Visionary Solutions DuetE-WP – 4K Dante Wall Plate Encoder

Product Overview

The Visionary Solutions DuetE-WP is a 4K UHD AV over IP wall plate encoder that converges video and Dante/AES67 network audio in a 2-gang Decora-style faceplate. Built for conference room installation, lectern and floor-box source points, and commercial AV over IP integration, it carries video, audio, and control over a single PoE-powered category cable. As the original PacketAV Duet wall plate platform, it remains a widely deployed choice for Dante-centric room designs.

Product Description

The DuetE-WP installs in a standard 2-gang US or UK back box — wall, tabletop, lectern, or floor box — with no modification, and its 45-degree exit RJ-45 connector preserves category cable bend radius inside shallow electrical boxes. The HDMI input accepts sources up to 4K60 4:2:0, encoded by a JPEG2000-based visually lossless codec at approximately one frame of latency (17 ms at 1080p60). Dante/AES67 support provides up to four channels of network audio input and two channels of output, with VLAN tagging available to separate audio and video traffic on the corporate network. Audio connectivity is extensive for a wall plate: a balanced stereo output on a 5-pin Euroblock feeds local amplifiers or DSPs, while unbalanced stereo input and output on 3.5 mm connectors handle local program sources and zone feeds. IR over IP and RS-232 over IP ports extend control signals to remote devices through the AV network. Video and audio route independently across the network, switching is tearing-free with no black screens, and mass configuration via CSV through the embedded web UI accelerates multi-room rollouts. Enterprise security includes AES-256 stream encryption, 802.1x network authentication, HTTPS secure API, and SSH. The fanless wall plate draws 12 W typical over standard PoE and operates silently. If presenters need wireless audio, the DuetE-WP-BT adds Bluetooth 5.0 bridging; for 4K60 4:4:4 sub-frame performance, see the 5-Series DuetE5-WP.

Key Features

• 4K UHD over IP Encoding — HDMI sources up to 4K60 4:2:0 stream across standard Gigabit networks with visually lossless quality.
• Dante/AES67 Audio Integration — Up to 4 channels of network audio embedding and de-embedding connect directly to professional audio systems and DSPs.
• Single-Cable PoE Installation — One category cable delivers power, 4K video, Dante/AES67 audio, and control to the wall plate.
• Balanced and Unbalanced Analog I/O — A Euroblock balanced stereo output plus 3.5 mm unbalanced input and output cover local amplifier feeds and program sources.
• IR and RS-232 over IP — Extends infrared and serial control signals across the AV network to remote devices.
• Ultra-Low Latency — Approximately one frame (17 ms @ 1080p60 and 4K60 4:2:0) keeps presentation video in sync with the room.
• Independent AV Routing — Video and Dante/AES67 audio matrix separately, with tearing-free, black-screen-free switching.
• Mass Configuration — CSV-based discovery and bulk configuration through the embedded web UI speeds multi-room deployment.
• Enterprise Security — AES-256 stream encryption, 802.1x authentication, HTTPS secure API, and SSH protect converged AV/IT networks.
• Fanless, Silent Operation — Convection cooling at 0 dBA suits acoustically sensitive meeting spaces.

Typical Applications

• Conference room
• Boardroom
• Huddle room
• Commercial meeting space
• Multi-purpose room
• Training room
• House of worship
• Government space

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What decoders work with the DuetE-WP?
The DuetE-WP streams to Visionary PacketAV Matrix Series decoders over any industry-standard Gigabit IP network, on either the enterprise LAN or a dedicated AV network.

How is the DuetE-WP different from the DuetE-WP-BT?
Both share the same 4K UHD Dante/AES67 encoding platform. The BT model adds Bluetooth 5.0 wireless audio bridging; the standard DuetE-WP instead provides additional analog I/O plus IR and RS-232 over IP control extension.

How is the unit powered?
Standard PoE (IEEE 802.3af) over the same category cable that carries video, audio, and control — no local power supply is required at the wall plate.

Does it fit a standard electrical box?
Yes. It installs in a standard 2-gang US or UK back box with no modification and mounts into Decora-style wall plates in walls, floor boxes, table boxes, or lecterns.

Can it integrate with my Dante audio system?
Yes. It embeds and de-embeds Dante/AES67 network audio — up to 4 input channels and 2 output channels — with VLAN tagging to keep audio and video traffic separated as needed.

How is it controlled in an integrated AV system?
Vision Lite control software, third-party drivers for Crestron, QSC, Symetrix, and RTI, plus a full API for qualified system integrators. IR over IP and RS-232 over IP extend device control through the network.

What support does Creation Networks provide?
Creation Networks is an authorized commercial AV reseller. We assist with AV over IP system design, Dante audio planning, and encoder/decoder selection before you order.