Product Description
Gefen's AV over IP solutions are a testament to our commitment to high - performance, scalable, and secure AV routing and distribution on a standard Gigabit LAN. The EXT - ADA - LAN - RX is a new addition to our AV over IP product family, offering an ideal audio - only option for background music, public announcements, etc. It supports various audio input and output options like L/R Analog, Coaxial Digital, and Optical Digital. With digital inputs and outputs, it can distribute 2 - channel PCM and up to 5.1 channels of Bitstream. Besides audio, it also allows independent routing of RS - 232 and 2 - way IR for source and amplifier control. The Gen 2.0 product line, including this audio model, is backward - compatible with our first - generation products. Key features include extending digital and analog audio, RS - 232, and IR over a Gigabit LAN, independent routing, and enhanced control capabilities when used with the Gefen EXT - CU - LAN Matrix Controller. It also has a built - in web interface, Telnet, and UDP, and is compatible with the Gefen Keyboard Switching Controller software. It supports a large number of senders and receiver units, depending on network conditions. The 802.3af PoE feature eliminates the need for external power supplies. The receiver unit has a two - port Gigabit Ethernet switch, field - updatable firmware, and locking power supply connectors. The low - profile enclosures are rack - mountable or surface - mountable. Technical specs: Length 13.2 inches, Width 8.1 inches, Height 3.6 inches, Weight 2.9 lbs, UPC 888814999778. Supported audio formats are Analog L/R Stereo and Digital 2 - Channel PCM up to 5.1 channels of Bitstream.
Using the Gefen EXT - ADA - LAN - RX is quite straightforward. First, connect it to your Gigabit Local Area Network. You can choose different audio input and output options according to your needs, like using L/R Analog for a basic stereo setup or Coaxial Digital for a more high - end digital connection. If you want to control the source and amplifier, connect the RS - 232 and 2 - way IR as well. When using it with the Gefen EXT - CU - LAN Matrix Controller, you'll enjoy quick configuration and enhanced system security. Remember, the device supports a large number of senders and receivers, but this depends on your network bandwidth and the number of ports on your network switch. For power, you can use the 802.3af Power - over - Ethernet feature, which means you don't need an external power supply. As for maintenance, keep the device in a cool and dry place. You can update the firmware via the EXT - CU - LAN controller or the built - in web server interface. Also, make sure to check the locking power supply connectors regularly to ensure a stable connection. If you want to mount the device, you can either use the rack - mounting option with the EXT - RACK - 1U - GRY or surface - mount it using the included L - brackets.
