RGB Spectrum Zio S2114 – 4K AV-over-IP HDMI Encoder Endpoint

Product Overview

The RGB Spectrum Zio S2114 is a single-channel AV-over-IP encoder endpoint that captures one HDMI source at up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz and publishes it to the network as a compressed stream. It is the 4K member of the Zio S2100 series encoder endpoint family and is specified for control rooms, broadcast facilities and digital signage head-ends where source detail matters. PoE+ support allows a single Cat cable to deliver both power and the encoded stream. Local HDMI and DisplayPort outputs let an installer confirm the captured signal at the point of capture.

Product Description

The S2114 encodes an HDMI 2.0 source to H.264 or H.265 and publishes it over RTSP with multicast transport, which is what allows a single 4K source to serve many display positions. Full 4K capture keeps dense content such as mapping, schematics and financial data legible after decoding, rather than forcing a downscale at the encode stage. Audio can arrive embedded in the HDMI signal or on the analog input, so program audio and room audio are both accommodated.

Power is published as 5 VDC, 27 W max with PoE+, so many source positions need only a network drop. The chassis is 1.83 x 5.61 x 6.27 inches and 1.75 lbs, which lets it sit behind a camera plate, inside a lectern or on a wall bracket. All configuration runs through a browser-based HTML5 application on Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS and Android, so no installed client software is required for commissioning. On the decode side the Zio D2114 decoder endpoint is the direct 4K counterpart, and the Zio D2112 decoder endpoint remains available for 2K decode positions on the same network. Where a location has several sources rather than one, the multichannel Zio2 S5024 encoder covers two 4K channels in a single enclosure. For physical installation, the Zio RAK 6RU rackmount shelf consolidates up to ten Zio S2000 or D2000 units in an equipment rack. Specified together, these parts form a 4K AV-over-IP distribution layer that expands one endpoint at a time.

Key Features

• 4K Source Capture — RGB Spectrum publishes S2114 input support up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz, so high-detail sources reach the network without downscaling.
• H.264 and H.265 Encoding — Two codec choices let the integrator tune bandwidth against image quality for the available network capacity.
• PoE+ Endpoint Power — Published power is 5 VDC, 27 W max with PoE+, which often removes the need for a local outlet at the source position.
• Local Confirmation Outputs — HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs let a technician verify the captured source on site during commissioning.
• Multicast Stream Publishing — RTSP multicast transport lets one 4K encoder serve many decoder endpoints without duplicating traffic per display.
• Embedded or Analog Audio — Audio input is published as digital embedded HDMI or analog, covering presentation sources and separate room audio feeds.
• Compact Endpoint Enclosure — At 1.83 x 5.61 x 6.27 inches and 1.75 lbs the unit installs inside furniture or on a wall bracket near the source.
• Browser-Based Configuration — The HTML5 control application supports Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS and Android, keeping setup independent of a dedicated control PC.

Typical Applications

• Control Room — 4K capture keeps mapping and schematic detail readable once the stream is decoded at operator consoles.
• Command Center — A single high-resolution source becomes a multicast resource available to every operator position.
• Broadcast Studio — Program and monitoring feeds are distributed facility-wide over the network instead of additional baseband runs.
• Conference Room — The room presentation source is published once and reused for overflow rooms, recording or remote viewing.
• Auditorium — A stage or camera source is encoded at the source position and decoded at front-of-house and lobby displays.
• Training Room — Instructor content encoded in 4K stays legible on every student display after decoding.

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 S2114 model.

Specifications published by RGB Spectrum.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the S2114 differ from the S2112?
Input resolution. RGB Spectrum publishes the S2114 at up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz and the Zio S2112 at up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz. Streaming resolution is published at up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz for both.

Which decoder should I specify with it?
The Zio D2114 decoder endpoint is the matching 4K decode unit. The Zio D2112 decoder endpoint can also receive the stream where the decode position only needs 2K input.

Can it run on PoE+?
Yes. Published power is 5 VDC, 27 W max, PoE+, so a PoE+ switch port can power the endpoint and carry the encoded stream on the same cable.

What switch configuration should I plan for?
The control network is published as Ethernet TCP/IP 10/100/1000BaseT and streaming as RTSP with multicast. Use a managed gigabit switch with IGMP handling when one encoder feeds several decoder endpoints.

Is there a multichannel alternative for source-dense rooms?
Yes. The Zio2 S5024 encodes two 4K HDMI channels in one enclosure, and the Zio2 S5042 covers four channels at up to 1920 x 1200.

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

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.