AVPro Edge AC-AXION-IN-AUHD Dual 18Gbps HDMI input ports

Product Overview

The AVPro Edge AC-AXION-IN-AUHD is a dual-port HDMI input card for the AC-AXION-X modular matrix chassis, contributing two 18Gbps HDMI inputs per installed card. Each input port also includes a mirrored HDMI loop output, allowing the source signal to be simultaneously fed to another local device without a separate distribution amplifier. The card supports 4K60 4:4:4 at full 18Gbps bandwidth with HDR and HDCP 2.2. Like all AXION-X cards, it operates only within an AC-AXION-X chassis and is not a standalone device.

Product Description

The AC-AXION-X chassis is configured by populating its input and output slots with cards suited to the specific installation. The AC-AXION-IN-AUHD takes one input slot and adds two HDMI source connections — Input A and Input B — each with a full 18Gbps signal path into the matrix. The HDMI loop output on each port is a direct mirror of the incoming signal, enabling a local monitor or secondary device to receive the same source without interrupting the matrix signal path or requiring an external splitter.

The 18Gbps bandwidth ensures that 4K60 4:4:4 sources — including those with HDR10 or Dolby Vision metadata — enter the matrix without chroma downsampling. This is the appropriate input card for any AXION-X installation handling premium 4K sources such as 4K Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, or professional video processors. Multiple AC-AXION-IN-AUHD cards can be installed in the same chassis to increase the total source count as the system grows.

Key Features

• Dual 18Gbps HDMI Inputs — Two independent HDMI input ports, each running at full 18Gbps bandwidth for 4K60 4:4:4 support.
• Dual HDMI Loop Outputs — Each input port includes a mirrored HDMI loop output, providing a local copy of the source signal without an external splitter.
• 4K60 4:4:4 Support — Full color subsampling at 60Hz for the highest-quality 4K source handling available in the AXION-X ecosystem.
• HDR Pass-Through — Passes HDR10 and Dolby Vision metadata intact from source to matrix and loop output.
• HDCP 2.2 Compliant — Handles copy-protected content end-to-end for compatibility with premium 4K sources.
• Modular and Scalable — Multiple cards can populate a single AXION-X chassis to add input capacity as the system requires.
• No Standalone Operation — Requires an AC-AXION-X chassis; not designed for use outside the AXION-X platform.

Typical Applications

• High-end residential matrix systems where 4K60 4:4:4 sources such as 4K Blu-ray players or Apple TV 4K units must enter the AXION-X switching fabric at full bandwidth.
• Corporate or boardroom AV installations requiring multiple HDMI source inputs with local loop monitoring at each source location.
• Broadcast and production environments handling 4K signals that must not be chroma-downsampled at any point in the chain.
• Expanding an existing AXION-X chassis to accommodate additional source devices as a system is expanded or upgraded.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HDMI loop output used for?

The loop output is a direct mirror of the HDMI input signal. It allows a local display or recording device to receive the same source simultaneously without requiring an external distribution amplifier.

Can both inputs be active at the same time?

Yes. Input A and Input B are independent channels within the AXION-X matrix. Both can be active simultaneously and routed to different outputs.

Does the loop output affect signal quality?

The loop output is a hardware-level mirror and does not introduce signal processing delay or quality degradation on either the loop or the matrix path.

How many of these cards can I install in one chassis?

The number depends on the AC-AXION-X chassis capacity and how many input slots are available. Consult AVPro Edge AXION-X chassis documentation for slot counts and configuration limits.