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 an 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. Sold separately: every FLEX chassis ships empty. The 8x10 takes 1 input card, the 16x20 takes 2, and the 24x36 and 24x60 take 3.
- 8 sources a card : one HDMI source on each of its eight inputs
- 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 card that fits every FLEX chassis (power the chassis down before fitting it)
- 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 3840×2160 @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 | 8× 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 audio formats pass through the FLEX-HDMI8IN?
- It passes LPCM 2.0/2.1/5.1/6.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD HRA, and DTS-X.
- Can the FLEX-HDMI8IN be added to a chassis without powering down the system?
- Power the chassis down before fitting or removing any card. Hot-swapping is not part of the FLEX specification.
- 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 displays further away, use the FLEX-CAT12OUT CAT output card with a FLEX-CATRX receiver at each display.
- How is the FLEX-HDMI8IN card installed?
- Power down the chassis, 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 screws. Power on the chassis and the system detects the
- How many FLEX-HDMI8IN cards fit into each chassis model?
- Per chassis: FLEX-MF8X10 has 1 input card slot (8 inputs), FLEX-MF16X20 has 2 slots (16 inputs), and FLEX-MF24X36 and FLEX-MF24X60 each have 3 slots (24 inputs).
- 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.
- Protected content shows a blank screen or HDCP error. What is the cause?
- Ensure the entire signal chain from source through input card, matrix, output card, and display supports HDCP 2.2. If any device in the chain only supports HDCP 1.x, the source may downgrade or block output; updating display firmware can help.
- How does the FLEX-HDMI8IN future-proof a matrix installation?
- Because it is a modular card rather than a fixed-port switcher, integrators can start with one card and add more, up to the chassis's slot count (1 on the 8x10, 2 on the 16x20, 3 on the 24x36 and 24x60), without replacing the chassis.
- 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 the chassis's output cards, HDMI or CAT.