The Blustream SW42DA-V2 is a four-way HDMI switcher with two HDMI outputs, designed to pull multichannel Dolby and DTS audio out of an HDMI signal and deliver it to Dante networks and analogue zones. Output 1 passes native video with its full multichannel audio, while Output 2 can downscale video and carry either native audio or a downmixed 2-channel signal for secondary displays.
Compared with the original SW42DA, the V2 adds more internal memory to support updates to Audinate's Dante Embedded Platform and uses newer 4K HDMI chipsets for faster source switching.
Key Features
- Four HDMI inputs switchable to both HDMI outputs at the same time
- HDMI 2.0b 18Gbps including 4K 60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10/10+ and Dolby Vision
- Output 1 replicates the input with 7.1.2ch Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD audio
- Output 2 with 4K video downscaler and multichannel-to-2ch audio downmix
- Supports Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio
- Up to 8ch (7.1) Dante breakout plus an independent 2ch Dante downmix, or up to 10ch (7.1.2 or 5.1.4) Dante when the downmix channels are reallocated
- 7.1ch and 2ch downmixed balanced/unbalanced analogue outputs, plus optical
- ARC/eARC support with breakout to 7.1ch, 2ch downmix and Dante
- Dante at 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz, 24-bit; latency set in Dante Controller; AES67 RTP
- Control via front panel, TCP/IP, web GUI, RS-232 and IR; HDCP 2.3 and advanced EDID management
Ideal Applications
- Home cinemas and media rooms with Dante-based audio distribution
- Sports bars and hospitality venues sending program audio to multiple zones
- Commercial spaces bridging HDMI sources into a Dante or AES67 audio network
- Multi-zone residential systems needing a 2ch downmix for secondary rooms
In the Box
- 1 x SW42DA-V2
- 1 x Remote control
- 1 x IR receiver
- 1 x 19-inch rack mounting kit
- 4 x Feet
- 1 x Quick reference card
- IEC power cable