MXnet

Networked Video Ecosystem

MXNet is the AV over IP video distribution ecosystem from AVPro Edge. With the MXNet Ecosystem, integrators finally have an end-to-end solution developed with them in mind. Our engineering team focused on three things, stability of the entire system, interoperability with any HDMI source, display, USB device, or control system, and easy deployment of the entire system. MXNet allows for unlimited sources, displays, USB devices & video walls; MXNet is the perfect video distribution system for your next installation.

The Ecosystem

Below you can find each component of the ecosystem. Putting an ecosystem together is simple, with these determining questions you will know exactly what your installation calls for:

How many Sources? (this determines how many Encoder units you will need)
How many Displays? (this determines how many Decoder units you will need)
What type of signals are you using? 4K or 1080p (this determines how much data is needed)

ENCODERS/DECODERS

AC-MXNET-1G-E

MXNet 1G Encoder/Transmitter Device

1G Maximum Data Rate
Bandwidth management via MXNet Mentor
SFP Fiber Connection for Long Runs
Built-In “Data Window” OLED display
USB/KVM Host support
Full Exterior Light Control
RS-232 and IR Direct Routing
RS-232 over IP serial passthrough support

AC-MXNET-1G-AVDM-E

MXNet 1G Downmixing Encoder/Transmitter Device

1G Maximum Data Rate
Object and Lossless Stereo Downmixing
Bandwidth management via MXNet Mentor
SPF Fiber Connection for Long Runs
Built-In “Data Window” OLED display
USB/KVM Host support
Full Exterior Light Control
RS-232 and IR Direct Routing
RS-232 over IP serial passthrough support

AC-MXNET-1G-DANTE-E

MXNet 1G Encoder/Transmitter Device

1G Maximum Data Rate
Object and Lossless Stereo Downmixing
Bandwidth management via MXNet Mentor
SPF Fiber Connection for Long Runs
Built-In “Data Window” OLED display
USB/KVM Host support
Full Exterior Light Control
RS-232 and IR Direct Routing
RS-232 over IP serial passthrough support

Dante Encoder

SFP Fiber Connection for Long Runs

Bandwidth Management via MXNet Mentor

AC-MXNET-1G-EWP

MXNet 1G Encoder/Transmitter Device

Bandwidth management via MXNet MENTOR

Uses any standard category cable (CAT 5e or better)

​Wall Plate Format that fits in standard Dual Gang mud rings

USB/KVM Host support

Full Exterior Light Control (for discreet Installs)

AC-MXNET-1G-D

MXNet 1G Decoder/Receiving Device

1G Maximum Data Rate
SFP Fiber Connection for Long Runs
​Built-In “Data Window” OLED display
USB/KVM device support
Full Exterior Light Control
RS-232 and IR Direct Routing end point
Encapsulated RS-232 over IP serial passthrough

AC-MXNET-1G-EV2

Evolution II Encoding/Transmitting device

HDMI 2.0
18Gbps Bandwidth Support
HDCP 2.2 (and all earlier versions supported)
Evolution II ASIC with improved encoding engine
With “lossy” signals, JPEG 2000 optimizes compression efficiency
Proprietary MXNet Mentor interface for bandwidth management, real-time
status feedback, live diagnostics plus EDID copy and configuration
Encodes native 4K/60fps 4:4:4 RGB or YCbCr with dynamic metadata support
High Bitrate multi-channel support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
Downstream decoders now support ARC and eArc
Genlock frame-syncing ensures video walls are free from image-tearing
Near-zero latency, visually imperceptible
Configure control signal routing for RS-232, IR or USB via MXNet Mentor
USB/KVM support with USB 2.0 Type-B female Host connection
Improved USB 2.0 video processing for resolutions up to 1920x1080p @ 30Hz
Built-in OLED data window provides localized device information at a glance
Backed by AVPro Edge’s 10-year, no-hassle warranty

AC-MXNET-1G-AVDM-EV2

Evolution II Encoding/Transmitting device

HDMI 2.0
18Gbps Bandwidth Support
HDCP 2.2 (and all earlier versions supported)
Evolution II ASIC with improved encoding engine
With “lossy” signals, JPEG 2000 optimizes compression efficiency
Proprietary MXNet Mentor interface for bandwidth management, real-time
status feedback, live diagnostics plus EDID copy and configuration
Encodes native 4K/60fps 4:4:4 RGB or YCbCr with dynamic metadata support

High Bitrate multi-channel support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
Downstream decoders now support ARC and eArc
Genlock frame-syncing ensures video walls are free from image-tearing
Near-zero latency, visually imperceptible
Configure control signal routing for RS-232, IR or USB via MXNet Mentor
USB/KVM support with USB 2.0 Type-B female Host connection
Improved USB 2.0 video processing for resolutions up to 1920x1080p @ 30Hz
Built-in OLED data window provides localized device information at a glance• Backed by AVPro Edge’s 10-year, no-hassle warranty

8CH Audio Downmixing to 2CH

HDCP 2.3

4K/60fps 4:4:4

HDR, HDR 10 & Dolby Vision Support

Optimized Compression for Enhanced Imaging

AC-MXNET-1G-DANTE-EV2

Evolution II Encoding/Transmitting device

HDMI 2.0
18Gbps Bandwidth Support
HDCP 2.2 (and all earlier versions supported)
Evolution II ASIC with improved encoding engine
With “lossy” signals, JPEG 2000 optimizes compression efficiency
Proprietary MXNet Mentor interface for bandwidth management, real-time
status feedback, live diagnostics plus EDID copy and configuration
Encodes native 4K/60fps 4:4:4 RGB or YCbCr with dynamic metadata support
High Bitrate multi-channel support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
Downstream decoders now support ARC and eArc
Genlock frame-syncing ensures video walls are free from image-tearing
Near-zero latency, visually imperceptible
Configure control signal routing for RS-232, IR or USB via MXNet Mentor
USB/KVM support with USB 2.0 Type-B female Host connection
Improved USB 2.0 video processing for resolutions up to 1920x1080p @ 30Hz
Built-in OLED data window provides localized device information at a glance• Backed by AVPro Edge’s 10-year, no-hassle warranty

Dante audio Pass-through/Break-out Bridge

High bitrate 3D Immersive Audio Compatible

Optimized Video Compression for Artifact-free Images

Support for HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision

USB and KVM Support

AC-MXNET-1G-EV2WP

Evolution II Encoding/Transmitting device

HDMI 2.0
18Gbps Bandwidth Support
HDCP 2.2 (and all earlier versions supported)
Evolution II ASIC with improved encoding engine
With “lossy” signals, JPEG 2000 optimizes compression efficiency
Proprietary MXNet Mentor interface for bandwidth management, real-time
status feedback, live diagnostics plus EDID copy and configuration
Encodes native 4K/60fps 4:4:4 RGB or YCbCr with dynamic metadata support
High Bitrate multi-channel support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
Downstream decoders now support ARC and eArc
Genlock frame-syncing ensures video walls are free from image-tearing
Near-zero latency, visually imperceptible
Configure control signal routing for RS-232, IR or USB via MXNet Mentor
USB/KVM support with USB 2.0 Type-B female Host connection
Improved USB 2.0 video processing for resolutions up to 1920x1080p @ 30Hz
Low Latency, Native 4K/60 fps Support

Fits Standard NEMA Double-gang Wall Boxes

HDMI/USB-C Dual-inputs with Analog Audio Follow

Transformer-free, PoE Powered

Inputs Locally Selectable

Minimal Heat and Low Power Consumption

AC-MXNET-1G-DV2

Evolution II Decoder/Receiving Device

New Evolution II IC design greatly advances EV2 and DV2 encoding and decoding engine performance

4K/60fps, 4:4:4 support including Dolby Vision and HDR10+

Supports high bitrate, multi-channel audio codecs including

Dolby Atmos and IMAX Enhanced DTS:X

High-speed USB 2.0 for Webcam and KVM bi-directional support

AC-MXNET-1G-DANTE-DV2

Evolution II Decoder/Receiving Device

New Evolution II IC design greatly advances EV2 and DV2 encoding and decoding engine performance

4K/60fps, 4:4:4 support including Dolby Vision and HDR10+

Supports high bitrate, multi-channel audio codecs including

Dolby Atmos and IMAX Enhanced DTS:X

High-speed USB 2.0 for Webcam and KVM bi-directional support

Dante audio Pass-through/Break-out Bridge

High bitrate 3D Immersive Audio Compatible

Optimized Video Compression for Artifact-free Images

Support for HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision

USB and KVM Support

CONTROL

AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA

MXNet Control Box

The CBOX is the key to MXnet Ecosystem universe as the multicast routing, A/V data management, and control member of the team. The CBOX houses the system API used by MXnet Mentor and 3rd party control systems. The CBOX is POE powered and silently goes about its business of managing all things multicast and other data formats. The CBOX controls the whole Ecosystem, including audio/video switching/distributing, RS-232/USB/IR signal routing, video wall building, KVM and system management

MXNet MENTOR

MXNet setup and control software

Features:
• SYSTEM UTILITIES: Reboot and perform factory resets to CBOX, Encoders, and Decoders
• SETUP AND DIAGNOSTICS: Assign custom names to Encoders and Decoders
• AUTO-MATRIX: Easy to use and understand source to target the switching interface
• VIDEO WALLS: Unlimited with mosaic and asymmetrical arrays
• CEC AND RS-232 Passthrough
• RS-232 AND IR Direct Routing

NETWORK SWITCHES

AC-MXNET-SW12

MXnet 1G 12 Port Network Switch

Slotting into the MXnet ecosystem as a fast switching, low latency 12-port network switch for basic systems, the AVPro Edge AC-MXNET-SW12 is also perfect as a stackable add-on unit to our 24-port and 48-port switches, providing a flexible, lower cost extension option for planned or emergency system expansion. Four 10 Gbps SFP+ ports facilitate link aggregation through MXNet’s Mentor software.

AC-MXNET-SW24

MXNet 24 Port Network Switch

Full 24 port copper POE+ ports with 370 Watts of power available
Four 1GB SFP fiber port for longer runs
Four 10GB SFP fiber ports for stacking
Less than 2 seconds switching time
Less than 40ms latency
“Whisper” Quiet Operation
AVPro Edge engineered and optimized Multicast A/V firmware modules
IAVP – Intelligent A/V Processing

AC-MXNET-SW48

MXNet 48 Port Network Switch

Full 48 port POE+ 740 Watts
Four 10GB SFP fiber ports for stacking
Less than 2 seconds switching time
Less than 40ms latency
“Whisper” Quiet Operation
AVPro Edge engineered and optimized Multicast A/V firmware modules
IAVP – Intelligent A/V Processing

Network Switch Selection Guide

Above you can find each component of the ecosystem. Putting an ecosystem together is simple, with these determining questions you will know exactly what your installation calls for:
How many Sources? (this determines how many Encoder units you will need)
How many Displays? (this determines how many Decoder units you will need)
How many Endpoints? Add together the number of sources and displays (an endpoint is any connected encoder, decoder, or CBOX)
What type of signals are you using? 4K or 1080p (this determines how much data is needed)
With the above information you can use this chart to determine the network switch(es) you will need to purchase.

This guide will help you determine the model of network switch as well as the amount you will need for your next installation. We based the below chart on the number of “end points” you will be using, an “end point” is any place the audio/video signal starts or ends. The AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA is the controller device and you will need to dedicate one end point for control. Once you know how many sources and displays are in a system you can pick the correct switch layout.

Every system needs a Controller for signal switching, so make sure you dedicate one endpoint for the AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA.

MXnet’s Ecosystem includes formatting such as resolution scaling, full EDID management, multifaceted video walls, and includes the MXnet MENTOR setup and control tool – making installations easy on the integrator, while also presenting a major WOW factor for your client. MXnet is the ideal audio/video distribution method for corporate, education, hospitality, government, financial, and large luxury homes.
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