RGB Spectrum Zio S2112 – 2K AV-over-IP HDMI Encoder Endpoint

Product Overview

The RGB Spectrum Zio S2112 is a single-channel AV-over-IP encoder endpoint that takes one HDMI source and publishes it to the network as a compressed IP stream. It is specified for control rooms, digital signage head-ends and commercial meeting spaces where a source device sits away from the equipment rack. RGB Spectrum publishes the S2112 input resolution as up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz, with streaming output up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz. PoE+ support means one Cat cable can carry both the stream and the power for the endpoint.

Product Description

The S2112 encodes HDMI 2.0 input to H.264 or H.265 and publishes it over RTSP with unicast or multicast transport, so a single source can reach one decoder or an entire display estate. Local monitoring is available on the unit's HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs, which lets a technician confirm the captured source at the point of capture. Audio is accepted embedded in HDMI or on the analog input, so a room microphone or program feed can be carried with the video.

Because the endpoint is PoE+ powered at 5 VDC, 27 W max, an installation can often avoid adding a local outlet behind a lectern or ceiling-mounted camera. The chassis measures 1.83 x 5.61 x 6.27 inches and weighs 1.75 lbs, small enough to sit inside furniture or on a wall bracket. Configuration is handled entirely from a browser-based HTML5 application supporting Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS and Android. On the decode side, the Zio D2112 decoder endpoint is the matching 2K unit, and the Zio D2114 decoder endpoint covers display positions that need a 4K output path. For mounting, the Zio RAK 6RU rackmount shelf consolidates up to ten Zio S2000 or D2000 units in an equipment rack, while the 920 12645 wall and table mount fixes one endpoint at the source position. Deployed this way, an S2100 series encoder endpoint turns any HDMI source into a network resource that any authorised decoder can call up.

Key Features

• Single HDMI Source Capture — One HDMI 2.0 input encodes a laptop, camera or player into a network stream so the source device can stay where the users are.
• 2K Input, 4K Streaming Path — RGB Spectrum publishes S2112 input up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz with streaming resolution up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz.
• PoE+ Powered — The endpoint accepts PoE+ at 5 VDC, 27 W max, which removes the need for a local power outlet at many source positions.
• Local Monitor Outputs — HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs let an installer verify the captured source without opening a control application.
• H.264 and H.265 Encoding — Two codec options let the integrator balance bandwidth against image quality for the network the system runs on.
• Unicast and Multicast Delivery — RTSP transport supports point-to-point or one-to-many distribution, so the same encoder serves a single display or a whole estate.
• Embedded and Analog Audio — Audio can arrive embedded in HDMI or on the analog input, which covers both presentation sources and room audio feeds.
• Browser-Based Commissioning — The HTML5 control application runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS and Android, so setup needs no installed client software.

Typical Applications

• Control Room — Operator workstations can be published to the network so any console or wall display can call up the source.
• Conference Room — A single encoder puts the room's presentation source onto the network for recording, overflow or remote viewing.
• Training Room — Instructor sources are encoded once and decoded at every student position over the existing network.
• Command Center — Field and sensor sources captured on HDMI become multicast streams available to every operator.
• Broadcast Studio — Program and monitoring feeds can be distributed across the facility without additional baseband cabling.
• Government Space — PoE+ power and browser-based control keep endpoint installation and commissioning simple in secured buildings.

Technical Specifications

The values below are published by RGB Spectrum for the Zio S2100 Series Encoder product line; the input resolution row is printed for the S2112 model.

Specifications published by RGB Spectrum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which decoders pair with the Zio S2112?
The matching 2K unit is the Zio D2112 decoder endpoint. Where the display position needs a 4K output path, use the Zio D2114 decoder endpoint. Both decode the H.264 and H.265 RTSP streams the S2112 publishes.

Can the encoder be powered over the network cable?
Yes. RGB Spectrum publishes PoE+ support along with 5 VDC, 27 W max, so a PoE+ switch port can supply the endpoint and carry the stream on the same cable.

What is the maximum source resolution?
RGB Spectrum publishes the S2112 input at up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz. For 4K source capture, specify the Zio S2114 encoder endpoint instead.

How many decoders can one encoder feed?
Streaming protocol is published as RTSP with unicast or multicast. With multicast enabled on the network, one encoder stream can be received by multiple decoder endpoints; size the switch and IGMP configuration accordingly.

How is the endpoint mounted?
Use the 920 12645 wall and table mount for a single unit at the source position, or the Zio RAK 6RU rackmount shelf to consolidate up to ten Zio S2000 or D2000 units in a rack.

How does the encoder fit into a larger AV system?
Control is browser-based HTML5 across Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS and Android. For estate-wide device and stream management, the Zio M2000 management server coordinates Zio endpoints centrally.

What warranty and support apply?
The RGB Spectrum manufacturer warranty applies to this part number. Creation Networks supports specification, configuration review and procurement, and can route warranty and technical support requests to RGB Spectrum.