KanexPro FLEX-OUT-HDBT: Flexible One Output HDBaseT Card with Embedded Audio

The KanexPro FLEX-OUT-HDBT is a high-performance, single-output HDBaseT card designed to slot into the FLEX-MMX12 chassis, delivering reliable long-distance video and audio distribution with minimal cabling. This module is optimized for professional AV installations where space, scalability, and simplicity matter. With a de-embedded PCM analog audio output, HDCP compliance, and EDID management from the switch, the FLEX-OUT-HDBT offers a streamlined path from source to display across the most demanding environments—from conference rooms to educational venues, control rooms, and digital signage networks. Built to support modern video standards while maintaining compatibility with legacy displays, this card helps future-proof your AV setup without sacrificing quality or ease of use.

• One-output HDBaseT card engineered for the FLEX-MMX12 chassis, enabling compact, modular expansion in dense rack installations
• Video support up to 1080p/60 HD on the HDMI path and PC resolutions up to 1920x1200@60Hz, providing crisp, accurate image quality for both multimedia and productivity tasks
• De-embedded PCM analog audio output enables seamless integration with external sound systems, mixers, or amplification chains without separate processing blocks
• HDCP compliant with EDID management from the switch, ensuring protected content plays reliably and displays consistently show the correct resolution and timing
• Designed to simplify integration and maintenance in professional environments with a compact form factor suitable for standard AV racks and backplanes

Technical Details of KanexPro FLEX-OUT-HDBT

• Output: 1 x HDBaseT (RJ-45) interface for long-range transmission of video, audio, and control signals over a single category cable
• Video resolutions: Supports up to 1080p/60 HD video; PC resolutions up to 1920x1200@60Hz for computer signals
• Audio: De-embedded PCM analog audio output for direct connection to external audio equipment
• HDCP: Compliance ensures secure transmission of protected content across HDBaseT links
• EDID: EDID management from the switch to maintain display compatibility and stable resolution/refresh rate negotiation
• Chassis compatibility: Built for the FLEX-MMX12 chassis family, enabling modular, scalable AV matrix configurations
• Power and cooling: Designed to operate within standard rack environments powered by the FLEX-MMX12 backplane; optimized for reliable performance in professional installations

How to install KanexPro FLEX-OUT-HDBT

• Power down the FLEX-MMX12 chassis and prepare a clean, static-free workspace
• Insert the FLEX-OUT-HDBT card into an available slot on the FLEX-MMX12 backplane until it seats securely
• Connect the HDMI input path from your source matrix or video routing system to the card’s HDMI input (as configured within the FLEX-MMX12 environment)
• Run a CAT6/6a Ethernet cable from the card’s HDBaseT output to the remote display or receiver location, ensuring the distance stays within the system’s specified limits
• Link the de-embedded PCM analog audio output to your external audio system, mixer, or amplifier using standard analog audio cables
• Configure EDID management from the switch to match the connected displays, choosing the appropriate resolution and timing to ensure a stable image
• Power up the chassis and perform a basic test: verify video appears on the target display, audio is present on the external system, and EDID-driven resolutions are stable
• If available, update firmware through the FLEX-MMX12 management interface to ensure compatibility with the latest standards and devices

Frequently asked questions

Q: What does the FLEX-OUT-HDBT card do?

A: It provides a single HDBaseT output inside the FLEX-MMX12 chassis, delivering high-definition video to a remote display and supplying an analog PCM audio path for external sound systems, all while maintaining HDCP protection and EDID control.

Q: Which resolutions are supported?

A: The card supports video up to 1080p/60 on the HDMI path and PC resolutions up to 1920x1200@60Hz, making it suitable for both multimedia playback and computer-based content.

Q: Is HDCP supported?

A: Yes. The FLEX-OUT-HDBT is HDCP-compliant to enable secure distribution of protected content across HDBaseT links.

Q: How is audio handled?

A: Audio is de-embedded as a PCM analog signal from the card, allowing direct connection to external audio equipment without additional processing blocks in the signal path.

Q: What chassis does it fit?

A: The card is designed specifically for the FLEX-MMX12 chassis family, enabling scalable, modular AV matrix configurations in standard rack environments.

Q: Do I need to configure EDID? If so, how?

A: Yes. EDID management from the switch ensures the connected displays negotiate the correct resolution and timing. Use the FLEX-MMX12 management interface to set the appropriate EDID profile for your displays and content requirements.

Q: How many outputs does this card provide?

A: This is a one-output HDBaseT card, intended to drive a single remote display or receiver per card installed in the FLEX-MMX12 chassis.

Q: Are there any special installation considerations?

A: Consider cable length, signal integrity, and EDID management. Use high-quality CAT6/CAT6a cables for HDBaseT runs, and verify that the EDID profile aligns with the display capabilities to avoid blanking, flicker, or resolution mismatch. Always follow electrical and rack-mount guidelines for safe installation.

Q: Can this card be hot-swapped?

A: In typical professional AV rack deployments, components are installed and replaced with the chassis powered down to avoid signaling interruptions and ensure safe maintenance. Refer to your chassis documentation for hot-add capabilities if supported by your system.