New Device Revealed: HDMI and USB Merger by SCT
In the ever-evolving landscape of AV and IT systems, a significant challenge has arisen for teams managing the connection of legacy two-cable HDMI/USB systems to modern single-port USB-C devices. This predicament is particularly pertinent when dealing with devices such as Cisco's Codec EQ and Room Bar Pro, Neat Bar Gen 2, Logitech MeetUp 2, and others.
Enter the USB-AMV, a novel solution from Sound Control Technologies (SCT). Designed as a compact, plug-and-play device, the USB-AMV addresses this challenge by merging HDMI and USB into one uncompressed USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode output. This innovative adapter supports full-bandwidth AV signal transfer with uncompressed video and audio, making it a versatile solution for various environments.
The USB-AMV does not require external power, adding to its convenience and ease of use. It is designed to work with a variety of AV devices, making it an ideal choice for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and BYOM (Bring Your Own Meeting) environments.
The current state of the format war between HDMI/USB (including HDMI Alt Mode over USB-C) and USB-C/DisplayPort Alt Mode (DP Alt Mode) in AV and IT systems shows a trend toward coexistence and complementary use rather than a clear "winner." Both technologies have adopted USB-C connectors to support versatile, high-quality video/audio transmission, but differ in deployment focus and compatibility.
HDMI Alt Mode for USB-C allows HDMI source devices to output HDMI signals directly over USB-C cables to HDMI displays without adapters, supporting HDMI 1.4b features such as 4K resolution, surround sound, ARC, and HDCP copy protection. On the other hand, DP Alt Mode lets USB-C ports transmit DisplayPort video/audio signals directly, including support for high resolutions, refresh rates, and advanced features like MST (Multi-Stream Transport).
The USB-AMV adapter from Sound Control Technologies does not require a change in existing infrastructure to connect legacy systems to modern USB-C devices, making it a convenient solution for AV teams. As David Neaderland, founder, president, and CEO of Sound Control Technologies, stated, "There's a growing disconnect between what today's video bars need and what most AV systems can deliver." The USB-AMV was designed to bridge this gap, providing a clean and reliable way to connect legacy systems to modern USB-C devices.
In sum, the USB-AMV is an innovative solution that leverages the benefits of both HDMI and DisplayPort technologies, offering a reliable and clean way to connect legacy systems to modern USB-C devices. By doing so, it helps close the gap between modern and legacy AV systems, providing a versatile, easy-to-use, and convenient solution for AV teams.
The USB-AMV, designed by Sound Control Technologies, is a versatile solution that bridges the gap between modern USB-C devices and legacy two-cable HDMI/USB systems, thanks to its data-and-cloud-computing feature that merges HDMI and USB into one uncompressed USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode output. This feature makes it an ideal choice for BYOD and BYOM environments, while also eliminating the need for external power. In the current format war between HDMI/USB and USB-C/DisplayPort Alt Mode, the USB-AMV facilitates the coexistence and complementary use of both technologies, offering a reliable and clean solution for AV teams.
