{"product_id":"rgb-spectrum-zio-ip4k-input-ip-decode-card-4-mini-hdmi-inputs-12x-1080p30-decodes","title":"RGB Spectrum Zio IP4K – HDMI Input and IP Decode Card","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Zio IP4K input and IP decode card gives a Zio 4000 series wall processor both local and network inputs on one slot: four mini-HDMI inputs for cabled sources and a single RJ45 connector carrying up to 12x 1080p30 IP stream decodes, or other equivalents. That combination is what makes it the default input card for control room walls that draw most of their content from an AV-over-IP network rather than from the rack. Integrators specify the IP4K when camera feeds, video management system streams and encoder outputs all arrive over Ethernet. Ordered as a Zio 4000 card, it populates an available slot in the chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost modern control room and command center builds have moved their sources onto the network, and the Zio IP4K is the card that reflects that. One RJ45 connector handles up to 12x 1080p30 IP stream decodes — or other equivalents, as RGB Spectrum words it, which is how higher-resolution streams are accounted for against the same decode budget. Four mini-HDMI inputs remain available on the same card for sources that are genuinely local, so a single slot covers a mixed room instead of consuming two. Each decoded stream and each local input becomes a window the operator can place, size and recall as part of a preset layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn practice this is the card that lets one Zio 4000 chassis serve a watch floor: camera and VMS streams from across the site fill the wall, while the rack-local sources plug into the mini-HDMI connectors. Because mini-HDMI connectors carry no locking mechanism, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-brk-ip4k-cable-retention-bracket-for-zio-ip4k-and-ip4k-e-cards\"\u003eZio BRK-IP4K cable retention bracket\u003c\/a\u003e is a standard companion order and should be quoted with the card in any installation subject to vibration or frequent re-patching. Where more baseband capacity is needed than the four local inputs provide, add a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-bb4k-input-card-4-hdmi-2-1-inputs-hdcp-2-2\"\u003eZio BB4K input card\u003c\/a\u003e in another slot; where the source mix is DisplayPort or SDI, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-ipdp-input-ip-decode-card-2-displayport-inputs-12x-1080p30-decodes\"\u003eZio IPDP\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-ipsdi-e-input-ip-decode-card-2-12g-sdi-2-3g-sdi-inputs\"\u003eZio IPSDI-E\u003c\/a\u003e cards cover the same decode role with different local connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCard slot capacity differs across the Zio 4000 series chassis, and the preconfigured W4008 models ship with their input and output complement already set. The chassis this card is ordered against are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-w4008-wall-processor-chassis-1ru-two-slots\"\u003eZio W4008 wall processor chassis\u003c\/a\u003e — 1RU card-based chassis for compact control room and edge deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-w4008-a-wall-processor-1ru-chassis-with-8-hdmi-2-0-outputs\"\u003eZio W4008-A\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-w4008-b-wall-processor-1ru-chassis-with-4-4k60-inputs-and-outputs\"\u003eZio W4008-B\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-w4008-c-wall-processor-1ru-chassis-with-4-4k60-ip-inputs-8kp60-output\"\u003eZio W4008-C\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-w4008-d-wall-processor-1ru-chassis-with-8-4k60-inputs-8kp60-output\"\u003eZio W4008-D\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-w4008-e-wall-processor-1ru-chassis-with-8-4k30-ip-inputs-8kp60-output\"\u003eZio W4008-E\u003c\/a\u003e — the five preconfigured W4008 models, ordered when the input and output mix is fixed at purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-w4024-wall-processor-chassis-4ru-threadripper-32gb-ram-256gb-ssd\"\u003eZio W4024 wall processor chassis\u003c\/a\u003e — 4RU chassis for mid-size video wall and multi-display systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-w4028-wall-processor-chassis-4ru-7-slot-dual-redundant-psu\"\u003eZio W4028 wall processor chassis\u003c\/a\u003e — 4RU multi-slot chassis with dual redundant power for 24\/7 operations centers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-w4040-a-wall-processor-chassis-4ru-dual-epyc-7262-128gb-ram-1tb-ssd\"\u003eZio W4040-A wall processor chassis\u003c\/a\u003e — dual-processor 4RU chassis for the largest Zio 4000 video wall builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreation Networks configures the chassis, input cards, output cards and licensing as a single build, so the decode count you specify is the decode count that arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 12x 1080p30 IP decodes\u003c\/strong\u003e — One RJ45 connector supplies a dozen network streams to the wall, which covers a typical camera and VMS load from a single slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecode budget stated with equivalents\u003c\/strong\u003e — RGB Spectrum publishes the figure as up to 12x 1080p30 or other equivalents, so higher-resolution streams draw proportionally on the same capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour mini-HDMI local inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rack-local sources connect on the same card, so a mixed baseband and network room does not need a second slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-slot mixed input\u003c\/strong\u003e — Combining local and IP inputs on one card leaves remaining slots free for output cards or additional decode capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable retention available\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Zio BRK-IP4K bracket secures the mini-HDMI connections in installations where cables are disturbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks across the Zio 4000 chassis range\u003c\/strong\u003e — The same card is ordered against 1RU and 4RU chassis, so a small edge room and a main control room share one input standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits AV-over-IP deployments\u003c\/strong\u003e — The card connects the wall processor directly to streams produced by Zio encoders elsewhere on the network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl room\u003c\/strong\u003e — Places up to a dozen network streams on the wall from one slot, which suits camera-heavy monitoring positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommand center\u003c\/strong\u003e — Aggregates IP sources from across a site into a single shared situational picture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperations center\u003c\/strong\u003e — Feeds VMS, SCADA client and network monitoring streams onto the wall as the source list grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency operations center\u003c\/strong\u003e — Brings remote camera and agency streams onto the wall during an activation without new cable runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcast studio\u003c\/strong\u003e — Decodes contribution and monitoring streams for a gallery or engineering wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGovernment space\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports watch floors where sources are distributed across the network rather than cabled to the rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining room\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shows instructor and remote streams alongside a locally cabled source on a multi-display wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRGB Spectrum publishes no product page, specification table or datasheet for this card part number. The list below reproduces only what the RGB Spectrum Gold Integrator price list states for the part, with nothing added or estimated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e — Zio IP4K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct line\u003c\/strong\u003e — Zio 4000 series wall processor cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard type\u003c\/strong\u003e — Input \u0026amp; IP Decode Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4x mini-HDMI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork connector\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1x RJ45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP decode capability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to 12x 1080p30 IP stream decodes (or other equivalents)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\"\u003eRGB Spectrum does not publish a datasheet for this part number. Contact Creation Networks for confirmed specifications before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\"\u003eSpecifications published by RGB Spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich chassis does the Zio IP4K fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a Zio 4000 series input card, ordered against the Zio W4008, W4024, W4028 and W4040-A chassis and the preconfigured W4008-A through W4008-E models. Creation Networks confirms slot availability for your chassis model with RGB Spectrum before the order is placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"or other equivalents\" mean for the decode count?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is RGB Spectrum's own wording. The published figure is up to 12x 1080p30 decodes, and higher-resolution or higher-frame-rate streams consume more of that capacity. RGB Spectrum publishes no conversion table for the card, so Creation Networks will obtain a confirmed decode budget for your stream mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need the cable retention bracket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is strongly advised. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-brk-ip4k-cable-retention-bracket-for-zio-ip4k-and-ip4k-e-cards\"\u003eZio BRK-IP4K bracket\u003c\/a\u003e secures the mini-HDMI connections on the IP4K and IP4K-E cards, and it is inexpensive relative to a call-out for a dropped source in a live control room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this card encode as well as decode?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The IP4K is published as an input and IP decode card. For a card that also encodes, specify the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-ip4k-e-input-ip-encode-decode-card-4-mini-hdmi-inputs-12x-1080p30\"\u003eZio IP4K-E input and IP encode\/decode card\u003c\/a\u003e, which RGB Spectrum lists as supporting up to 12x 1080p30 IP stream encodes or decodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan baseband and IP input cards share one chassis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A Zio 4000 chassis is populated with the card mix the room needs, so an IP4K can sit alongside a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-bb4k-input-card-4-hdmi-2-1-inputs-hdcp-2-2\"\u003eZio BB4K\u003c\/a\u003e baseband card and an output card in the same processor, subject to the slot count of your chassis model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the card integrate with the rest of a Zio AV-over-IP system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Zio 4000 processor operates standalone or as part of a Zio AV-over-IP system, and the IP4K is the point where network streams enter the processor. Adding \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-plus-software-advanced-license-for-zio-4000-series-chassis\"\u003eZio Plus Software\u003c\/a\u003e brings LDAP authentication and VNC\/RDP virtual inputs to the same chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are there so few specifications listed for this card?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRGB Spectrum does not publish a product page or datasheet for the Zio 4000 card part numbers, so the only vendor-published wording for this part is the price list line reproduced in the Technical Specifications section. Creation Networks will request confirmed figures from RGB Spectrum for your project rather than quote values the manufacturer has not published.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty covers this card?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe RGB Spectrum manufacturer warranty applies to the card as supplied. Creation Networks supports specification and procurement, confirms the part against your chassis configuration before the order is placed, and routes warranty claims to RGB Spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RGB Spectrum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48299418157292,"sku":"Zio IP4K","price":7800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/RGB_2022_LOGO_STANDARD_FIN_cb940121-42bc-45d3-84e8-3fb142972bb0.webp?v=1788378711","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rgb-spectrum-zio-ip4k-input-ip-decode-card-4-mini-hdmi-inputs-12x-1080p30-decodes","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}