Matrix Matrix + extension solution for a lecture hall

Conceptually, this application can be accomplished using three types of solutions:

1) Fully-integrated: The matrix has built-in receivers (to receive the input signals from the remote sources) as well as built-in transmitters to send the signals to the screen. Such solution will include:
- Matrix switch
- 8 transmitters (at the sources)
- 8 receivers (at the screens)
This type solution will be the most expensive one, at around $25,000.

2) Semi-integrated: The matrix does not have built-in receivers (to receive the input signals from the remote sources) but does have built-in transmitters to send the signals to the screen. Such solution will include:
- Matrix switch
- 8 transmitters (at the sources)
- 16 receivers (8 at the matrix; 8 at the screens)
- Optional rack-mounts for the receivers at the matrix
This type solution will be middle-of-the-road in terms of cost, at around $11,000.

3) Non-integrated: The matrix does not have built-in receivers (to receive the input signals from the remote sources) and does not have built-in transmitters to send the signals to the screen. Such solution will include:
- Matrix switch
- 16 transmitters (8 at the sources; 8 at the matrix)
- 16 receivers (8 at the matrix; 8 at the screens)
- Optional rack-mounts for the transmitters/receivers at the matrix
This type solution will be the least expensive one, at around $8,000.

All solutions will be using a single CATx cable per run, but some extension systems are not HDBaseT.

For the lone VGA source, all solutions will require the use of a VGA to HDMI converter deployed between the source and the matrix.

All solutions will offer either built-in or optional control methods such as RS-232, TCP/IP, IR or via iPad.

Please let us know which route would you like to take, and we'll be happy to put together a specific quote for you.

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A fully-integrated system turned out not being feasible.

For a semi-integrated solution you may consider the following:

1) Key Digital: ~ $11,000 (~ $14,100 including Compass Control for iOS control)
Advantages: iOS control; rack-mount for receivers
Disadvantages: No wall-plate receivers

2) NTI: ~ $8,700
Advantages: Wall-plate receivers
Disadvantages: No iOS control; No rack-mount for receivers; 3-4 weeks lead time for wall-plate receivers

3) Gefen: ~ $12,600
Advantages: Gefen brand
Disadvantages: No iOS control; No rack-mount for receivers; No wall-plate receivers

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We were able to modify the specs and put together a configuration using NTI product that accommodates this change.

The system will include:
- Matrix switch with built-in transmitters and eight RJ45 outputs
- 8 wall-plate transmitters (at the sources)
- 8 receivers at the matrix (from the sources), sitting on a rack-tray
- 8 wall-plate receivers at the screens
- A VGA to HDMI converter deployed between the VGA source and the transmitter for the lone VGA source

A line-item quote is being written up for you and will be e-mailed to you shortly.

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