Blustream
Blustream C88CS Contractor 8x8 HDBaseT CSC Matrix - 70m
BU-C88CS
The C88CS is a professional 8x8 HDBaseT™ matrix designed for custom AV installations, offering high-performance video and audio distribution over a single CAT cable. It supports HDMI 2.0 18Gbps 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 with HDR and HDCP 2.2 compliance, and uses Colour Space Conversion (CSC) technology for optimal signal integrity. This matrix allows eight HDMI sources to be routed to eight HDBaseT™ outputs, with simultaneous HDMI/HDBaseT™ on output 1, video down-conversion, and a web browser interface for advanced control and configuration.
Features & Benefits
- Advanced HDBaseT™ technology delivering video, audio, bi-directional IR, and PoC over a single CAT cable
- Colour Space Conversion (CSC) supporting HDMI 2.0 18Gbps including HDR
- 8 x HDMI inputs independently routed to 8 x HDBaseT™ outputs
- Output 1 supports simultaneous HDMI and HDBaseT™ output
- Video down-conversion on HDBaseT™ outputs for displays limited to lower resolutions (4K 60Hz 4:2:0 or 1080p)
- Extends 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 UHD video up to 40m, 1080p up to 70m
- Supports all industry standard video resolutions including VGA-WUXGA and 480i-4K
- Pass-through of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Master Audio
- Bi-directional IR support on all HDBaseT™ outputs
- Supports PoC to power compatible HDBaseT™ receivers (RX70CS recommended)
- Supplied with Blustream IR receivers and emitters
- 1U rack-mountable design, mounting kit included
- Video Input: 8 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female
- Video Output: 1 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female, 8 x HDBaseT™ RJ45
- RS-232 Serial Port: 1 x DB9 Serial connector
- TCP/IP Control: 1 x RJ45, female
- IR Input Ports: 9 x 3.5mm stereo jack
- IR Output Ports: 8 x 3.5mm mono jack
- Case Dimensions (without feet & connections, W x D x H): 437mm x 377mm x 44mm
- Case Dimensions (with feet & connections, W x D x H): 437mm x 384mm x 53mm
- Rack Mountable: 1U, rack ears included
- Power Supply: Internal 100-240V AC