Visionary Solutions E5-WP-BT – 4K60 Wall Plate Encoder, Bluetooth

Product Overview

The Visionary Solutions E5-WP-BT is a 4K60 4:4:4 AV over IP wall plate encoder with Bluetooth 5.0 audio and native AES67 network audio, built on the PacketAV 5-Series platform. Designed for conference room installation, classrooms, and other collaborative commercial meeting spaces, it streams cinema-quality video at sub-frame latency over a single PoE-powered Gigabit Ethernet cable. The 2-gang Decora-style faceplate keeps the source connection point clean at the wall, lectern, or floor box.

Product Description

The E5-WP-BT installs in a standard 2-gang US or UK back box with no modification, and its 45-degree exit RJ-45 connector maintains category cable bend radius in shallow electrical enclosures. The HDMI input accepts sources up to 4K60 4:4:4 with full color sampling, encoded by a JPEG2000-based visually lossless codec at approximately 2 ms sub-frame latency — suitable for live presentation, image magnification, and real-time playback. Bluetooth 5.0 supports A2DP media streaming and the Hands-Free Profile for bi-directional smartphone bridging, letting wireless audio join the AV stream or be placed simultaneously onto the AES67 network. Native AES67 support provides up to two channels of low-latency network audio output for interoperability with AES67-compliant DSPs and amplifiers. A full-motion MJPEG substream delivers preview and monitoring feeds without affecting the primary 4K60 stream. Switching is tearing-free with no black screens, video and audio route independently, and VLAN tagging isolates AV traffic on the corporate network. Enterprise security includes AES-256 stream encryption, 802.1x authentication, HTTPS secure API, and SSH. The fanless wall plate draws 12 W typical over standard PoE and runs silently. If your design calls for full Dante/AES67 embedding and de-embedding at the wall plate, see the DuetE5-WP-BT; for budget HDMI-only 4K UHD rooms, the previous-generation E-WP-BT remains available.

Key Features

• 4K60 4:4:4 Video Encoding — Full 4:4:4 color sampling at 60 frames per second preserves fine text and graphics for demanding presentation content.
• Sub-Frame Latency — Approximately 2 ms at 1080p60 and 4K60 4:4:4 keeps live video in sync with in-room audio and presenters.
• Bluetooth 5.0 Audio — A2DP streaming and HFP bi-directional smartphone bridging bring wireless audio into the AV system without extra hardware.
• Native AES67 Audio — Up to two channels of AES67 network audio output interoperate with AES67-compliant professional audio systems.
• Single-Cable PoE Installation — One category cable carries power, 4K60 video, audio, and control to the wall plate.
• MJPEG Preview Substream — Full-motion preview feeds support monitoring and control system thumbnails without impacting the main stream.
• Tearing-Free Fast Switching — No black screens or frame locks during source transitions.
• Enterprise Security — AES-256 stream encryption, 802.1x authentication, HTTPS secure API, and SSH protect converged AV/IT networks.
• 45-Degree RJ-45 Exit — Maintains cable bend radius inside standard 2-gang back boxes for clean rough-in.
• Fanless, Silent Operation — Convection cooling at 0 dBA suits acoustically sensitive meeting spaces.

Typical Applications

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

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What decoders pair with the E5-WP-BT?
The E5-WP-BT is part of the PacketAV 5-Series and streams to 5-Series decoders over any industry-standard Gigabit IP network — enterprise LAN or dedicated AV network.

How is the E5-WP-BT different from the DuetE5-WP-BT?
Both deliver 4K60 4:4:4 at sub-frame latency. The Duet version adds full Dante/AES67 audio embedding and de-embedding (up to 4 channels), while the E5-WP-BT provides native AES67 output (up to 2 channels) with Bluetooth and HDMI audio input.

Does it require a 10 Gigabit network?
No. It operates over standard Gigabit Ethernet with CAT5e/6 cabling and low-cost switches with IGMP multicast support — no fiber or 10G switching required.

How is it powered and installed?
Standard PoE (IEEE 802.3af) over a single category cable. It fits a standard 2-gang US or UK back box with no modification and mounts into Decora-style wall plates in walls, floor boxes, or lecterns.

Can presenters take phone calls through the system?
Yes. The Hands-Free Profile bridges a phone bi-directionally for call audio, while A2DP handles media streaming, with audio routed into the AV stream or onto the AES67 network.

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.

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