Crestron HD-MD4X2-4K-E 4x2 4K HDMI Switcher 4 In 2 Out HDCP AV | NO ADAPTER

Crestron HD-MD4X2-4K-E — 4×2 4K HDMI Switcher

A surface-mountable 4×2 matrix switcher taking four HDMI inputs to two HDMI outputs at up to 4K/60. Handles 1080p, 2K, Ultra HD and 4K with HDCP, 3D, Deep Color and high-bitrate 7.1 audio, and adds proper EDID management plus native Crestron control over Ethernet. Backed by a 12-month warranty from Reboot IT.

Key Benefits

• Four sources, two displays — a true 4×2 matrix, so either output can show either source independently rather than mirroring one feed.
• Real EDID management — comprehensive control over the EDID passed between display and source, which is what fixes the “works on one laptop, black screen on another” problem.
• Per-input HDCP control — HDCP can be enabled or disabled on each input individually, invaluable when one source insists on encryption and the rest of the chain does not.
• QuickSwitch HD — Crestron's fast-switching technology cuts the handshake delay that makes ordinary HDMI switching feel broken.
• Three ways to drive it — front-panel controls with an OLED display, a web browser, or a Crestron control system over Ethernet.
• Full 4K/60 path — carries 4K/60 end to end with 3D, Deep Color and 7.1 high-bitrate audio intact.

Performance in Use

This is the switcher for a room with more sources than a display has inputs — a lectern laptop, a resident PC, a video conferencing codec and a visitor connection, feeding a main screen and a confidence monitor. The 4×2 matrix means the confidence monitor is not locked to whatever the main screen is showing, which is the point of a matrix rather than a plain switch.

The features that matter in practice are the unglamorous ones. EDID management is the difference between a room that works with every laptop and a room with a standing complaint. Per-input HDCP control resolves the encryption mismatches that produce a black screen with no useful error. And QuickSwitch HD keeps source changes quick enough that people stop noticing the switcher exists, which is the goal.

Worth setting expectations: Crestron has discontinued this model, so it is an installed-base and replacement part rather than a current product. That makes it a sensible buy to extend or repair an existing system, and a less sensible one as the foundation of a brand new install where a current model will have a longer support life.

Technical Specifications

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Condition Grades

Cosmetic grading describes the casing only. Every unit, whatever its grade, is tested to the same standard and carries the same warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a power supply included?

No. This unit ships without its external power supply, which is reflected in the price. You will need to source a compatible Crestron supply before it will operate.

Can the two outputs show different sources?

Yes. It is a true 4×2 matrix, so each output can be assigned any input independently — a main display and a confidence monitor need not show the same thing.

Does it handle 4K?

Yes, up to 4K/60, along with 1080p, 2K and Ultra HD, with 3D, Deep Color and high-bitrate 7.1 audio supported.

Do I need a Crestron control system?

No. It can be operated from the front panel using the OLED display, or from a web browser. Native Crestron control over Ethernet is available if you have a control system, but it is not required.

What is EDID management for?

It controls the display-capability information passed between source and screen. Getting it right is what stops the common failure where a room works with one laptop and shows a black screen with another.

Is this model still current?

No. Crestron has discontinued the HD-MD4X2-4K-E, which makes it well suited to extending or repairing an existing installation rather than founding a new one.

What is shipping and delivery like?

Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout. Orders placed before the daily cut-off are typically dispatched the same business day from our Melbourne warehouse.