Barco HDMI 2.0 Quad Input Card for Select Barco Processors - R9004791B

Product Overview

The Barco HDMI 2.0 Quad Input Card (R9004791B) adds four HDMI inputs to compatible Event Master processors for high-resolution source ingest. The card supports two inputs at UHD 4K 60p over HDMI 2.0 or four inputs at WQXGA 60p over HDMI 1.4a. It is HDCP 2.2 compliant and backward compatible with HDCP 1.x. The card installs in the I/O slots of Barco's E2, Ex, and S3 family processors.

Product Description

The HDMI 2.0 Quad Input Card R9004791B accepts up to four HDMI sources into a Barco Event Master processor for scaling, switching, and compositing. It ingests two HDMI 2.0 inputs at UHD 4K 60p or four HDMI 1.4a inputs at WQXGA 60p, with a 594 MHz pixel clock supporting deep color. Color handling covers 8-bit, 10-bit, and 12-bit, including UHD 4K 60p at 8-bit 4:4:4, 10-bit 4:2:2, or 12-bit 4:4:4. HDCP 2.2 compliance with HDCP 1.x fallback covers protected content from modern and legacy sources.

This card is an accessory for Barco's E2, E2 (Legacy), E2 Generation 2, E2 Jr, E2 Tri-Combo, Ex, Ex Tri-Combo, S3 Standalone, S3 Tri-Combo, S3-4K, and S3-4K Jr processors. It pairs with the matching HDMI 2.0 Quad Output Card (R9004792B) and the DisplayPort 1.2 Quad Input Card (R9004793B). Browse the full Barco collection for processors and I/O cards.

Key Features

• 4x HDMI Inputs — Four HDMI inputs in a single Event Master card slot.
• UHD 4K 60p Input — Two HDMI 2.0 inputs at UHD 4K 60p, or four HDMI 1.4a inputs at WQXGA 60p.
• Deep Color Support — Handles 8-bit, 10-bit, and 12-bit color depths.
• Chroma Sampling Options — UHD 4K 60p at 8-bit 4:4:4, 10-bit 4:2:2, or 12-bit 4:4:4.
• 594 MHz Pixel Clock — Supports the bandwidth required for HDMI 2.0 4K signals.
• HDCP 2.2 Compliant — Backward compatible with HDCP 1.x for legacy sources.
• Wide Processor Compatibility — Works across the E2, Ex, and S3 Event Master families.

Typical Applications

• Live events and rental staging built on Barco Event Master processors
• HDMI computer and media source ingest for general sessions and keynotes
• Broadcast and control room production requiring HDMI 2.0 input
• Productions handling protected 4K content over HDCP 2.2

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Which processors accept the R9004791B? Barco's E2, E2 Legacy, E2 Generation 2, E2 Jr, E2 Tri-Combo, Ex, Ex Tri-Combo, S3 Standalone, S3 Tri-Combo, S3-4K, and S3-4K Jr processors.

How many inputs does it provide? Four HDMI inputs, supporting two UHD 4K 60p inputs over HDMI 2.0 or four WQXGA 60p inputs over HDMI 1.4a.

What color depths are supported? 8-bit, 10-bit, and 12-bit, including UHD 4K 60p at 8-bit 4:4:4, 10-bit 4:2:2, or 12-bit 4:4:4.

Is it HDCP compliant? Yes, HDCP 2.2 with backward compatibility to HDCP 1.x.

Is there a matching output card? Yes, the HDMI 2.0 Quad Output Card (R9004792B).