P-AVN-2
The PlexusAV P-AVN-2 IPMX Transceiver is a compact, efficient AV-over-IP device built for bandwidth-conscious environments. Supporting both encoding and decoding, it leverages open standards like IPMX alongside H.264 and H.265 compression to deliver low-latency, high-quality video and audio over 1Gbps networks. With advanced audio integration, multiple network interfaces, and a streamlined form factor, the P-AVN-2 offers seamless deployment across a wide range of AV applications—from campus-wide digital signage to live production and broadcast environments.
• 1Gbps Ultra-Low Latency: Experience high-quality MPEG compression
• Multiple Network Ports: Includes two RJ45 ports and one SFP port for ethernet or fiber installations
• PoE + Power Delivery: Simplifies setup with single-cable connectivity for power and data
• H.264 & H.265 Codec Support: Enables high-quality video at reduced bandwidth usage
• Site-to-Site Transmission: Perfect for applications requiring lower bandwidth consumption over the network infrastructure
• HDMI & USB-C Video: Supports HDMI 2.1 with HDCP 2.3 and USB-C with DisplayPort
• Analog & Digital Audio: Supports balanced analog, Linear PCM, and AES67 audio options. (Additional Dante license available for support)
• Up to 100 projects, or 3.5mb of data (whichever comes first)
• Space-Saving Form Factor: Small enough to mount behind displays or in rack systems
• Mounting Options & Accessories: Compatible with 1RU, 4RU, and wall-mount kits
Banquet Halls
Casinos
Auditoriums
Houses of Worship
Educational Facilities
Convention Centres
Corporate Environments
Restaurant
Bars
| ENCODER MODE INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS | |
| HDMI Input (1) | Type-A Female, HDMI 2.1/1.4b |
| HDMI Input Features | Content Protection – up to HDCP 2.3 |
| Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) | |
| EDID Control – Auto, Presets or Manual | |
| HDMI Loop Out (1) | Type-A Female, HDMI 2.1, 1.4b |
| HDMI Loop Out Features | Content Protection – up to HDCP 2.3 |
| USB-C (3) | Two USB 2.0 Data, Front |
| One USB 3.0 (Video, DisplayPort Alt Mode, Rear) | |
| DECODER MODE INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS | |
| HDMI Input (1) | Type-A Female, HDMI 2.1/1.4b |
| HDMI Input Features | Content Protection – up to HDCP 2.3 |
| HDMI Output (1) | Type-A Female, HDMI 2.1, 1.4b |
| HDMI Output Features | Content Protection – up to HDCP 2.3 |
| Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) | |
| EDID Control – Save EDID to file or EDID download | |
| USB-C (3) | Two USB 2.0 (Data, Front) |
| Network Interfaces | Ethernet 1: RJ-45 (PoE+ 100/1000 Auto-Negotiating) |
| Ethernet 2: RJ-45 (100/1000 Auto-Negotiating) | |
| Ethernet 3: SFP 1GB (100/1000 Auto-Negotiating) | |
| IPMX Support | TR-10-1 – System Timing and Definitions |
| TR-10-3 – PCM Digital Audio | |
| TR-10-5 – HDCP Key Exchange Protocol | |
| TR-10-7 – Compressed Video | |
| TR-10-8 – NMOS Requirements | |
| TR-10-11 – Constant Bit-Rate Compressed Video | |
| VIDEO AND AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Codecs | H.264 (MPEG-4), H.265 (HEVC) |
| Video Support (HDMI/USB-C Input) | 3840×2160P @ 60, 50, 30, 25fps |
| 2560×1600P @ 60* | |
| 2560×1440P @ 60* | |
| 2560×1080P @ 60* | |
| 1920×1200P @ 60* | |
| 1920×1080P @ 60, 50, 30, 25 | |
| 1680×1050P @ 60* | |
| 1600×1200P @ 60* | |
| 1440×900P @ 60* | |
| 1280×1024P @ 60* | |
| 1024×768P @ 60* | |
| 1280×720P @ 60, 50 | |
| 800×600P @ 60* | |
| 640×480P @ 60* | |
| * Supported in upcoming release. Subject to change. | |
| Video Support (IPMX Stream Output) | 3840×2160P @ 60, 50, 30, 25fps |
| 1920×1080P @ 60, 50, 30, 25 | |
| 1280×720P @ 60, 50 | |
| Bitrates | 5–25 Mbps*, user configurable |
| Dynamic Range | HDR10 Pass-through, SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) |
| Color Formats (IPMX Stream Output) | 8/10 bit, YUV 4:2:0 / 4:2:2 / 4:4:4 |
| Color Formats (HDMI/USB-C Output) | 8/10/12 bit, RGB 4:2:0 / 4:4:4 |
| Color Gamut | BT.2020, BT.709, BT.601 |
| Video Scaling | Support on Encoder and Decoder mode |
| Supports resolution upscaling, downscaling, frame rate conversion, color mode conversion, and aspect ratio adjustment | |
| Video Scaler Processing | Videowall Processing: Up to 3×3, more templates available upon request |
| Audio Support | Linear PCM, AES67, AAC-Main, and Pass-through |
| AAC Bitrate Range (Kbps) | 96 / 112 / 128 / 160 / 192 / 224 / 256 |
| Sampling Rate | 44.1, 48KHz |
| Volume Control | +/- adjustment |
| Dante Audio Support (not included by default, requires license purchase) | Dante Controller detects P-AVN-2 |
| Dante Stereo PCM audio support | |
| 1x Dante Stereo IP input | |
| 1x Dante Stereo IP output | |
| Analog Audio Support | |
| Connector | 5-pin Phoenix |
| Channels | Stereo Pair, Balanced or Unbalanced |
| MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL | |
| Web Interface (Web UI) | Built-in web interface for easy configuration and control |
| HTTPS API | Supports GraphQL for advanced integration |
| NMOS Support | IS-04, IS-05, and BCP-003 |
| Dante Controller | (Dante Audio only) |
| RS232 Control | 5-pin Phoenix connector for integration with existing control systems |
| LED Indicators | Power, error, Unit-ID, and dark mode to disable RGB ring light indicators |
| DIMENSIONS & POWER | |
| Size | 162 mm × 143 mm × 26 mm (6.37″ × 5.63″ × 1.02″) |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (0.6 kg) |
| PoE+ | IEEE 802.3at Type 2 Class 4 compliant |
| External Power | 12V DC/3A (optional, sold separately) |
| Power Consumption (Operational Mode) | 22W Typical |
| Power Consumption (Eco Mode) | W 1.4: 14.3W |
| ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS | |
| Operating Temperature | -13° to 113° F (-25° to 45° C) |
| Storage Temperature | -40° to 113° F (-40° to 45° C) |
| Operating Humidity | Less than 95% (non-condensing) |
| Acoustic Noise | 33 dBA typical |
| MOUNTING ACCESSORIES | |
| P-AVN-M-1RU | 3× P-AVN-2/4 1RU Rackmount Kit Frame |
| P-AVN-M-4RU-KIT | 14× P-AVN-2/4 4RU Rackmount Kit Frame |
| P-AVN-M-WAL | Table and Wall mounting bracket (set of 2) |
| POWER ACCESSORIES | |
| P-AVN-PSU-TYPE-A-US | Type A power supply |
| P-AVN-PSU-TYPE-C-EU | Type C power supply |
| P-AVN-PSU-TYPE-G-UK | Type G power supply |
| P-AVN-PSU-TYPE-I-AUS | Type I power supply |
| SFP OPTIONS | |
| P-AVN-SFP-1G-COPPER-RJ45-ETH | SFP 1Gbps RJ45 copper transceiver |
| P-AVN-SFP-1G-FIBER-1310NM-SM | SFP Fiber 1Gbps Single Mode, 1310NM |
| P-AVN-SFP-1G-FIBER-850NM-MM | SFP Fiber 1Gbps Multimode, 850NM |
| FUTURE FEATURES (PLANNED UPDATES) | IR input and output |
| Increased maximum bitrate range (available with next software release) | |
| WARRANTY | The P-AVN-2 comes standard with a 3-year limited warranty |
