The EL-8500VA is a multi-format presentation switcher with a built-in scaler, designed to handle HDMI, USB-C, HDBaseT and VGA inputs and send the signal to duplicate HDMI and HDBaseT outputs.
It supports resolutions up to 4K @ 60 4:4:4 on HDMI and USB-C, with automatic downconversion for HDBaseT output. It enables AV transmission up to 70 m in 4K and 100 m in 1080p over a single Cat.5e/6/7 cable, also providing PoH to compatible receivers. It includes analog audio inputs, a microphone input, a built-in audio mixer and a 2 x 20 W stereo amplifier, offering extensive flexibility for presentations and teaching environments.
Control is available via front-panel buttons, OSD, web GUI, Telnet, RS-232, and triggers for simplified automation.
Main features
Switching and scaling of all AV inputs for display on duplicated HDMI and HDBaseT outputs
Supports up to 4K UHD video (18 Gbps, 4K @ 50/60 Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit) input and outputN.B. HDBaseT output automatically downconverts 4K @ 50/60 (4:4:4) sources to 4K @ 50/60 (4:2:0) to maintain compatibility
HDBaseT output transmits video and audio over a single Cat. 5e/6/7 cable up to 100 m at 1080p and 70 m at 4K
Supports pass-through of many audio formats, including LPCM 2.0/5.1/7.1, Bitstream, and HD Bitstream
Audio mixer function allows audio from any analog input to be mixed with the microphone input
Built-in 2 × 20 W audio amplifier
Trigger Control Keypad support for easy one-button activation of functions (optional)
Supports standard PoH from HDBaseT output (PSE) to a connected HDBaseT receiver (PD) (compatible receivers only)
Full EDID and HDCP management (HDCP 2.2)
Controlled via front buttons with OSD, RS-232, Telnet, Web GUI, and triggers
USB for service/firmware updates
User benefits
Simplified integration of heterogeneous sources in conference rooms and classroom environments
Consistently optimized video quality thanks to automatic source scaling
Reduced cabling and increased reliability with long-distance AV transmission via HDBaseT
Microphone/line input mixing
Ability to directly drive passive speakers without the need for external amplifiers
Intuitive control thanks to multiple management interfaces
Simple automation via triggers for single-button scenarios
Areas of use
Conference rooms and meeting rooms
Classrooms and educational environments
Multi-format corporate installations
Professional presentation spaces
Long-distance AV systems
Technical characteristics
- Inputs:
- 4 × HDMI (uncompressed AV and data)
- 2 × RJ45 (HDBaseT HDMI & propriety data)
- 2 × 15‑pin Dsub (VGA RGBHV)
- 1 × 6.35 mm stereo jack (microphone)
- 6 × 3.5 mm stereo mini‑jack (stereo L/R)
- 1 × phoenix (10‑pin) (trigger in 8)
- 1 × 9‑pin dsub (RS‑232 control data)
- 1 × 3.5 mm stereo mini‑jack (infra red receiver)
- 1 × RJ45 (IP control)
- 1 × USB‑C (USB‑C / Thunderbolt)
- Outputs:
- 1 × HDMI (uncompressed AV and data)
- 1 × RJ45 (HDBaseT HDMI & propriety data)
- 2 × 3.5 mm stereo mini‑jack (stereo L/R)
- 1 × 3.5 mm stereo mini‑jack (infra red emitter)
- POE PSU: PoH
- PSU: 24 VDC 6.25 A
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 43.2 × 4.3 × 17.4 cm
- Net weight: 2.6 kg
