May 2007

Now Available!

High Definition SDI Board for AutoPatch Optima Series


Introducing the High Definition Serial Digital Interface (HD-SDI) Board which is now available for the AutoPatch Optima series.

This board provides high-quality routing in a small, economical footprint and is ideal for installations such as broadcast, post-production or medical that use HD-SDI cameras, playback equipment or other sources.


  • Available in an 8x8 configuration
  • Automatically configures each input to perfectly replicate all standard SMTPE 292M (1.485 Gbit/s), 259M (143/270/360 Mb/s) and 344M (540 Mbit/s) frame rates and clocking speeds to any and or all output signals.
  • Capable of passing embedded audio, metadata or any additional ancillary data included in the video stream
  • When two boards are used together in the same enclosure they can be linked to allow for Dual-Link HD-SDI in compliance with SMPTE-372M (2.970 Gbit/s over two wires)

In addition to the new Optima HD-SDI board, the Optima Matrix Switcher Enclosures are compatible with more than 45 additional “mix-and-match” boards including stereo and digital audio providing for system customization to fit the exact signal style combinations required.

Available Now!
Authorized AMX dealers and distributors may order now by contacting AMX Global Customer Service at 800.222.1093, option 3 in the US or outside the US by calling +1.469.624.7400 or by email at service@amx.com.


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