Crestron Dmc-cat-dsp Cat Input Card W/down-mixing For Dm Switchers on 2040-parts.com

The DMC-CAT-DSP is an input card for a Crestron® DigitalMedia™ Switcher, providing one DM® CAT input. The DM CAT input enables the connection of a DM CAT Transmitter or the output of another DM switcher, with a potential cable length up to 450 feet (137 m) using DigitalMedia cable.

The DMC-CAT-DSP provides all of the features of the DMC-CAT with the addition of internal surround sound down-mixing to enable the simultaneous distribution of uncompressed 7.1 surround sound and 2-channel down-mix signals. The DMC-CAT-DSP is recommended for use with Blu-ray Disc® players and other HD sources that output multi-channel surround sound audio via HDMI®, allowing the multi-channel signal to reach the surround sound system without requiring any decoding, while also providing a 2-channel down-mix to feed a stereo zone or audio distribution system.

In addition to the DM CAT input, the DMC-CAT-DSP also includes HDMI and stereo analog audio outputs. The HDMI output can be used to pass the input signal through to a local audio processor or video monitor, or to feed a second DM switcher for output expansion purposes. The analog audio output, which features programmable volume control, breaks out the stereo audio signal from the DM CAT input and passes it through to feed a multi-room audio distribution system.

The DMC-CAT-DSP may also be used with the DMCI DigitalMedia Card Interface to provide a DM CAT receiver solution that's perfect for installation in an equipment rack or AV cart, or as a portable display interface. As a DM CAT receiver, and as a DM switcher input card, the DMC-CAT-DSP enables EDID signal detection and format management, CEC device control, and audio breakaway.