Blustream PRO16HBT100CS Custom Pro 16x16 HDBaseT CSC Matrix - 100m

Blustream PRO16HBT100CS 16x16 HDBaseT matrix – 4K 60 Hz 4:4:4 distribution up to 100 m

Designed for demanding commercial and residential infrastructures, the Blustream PRO16HBT100CS routes sixteen 18 Gbps HDMI sources to sixteen displays or zones over a single Cat cable, maintaining full 4K 60 Hz 4:4:4 quality for up to 70 m and reliable 1080p delivery to 100 m. The chassis comes pre-configured, so installers spend their time optimising performance rather than juggling cards and firmware.

Send uncompromised 4K anywhere in the building

The matrix pairs Blustream’s colour-space conversion engine with HDBaseT™ Class C technology. This combination moves the full 18 Gbps signal—including HDR and Dolby Vision metadata—over category cabling without visible artefacts. Where legacy panels sit alongside newer 4K displays, each HDBaseT output can independently down-convert the inbound signal to either 1080p 60 Hz or 4K 60 Hz 4:2:0. That per-zone flexibility removes the weakest-link limitations often seen in mixed-resolution sites.

Audio routed the way integrators want it

Every source and every zone features its own analogue L/R jack, while the dedicated breakout board adds coaxial S/PDIF and line-level volume control. Because embedding and de-embedding happen inside the frame, installers can feed background music systems, breakout rooms, or audio processors without external D/A converters. Two-way IR on all sixteen zones keeps local control intuitive, and an optional RS-232 card extends bidirectional serial commands over the same HDBaseT link.

Control options that fit any automation ecosystem

A front-panel touchscreen, an onboard web GUI, and open TCP/IP and RS-232 protocols all ship as standard. Certified drivers for Control4, Crestron, Savant, RTI, URC, Elan, and Loxone are ready to download, so integration into an existing project generally takes minutes. Power over Cable (PoC) simplifies rack wiring by feeding compatible HEX100CS-RX receivers directly from the matrix—no separate PSU at the display end, no extra service calls later.

Built for life on the road rack

The 4U chassis uses industrial-grade cooling and a universal 100–240 V power supply. Removable fan modules and clearly labelled card slots speed servicing, while advanced EDID management ensures that each source boots with the correct handshake every time the system powers on. From hotel conference suites to mission-critical command centres, this platform has been engineered to keep video and audio online day after day.

Frequently asked questions

• Which receivers should be used with the PRO16HBT100CS?

  For runs up to 100 m at 1080p—or 70 m at full 4K 60 Hz 4:4:4—Blustream recommends the HEX100CS-RX. If the 4K distance never exceeds 40 m, the smaller HEX70CS-RX is an economical alternative.

• Does the matrix power the receivers?

  Yes. Each HDBaseT output delivers PoC, so a compatible receiver draws its operating voltage directly from the matrix. This eliminates the need for a wall-wart supply behind every display.

• How is audio volume adjusted on the breakout board?

  The web interface exposes individual line-level trim for every zone. Integrators can also map those controls to third-party touch panels via the published API for day-to-day user access.

• Can the system mix 4K HDR and standard dynamic range displays?

  It can. The downscaling engine not only reduces resolution but also converts HDR metadata, so SDR screens receive a correctly rendered picture while HDR-capable panels still show the full dynamic range.

The capacity, resilience, and control flexibility of the Blustream PRO16HBT100CS make it a dependable core for any large-scale AV installation. Add it to your cart today to streamline your next project, or call Gibbys Electronic Supermarket to discuss system design details with an HDBaseT-certified specialist.