Visionary Solutions DuetE5-WP-C – 4K60 AV over IP Wallplate Encoder, HDMI/USB-C

Product Overview

The Visionary Solutions DuetE5-WP-C is a two-gang wallplate AV over IP encoder that brings 4K60 4:4:4 video encoding, USB-C connectivity, and Dante/AES67 audio networking directly to the wall, tabletop, or lectern. As a BYOD wall plate encoder for conference room AV installations, it lets presenters connect a laptop over a single USB-C cable for video, USB, and audio. Built on the PacketAV 5 Series platform, this AV over IP wallplate encoder is designed for commercial AV integration in corporate, education, and hybrid meeting environments, powered entirely by standard PoE.

Product Description

The DuetE5-WP-C combines an HDMI input and a USB-C input in a compact in-wall form factor, encoding 4K60 4:4:4 sources onto a standard Gigabit IP network. The USB-C port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode video, USB-over-IP, and AES67/Dante audio embedding and de-embedding through a single connection, which makes it a strong fit for bring-your-own-device meeting spaces where users dock a laptop and present immediately. Because it is part of Visionary's 5 Series ecosystem, the encoder maintains full interoperability with 5 Series decoders such as the DuetD5-WP wallplate decoder and the DuetD-5 decoder, so a single deployment can mix wallplate and box-style endpoints. Independent USB-over-IP routing extends cameras, touch panels, and other HID peripherals across the network for soft codec conferencing. AES67 and Dante audio networking with VLAN tagging allows integrators to separate audio and video traffic as the network design requires. A 45-degree Ethernet connector simplifies in-wall cable dressing, and standard PoE power means a single category cable completes the installation. Ultra-low latency 4K60 4:4:4 transmission keeps presentation content, camera feeds, and program audio in sync across the room. For system designers replacing fixed matrix switchers, the DuetE5-WP-C extends switch-matrix-routable AV over IP distribution to any wall box location on the network.

Key Features

• 4K60 4:4:4 Video Encoding — Encodes full-chroma UHD video with ultra-low latency for visually lossless presentation and motion content.
• HDMI and USB-C Inputs — Accepts both HDMI sources and USB-C laptops (DisplayPort Alt Mode) in a single two-gang wallplate.
• Single-Cable USB-C Connectivity — Carries video, USB-over-IP, and AES67/Dante audio embedding/de-embedding through one USB-C connection for fast BYOD presentation.
• Dante and AES67 Audio Networking — Embeds and de-embeds networked audio so the encoder integrates directly with professional DSP and paging systems.
• USB-over-IP Routing — Independently routes USB to support cameras, touch displays, and HID peripherals in soft codec conference rooms.
• Standard PoE Power — Powers the wallplate over the network connection, eliminating local power supplies at the wall box.
• VLAN Tagging Support — Separates audio and video network traffic to match enterprise network segmentation policies.
• 45-Degree Ethernet Connector — Eases cable management inside shallow back boxes for cleaner, faster installations.
• 5 Series Ecosystem Interoperability — Works with all Visionary 5 Series encoders and decoders for scalable, matrix-routable AV over IP distribution.

Typical Applications

• Conference room
• Boardroom
• Huddle room
• Training room
• Commercial meeting space
• Multi-purpose room
• All-hands room

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Which decoders pair with the DuetE5-WP-C?
It is fully interoperable with Visionary's 5 Series decoders, including the DuetD-5 decoder and the DuetD5-WP wallplate decoder.

Will any laptop work with the USB-C input?
The laptop's USB-C port must support DisplayPort Alt Mode (or Thunderbolt) to deliver video over USB-C. Most modern business laptops meet this requirement; HDMI remains available as a second input for other devices.

How is the wallplate powered?
The encoder is powered by standard PoE from a network switch, so a single category cable provides both power and connectivity at the wall box.

Can audio and video traffic be separated on our network?
Yes. The encoder supports VLAN tagging along with AES67 and Dante audio networking, allowing audio and video streams to ride separate VLANs per your network design.

Does it support USB devices for video conferencing?
Yes. USB-over-IP routing extends USB cameras, touch panels, and HID peripherals across the network for soft codec conferencing platforms.

Does Creation Networks help with system design?
Yes. Our commercial AV team can help you scope encoder and decoder counts, network requirements, and control integration for your deployment. Contact us through creationnetworks.net before you order.