Blustream SW42DA 4-Way HDMI Switcher Dante Audio Breakout

Blustream SW42DA 4-Way HDMI Switcher Dante Audio Breakout

The Blustream SW42DA is a 4-way HDMI switch designed to breakout, convert, and downmix embedded Dolby Audio or DTS Audio within an HDMI switching environment. It enables distribution of 4K UHD video and multi-channel audio in Dante multi-room systems with mixed channel counts and varying output resolution requirements.

Meets multiple output resolution requirements

The SW42DA routes 4 HDMI inputs to two HDMI outputs simultaneously. HDMI Output 1 replicates the incoming signal up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 with embedded multi-channel audio, while HDMI Output 2 adds optional 4K down-scaling to 1080p and selectable native or down-mixed 2-channel audio.

• HDMI 2.0b, 18Gbps video up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4
• HDR support including HDR10/10+ and Dolby Vision
• HDCP 2.3 compliant with advanced EDID management

Multi-channel audio breakout and downmixing with Dante

Audio formats can be selected and manipulated across multichannel and 2-channel downmixed outputs. Dante connectivity supports both breakout and embedding, with flexible channel mapping for immersive layouts.

• Dante output for up to 9.1ch breakout and embedding, and/or 7.1ch breakout with a separate 2ch down-mixed Dante output
• HDMI audio breakout of Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD to up to 10 channels of Dante audio (7.1.2ch / 5.1.4ch); 2ch down-mix channels can be re-allocated for additional height channels
• Optical S/PDIF breakout (2ch or 5.1ch), individual analogue multi-channel breakout, and 2ch balanced/unbalanced analogue downmix
• ARC/eARC support including breakout to 7.1ch and 2ch downmixed analogue, and Dante
• Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Master Audio transmission
• Dante sample rates of 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz at 24-bit, configurable device latency via Dante Controller, and AES67 RTP audio transport

Integration and control

The SW42DA integrates into varied control environments and is suitable for cinema and media room setups where local content is shared within a multi-zone distributed system requiring multichannel or down-mixed audio.

• Control via TCP/IP, web-GUI, RS-232, front panel buttons, and infrared

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many HDMI inputs and outputs does the SW42DA provide?

  It offers 4 HDMI inputs that can be switched to two HDMI outputs simultaneously.

• What is the difference between HDMI Output 1 and Output 2?

  Output 1 replicates the HDMI input up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 with embedded multi-channel audio. Output 2 adds optional 4K down-scaling to 1080p and can pass native embedded audio or down-mixed 2-channel audio.

• Which video and HDR formats are supported?

  It supports HDMI 2.0b 18Gbps video up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 and HDR formats including HDR10/10+ and Dolby Vision.

• Does the SW42DA support Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD?

  Yes. It supports transmission of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Master Audio, with multichannel breakout and 2-channel downmixing options.

• What Dante capabilities are available?

  It provides up to 9.1ch Dante breakout and embedding, 7.1ch breakout with a separate 2ch down-mixed Dante output, up to 10 channels for 7.1.2ch/5.1.4ch layouts, sample rates up to 96 kHz/24-bit, configurable latency, and AES67.

• Is ARC/eARC supported?

  Yes. ARC/eARC is supported with breakout to 7.1ch and 2ch downmixed analogue, and Dante audio.

• What control options are available?

  Control is available via TCP/IP, web-GUI, RS-232, front panel buttons, and infrared.

Add the Blustream SW42DA 4-Way HDMI Switcher with Multi-Channel Dante Audio Breakout to your cart to centralize HDMI switching and audio breakout across mixed-resolution displays and zones. For personalized system-matching or setup advice, contact Gibbys Electronic Supermarket or visit us for expert guidance.