AVPro Edge x2 HDMI Outputs with MCS - 18Gbps 4K60 4:4:4 (2CH Audio Only)

Product Overview

The AVPro Edge AC-AXION-OUT-MCS is a dual HDMI output card for the AC-AXION-X modular chassis, delivering 18Gbps 4K60 4:4:4 video to two independent HDMI displays simultaneously with Mission Critical Scaling (MCS). As an output card within the AXION modular signal distribution platform, it provides integrators with flexible, high-density HDMI output capability in a chassis-based architecture suited to large-scale AV distribution systems. The card supports 2-channel audio and is designed for installations where display density and chassis slot efficiency are primary design constraints, such as corporate AV distribution racks, control rooms, and digital signage head-end systems. Its MCS feature ensures signal continuity and scaling during source transitions, maintaining display output without interruption.

Product Description

The AC-AXION-OUT-MCS output card occupies a single slot in the AC-AXION-X chassis and provides two HDMI 2.0 outputs capable of driving displays at up to 4K60 4:4:4 at 18Gbps. Each output is independently routed, allowing the card to drive two different displays with different sources simultaneously, subject to the routing configuration of the AXION-X system. The MCS (Mission Critical Scaling) function maintains a valid output signal during source switches, preventing the brief display blank that occurs with standard HDMI switching when HDCP negotiation and EDID handshake must restart.

Audio support on this card is limited to 2-channel PCM (stereo) output. Installations requiring multi-channel audio—such as Dolby Atmos or DTS:X pass-through—should use an alternative AXION output card that supports multi-channel audio formats. This card is specifically optimized for high video fidelity deployments where stereo audio is sufficient, such as corporate presentation systems, digital signage, and data visualization rooms.

Key Features

• Dual HDMI 2.0 outputs per card slot — Two independent 18Gbps HDMI outputs from a single chassis slot, maximizing output density in the AC-AXION-X platform.
• 4K60 4:4:4 at 18Gbps — Full bandwidth HDMI 2.0 signal output supporting 4K at 60Hz with full 4:4:4 chroma for accurate color reproduction on professional displays.
• Mission Critical Scaling (MCS) — Maintains continuous video output during source switches, preventing display blanking caused by HDCP renegotiation and EDID re-handshake at the display.
• Modular chassis card format — Installs into the AC-AXION-X modular chassis alongside input cards and other output card types, enabling custom I/O configurations for each installation.
• Independent per-output routing — Each HDMI output can be routed to a different source independently, providing flexibility in multi-display and matrix distribution scenarios.
• 2-channel audio output — Supports stereo PCM audio, appropriate for presentation, signage, and corporate display applications that do not require surround sound formats.
• Hot-swap capable chassis design — The AXION-X platform supports card replacement without powering down the chassis, reducing maintenance downtime in mission-critical installations.

Typical Applications

• Corporate AV matrix distribution — Drive multiple conference room or lobby displays from a centralized AC-AXION-X chassis with independent source routing to each HDMI output.
• Control room display walls — Populate a video wall or multi-monitor control room display system with high-density HDMI outputs from a modular chassis, minimizing rack space per display connection.
• Higher education AV head-end systems — Distribute lecture content, campus announcements, and live video feeds to classroom and corridor displays via AXION-X output cards in a central distribution rack.
• Digital signage head-end — Route content from media players and encoders to multiple signage displays throughout a venue using the dual-output card's independent routing per HDMI port.
• Broadcast and production monitoring — Provide high-fidelity 4K60 4:4:4 monitoring outputs in production facilities where accurate color is required on reference displays.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this card require a specific chassis, or is it compatible with other AVPro Edge chassis products?

The AC-AXION-OUT-MCS is designed exclusively for the AC-AXION-X modular chassis. It is not compatible with other AVPro Edge chassis products. Verify that your installation uses the AC-AXION-X before specifying this card.

Why is audio limited to 2 channels on this card?

This card is optimized for high-fidelity 4K60 4:4:4 video distribution in environments where stereo audio is the primary requirement, such as corporate AV, digital signage, and presentation systems. For installations requiring Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, or other multi-channel audio formats, AVPro Edge offers alternative AXION output cards with full multi-channel audio support.

What does Mission Critical Scaling (MCS) do during a source switch?

MCS maintains a valid HDMI output signal—including EDID handshake and HDCP authentication—at the display during a source transition. Without MCS, HDMI switching causes a brief black screen while the display renegotiates the HDCP and EDID parameters with the new source. MCS eliminates this interruption, which is critical in control rooms, broadcast environments, and public-facing digital signage where display continuity is required.

Can both HDMI outputs on a single card show different sources simultaneously?

Yes. Each HDMI output on the card is independently routable within the AXION-X matrix, so the two outputs can be assigned to different sources at the same time. This allows a single card to drive two unrelated display destinations without any dependency between the output assignments.

How many of these cards can be installed in a single AC-AXION-X chassis?

The number of output cards per chassis depends on the specific AC-AXION-X chassis configuration and the mix of input and output cards required. Consult the AC-AXION-X chassis documentation or contact Creation Networks for a chassis layout recommendation based on your system's input and output count requirements.