The new neo:8a builds on the success of the neo:8 but features the added benefit of a dedicated audio breakout from each HDMI® source at no additional cost. The perfect solution for extending into audio distribution and amplifier products.
Supporting HDBaseT Class B, the neo:8a can extend 4K up to 40 metres (130 feet) and 1080p up to 70 metres (230 feet).
Cec - Ultimate Source Control
Imagine being able to control all of your devices (Sky, Blu-Ray Player, Apple TV etc) all from your original TV remote control... CEC control does just that. Gone are the days of 5 remote controls in one room and no need to buy any additional hardware such as universal remotes - you can do it all from your TV remote! Most TVs now support CEC and using our very own libCEC, we've baked that technology into the system. Now you can just use your normal TV remote and press the "Source" key, each of your input devices will be listed and just select the one you want and the matrix will route the video automatically, even if the source does not support CEC itself.
Contextual IR
8 in, 10 out and multiple possible combinations of your video. Historically matrixes have offered remotes with 8 or 16 buttons, requiring multiple presses to get video to the TV your watching. We thought this was an odd solution, given you already known which room you are in, so should the matrix! Our designers eliminated this old concept and created Contextual IR, this reduces the number of buttons to just 8 - one for each possible input. Whatever room your in, select the output number and watch that source instantly.
Responsive Web Interface
We want to give you the best experience possible, to do this, we think it's important you can access the matrix from any device, be it mobile, tablet or desktop PC and in any browser. We've done this with our responsive design, so it works with you and not the other way round. Our web interface is built directly on top of our REST/API, this means that whatever you can do on your phone, you can get your control system to do also and vice versa. There are no hidden tricks or special codes that require a magic moon dance to work. All of our documentation is free and available on our monitoring site.
Just Ask...
With the neo Alexa skill enabled on your Amazon Echo or Dot you can use commands to turn a certain TV on or off or to switch source devices. Imagine walking out of the lounge at night to continue watching TV in bed, you can simply say 'Alexa, turn off lounge' then 'Alexa, turn on Sky Q in bedroom' and without having to lift a finger the matrix will make your requests happen, including turning on the bedroom TV and switching to the input source with one command.
Remote Monitoring
It's important that you get video all the time, to help us do that your system keeps in contact with our cloud management service. You can tell if this is working with the Monitored LED on the front of the matrix. If you get stuck, your installer or yourself can log into our cloud portal and see helpful diagnosis information (if you let them), fix problems remotely or tell you where you may have gone wrong in the installation. All of this is free of charge. If the matrix has a problem, we get alerted too and we can get in contact to arrange a hardware replacement or give you a step by step guide to get you up and running again.
Main Features:
- Ultra HD 4K Video Transmission (upto 340Mhz), 1080p, 3D
- Full HDCP 2.2 Support
- 8x HDMI® Inputs
- 8x HDBaseT Class B Outputs
- 2x HDMI® Outputs
- 8x HDMI® Source Audio Breakouts (Optical & Digital Coax)
- 8x neo:Lite PoH Receivers Included
- HDMI-CEC Bi-Directional Control
- Bi-Directional IR Control
- Responsive Web Interface
- Automatic EDID Management
- 5-year Warranty
- Built In Britain
Inside The Box
- neo:8a Chassis
- 8x neo:Lite PoH Receivers
- Rack Mounting Kit
- 1x IR Blaster Cable Pack
- Power Cord
- Installation Guide
Connectivity:
- HDMI™ Inputs: 8
- Video Input Zones: 8
- Audio Output Zones: 8x Source Audio Breakouts (Optical Audio or Digital Coax)
- HDBaseT Outputs: 8 x HDBaseT Class B (lite)
- HDMI™ Outputs: 2
- Optical Audio Outputs: 8x Source Audio Outputs (linked to each HDMI® input)
- Digital Coax Audio Outputs: 8x Source Audio Outputs (linked to each HDMI® input)
- HDCP: HDCP 1.4, HDCP 2.2, HDCP 2.3
- Power Inlet: IEC C14 Inlet - 110-240V~ / 50-60Hz / 4.0A
Special Features:
- Ethernet Pass Through: No
- DSC (Display Stream Compression): No
- ARC (Audio Return Channel): No
- POH (Power over HDBaseT): 8 x neo:Lite PoH Receivers included in Kit
- Remote Monitoring: Real Time Remote Monitoring Portal
Control:
- HDMI-CEC: Yes
- Serial Control: No
- IR Control: Bidirectional
- Contextual IR Routing: Yes
- Programmable IR: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes - Alexa Skill
- Web Interface / Andriod App: Yes + Android App Available
Dimensions & Weight:
- Depth: 30.5 cm
- Height: 9 cm
- Width: 44 cm
- Weight: 3.78 kg (Matrix Unit)
Picture (Processing):
- Maximum Pixel Clock: 340 Mhz
- Maximum Bandwitch: 10.2 Gbps
- Supported Video Formats: 4K@60Hz 4:2:0, 4K@30Hz 4:4:4, HDR10@24Hz, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (+3D)
- Max Video Resolution: 4K@60Hz 4:2:0 or 4K@30Hz 4:4:4
Regulatory:
- Power Consumption: Max 2 Amps @ 240V
- Operating Temp: 0 to +35°C (32 to +95°F)
- Storage Temp: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
- Safety & Emission: UKCA, CE, FCC, RoHS
Pulse Eight Part Number: P8-HDBT-L-FFMN810A-KIT
Product Code: P8-NEO8A-KIT
