Blustream IP300UHD Ethernet IP Video Transmission

5 April 2023

Blustream Launch 4K 60 4:4:4 AV Over IP Solution

IP300UHD, Blustream’s latest addition to their popular video-over-IP product range leverages the latest chipsets and codecs to deliver hegher quality video over standard 1Gb networks. With the ability to deliver UHD 4K content at up to 60 frames per second with uncompressed 4:4:4 chroma.

The increased colour information available in a 4:4:4 signal makes allows graphics generated by computers and games consoles to be enjoyed at the highest quality; this is especially importand when displaying text, spreadsheets or detailed technical drawings.

The IP300UHD transmitters and receivers are ultra compact and light allowing them to be mounted easily behind displays. The low power consumption of 8W means that the devices can be powered via PoE although the option of local DC power is available.

In addition to transmitting 18Gbps HDMI signals, the Blustream IP300UHD also transmits audio, bi-diretional IR, RS-232 and USB for KVM applications.

Key Features of Blustream IP300UHD

  • Advanced 4K HDMI 2.0 video over 1Gb managed network supporting 18Gbps HDMI signals

  • Virtually unlimited system size

  • Extends HDMI up to a distance of 100m over a single CAT cable

  • SFP port for signal distribution over fibre

  • Features 1 x HDMI loop-out for integrating local displays or cascading to multiple devices

  • Supports up to 4K UHD 60Hz 4:4:4

  • Supports HDR including Dolby Vision LLM

  • Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio transmission

  • Advanced signal management for independent routing of IR, RS-232, USB/KVM, audio and video

  • PoE (Power over Ethernet) to power Blustream unit from PoE switch

  • HDCP 2.2 compliant with advanced EDID management

  • Audio breakout to optical (S/PDIF) and analogue L/R audio outputs, supporting both balanced and unbalanced audio signals

  • Balanced/unbalanced analogue audio input for replacing the HDMI embedded audio with a different audio signal

  • OLED front panel display for advanced system information and manual configuration

  • Optional 24V power supply (should Ethernet switch not support PoE)

  • Compatible with Blustream IP300UHD-RX and IP350UHD-TX/RX products

  • IP300/350 Multicast platform features 4 operational modes:
    – Matrix distribution (requires 1Gb network switch)
    – Video wall (requires 1Gb network switch)
    – One-to-one HDMI extender (no network switch required)
    – One-to-many HDMI extender (no network switch required)

Blustream IP300 AV over IP