Name: 4K60 SDVoE AV over IP Transceiver — Switchable ENC/DEC
Brand: KanexPro
SKU: AVO-IPSDV-4K

Question 1

What makes SDVoE different from H.265 AV over IP?

Accepted Answer

SDVoE transmits completely uncompressed video — no codec, no compression artifacts, zero-frame latency. H.265 compresses video (16–33ms latency) and runs on 1G switches. SDVoE requires 10G. Choose SDVoE for broadcast, live production, and latency-critical applications; choose H.265 for cost-sensitiv

Question 2

Why does it need a 10G switch?

Accepted Answer

Uncompressed 4K60 4:4:4 requires approximately 18Gbps of video bandwidth per stream — exceeding 1G capacity. A 10G managed switch is required. Standard 1G switches cannot carry SDVoE streams.

Question 3

What controller is required?

Accepted Answer

AVO-IPCTL-SDV (CTL100D) for matrix routing, video wall, multiview, USB KVM management, ENC/DEC mode assignment, and SHOW ME device location. Basic point-to-point operation works without the controller.

Question 4

Is Dante supported?

Accepted Answer

Dante audio can be added as a factory-configured option. Contact KanexPro sales for Dante-enabled configuration and pricing.

Question 5

How does mode switching work?

Accepted Answer

Hold the front-panel MODE button for 5 seconds. ENC/DEC LED flashes ~30 seconds during the switch, then stays on to confirm the new mode. Mode can also be set via API or AVO-IPCTL-SDV without touching the unit.

Question 6

What switch is required?

Accepted Answer

10G managed switch with multicast/IGMP Snooping enabled, filter/drop unregistered multicast, and jumbo frames recommended. All transceivers and the controller connect to the same 10G switch. Contact KanexPro for validated switch recommendations.

Question 7

No video on decoder — what to check?

Accepted Answer

1) Confirm MODE: ENC LED on encoder, DEC LED on decoder. 2) Verify both connected to 10G managed switch (not 1G). 3) Confirm IGMP Snooping enabled on switch. 4) Verify LINK LED is on (green). 5) Check ENC/DEC assignment in AVO-IPCTL-SDV controller. 6) Confirm HDMI source is connected and active at e

Question 8

ENC/DEC LED is flashing — is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes — ENC/DEC LED flashes for approximately 15 seconds on power-on, then stays on. During a mode switch (MODE button held 5 sec), it flashes for approximately 30 seconds then stays on. In SHOW ME mode (activated by controller), the LED flashes to help locate the unit physically.

Question 9

What is the price premium over H.265?

Accepted Answer

SDVoE infrastructure (10G switch + transceivers) is significantly higher cost than H.265 on 1G. The premium is justified for broadcast, live production, government operations, and premium AV where uncompressed quality and zero latency are non-negotiable requirements.

Question 10

What verticals are the strongest fit?

Accepted Answer

Broadcast studios and live production, government and military operations centers, corporate boardrooms and premium screening rooms, trading floors, and university media production labs — any environment where video quality, latency, and audio fidelity are mission-critical.