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Lightware MX2-16x8-HDMI20-Audio-R Standalone HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher with Redundant PSU

The Lightware MX2-16x8-HDMI20-Audio-R is a standalone HDMI 2.0 matrix switcher supporting uncompromised 4K UHD video at 60Hz 4:4:4, with advanced audio embedding and de-embedding. Designed for professional fixed installations, it features high port density, redundant power supplies for mission-critical reliability, and rugged reinforced RS-232 and Ethernet ports. With support for 5K 21:9 ultrawide displays and seamless integration with Microsoft Teams Front Row layouts, the MX2 delivers flawless switching, low latency, and expanded visual performance for modern meeting spaces, control environments, and broadcast applications.

Key Features

  • 4K UHD Switching: 16 HDMI 2.0 inputs and 8 HDMI 2.0 outputs with 18Gbps bandwidth.
  • Audio Embedding & De-embedding: 4 stereo inputs for embedding, 8 stereo outputs (4 adjacent + 4 independent) for de-embedding LPCM audio.
  • 5K Ultrawide Support: Optimised for 21:9 Microsoft Teams Front Row and multi-window layouts.
  • High Reliability: Dual redundant PowerCON supplies with reinforced RS-232 and Ethernet ports.
  • Professional-Grade Video: HDR10, Dolby Vision, 3D, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio support.
  • Pixel Accurate Reclocking: Clean, jitter-free video signal integrity.
  • Scalable Control: Ethernet, RS-232, and web-based configuration.
  • Compact & Robust: Rack-mountable chassis with front-to-back cooling, designed for 24/7 operation.

Specifications

Routing 16 input to 8 + 4 output, non-blocking architecture
Speed 18 Gbps per port
Resolution Up to 4096Ă—2160@60Hz, RGB or YCbCr 4:4:4 (600 MHz pixel clock)
5K Resolution 5120Ă—2160 HDMI 2.0: 30Hz 4:4:4 or 60Hz 4:2:0
Height 3 RU
Mounting Rack mountable, removable rack ears
Power 2 Ă— Neutrik PowerCON (110/220V), redundant
Video Inputs 16 Ă— HDMI 2.0 (19-pole receptacle)
Video Outputs 8 Ă— HDMI 2.0 (19-pole receptacle)
Audio Inputs 4 Ă— 5-pole Phoenix (stereo analogue)
Audio Outputs 8 Ă— 5-pole Phoenix*
*4 analogue outputs follow HDMI, 4 are independent configurable analogue outputs
Serial Control 9-pole D-sub (RS-232)
Ethernet Neutrik etherCON, 10/100Base-T, full duplex
USB Mini USB-B, USB 2.0
Cooling Front-to-rear active cooling fans
Compliance CE, UKCA, UL; RoHS compliant; EN 62368-1:2014 safety; 3-year warranty
Environmental Operating: 0° to +50°C
Storage: -20° to +70°C
Humidity: 10–90%, non-condensing
Power Consumption Approx. 53 W (no signal) / 108 W (max signal)
Heat Dissipation 180.8 BTU/h (no signal) / 368.5 BTU/h (max signal)
Dimensions 441 Ă— 483 Ă— 280.2 mm
(17.3 Ă— 19 Ă— 11 in)
Weight Approx. 10.1 kg (22.2 lb)


Application Examples 

Live Events / Rental Corporate / Enterprise
  • FOH video + audio routing: Connect 16 HDMI 2.0 sources (media servers, laptops, camera feeds) to 8 display outputs (LED walls, projectors, confidence monitors) with zero-frame delay.
  • Audio distribution for shows: Use the 8 analogue outputs to send program or auxiliary feeds to PA systems, intercom, or assistive listening devices.
  • Presentation switching: Seamlessly change between keynote laptops and media players for stage projection while sending audio to DSP for reinforcement.
  • 5K widescreen playback: Drive ultrawide 5120Ă—2160 LED/projection canvases while routing simultaneous 4K60 ISO feeds to recorders.
  • Resilient event operation: Dual redundant PowerCON PSU and fan-cooled 3RU chassis ensure uptime in demanding touring and rental environments.

Note: Video wall composition/scaling handled externally by LED processors or scalers.
  • All-hands meetings: Route stage PC, VC codec, and BYOD laptops to auditorium displays and overflow rooms; EDID management keeps sources locked at 4K60.
  • Divisible training spaces: Route 16 inputs flexibly into 8+4 outputs for A/B/C room combines, with audio de-embedding into DSP for PA or capture.
  • 21:9 collaboration: Feed ultrawide 5K signals to modern “Front Row” Teams Rooms while mirroring 4K signals to confidence displays and capture systems.
  • Ops/NOC environments: Distribute multiple workstation HDMI outputs into monitoring walls with non-blocking architecture.
  • Recording & streaming: Independent analogue audio outputs allow program audio to be recorded or fed into assistive listening systems, while HDMI carries video to displays and encoders.
  • Enterprise reliability: CE/UL certified, redundant PSU, rack-mountable (3RU), with front-to-rear cooling airflow for continuous 24/7 operation.


Scenario Why 
Touring / Live Events 16Ă—8 HDMI 2.0 non-blocking routing supports media servers, laptops, and cameras; redundant PowerCON PSU and rugged 3RU chassis ensure reliability in mission-critical productions.
Conference & Keynote Presentations Switch seamlessly between keynote laptops and media players with Pixel Accurate Reclocking and EDID management to maintain 4K60 stability; de-embed audio to feed DSP or PA.
Training Rooms / Classrooms Independent analogue audio outputs enable integration with DSPs, recorders, or assistive listening systems while HDMI feeds go to displays and projectors.
All-Hands & Overflow Rooms Route multiple inputs (stage PC, VC codec, BYOD) to main and overflow displays; audio de-embedding simplifies streaming and broadcast capture workflows.
Hybrid Collaboration Spaces Supports 5K ultrawide (5120Ă—2160) for modern 21:9 collaboration displays, while providing 4K60 outputs to side monitors and recording systems.
Ops / NOC Video Walls Non-blocking architecture with zero-frame latency distributes multiple workstation or KVM HDMI outputs to monitoring walls with reliable switching.
Enterprise Reliability CE/UL certified, rack-mountable, front-to-rear cooling, redundant dual PowerCON PSU, designed for 24/7 operation in corporate AV environments.

The Lightware MX2-16x8-HDMI20-Audio-R is a standalone HDMI 2.0 matrix switcher supporting uncompromised 4K UHD video at 60Hz 4:4:4, with advanced audio embedding and de-embedding. Designed for professional fixed installations, it features high port density, redundant power supplies for mission-critical reliability, and rugged reinforced RS-232 and Ethernet ports. With support for 5K 21:9 ultrawide displays and seamless integration with Microsoft Teams Front Row layouts, the MX2 delivers flawless switching, low latency, and expanded visual performance for modern meeting spaces, control environments, and broadcast applications.

Key Features

  • 4K UHD Switching: 16 HDMI 2.0 inputs and 8 HDMI 2.0 outputs with 18Gbps bandwidth.
  • Audio Embedding & De-embedding: 4 stereo inputs for embedding, 8 stereo outputs (4 adjacent + 4 independent) for de-embedding LPCM audio.
  • 5K Ultrawide Support: Optimised for 21:9 Microsoft Teams Front Row and multi-window layouts.
  • High Reliability: Dual redundant PowerCON supplies with reinforced RS-232 and Ethernet ports.
  • Professional-Grade Video: HDR10, Dolby Vision, 3D, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio support.
  • Pixel Accurate Reclocking: Clean, jitter-free video signal integrity.
  • Scalable Control: Ethernet, RS-232, and web-based configuration.
  • Compact & Robust: Rack-mountable chassis with front-to-back cooling, designed for 24/7 operation.

Specifications

Routing 16 input to 8 + 4 output, non-blocking architecture
Speed 18 Gbps per port
Resolution Up to 4096Ă—2160@60Hz, RGB or YCbCr 4:4:4 (600 MHz pixel clock)
5K Resolution 5120Ă—2160 HDMI 2.0: 30Hz 4:4:4 or 60Hz 4:2:0
Height 3 RU
Mounting Rack mountable, removable rack ears
Power 2 Ă— Neutrik PowerCON (110/220V), redundant
Video Inputs 16 Ă— HDMI 2.0 (19-pole receptacle)
Video Outputs 8 Ă— HDMI 2.0 (19-pole receptacle)
Audio Inputs 4 Ă— 5-pole Phoenix (stereo analogue)
Audio Outputs 8 Ă— 5-pole Phoenix*
*4 analogue outputs follow HDMI, 4 are independent configurable analogue outputs
Serial Control 9-pole D-sub (RS-232)
Ethernet Neutrik etherCON, 10/100Base-T, full duplex
USB Mini USB-B, USB 2.0
Cooling Front-to-rear active cooling fans
Compliance CE, UKCA, UL; RoHS compliant; EN 62368-1:2014 safety; 3-year warranty
Environmental Operating: 0° to +50°C
Storage: -20° to +70°C
Humidity: 10–90%, non-condensing
Power Consumption Approx. 53 W (no signal) / 108 W (max signal)
Heat Dissipation 180.8 BTU/h (no signal) / 368.5 BTU/h (max signal)
Dimensions 441 Ă— 483 Ă— 280.2 mm
(17.3 Ă— 19 Ă— 11 in)
Weight Approx. 10.1 kg (22.2 lb)


Application Examples 

Live Events / Rental Corporate / Enterprise
  • FOH video + audio routing: Connect 16 HDMI 2.0 sources (media servers, laptops, camera feeds) to 8 display outputs (LED walls, projectors, confidence monitors) with zero-frame delay.
  • Audio distribution for shows: Use the 8 analogue outputs to send program or auxiliary feeds to PA systems, intercom, or assistive listening devices.
  • Presentation switching: Seamlessly change between keynote laptops and media players for stage projection while sending audio to DSP for reinforcement.
  • 5K widescreen playback: Drive ultrawide 5120Ă—2160 LED/projection canvases while routing simultaneous 4K60 ISO feeds to recorders.
  • Resilient event operation: Dual redundant PowerCON PSU and fan-cooled 3RU chassis ensure uptime in demanding touring and rental environments.

Note: Video wall composition/scaling handled externally by LED processors or scalers.
  • All-hands meetings: Route stage PC, VC codec, and BYOD laptops to auditorium displays and overflow rooms; EDID management keeps sources locked at 4K60.
  • Divisible training spaces: Route 16 inputs flexibly into 8+4 outputs for A/B/C room combines, with audio de-embedding into DSP for PA or capture.
  • 21:9 collaboration: Feed ultrawide 5K signals to modern “Front Row” Teams Rooms while mirroring 4K signals to confidence displays and capture systems.
  • Ops/NOC environments: Distribute multiple workstation HDMI outputs into monitoring walls with non-blocking architecture.
  • Recording & streaming: Independent analogue audio outputs allow program audio to be recorded or fed into assistive listening systems, while HDMI carries video to displays and encoders.
  • Enterprise reliability: CE/UL certified, redundant PSU, rack-mountable (3RU), with front-to-rear cooling airflow for continuous 24/7 operation.


Scenario Why 
Touring / Live Events 16Ă—8 HDMI 2.0 non-blocking routing supports media servers, laptops, and cameras; redundant PowerCON PSU and rugged 3RU chassis ensure reliability in mission-critical productions.
Conference & Keynote Presentations Switch seamlessly between keynote laptops and media players with Pixel Accurate Reclocking and EDID management to maintain 4K60 stability; de-embed audio to feed DSP or PA.
Training Rooms / Classrooms Independent analogue audio outputs enable integration with DSPs, recorders, or assistive listening systems while HDMI feeds go to displays and projectors.
All-Hands & Overflow Rooms Route multiple inputs (stage PC, VC codec, BYOD) to main and overflow displays; audio de-embedding simplifies streaming and broadcast capture workflows.
Hybrid Collaboration Spaces Supports 5K ultrawide (5120Ă—2160) for modern 21:9 collaboration displays, while providing 4K60 outputs to side monitors and recording systems.
Ops / NOC Video Walls Non-blocking architecture with zero-frame latency distributes multiple workstation or KVM HDMI outputs to monitoring walls with reliable switching.
Enterprise Reliability CE/UL certified, rack-mountable, front-to-rear cooling, redundant dual PowerCON PSU, designed for 24/7 operation in corporate AV environments.
$9,346.34

Original: $26,703.84

-65%
Lightware MX2-16x8-HDMI20-Audio-R Standalone HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher with Redundant PSU—

$26,703.84

$9,346.34

Description

The Lightware MX2-16x8-HDMI20-Audio-R is a standalone HDMI 2.0 matrix switcher supporting uncompromised 4K UHD video at 60Hz 4:4:4, with advanced audio embedding and de-embedding. Designed for professional fixed installations, it features high port density, redundant power supplies for mission-critical reliability, and rugged reinforced RS-232 and Ethernet ports. With support for 5K 21:9 ultrawide displays and seamless integration with Microsoft Teams Front Row layouts, the MX2 delivers flawless switching, low latency, and expanded visual performance for modern meeting spaces, control environments, and broadcast applications.

Key Features

  • 4K UHD Switching: 16 HDMI 2.0 inputs and 8 HDMI 2.0 outputs with 18Gbps bandwidth.
  • Audio Embedding & De-embedding: 4 stereo inputs for embedding, 8 stereo outputs (4 adjacent + 4 independent) for de-embedding LPCM audio.
  • 5K Ultrawide Support: Optimised for 21:9 Microsoft Teams Front Row and multi-window layouts.
  • High Reliability: Dual redundant PowerCON supplies with reinforced RS-232 and Ethernet ports.
  • Professional-Grade Video: HDR10, Dolby Vision, 3D, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio support.
  • Pixel Accurate Reclocking: Clean, jitter-free video signal integrity.
  • Scalable Control: Ethernet, RS-232, and web-based configuration.
  • Compact & Robust: Rack-mountable chassis with front-to-back cooling, designed for 24/7 operation.

Specifications

Routing 16 input to 8 + 4 output, non-blocking architecture
Speed 18 Gbps per port
Resolution Up to 4096Ă—2160@60Hz, RGB or YCbCr 4:4:4 (600 MHz pixel clock)
5K Resolution 5120Ă—2160 HDMI 2.0: 30Hz 4:4:4 or 60Hz 4:2:0
Height 3 RU
Mounting Rack mountable, removable rack ears
Power 2 Ă— Neutrik PowerCON (110/220V), redundant
Video Inputs 16 Ă— HDMI 2.0 (19-pole receptacle)
Video Outputs 8 Ă— HDMI 2.0 (19-pole receptacle)
Audio Inputs 4 Ă— 5-pole Phoenix (stereo analogue)
Audio Outputs 8 Ă— 5-pole Phoenix*
*4 analogue outputs follow HDMI, 4 are independent configurable analogue outputs
Serial Control 9-pole D-sub (RS-232)
Ethernet Neutrik etherCON, 10/100Base-T, full duplex
USB Mini USB-B, USB 2.0
Cooling Front-to-rear active cooling fans
Compliance CE, UKCA, UL; RoHS compliant; EN 62368-1:2014 safety; 3-year warranty
Environmental Operating: 0° to +50°C
Storage: -20° to +70°C
Humidity: 10–90%, non-condensing
Power Consumption Approx. 53 W (no signal) / 108 W (max signal)
Heat Dissipation 180.8 BTU/h (no signal) / 368.5 BTU/h (max signal)
Dimensions 441 Ă— 483 Ă— 280.2 mm
(17.3 Ă— 19 Ă— 11 in)
Weight Approx. 10.1 kg (22.2 lb)


Application Examples 

Live Events / Rental Corporate / Enterprise
  • FOH video + audio routing: Connect 16 HDMI 2.0 sources (media servers, laptops, camera feeds) to 8 display outputs (LED walls, projectors, confidence monitors) with zero-frame delay.
  • Audio distribution for shows: Use the 8 analogue outputs to send program or auxiliary feeds to PA systems, intercom, or assistive listening devices.
  • Presentation switching: Seamlessly change between keynote laptops and media players for stage projection while sending audio to DSP for reinforcement.
  • 5K widescreen playback: Drive ultrawide 5120Ă—2160 LED/projection canvases while routing simultaneous 4K60 ISO feeds to recorders.
  • Resilient event operation: Dual redundant PowerCON PSU and fan-cooled 3RU chassis ensure uptime in demanding touring and rental environments.

Note: Video wall composition/scaling handled externally by LED processors or scalers.
  • All-hands meetings: Route stage PC, VC codec, and BYOD laptops to auditorium displays and overflow rooms; EDID management keeps sources locked at 4K60.
  • Divisible training spaces: Route 16 inputs flexibly into 8+4 outputs for A/B/C room combines, with audio de-embedding into DSP for PA or capture.
  • 21:9 collaboration: Feed ultrawide 5K signals to modern “Front Row” Teams Rooms while mirroring 4K signals to confidence displays and capture systems.
  • Ops/NOC environments: Distribute multiple workstation HDMI outputs into monitoring walls with non-blocking architecture.
  • Recording & streaming: Independent analogue audio outputs allow program audio to be recorded or fed into assistive listening systems, while HDMI carries video to displays and encoders.
  • Enterprise reliability: CE/UL certified, redundant PSU, rack-mountable (3RU), with front-to-rear cooling airflow for continuous 24/7 operation.


Scenario Why 
Touring / Live Events 16Ă—8 HDMI 2.0 non-blocking routing supports media servers, laptops, and cameras; redundant PowerCON PSU and rugged 3RU chassis ensure reliability in mission-critical productions.
Conference & Keynote Presentations Switch seamlessly between keynote laptops and media players with Pixel Accurate Reclocking and EDID management to maintain 4K60 stability; de-embed audio to feed DSP or PA.
Training Rooms / Classrooms Independent analogue audio outputs enable integration with DSPs, recorders, or assistive listening systems while HDMI feeds go to displays and projectors.
All-Hands & Overflow Rooms Route multiple inputs (stage PC, VC codec, BYOD) to main and overflow displays; audio de-embedding simplifies streaming and broadcast capture workflows.
Hybrid Collaboration Spaces Supports 5K ultrawide (5120Ă—2160) for modern 21:9 collaboration displays, while providing 4K60 outputs to side monitors and recording systems.
Ops / NOC Video Walls Non-blocking architecture with zero-frame latency distributes multiple workstation or KVM HDMI outputs to monitoring walls with reliable switching.
Enterprise Reliability CE/UL certified, rack-mountable, front-to-rear cooling, redundant dual PowerCON PSU, designed for 24/7 operation in corporate AV environments.