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Crestron HD-MD2X1-8K 2x1 8K AV Switcher and Display Controller

Crestron part number HD-MD2X1-8K

The Crestron HD-MD2X1-8K is a 2x1 8K AV switcher and smart display controller with two HDMI inputs and one HDMI output. It can control a display without a control processor, powering it on and off by schedule, room occupancy or video sync detection through CEC, RS-232, IR or relay.

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Crestron HD-MD2X1-8K 2x1 8K AV Switcher and Smart Display Controller

About the Crestron HD-MD2X1-8K

Both HDMI inputs are HDMI 2.1 compliant and accept signals up to 8K60 4:4:4 with HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Deep Color, and they are compatible with DVI and Dual-Mode DisplayPort sources. The unit is HDCP 2.3 compliant with EDID management. A pushbutton for each input allows manual selection, and an AUTO LED shows when automatic switching is active.

It suits unified communications rooms, digital signage and presentation spaces, and can also be used in residential systems. For display control there is CEC, a 3-pin RS-232 port at up to 115.2k baud with software handshaking, an IR output up to 60 kHz for an IRP2 emitter probe (sold separately), two normally open isolated relays rated 1A at 30VAC/VDC and a digital input accepting 0 to 24VDC.

The switcher is powered over PoE through its PoE Ethernet port, a Class 3 powered device port with an 8.2 W maximum, while the other Ethernet port provides network connectivity to a secondary device. XiO Cloud and Crestron Home OS are supported. The black metal chassis is 28 mm high, 212 mm wide and 99 mm deep and can be surface mounted or attached to a single rack rail.

Key features

  • Two HDMI inputs and one HDMI output, up to 8K60 4:4:4
  • Controls displays without a control processor
  • Automatic or scheduled display power on and off
  • CEC, RS-232, IR, relay and digital input control ports
  • HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3, HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision
  • EDID management and automatic switching
  • PoE powered, with XiO Cloud and Crestron Home OS support

HD-MD2X1-8K specifications

Inputs2 x HDMI 2.1 (Type A); DVI and Dual-Mode DisplayPort compatible
Output1 x HDMI (Type A); DVI compatible
VideoUp to 8K60 4:4:4; HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Deep Color
Copy protectionHDCP 2.3; EDID management
Display controlCEC; RS-232 up to 115.2k baud with software handshaking; IR output up to 60 kHz
Relays and input2 normally open isolated relays, 1A 30VAC/VDC; 1 digital input, 0 to 24VDC
Ethernet2 x RJ-45 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, one a PoE Class 3 powered device port
PowerPoE Class 3, 8.2 W maximum
MountingSurface mount or single rack rail; black metal chassis with vented sides
DimensionsHeight 28 mm (1.12 in), width 212 mm (8.36 in), depth 99 mm (3.88 in)

Part numbers on this page

Part numberVersionPriceAdd
HD-MD2X1-8K Standard On request

Where the HD-MD2X1-8K is used

  • Presentation spaces with two HDMI sources and one display
  • Unified communications rooms where the display should switch on and off automatically
  • Digital signage displays powered on a schedule
  • Residential systems with two sources feeding one display

Works with the HD-MD2X1-8K

Crestron installed by 1Install

We supply, install and programme Crestron in homes and businesses across Ireland. These photos are from our own installations. See more in our projects, or budget a whole system with our Quote Builders for homes and meeting rooms.

Large format display in an open plan office in Dublin
Large format display in an open plan office in Dublin
Neatly dressed structured cabling for a Cork office
Neatly dressed structured cabling for a Cork office
Meeting room with dual displays and a Teams Rooms camera in Dublin
Meeting room with dual displays and a Teams Rooms camera in Dublin

Questions about the Crestron HD-MD2X1-8K

What is the Crestron HD-MD2X1-8K?

It is a 2x1 8K AV switcher and smart display controller. It selects between two HDMI sources for one HDMI output and can control the display without a control processor, turning it on and off by schedule, room occupancy or video sync detection.

How does the HD-MD2X1-8K control a display?

It offers CEC over HDMI, a bidirectional RS-232 port at up to 115.2k baud with software handshaking, an IR output up to 60 kHz for an IRP2 emitter probe (sold separately) and two normally open isolated relays rated 1A at 30VAC/VDC. A digital input accepting 0 to 24VDC is also provided.

Does it switch inputs automatically?

Yes, it supports automatic switching, and an AUTO LED shows when automatic switching is active. Each input also has a pushbutton for manual selection and an LED that shows green when an HDMI signal is present and amber when the input is ready for one.

What resolutions does the HD-MD2X1-8K support?

Its HDMI 2.1 inputs and HDMI output support signals up to 8K60 4:4:4, with HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Deep Color. It is HDCP 2.3 compliant and manages EDID, and the inputs accept DVI and Dual-Mode DisplayPort sources.

How is it powered and mounted?

It is powered over PoE through its PoE Ethernet port, a Class 3 powered device port with an 8.2 W maximum. The black metal chassis with vented sides measures 28 mm high, 212 mm wide and 99 mm deep and can be surface mounted or attached to a single rack rail.

How much is the Crestron HD-MD2X1-8K?

Crestron asks its dealers to give the price of the HD-MD2X1-8K directly rather than publish it online. Add it to your quote list and we will send you a written quote, with delivery, and installation and programming if you need them.

Can 1Install supply, install and programme the HD-MD2X1-8K?

Yes. 1Install is an authorised Crestron Elite Partner with offices in Skerries, Co. Dublin and Cork. We can supply the HD-MD2X1-8K on its own, or install, set up and programme it as part of your system. Installation visits are €440 for 4 hours or €880 for a full day, plus VAT and travel.

Does the HD-MD2X1-8K come with a warranty?

Yes. Everything we supply is new, genuine Crestron with Crestron's standard warranty. If the HD-MD2X1-8K develops a fault, contact us and we will handle the claim with Crestron. If we installed it, our workmanship is guaranteed for the lifetime of the system.

Is the HD-MD2X1-8K in stock?

We order Crestron for each quote, so availability depends on Crestron's stock at the time. We check it before we quote and put the expected delivery date on your quote, so you know where you stand before you pay.

Can I buy the HD-MD2X1-8K without installation?

Yes. We supply Crestron to end users, with or without installation. If you are not sure it suits your system, send us the part numbers you already have and we will check.

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