Adder AV4PRO-DVI-QUAD-US – AdderView 4 PRO Quad-Head DVI KVMA Switch

Product Overview

The Adder AV4PRO-DVI-QUAD-US is an AdderView 4 PRO MultiScreen quad-head DVI KVMA switch that lets one operator control four multi-head computers — each driving up to four monitors — from a single high-resolution console. Built for trading-style and control room desks, this 4-port quad-head DVI KVM switch handles dual-link DVI or high-definition analog video on every head, plus independently switchable USB 2.0 channels and audio. For teams specifying a multi-monitor KVM switch for four computers, the AV4PRO-DVI-QUAD keeps all sixteen display connections and every peripheral behind one set of front-panel buttons.

Product Description

Desks built around multiple quad-monitor computers quickly become unmanageable without switching: four machines times four displays means sixteen video runs and four sets of keyboards and mice. The AV4PRO-DVI-QUAD consolidates that into one console. Dual-link DVI capability lets each head run at very high resolutions — 2K (2048x1080) per head for post-production work or WQXGA (2560x1600) per head for detailed imaging — so the switch does not become the bottleneck in a high-resolution workflow.

Adder's True Emulation technology continuously emulates USB HID devices to all four computers at once, which delivers two practical benefits: switching between machines is instantaneous and reliable, and enhanced keyboards and mice keep their extra keys and features on every host. Two independently switchable USB 2.0 channels and an audio channel add further flexibility — a USB headset or storage device can stay attached to one computer while keyboard, mouse, and video follow the operator to another.

Operators can switch using front panel buttons, keyboard hotkeys, a 3-button mouse, the on-screen display (OSD), or ASCII codes via RS232 serial — the last option making the switch straightforward to drive from room control systems. As part of the AdderView 4 PRO family, the unit suits both desktop placement and integration into equipment furniture. Pair it with extenders and managed power from our Adder Technology collection.

Key Features

• Four Quad-Head Computers, One Console — Controls up to four computers, each with up to four monitor outputs, from a single keyboard, mouse, and display set.
• Dual-Link DVI Resolutions — Supports very high resolutions per head, including 2K (2048x1080) and WQXGA (2560x1600), with high-definition analog video also supported.
• True Emulation USB — USB HID devices are continuously emulated to every computer for instantaneous, reliable switching and full support of enhanced keyboard and mouse features.
• Independent USB 2.0 and Audio Channels — Two separately switchable USB 2.0 channels and an audio channel let peripherals attach to different computers than the console.
• Five Switching Methods — Front panel buttons, keyboard hotkeys, 3-button mouse, on-screen display, or ASCII commands over RS232.
• Control System Integration — RS232 ASCII switching allows third-party room control processors to drive source selection.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studio edit and QC desks switching between quad-monitor workstations
• Government spaces consolidating multi-display computers at one operator position
• Commercial meeting space operations desks managing several multi-head PCs
• Training rooms where an instructor switches across multiple multi-screen systems

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can each computer really drive four monitors through the switch?
Yes. The MultiScreen quad-head design switches all four video heads of the selected computer to the console's four displays simultaneously.

What resolutions are supported per display?
Dual-link DVI supports very high resolutions per head, including 2K (2048x1080) for post-production and WQXGA (2560x1600) for detailed imaging work.

Will my programmable keyboard's extra keys work?
Yes. True Emulation continuously presents full USB HID capability to every computer, preserving enhanced keyboard and mouse features across switches.

Can peripherals stay connected to a different computer than the console?
Yes. The two USB 2.0 channels and the audio channel switch independently of the keyboard, video, and mouse selection.

Can a room control system change sources?
Yes. The switch accepts simple ASCII switching commands over RS232, making integration with control processors straightforward.

Does Creation Networks offer configuration support?
Yes. Contact our team for help matching AdderView 4 PRO models and cable kits to your monitor counts and resolutions.