ZeeVee 3KHVE2I 2-Channel HD MPEG2 Digital Video Encoder/QAM Modulator with Unencrypted HDMI Input and Digital Audio

Product Overview

The ZeeVee 3KHVE2I is a dual-channel unencrypted HDMI encoder modulator blade for the HDbridge3000 digital headend chassis, featuring digital audio pass-through and simultaneous QAM RF and IP output. Designed for installations where HDMI source signals are unencrypted (not HDCP-protected), this HDbridge3000 HDMI digital audio blade supports integrators who require lossless digital audio fidelity alongside full HD video distribution. It is a dual-channel QAM encoder HDMI blade outputting MPEG-2 for maximum receiver compatibility across coax and IPTV distribution simultaneously. The 3KHVE2I installs into any slot in the HDbridge3000 chassis (sold separately).

Product Description

The 3KHVE2I differs from the standard 3KAVE2IH HDMI blade by its specific support for unencrypted HDMI inputs with digital audio pass-through, making it the preferred choice for professional AV installations where source content is not HDCP-protected and audio fidelity is critical. Typical sources include locally generated content, digital signage players, institutional AV equipment, and broadcast gear with clean unencrypted outputs. The blade encodes both video and digital audio to MPEG-2 and outputs each channel simultaneously to QAM RF for legacy coax distribution and to IP for IPTV or AV-over-IP delivery. Up to 12 blades can populate a single HDbridge3000 chassis, yielding up to 24 unencrypted HDMI channels from a 3U rack footprint. The chassis command module provides centralized web-based management across all installed blades regardless of type, making multi-blade configuration straightforward. For facilities that mix encrypted and unencrypted HDMI sources, the 3KHVE2I can coexist in the same chassis as standard HDMI blades and other input type modules.

Key Features

• Unencrypted HDMI Input — Accepts two unencrypted HDMI sources per blade for clean, lossless HD signal capture.
• Digital Audio Pass-Through — Preserves digital audio signal integrity through the encoding process for full audio fidelity in distribution.
• Simultaneous QAM RF + IP Output — Outputs each channel to both coax QAM and IP networks from a single blade.
• MPEG-2 Encoding — Ensures compatibility with the broadest range of QAM receivers and set-top boxes in commercial environments.
• HDbridge3000 Chassis Integration — Slots into the HDbridge3000 3U chassis and is managed via the centralized command module.

Typical Applications

• Digital signage headends distributing locally generated HD content
• Government and institutional facilities with unencrypted broadcast equipment
• University AV distribution systems with institutional media servers
• Corporate AV environments distributing internally produced video content
• Hospitality properties with hotel-owned unencrypted content sources

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the 3KHVE2I and the 3KAVE2IH?

The 3KHVE2I is specifically designed for unencrypted HDMI inputs and includes digital audio pass-through. The 3KAVE2IH is the standard HDMI encoder blade. Use the 3KHVE2I when your sources output unencrypted HDMI and audio fidelity through digital pass-through is a requirement.

Can this blade be mixed with other blade types in the same chassis?

Yes. The HDbridge3000 chassis supports all blade types in any slot, so the 3KHVE2I can coexist with HDMI, component, and composite blades in the same chassis.

Does the digital audio pass-through support surround sound formats?

Refer to ZeeVee’s official product documentation for supported audio formats. Contact Creation Networks for application-specific audio compatibility questions.

Is the HDbridge3000 chassis included?

No. The 3KHVE2I is a blade module only. The HDbridge3000 chassis (HDB3KR-NA) must be purchased separately.