2 Input 4K HDMI/Analog Audio over HDBaseT Card (F16)

Ideal Use Cases

The Kramer DTAxr-IN2-F16 is a two-channel receiver input card designed for VS-1616 Series Modular Multi-Format Digital Matrix Switchers. It is suited to systems in which two extended-reach HDBaseT lines must feed a compatible matrix chassis. Each channel can carry a 4K60 4:2:0 HDMI signal together with analog audio, bidirectional RS-232, Ethernet, and IR from the line to the chassis.

This model is particularly relevant when a matrix installation requires dual HDBaseT reception and selectable audio handling. Embedded audio can remain associated with the HDMI signal, while the selectable de-embedded analog audio capability supports designs that need the audio handled separately. Its defined role is as an HDBaseT twisted-pair receiver card within the supported VS-1616 platform.

Why Choose This Model

The DTAxr-IN2-F16 combines two input channels and several signal types on one matrix input card. Both channels accept extended-reach HDBaseT signals carrying HDMI video, while the card also transports analog audio, RS-232, Ethernet, and IR. This combination is useful when the incoming signal paths include more than video and need to deliver communication and control functions to the chassis.

Selectable embedded or de-embedded analog audio is a central advantage of the design. It provides a choice between keeping audio embedded with the HDMI program or making the analog audio available separately. The stated 10.2Gbps bandwidth and 60Hz refresh rate align with its specified 4K60 4:2:0 video capability.

Installation and Integration

This card is intended for the VS-1616 Series Modular Multi-Format Digital Matrix Switchers. Integration should therefore begin by confirming that the destination chassis belongs to that series and is configured for the required input-card application. Two extended-reach HDBaseT signals connect from the line side, and the card passes their supported video, audio, control, and network signals into the chassis.

Audio configuration can be selected according to whether embedded or de-embedded analog audio is needed. Bidirectional RS-232 supports communication in both directions, while IR provides an additional control path. Ethernet is also carried over the HDBaseT connection. The supplied data does not specify a maximum cable distance, connector configuration, included accessories, or installation hardware, so those details should be established from the wider system design.

Performance Highlights

Video support is specified as 4K60 with 4:2:0 color sampling. The published refresh rate is 60Hz, and the card has a stated bandwidth of 10.2Gbps. These values define the principal video performance envelope provided in the source data. The stated format is specifically 4K60 4:2:0; no other chroma formats, HDMI version, or HDCP version are identified.

The two-channel architecture allows a compatible chassis to receive two HDBaseT inputs through this card. Extended-reach HDBaseT twisted-pair transport is used for the incoming signals, with video and the associated auxiliary services moving from the line to the chassis. No maximum transmission distance is given in the available product information.

What Makes It Different

The DTAxr-IN2-F16 is more than a video-only input. Along with two 4K60 4:2:0 HDMI channels, it handles selectable embedded or de-embedded analog audio, bidirectional RS-232, Ethernet, and IR. The result is a focused receiver-card configuration that brings several required signal categories into the matrix platform through the same HDBaseT input paths.

Its combination of dual-channel reception and selectable audio treatment is the key distinction in the supplied specifications. The card is designed around a clearly defined system role: receiving two extended-reach HDBaseT signals and transferring their supported content and control capabilities into a VS-1616 Series chassis.

Final Assessment

The Kramer DTAxr-IN2-F16 is a purpose-built input card for installations based on VS-1616 Series Modular Multi-Format Digital Matrix Switchers. It delivers two channels of 4K60 4:2:0 HDMI over extended-reach HDBaseT, with 10.2Gbps bandwidth and a 60Hz refresh rate. Selectable analog audio handling, bidirectional RS-232, Ethernet, and IR broaden the signal set beyond video alone.

This model is an appropriate match when the system requires two HDBaseT receiver inputs and the documented line-to-chassis feature set. Confirm chassis compatibility and any project-specific cabling requirements before installation, particularly because cable distance and accessory details are not included in the supplied information.