The MAX-144 is a completely modular, cross-platform matrix switcher with hot-swappable, field upgradable I/O cards, MCU, cooling modules, and power supplies. This 144×144 frame supports HDMI, HDBaseT, Fiber, 12G-SDI, IP, and Dante™ Audio cards for any desired I/O combination.
Media Axis' unique design features and technologies come together to deliver the most adaptable, forward-thinking solution:
PureBred™ Design
A wholly transformative platform that allows baseband signals to be distributed beyond its local wired connections, providing maximum scalability and flexibility.
AirLift™ Cooling System
Lateral air flow/direct cooling of matrix powered by modular blade units each composed of eight fans.
Omni-Flex™
A fully modular and adaptive design with chassis configurations from 20×20 to 216×216 that combines hot-swappable, field upgradeable components with flexible platform-agnostic functionalities.
Motore™ 2.0
Full featured 4K/60 4:4:4 media processing and auto-scaling with frame-rate conversion available at every output.
iAxis™
Detachable, front panel tablet control for wireless/mobile command of the Media Axis' matrix and IP switching capabilities from anywhere at anytime.
Key Features
- HDMI 2.0, Ultra HD/4K 60Hz 4:4:4, HDCP 2.2
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) 10-bit, Dolby Vision
- HDMI I/Os with Motore 2.0 Scaling and 5V Power
- HDBaseT I/Os with Precis 4K60 4:4:4 Processing
- 12G-SDI inputs for Interoperation between 4K60 AV and 4K60 Broadcast signals
- Fiber I/Os with Adaptive Multimode/Singlemode Processing, Signal Transmission up to 1.24 miles (2 kilometers)
- IP I/Os with PureStreamX Codec and 10G infrastructure
- Dedicated Dante™ Audio input and output cards
- PureBred™ Adaptive Ultra HD Distribution Platform with Bi-Directional Native-IP Conversion
- All Frames Support All Input/Output Card Options
- Omni-Flex™ Modular Design with Hot-Swappable PSU, MCU, I/O, and Fans
- Redundant Power Supply
- Motore 2.0 Scaling with Don’t Blink™ Switching
- Power Injection for CATx Extenders (additional MAX-RPS power supply required)
- AirLift™ Cooling System
- iAxis™ Detachable Wireless Tablet Control (optional)
- Audio Breakaway for Independent Audio and Video Matrix Switching
- Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM pass-through, Stereo Audio Insertion and Extraction
- Bi-directional, RS-232 and LAN Control to Endpoints
- Fiber, HDBaseT, and IP Stand-Alone and Wall Plate Extenders
- Auto-EDID (EDID Library and Emulation)
- SNMP Remote Monitoring
- Input/Output System Diagnostics
- HDCP-Compliance Notification
Specifications
| Hardware |
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| Matrix Switcher |
144 × 144; 36 input and 36 output slots |
| Input Signal Type(s) |
Configurable via Media Axis™ universal input cards supporting HDMI 2.0, HDBaseT, Fiber, 12G-SDI, IP, and Dante™ Audio |
Performance |
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| Resolutions |
Up to 4K@50/60Hz (4:4:4) |
| Compliance |
HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 |
| Video Bandwidth |
18 Gbps |
| Control Options |
LCD display (standard), iAxis™ Wireless Tablet (optional) |
| Cooling System |
4 removable AirLift™ fan blade assemblies |
| Main Power |
2 × Removable, redundant 100–240VAC, 50/60Hz power modules |
| Power Supply |
100–240VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Power Injection for CATx Extenders |
Supported by MAX-CI/MAX-CO HDBaseT™ I/O cards via an additional power supply (MAX-RPS sold separately) |
| Operating Temperature |
32° to 117°F / 0° to 47°C |
| Storage Temperature |
-40° to 158°F / -40° to 70°C |
| Relative Humidity |
0–90% non-condensing |
| MTBF |
50,000 hours |
Enclosure |
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| Enclosure Type |
Black powder-coat finish |
| Product Dimensions |
17.2 × 14.5 × 51.6 in |
| Product Weight |
7.7 lbs / 3.5 kg |
Warranty |
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| Warranty |
Limited Warranty, 5 Years |