HDMI 2.0 Input Card for FLEX Modular Matrix
KanexPro FLEX-HDMI8IN 8-port HDMI 2.0 input card with 18Gbps, HDCP 2.2, HDR, and 4K60 4:4:4 support for FLEX modular matrix switcher chassis.
Add eight HDMI 2.0 source inputs to any KanexPro FLEX modular matrix chassis in seconds. The FLEX-HDMI8IN is a hot-swappable HDMI input card that slides into the FLEX matrix chassis, instantly expanding source capacity by eight ports. Each port supports 18Gbps bandwidth at up to 4K 3840×2160 @60Hz 4:4:4 with HDCP 2.2 content protection and full HDR pass-through — delivering pristine, uncompromised video from every connected source. Designed for bars, restaurants, hospitality venues, and commercial AV environments, the card handles the full range of HDMI 2.0 formats including deep color (8/10/12-bit), wide chroma sampling (RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0), and immersive audio up to 7.1-channel LPCM, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS-X. Stack up to three input cards per chassis to scale from 8 to 24 source inputs across the FLEX-MF8X10, FLEX-MF16X20, FLEX-MF24X36, and FLEX-MF24X60 platforms.
- 8× HDMI 2.0 Type A inputs per card with 18Gbps bandwidth and HDCP 2.2/1.x content protection
- Supports 4K 3840×2160 @60Hz 4:4:4 (8-bit) — full Ultra HD resolution on every port
- HDR pass-through preserves high dynamic range metadata from source to display
- Deep color support at 8, 10, and 12 bits per color with RGB and YCbCr 4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0 chroma sampling
- Full audio pass-through: LPCM 2.0/2.1/5.1/6.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DD+, DTS-ES, DTS-HD Master, DTS-HD HRA, DTS-X
- Modular hot-swappable design — slides into any FLEX chassis without tools or system downtime
- Scalable: install up to 3 input cards per chassis for 8, 16, or 24 total HDMI inputs
- Compatible with FLEX-MF8X10, FLEX-MF16X20, FLEX-MF24X36, and FLEX-MF24X60 matrix chassis
Specifications| HDMI Standard | HDMI 2.0 |
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| HDCP Compliance | HDCP 2.2, HDCP 1.x |
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| HDR | Supported |
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| Maximum Data Rate | 18 Gbps |
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| Video Resolution | Up to 3840x2160 @60Hz 4:4:4 (8-bit) |
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| Chroma Sampling | RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0 |
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| Color Bit Depth | 8, 10, 12 bits per color |
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| Audio Formats | LPCM 2.0/2.1/5.1/6.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DD+, DTS-ES, DTS-HD Master, DTS-HD HRA, DTS-X |
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| Input Connectors | 8x HDMI Type A (19-pin female) |
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| Max Input Cards per Chassis | 3 (up to 24 HDMI inputs) |
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| Compatible Chassis | FLEX-MF8X10, FLEX-MF16X20, FLEX-MF24X36, FLEX-MF24X60 |
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Questions
- How many HDMI inputs does the FLEX-HDMI8IN provide per card?
- Each FLEX-HDMI8IN card provides 8 HDMI Type A (19-pin female) input connectors.
- What bandwidth and resolution does each input port support?
- Each port supports HDMI 2.0 at 18Gbps bandwidth, up to 3840x2160 @60Hz 4:4:4 (8-bit), with HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.x content protection.
- Will the matrix automatically detect a new FLEX-HDMI8IN card?
- Yes. After the card is seated and the chassis is powered on, the system auto-detects the input card and its 8 ports appear in the routing matrix.
- Which output card pairs with the FLEX-HDMI8IN for an all-HDMI matrix?
- The FLEX-HDMI12OUT 12-port HDMI output card is the companion output card. For long-distance runs, a FLEX-CATRX CAT receiver can be paired instead.
- How is the FLEX-HDMI8IN card installed?
- Power down the chassis (hot-swap is supported but powering down is recommended), remove the blank plate on an available input slot by unscrewing its two retaining screws, align the card with the slot guides, slide it in until the backplane connector fully seats, then secure it with the two retaining
- What cable length and grade should be used for 4K60 sources into the FLEX-HDMI8IN?
- Use Premium High Speed HDMI cables rated for 18Gbps and keep the run under 5 meters (16 ft) for 4K60 signals. For 1080p signals, cables up to 15 meters (50 ft) are supported.
- A connected source shows no video through the FLEX-HDMI8IN. What should I check?
- Verify the HDMI cable is firmly seated at both the source and the card's input port, use Premium High Speed HDMI cables rated for 18Gbps, keep 4K60 runs under 5 meters, and confirm the source is powered on and set to output HDMI.
- The chassis does not detect an installed FLEX-HDMI8IN card. What should I do?
- Power cycle the chassis, ensure the card is fully seated with the backplane connector engaged, reseat the card if necessary, and verify the chassis firmware is up to date.
- Why choose the FLEX-HDMI8IN for a matrix build-out?
- It lets integrators scale source capacity by adding up to three cards per chassis (chassis-dependent), reaching 8, 16, or 24 total HDMI inputs, while the hot-swappable design allows expansion or replacement without taking the whole matrix offline.
- What installation types is the FLEX-HDMI8IN suited for?
- It is built for scalable multi-source distribution in the FLEX modular matrix line, routing HDCP 2.2, 4K60 4:4:4, HDR sources with multi-channel audio to any output card, HDMI or CAT, in the same chassis.