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New Vanco EVO-IP HDMI over IP System Supports Dante, KVM

Vanco International LLC, a networked video product manufacturer, has announced the next generation of its EVO-IP HDMI over IP system.Dubbed EVO-IP 2.0–and featuring KVM and eARC/ARC– Vanco describes it as a comprehensive solution that allows for easy and seamless setup for large-scale HDMI implementations. The AV-over-IP solution also offers fiber output options, independent routing for audio and control, and Dante Ready capabilities.

“AV pros have always loved EVO-IP’s flexibility and ease of use, and Gen 2 takes those features to a whole new level,” says Mark Corbin, president of Vanco. “Installers will love the painless setup; network managers will love the automated traffic isolation; and everyone will love how easy it is to deliver streaming content, immersive audio, and KVM alongside stunning, lossless video.”

Basic Capabilities of the Latest EVO-IP System

According to Vanco, the EVO-IP System has three components: The EVOIPCTL2 EVO-IP 2.0 Control Box, the EVOIPTX2 Transmitter, and the EVOIPRX2 Receiver. The devices can be powered via PoE or with the included power supply for maximum flexibility in installation.

Elaborating on the capabilities of the new AV-over-IP system, Vanco notes the solution offers independently routable audio, video and control signals for a range of configuration options. The solution transmits 4:4:4 4K video at 60Hz with support for HDR and HDCP 2.2 and downscaling to 720p. This next-generation solution also delivers USB and KVM signals over the network, with two USB 2.0 ports on each transmitter and receiver unit. EVO-IP 2.0 features CEC pass-through, and supports IP, IR, and RS-232 control signals.

EVO-IP 2.0 also supports immersive audio and routing including eARC/ARC, and features optical and S/DPIF audio breakouts. EVO-IP components also ship with Dante Ready chipsets, allowing integrators to purchase and add additional audio channels after installation.

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EVO-IP 2.0 also features Cat cable, multimode fiber, and single mode fiber outputs. EVO-IP 2.0 can transmit up to 100 meters (328 feet) over Cat 6/6A; multimode fiber can reach up to 300 meters (984 feet); and single mode fiber transmission can reach 6km (3.7 miles).  These new physical layer options make EVO-IP suitable for applications ranging from private homes to the largest campus deployments. EVO-IP is also TAA-compliant, a critical requirement for federal and federally-funded projects in the United States.

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The company explains the EVO-IP 2.0 Control Box’s dual network interfaces isolate AV networks and enterprise networks, enabling reliable transmission over standard LAN networks without additional VLAN setup. AV pros can use standard network switches and a common LAN to connect all devices in the EVO-IP 2.0 network; the control box protects other network devices from receiving multicast traffic.

A single Control Box can manage large scale deployments exceeding 1,000 endpoints. It automatically detects connected sources and sinks, and AV pros can set up and manage all devices with the user-friendly GUI. The system’s GUI features a drop-down interface option in addition to the original tile-based interface, enabling single-pane-of-glass management for larger video networks.

There’s Also Built-In Support for Video Walls and Signage

In addition to HDMI point-to-point, splitter, switch, and matrix functionality, Vanco emphasizes the EVO-IP 2.0 solution features built-in support for video wall and digital signage applications. The solution supports video wall configurations with up to 25 displays, while the OSD mode enables users to upload and display logos, text, or photos as either an overlay or digital signage content.

Moreover, the system’s cloud-based interface allows users and integrators to manage, control, and troubleshoot connected devices remotely. Users can turn individual devices or the whole system on and off with a single command, schedule events, manage video wall configurations and digital signage content, and more. All leading third-party control systems are compatible with EVO-IP Gen 2, but none is required, making this a uniquely simple and affordable networked AV distribution solution.

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