Extron IN1808 Series 60-1615-93 Eight Input 4K/60 Seamless Presentation Switchers

The Extron IN1808 is an eight-input seamless presentation switcher supporting signal resolutions up to 4K/60 at 4:4:4, designed for commercial AV system integration in conference rooms, classrooms, and corporate presentation spaces. It combines the Extron-exclusive Vector 4K scaling engine, integrated DTP2 signal extension to 330 feet over shielded CATx cable, ProDSP 64-bit audio processing, an optional integrated Class D power amplifier, and an available IPCP Pro xi quad-core control processor in a rack-mount enclosure — making it a consolidated all-in-one AV system solution for integrators.

Product Overview

The Extron IN1808 seamless presentation switcher consolidates 4K/60 switching, DTP2 signal extension, ProDSP audio processing, optional amplification, and optional control processing into a single rack-mount unit for conference room and presentation space AV system integration. Eight inputs — one DisplayPort, five HDMI, and two DTP2 — accept the full range of commercial source types at resolutions up to 4K/60 at 4:4:4, with the Extron-patented Vector 4K scaling engine handling precision upscaling and downscaling for any output. Integrated DTP2 extension transmits 4K/60 video, audio, and bidirectional control signals up to 330 feet (100 m) over shielded CATx to a compatible receiver behind a flat-panel display or projector, eliminating a separate extension device. The SKU 60-1615-93 configuration includes the IPCP Pro 355MQ xi quad-core control processor and integrated Class D power amplifier for complete all-in-one AV system deployment.

Product Description

The IN1808 is built for integrators who need centralized 4K/60 switching, long-distance signal extension, DSP, amplification, and control in a single unit rather than a rack full of separate components. The Vector 4K seamless scaling engine delivers 30-bit precision upscaling and downscaling with professional transition effects — freeze/cut, freeze/fade, cut-through-black, and fade-through-black — for clean, uninterrupted source switching in live presentation environments. EDID Minder continuously manages EDID communication between all sources and displays to prevent signal handshake failures at power-up or source change, and Key Minder maintains continuous HDCP 2.3 authentication across all connected devices for reliable encrypted 4K content switching. Two DTP2 inputs accept signals from transmitters at conference tables, lecterns, or wall plates, and the DTP2 output drives a receiver up to 330 feet away. The ProDSP audio engine supports mic/line mixing, AEC coordination with external processors, equalization, delay, feedback suppression, and 48V phantom power on two mic/line inputs. The 60-1615-93 model includes integrated Class D power amplification — 50W x2 at 4 ohms stereo or 100W at 70V mono — using Extron's CDRS ripple suppression technology, plus the IPCP Pro 355MQ xi processor with a three-port isolated AV LAN switch, RS-232, IR, digital I/O, and eBUS ports. JITC certified for government and mission-critical deployment. Available at Creation Networks.

Key Features

• Eight Inputs: 1x DisplayPort, 5x HDMI, 2x DTP2 — Accepts the full range of commercial AV source types with one HDMI loop-through output selectable for any input.
• Vector 4K Seamless Scaling Engine — Extron-patented 30-bit precision scaling engine provides best-in-class 4K upscaling and downscaling with seamless transition effects for professional presentation environments.
• 4K/60 at 4:4:4 Signal Support — Maintains full chroma sampling at maximum 4K resolution across all compatible inputs and outputs for accurate color reproduction.
• Integrated DTP2 Extension to 330 Feet — Transmits 4K/60 video, audio, and bidirectional RS-232/IR control up to 330 feet (100 m) over shielded CATx cable to compatible DTP2 receivers or HDBaseT-enabled displays.
• ProDSP 64-Bit Audio Processing — Full-featured DSP with mic/line mixing, ducking, equalization, delay, feedback suppression, and phantom power, equivalent to the Extron DMP series processors.
• Integrated Class D Power Amplifier — Available with stereo amplification (2x50W at 4Ω / 2x25W at 8Ω) or mono 70V amplification (100W), each using Extron's patented CDRS Class D Ripple Suppression technology.
• Optional IPCP Pro 355MQ xi Quad-Core Control Processor — Integrated control processor with 2 GB RAM, 8 GB Flash, three-port isolated AV LAN switch, RS-232, IR, digital I/O, relay, and eBUS ports for complete AV system control.
• EDID Minder and Key Minder — Continuously manages EDID communication and HDCP authentication between sources and displays, ensuring reliable signal output and fast switching of encrypted content.
• HDCP 2.3 Compliant with SpeedSwitch Technology — Maintains HDCP 2.3 interoperability with earlier versions for rapid, reliable switching of content-protected 4K media.
• Logo Keying and Full-Screen Image Display — Supports custom logo overlay in BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, or TIFF format, plus full-screen image display up to 4K resolution for inter-presentation branding.
• Auto-Switching with Multiple Priority Modes — Detects newly connected sources and switches automatically, with selectable last-connected or user-priority modes for collaboration spaces.
• Rack-Mount Enclosure — Standard IN1808 is 1U full rack width; models with amplifier and control processor are 2U full rack width, with Extron Everlast internal power supply covered by a 7-year warranty.
• JITC Certified — Completed interoperability and information assurance testing for deployment in government and mission-critical AV environments.

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