HDBaseT matrix configuration and receiver selection
An HDBaseT matrix combines source routing with links to receiving equipment near the displays. Start by listing connected sources and destinations, then record the cable length and required resolution, refresh rate and color format for every link. Verify receiver compatibility and installation requirements for the quoted configuration.
Tell us whether the project needs 4×8, 8×8, 16×16, 36×36 or another input/output capacity. Confirm available card combinations and receiver quantities before specifying the chassis. EDID handling, CEC, ARC, Ethernet, mixed-format interfaces and wall-processing functions should be confirmed individually for the proposed equipment. An RJ45 connector or Category cable alone does not establish support for Ethernet/IP switching.
Plan your HDBaseT matrix project
- Routing: list the connected sources, displays and independent source selections required.
- Signal formats: record resolution, refresh rate, color format, audio requirements and HDCP compatibility.
- Cable runs: provide the distance, Category cable specification and any patch panels or intermediate connections for each display.
- Receiving equipment: identify the proposed receivers and any required control, audio-return or power functions.
Read our HDMI matrix versus splitter selection guide for the routing basics. Compare the HDMI matrix switcher family when direct HDMI links suit the installation, and check the product manuals and control protocols for the proposed equipment.
Send your source list, display formats and cable plan to FOLAIDA to confirm a suitable matrix, card and receiver configuration.
Plan sources, displays and control
Plan how sources such as PCs, laptops, media players, satellite receivers and camera interfaces will connect to the matrix and reach the displays. Match each signal to the selected input and output cards, and confirm the control method and any required processing functions for the complete configuration.
Match modular input and output cards
Select compatible input and output cards for the source and display interfaces. Confirm HDBaseT, HDMI, VGA, DVI, SDI and other required formats individually; specify RS232 control separately.
Verify a 70m or 100m 1080p requirement against the selected transmitter/receiver combination, Category cable and installation conditions. A 1080p distance rating does not establish the same reach at 4K.
Plan modular card capacity around the proposed inputs, outputs and future expansion, then confirm the supported combination.
Confirm switching and scaling requirements
Where seamless switching without black or blue screen intervals is required, confirm that the selected cards and processing configuration provide the intended transition with the proposed sources and output timings.
Confirm pan, zoom and any wall-processing functions for the selected model and control method before specifying them for the project.
Verify 4K timings and HDCP compatibility
For 4K60 or HDCP 2.2 projects, confirm 3840×2160 at 60Hz input and output support, color format and HDCP compatibility across the selected cards, receivers and displays. Verify the complete signal path and the required switching behavior with the proposed configuration.
Confirm available output timing options, any scaling requirements and EDID settings for the selected equipment. If NTSC or PAL sources are involved, verify the input card and conversion path needed for those signals.
HDBaseT matrix specifications by configuration
MAX-series configuration reference: the table below retains the existing MAX0808, MAX1616 and MAX3636 data. Its listed resolutions, HDMI 1.4 protocol and 10.2Gbps bandwidth do not establish 4K60 or HDCP 2.2 support for every configuration. Confirm current cards, receiver compatibility, cable distances, power redundancy, operating conditions and warranty terms in the project quotation.
On smaller screens, swipe the table horizontally to compare all three configurations.
| Model | MAX0808 | MAX1616 | MAX3636 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brief description | 8 input cards and 8 output cards | 16 input cards and 16 output cards | 36 input cards and 36 output cards |
| Input card | DVI/VGA/CVBS/HDMI/3G-SDI/YPbPr/HDBT/Fiber | ||
| Output Card | DVI/VGA/CVBS/HDMI/3G-SDI/YPbPr/HDBT/Fiber | ||
| Resolution support | 640×480～1920×1200@60Hz(VESA), 480i~1080p@60hz(HDTV) | ||
| Protocol | DVI1.0, HDMI1.4, HDCP and E-EDID Standard | ||
| Color space | RGB4:4:4/YUV4:4:4/YUV4:2:2/YUV4:2:0 | ||
| Bandwidth Bandwidth | 10.2Gbps | ||
| Transmission distance | 25m（HDMI/DVI），30m（analog），100m（CAT5e/6），500m（multi-mode fiber optic cable），1.5~20Km（single mode fiber optic cable） | ||
| Control | Front key panel, IR, RS232 and LAN | ||
| Storage environment | Temperature: -20℃ ~ +70℃, humidity: 10%~90% | ||
| Work environment | Temperature: -20℃ ~ +50℃, humidity: 10%~80% | ||
| Dimensions | 440mmX400mmX89mm （2U） | 440mmX400mmX225mm （5U） | 440mmX400mmX445mm （10U） |
| Weight | 7Kg | 15Kg | 31Kg |
| Maximum power dissipation | 100W | 200W | 450W |
| Power supply | 100~260V 50/60Hz | ||
| Running hours | Redundant Power Supply: Power Supply system can automatically switch to spare power supply when one supply does not work normally or properly; Work without interruption for 7X24 hours. | ||
| MTBF | 10,000 hours | ||
| Warranty | Six years warranty and lifetime maintenance | ||
| Regulation: | CE, FCC, CCC | ||