Visionary Solutions DuetD-2 – 4K UHD AV over IP Decoder

Product Overview

The Visionary Solutions PacketAV DuetD-2 is a 4K UHD AV over IP decoder that converges visually lossless video, Dante/AES67 audio, USB, and control on a single Gigabit Ethernet port with PoE. Designed for commercial AV integration, it turns any display on the network into a routable destination for conference room presentation, digital signage, and campus-wide video distribution. Its USB-C output bridges decoded video and Dante/AES67 audio directly into soft-codec conferencing platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom, eliminating separate AV bridging hardware. Pair it with the matching DuetE-2 encoder to build a scalable networked AV matrix.

Product Description

The DuetD-2 receives streams from PacketAV Duet-2 and 4-Series encoders and outputs scaled video up to 4K30 4:4:4 over HDMI, with an integrated scaler that handles 4K-in/1080p-out and 1080p-in/4K-out conversion automatically. Its JPEG2000-based codec delivers cinema-quality, ultra-low latency performance of approximately one frame, keeping presenter video, camera feeds, and program audio aligned in live commercial meeting spaces. Because the decoder bypasses traditional switch matrix constraints, AV designers can add destinations in increments of one across an enterprise LAN or a dedicated private AV network using standard CAT5e/6 cabling and low-cost Gigabit switches.

The USB-C output is UVC compliant and presents the decoded stream to a connected PC as a driverless capture device, so staff can record meetings, stream to any online platform, or feed web conferencing software without capture cards. Dante/AES67 audio embedding and de-embedding at 24-bit/48 kHz supports up to four network audio channels alongside balanced stereo analog output with volume adjustment. A second Ethernet expansion port with PoE pass-through (PSE) networks and powers downstream devices such as displays and control touch panels from one LAN drop. Independent routing lets integrators matrix video, audio, USB, IR, and RS-232 separately, and built-in video wall processing supports arrays up to 16x16. Enterprise security features include AES-256 stream encryption, 802.1x authentication, HTTPS API, and SSH management, making the DuetD-2 appropriate for government space and corporate network policies.

Key Features

• 4K UHD over 1GbE — Decodes cinema-quality video on standard Gigabit networks with no fiber or 10G switching required.
• Ultra-Low Latency — Approximately one frame (17 ms @ 1080p60 and 4K60 4:2:0) keeps live AV in sync across the room.
• Dante/AES67 Audio Convergence — Embeds and de-embeds up to 4 channels of networked audio on the same port as video.
• USB-C Soft-Codec Bridge — Presents decoded AV to a PC as a driverless UVC device for Teams, Zoom, and WebEx conferencing or recording.
• Single PoE Network Drop — One CAT5e/6 cable carries video, audio, USB, control, and power for clean commercial installation.
• Ethernet Expansion Port with PoE Pass-Through — Powers and networks displays or touch panels downstream of the decoder.
• Integrated Scaler — Automatically converts between 4K and 1080p so mixed-resolution sources and displays just work.
• KVM, RS-232, IR, CEC, and GPIO over IP — Extends device control and USB peripherals to any endpoint on the network.
• Built-In Video Wall Functions — Creates video walls up to 16x16 from commodity displays without an external processor.
• Enterprise Security — AES-256 encryption, 802.1x, HTTPS API, and SSH satisfy corporate and government IT requirements.

Typical Applications

• Conference room
• Boardroom
• Huddle room
• Training room
• House of worship
• Government space
• Commercial meeting space
• All-hands room
• Auditorium

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Which encoder works with the DuetD-2?
The DuetE-2 encoder is the direct companion. The DuetD-2 also interoperates with other Visionary 4-Series encoders such as the E4200 for matrix distribution.

Do I need special network hardware?
No. The DuetD-2 runs on standard Gigabit Ethernet switches with IGMP support and CAT5e/6 cabling — no fiber or 10G infrastructure is required.

Can the DuetD-2 feed video into Microsoft Teams or Zoom?
Yes. Its USB-C output is UVC compliant and connects to a PC as a driverless capture device, bridging both video and Dante/AES67 audio into any soft-codec application.

How is the decoder powered?
Via PoE on the main LAN port (standard PoE, 15 W or lower). Supplying PoE+ enables PoE pass-through to devices connected to the Ethernet expansion port.

Does it support video walls?
Yes. A built-in video wall processor supports configurations up to 16x16 with image rotation, using standard commodity displays.

Can it integrate with Crestron or Q-SYS control systems?
Yes. Visionary provides Vision Lite control software plus third-party drivers for Crestron, Q-SYS, Symetrix, and RTI.