extending over copper, the PRO5-MX810's PoE capability provides integrators with the
flexibility to install PRO5 receivers adjacent to a display or projector without local AC power. End
users benefit from long-term reductions in energy usage through the ability to shut down receivers
via PoE from the matrix switcher, along with triggering display control via CEC.
"The PRO5 Series represents a remarkable new achievement in the evolution of the traditional matrix
switcher, especially as it pertains to long-distance signal extension in learning and meeting
spaces," said Marshall Simmons, Product Manager at Atlona. "The PRO5-MX810's high-performance,
point-to-point SDVoE transmission capabilities bring the benefits of full-bandwidth distribution
without the costs of a full 10GbE network, and opens new opportunities through native video
processing, video wall capability, and fiber optic extension. Atlona customers can also rest assured
that the PRO5 Series offers proven dependability and ample capacity to serve most commercial
applications that require flexible multi-zone AV distribution."