Signal Processing & Distribution

Our signal processing and distribution equipment offers connectivity with SDI, HD-SDI, DVI, HDMI, HDBT, VGA, composite and 4K options. If you do not see what you are looking for please contact us, as we can usually suggest a practical solution for most applications.

These categories may help you find what you are looking for Multi-Display Controllers, Format Convertors, Signal Distribution Amplifiers (Multipliers/Splitters), Matrix Switchers, Reclockers, HDBT, Signal Transmission over Fibre

HD Resolution & Beyond

Blackmagic 12G SDI - HDMI Convertors

Available for SDI to HDMI, or SDI to HDMI conversion.
Day: £8.00
Week: £24.00


HDMI Distribution Amps (DA) / HDMI Splitters

One hdmi input and replicated across 2, 4, 6 or 8 outputs.
Day: £8.00
Week: £24.00


Kramer 581T Transmitter

An HDBT / Digital link transmitter which enables an HDMI signal and LAN control to be sent over long distances via CatX* cable. A receiver is required, unless the display device has a Digital link (or similar) input. *Suitable cable must be used which we can supply.
Day: £15.00
Week: £45.00


SDI Reclocker

Datavideo SDI reclocker/repeater (VP-633).
Day: £15.00
Week: £45.00


Kramer TP582R Receiver

A digital link (HDbaseT) receiver that decodes an HD signal sent over catX* cable and outputs via HDMI port (signal) and RJ45 (lan control). This is an effective and robust solution for HD and beyond signal transmission over distance. *Suitable cable must be used which we can supply.
Day: £15.00
Week: £45.00


SDI Distribution Amplifiers (DA) / SDI Splitters

These are designed to take a single SDI input signal and replicate it across multiple SDI outputs.
Day: £15.00
Week: £45.00


Kramer TP-583T - 4k Resolution HDBT Line Transmitter

A high−performance, long−reach HDBaseT transmitter for 4K HDR HDMI, RS−232 and IR signals over twisted pair. TP−583T converts all input signals and sends video signals up to 70m (230ft) over Kramer copper cables at up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) video resolutions. Compatible with standard HDBaseT−compliant extenders at 4K@30Hz and HD video resolutions.
Day: £15.00
Week: £45.00


Kramer VM−4H2 - 4k Resolution HDMI Distribution Amplifier

VM−4H2 is a 1:4 distribution amplifier for up to 4K HDR, HDMI signals that comply with HDCP 2.2 content protection standard. The unit takes one HDMI input, equalizes and reclocks the signal and distributes it to four identical outputs.
Day: £20.00
Week: £60.00


Matrox TripleHead2Go (Digital Edition)

Multi display adapter. Takes a DVI-D or VGA in, outputs to 3 DVI-I.
Day: £25.00
Week: £75.00


60m Active HDMI over Fibre (Kramer)

These allow a standard hdmi signal to be sent to a display device up to 60m from the source. Also available at 50m and 30m lengths. These cables may require an additional USB power source.
Day: £30.00
Week: £90.00


BLACKMAGIC HDLink Pro HDSDI - DVI / HDMI convertor

2 SDI in / out with DVI-d or HDMI output plus 6ch audio. Up to HD and 2k resolutions.
Day: £30.00
Week: £60.00


Datapath X4 Video Wall Controller

Split a Dual-Link or Single-Link DVI input signal across 4 x DVI or Analog RGB outputs.
Day: £40.00
Week: £120.00


Kramer VS-44HN HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switcher

Matrix switcher with 4 ins, and 4 outs, plus ethernet, RS232 and infrared control options.
Day: £60.00
Week: £180.00


Kramer VP-728 9-Input ProScale Presentation Scaler/Switcher

The VP-728 is a 9-input scaler/switcher for analog and digital video, unbalanced stereo, and S/PDIF audio signals. It scales any video signal composite, s-Video (Y/C), component video (YUV), HDMI, computer graphics video and JPEG files) up or down to a selectable graphics or HDTV output resolution via HDMI or 15-pin HD outputs. It provides glitch-free switching between sources through FTB (fade-thru-black) switching technology.
Day: £80.00
Week: £240.00


Teradek Spark 4k Wireless HDMI Transmission

Designed as an easy to use wireless transmission system with an hdmi socket at each end for those locations when it is not possible to use a wired connection.
Day: £80.00
Week: £240.00


Extron DXP 88 DVI Pro Matrix Switcher

An 8 in, 8 out, DVI PRO HDCP Compliant matrix switcher. EDID and HDCP management on all in/outs.
Day: £100.00
Week: £300.00


12g SDI over Fibre (100m kit)

100m fibre reels with 12g SDI ends. Can be daisy chained to achieve 400m signal.
Day: £100.00
Week: £300.00


Datapath FX4 HDR

The Datapath Fx4-HDR builds on the success of its award winning Fx4 and x4 predecessors and brings the superb HDR 10-bit colour clarity, 4K60 resolution as well as audio support into the mix.
Day: £100.00
Week: £300.00


Datapath FX4 - 4K Resolution 4Way Display Controller

The Datapath Fx4 is a multi-faceted stand alone display controller that supports a choice of inputs, high bandwidth loop-through as well as 4 genlocked outputs in either DisplayPort or HDMI.
Day: £100.00
Week: £300.00


TVOne CORIOmaster Mini Video Wall Processor

C3-510 CORIOmaster® mini is a multiple display controller device. Multiple video windows can be positioned on LED, display based video walls or projector edge blends, displaying any of the sources connected to CORIOmaster. Windows can be visually transitioned into position, resized or rotated to any proportion allowing designers to achieve striking visual effects. Each system can support up to 4 separate video canvasses. CORIOgrapher, the control software for the CORIOmaster series of processors, is a simple, easy to use design interface that enables window and source positioning and transition effects. This dynamic feature is easily managed through presets in CORIOgrapher or by simple commands executed by third party control systems. 50 presets can be saved permanently in the system.
Day: £300.00
Week: £900.00


Panasonic Kairos System

Panasonic Kairos System

The IT/IP platform “KAIROS” is a live video production platform for network video including SMPTE 2110 video. It incorporates proprietary, ground-breaking software to maximize the CPU and GPU capacities for video processing. KAIROS uses the GPU for the video processing, thus allowing flexible video production using multiple layers with unrestricted number of MEs or keys and the “CANVAS” screen unhampered by resolution or format. System pricing POA.
Day: £1,500.00
Week: £4,500.00



VGA / SD Signal Processing & Distro

4 Input - Output Switcher

4 Channel AV switcher / distribution amplifier for composite video and stereo sound
Day: £5.00
Week: £10.00


Kramer VP212 - 2 way VGA manual switch / autoswitcher.

Use to select between 2 VGA sources. Also has an autodetect function to switch to any active (backup) input in case of primary source input failure.
Day: £10.00
Week: £20.00


Matrox DualHead2Go Digital ME

Signal splitter device takes a single displayport input and sends it to two DVI outputs.
Day: £15.00
Week: £45.00


Kramer VGA over Cat5 Baluns (Pair)

Allows a VGA signal to be run several hundred metres over standard cat5 cable.
Day: £20.00
Week: £40.00


Kramer VP-6A 6 way VGA plus audio DA

High quality distribution amplifier with additional cat 5 output. (Cat5 receiver also available).
Day: £20.00
Week: £40.00


Wave 5 Vision Mixer

Panasonic 2 input video mixer.
Day: £25.00
Week: £50.00


Gefen CAT5 5000 (EXT-CAT5-5000)

Kit comprising CAT5000R and CAT5000S. The kit sends dual VGA, audio and 4 x USB signals over cat5 cable, up to 100m. Two lines are required for dual VGA transmission. Allows media servers to be remotely controlled via keyboard, mouse and monitor.
Day: £30.00
Week: £90.00


Edirol V-8 Video Mixer

Eight channel video mixer with 7 x BNC composite video inputs, and 2 x VGA computer inputs.
Day: £60.00
Week: £180.00


Kramer Presentation Scaler / Switcher

The 719xl is a 7-input scaler/switcher with unbalanced stereo audio. It scales any composite, s-Video (Y/C), component video (YUV), DVI Video or computer graphics video signal up or down to a selectable graphics output resolution and provides glitch free switching between sources through FTB (fade thrublack) switching technology. A very useful piece of kit where multiple source are being used.
Day: £60.00
Week: £180.00



 

Format Convertors

Blackmagic 12G SDI - HDMI Convertors

Available for SDI to HDMI, or SDI to HDMI conversion.
Day: £8.00
Week: £24.00


Datavideo DAC-70 Up / Down / Cross Converter

A swiss army knife style convertor for video in a compact case. Multiple input and output connectors (Audio/HDMI/SDI/VGA), plug in as required and set required conversion with the dip switches. Outputs are 3G/HD/SD SDI and HDMI.
Day: £15.00
Week: £45.00


BiDirectional SDI/HDMI Blackmagic Micro Converter

Simultaneously convert SDI to HDMI and HDMI to SDI in any combination of SD and HD formats up to 1080p60 at the same time! Each conversion direction can be a different SD or HD video standard, so it’s like getting two converters in one! The multi‑rate 3G‑SDI input and output connections are compatible with virtually all professional broadcast equipment, including Level A and B devices.
Day: £16.00
Week: £48.00


SDI to HDMI Convertor (Blackmagic Micro Convertor)

Compact micro convertor with PSU. Useful where display devices don't have SDI inputs.
Day: £20.00
Week: £60.00


HDMI to SDI Convertor (Blackmagic Mini Convertor)

Compact mini convertor, with a choice of audio inputs (HDMI, AES/EBU or analog). High quality, instant auto switching between HD and SD input. All video standards supported.
Day: £20.00
Week: £60.00


Blackmagic UpDownCross HD MiniConvertor

A full standards converter that converts any SD or HD video format to any other SD or HD video format! You get both SDI and HDMI inputs and outputs, along with reference input for built in re‑sync, high quality Teranex conversion algorithms, automatic audio delay for perfect AV sync,
Day: £20.00
Week: £60.00


BLACKMAGIC HDLink Pro HDSDI - DVI / HDMI convertor

2 SDI in / out with DVI-d or HDMI output plus 6ch audio. Up to HD and 2k resolutions.
Day: £30.00
Week: £60.00


Blackmagic Teranex Mini SD Convertor with Monitor

A BlackMagic Teranex Mini SDI -> HDMi 12G convertor with Screen, in a mini rack mount profile.
Day: £35.00
Week: £105.00



 

Multi-Display Controllers

Matrox DualHead2Go Digital ME

Signal splitter device takes a single displayport input and sends it to two DVI outputs.
Day: £15.00
Week: £45.00


Matrox TripleHead2Go (Digital Edition)

Multi display adapter. Takes a DVI-D or VGA in, outputs to 3 DVI-I.
Day: £25.00
Week: £75.00


Datapath X4 Video Wall Controller

Split a Dual-Link or Single-Link DVI input signal across 4 x DVI or Analog RGB outputs.
Day: £40.00
Week: £120.00


Datapath HX4 4k Display Wall Controller

The Datapath Hx4 is a stand-alone display wall controller with the capacity to run a single 4K HDMI source across four HD outputs in ultra-high definition. When used with the powerful Wall Designer application software, the Hx4 can represent any arrangement or configuration of the source image desired.
Day: £50.00
Week: £150.00


Datapath FX4 - 4K Resolution 4Way Display Controller

The Datapath Fx4 is a multi-faceted stand alone display controller that supports a choice of inputs, high bandwidth loop-through as well as 4 genlocked outputs in either DisplayPort or HDMI.
Day: £100.00
Week: £300.00


Datapath FX4 HDR

The Datapath Fx4-HDR builds on the success of its award winning Fx4 and x4 predecessors and brings the superb HDR 10-bit colour clarity, 4K60 resolution as well as audio support into the mix.
Day: £100.00
Week: £300.00


TVOne CORIOmaster micro C3-503 - 4k Videowall Processor

Modular 4K Multi-Window 1/2RU Video Processor. Multiple windows can be used on a video wall to display the physical inputs into CORIOmaster. Windows can be sized to fit the wall or multiple windows added, resized and rotated 360 degrees on the video wall independent of the output rotation. Each Micro can support up to 2 separate videowalls and projector edge-blends with up to 14 windows depending on the source resolution, frame rate and size of windows.
Day: £200.00
Week: £600.00


TVOne CORIOmaster Mini Video Wall Processor

C3-510 CORIOmaster® mini is a multiple display controller device. Multiple video windows can be positioned on LED, display based video walls or projector edge blends, displaying any of the sources connected to CORIOmaster. Windows can be visually transitioned into position, resized or rotated to any proportion allowing designers to achieve striking visual effects. Each system can support up to 4 separate video canvasses. CORIOgrapher, the control software for the CORIOmaster series of processors, is a simple, easy to use design interface that enables window and source positioning and transition effects. This dynamic feature is easily managed through presets in CORIOgrapher or by simple commands executed by third party control systems. 50 presets can be saved permanently in the system.
Day: £300.00
Week: £900.00



 

Distribution Amplifiers

HDMI Distribution Amps (DA) / HDMI Splitters

One hdmi input and replicated across 2, 4, 6 or 8 outputs.
Day: £8.00
Week: £24.00


SDI Distribution Amplifiers (DA) / SDI Splitters

These are designed to take a single SDI input signal and replicate it across multiple SDI outputs.
Day: £15.00
Week: £45.00



 

Matrix Switchers

Kramer VS-44HN HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switcher

Matrix switcher with 4 ins, and 4 outs, plus ethernet, RS232 and infrared control options.
Day: £60.00
Week: £180.00


Extron DXP 88 DVI Pro Matrix Switcher

An 8 in, 8 out, DVI PRO HDCP Compliant matrix switcher. EDID and HDCP management on all in/outs.
Day: £100.00
Week: £300.00


Lightware MX 8x8 DVI PRO Matrix Switcher

An 8 in, 8 out DVI matrix switcher.
Day: £100.00
Week: £300.00



 

Reclockers

HDMI Reclocker

An active cable joiner used to extend the effective range of an HDMI cable.
Day: £3.00
Week: £9.00


SDI Reclocker

Datavideo SDI reclocker/repeater (VP-633).
Day: £15.00
Week: £45.00



 

HDBT

Kramer 581T Transmitter

An HDBT / Digital link transmitter which enables an HDMI signal and LAN control to be sent over long distances via CatX* cable. A receiver is required, unless the display device has a Digital link (or similar) input. *Suitable cable must be used which we can supply.
Day: £15.00
Week: £45.00


Kramer TP582R Receiver

A digital link (HDbaseT) receiver that decodes an HD signal sent over catX* cable and outputs via HDMI port (signal) and RJ45 (lan control). This is an effective and robust solution for HD and beyond signal transmission over distance. *Suitable cable must be used which we can supply.
Day: £15.00
Week: £45.00


Kramer VP-440 Presentation Switcher

Kramer VP-440 Presentation Switcher

A compact 6 input switcher/scaler with HDBaseT & HDMI simultaneous outputs. Inputs include 4x HDMI, 2x VGA, 6x audio, 1x mic. No preview/monitor output. Output resolution: UXGA/1080p output on HDMI.
Day: £65.00
Week: £195.00



 

Fibre Signal Transmission

60m Active HDMI over Fibre (Kramer)

These allow a standard hdmi signal to be sent to a display device up to 60m from the source. Also available at 50m and 30m lengths. These cables may require an additional USB power source.
Day: £30.00
Week: £90.00


Matrox ConvertIP DSH Transmitter/Receivers

SMPTE 2110 convertors with LC fibre and hdmi connections. Configurable as transmitter or receivers. Compatible with Panasonic Kairos.
Day: £80.00
Week: £240.00


12g SDI over Fibre (100m kit)

100m fibre reels with 12g SDI ends. Can be daisy chained to achieve 400m signal.
Day: £100.00
Week: £300.00


100m 8way LC Fibre loom

Also available with network and xlr.
Day: £100.00
Week: £300.00


150m 8way LC Fibre

An 8 way fibre reel.
Day: £150.00
Week: £450.00



 
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