Application Notes: Dante in Corporate AV Installations
Boardrooms, conference rooms, campuses, lobbies — real-world deployment scenarios Corporate AV is among the most practical deployment target for…
What is the KanexPro Collaboration Line?
KanexPro Collaboration products are purpose-built AV switching and distribution solutions for modern meeting spaces — from small huddle rooms to large conference rooms and video wall installations. All products are designed for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) environments, supporting USB-C and HDMI laptops, USB peripheral sharing, and corporate network integration out of the box.
The Collaboration line is organized into three subcategories:
- Huddle Room: Compact switchers for 2–8 person rooms with one or two displays.
- Presentation: Full-featured switchers for larger rooms with multiple mixed sources, HDBaseT 70m extension, and Dante audio.
- Video Wall: Processors and matrix switchers for tiling one source across multiple displays.
Product Overview
Huddle Room — COL-HUD Series
| SKU | Inputs | Outputs | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| COL-HUD-21 | 1×HDMI + 1×USB-C | 1×HDMI | 100W USB-C PD, USB KVM, 802.1x |
| COL-HUD-21D | 2×USB-C | 1×HDMI | 50W+50W dual USB-C PD, USB KVM |
| COL-HUD-42 | 2×HDMI + 2×USB-C | 2×HDMI | Matrix switching, dual display, 100W PD |
Presentation — SW-xPS Series
| SKU | Inputs | Outputs | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW-4X2PS-70M | 3×HDMI + 1×USB-C | 1×HDMI + 1×HDBaseT 70m | Seamless switching, Dante, dual display |
| SW-5X1PS-70M | 4×HDMI + 1×USB-C | 1×HDMI + 1×HDBaseT 70m | 5 sources, seamless switching, Dante |
Video Wall
| SKU | Inputs | Outputs | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW-SP1X44K | 1×HDMI | 4×HDMI | 1×4 wall, up to 9 displays, bezel correction |
| VW-HDUSBC1X4 | 1×HDMI + 1×USB-C | 4×HDMI | 8 display modes, portrait rotation, audio de-embed |
| MMX-4X4VW | 4×HDMI | 4×HDMI | 4×4 matrix + video wall, seamless switching |
Choosing the Right Product
- Small huddle room, 1–2 laptops, one display: COL-HUD-21 or COL-HUD-21D
- Larger huddle room, dual display or 4 sources: COL-HUD-42
- Conference room, multiple mixed sources, long cable runs: SW-4X2PS-70M or SW-5X1PS-70M
- Lobby, signage, or display wall: VW-SP1X44K or VW-HDUSBC1X4
- Boardroom needing both matrix routing and video wall: MMX-4X4VW
Common Features Across the Line
- 4K60 4:4:4 video (Huddle Room and Presentation)
- USB-C with DisplayPort alt mode — no drivers required
- USB 3.2 KVM for shared peripheral access
- Balanced analog audio I/O
- RS-232 and IP control for Crestron, AMX, Savant, Control4
- Front panel buttons and IR remote for standalone operation
