• 1Gbps Low-Latency Streaming: Delivers high-quality MPEG compression for efficient IP video transport

• Dual Ethernet Ports: Two RJ45 ports support standard network or PoE+ installations

• PoE+ Power Delivery: Simplifies deployment with single-cable connectivity for both power and data

• IPMX Standards Compliance: Ensures seamless integration into interoperable, standards-based AV networks

• Site-to-Site Transmission: Perfect for applications requiring lower bandwidth consumption over the network infrastructure

• HDMI & USB-C Video: Accepts HDMI 2.1 with HDCP 2.3 and USB-C with DisplayPort for flexible signal sources

• Analog & Digital Audio: Includes balanced analog input and support for AAC, Linear PCM, and optional Dante audio

• Slim Form Factor: Mounts easily behind displays, under tables, or in control rooms

• Mounting Accessories: Compatible with 1RU, 4RU, and wall-mount kits for any environment

Banquet Halls

Casinos

Auditoriums

Houses of Worship

Educational Facilities

Convention Centres

Corporate Environments

Restaurant

Bars

REAR PANEL PORTS
HDMI Input (1)	Type-A Female, HDMI 2.1/1.4b
	Content Protection – up to HDCP 2.3
	Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
	EDID Control – Auto, Presets or Manual
HDMI Loop Out (2)	Type-A Female, HDMI 2.1, 1.4b
	Content Protection – Up to HDCP 2.3
USB-C (3)	Single USB 3.0 (Video, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Analog Audio Input Support
Connector	5-Pin Phoenix
Channels	Stereo Pair, Balanced, or Unbalanced
Volume Adjust	Slider in web-interface (+/- volume)
Pinouts	Printed on chassis silk screen
Serial Communication
Connector	5-Pin Phoenix
Protocol	RS-232 “Serial”
Pinouts	Printed on chassis silk screen
Network Interfaces
Ethernet 1	RJ-45/PoE+ (100/1000 Auto-Negotiating)
Ethernet 2	RJ-45 (100/1000 Auto-Negotiating)
Cable Type	CAT6 or CAT6A shielded cable recommended
Power Port
Power Specification	12V/3A DC
Polarity	Center-Positive
FRONT PANEL PORTS
Infra-Red (IR) Ports
Audio Jack	3.5mm (tip-ring-sleeve)
IR IN	Receives IR signal from attached dongle/adapter
IR OUT	Transmits IR signal out attached dongle/adapter
ID Button
ID Push Button	One-Click
ID Light	When ID mode is on, LED is lit and HDMI output shows system information
Factory Reset	Press and hold recessed button for 10 seconds
IPMX SUPPORT
Technical Standards	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 Bitrate Compressed Video
VIDEO SCALING
Encoder Video Scaling	Upscale (up to 3840×2160)
Aspect Ratio Adjustment	Maintain Aspect Ratio (no change)
	Stretch (fill screen)
AUDIO SUPPORT
Audio Signal Type	Linear PCM, AAC-LC, AAC-Main, Pass-Through
AAC Bitrate Range	96/112/128/160/192/224/256 Kbps
Sample Rate	44.1/48 KHz
VIDEO AND AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
Bitrate Range	5–60 Mbps* (VBR and CBR)
Dynamic Range	HDR10 Pass-Through*
	SDR (Standard Dynamic Range)
Color Formats (IPMX Stream Output)	8/10-bit, YUV 4:2:0 / 4:2:2
Color Formats (HDMI/USB-C Output)	8/10-bit, YUV 4:2:0 / 4:2:2
Color Gamut	BT.2020, BT.709, BT.601
Codec Support
Video Codecs	H.264 (MPEG-4), H.265 (HEVC)
Audio Codecs	AAC, PCM
Video Output Formats (IPMX Stream Output)	3840×2160P @ 60, 50, 30, 25fps
	1920×1080P @ 60, 50, 30, 25
	1280×720P @ 60, 50
Video Input Formats (HDMI IN/USB-C)	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*
Notes	*Supported in upcoming release. Subject to change.
MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
Web Interface	Browser-based HTTPS Web-UI and Control
HTTPS API	GraphQL, REST API*
NMOS Support	IS-04, IS-05, BCP-003
LED Indicators	(1) Power
	(2) Status
	(3) Stream
	(4) HDMI-IN
	(5) USB
	(6) HDCP
DIMENSIONS AND POWER
Size	162mm × 143mm × 26mm (6.37” × 5.63” × 1.02”)
Weight	1.3 lbs (0.6kg)
PoE+	IEEE 802.3at Type 2 Class 4 compliant
External Power	12V DC/3A (optional, sold separately)
Power Consumption (Operational Mode)	15W Typical
Power Consumption (Eco Mode)	FW 1.4: 11W
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 (normal operation)
DANTE AUDIO (OPTIONAL)
Dante Stereo License Option	1× Input + 1× Output
Dante Features	Dante Controller Detects P-AVN-2E
	Dante Stereo PCM Support
	1× Dante Stereo IP Input
	1× Dante Stereo IP Output
MOUNTING ACCESSORIES
P-AVN-M-1RU	3× P-AVN-2E 1RU Rackmount Kit Frame
P-AVN-M-4RU-KIT	14× P-AVN-2E 4RU Rackmount Kit Frame
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
FUTURE FEATURES (PLANNED UPDATES)	IR Input and Output
WARRANTY	3-year warranty: The P-AVN-2E comes standard with a 3-year limited warranty

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PlexusAV

P-AVN-2E

The P-AVN-2E IPMX Encoder delivers professional-grade video performance in a compact design. Purpose-built for encoding HDMI or USB-C inputs, it converts high-resolution signals into efficient, low-latency IP streams using H.264 or H.265 compression. With PoE+ power, advanced audio integration, and an intuitive web interface, the P-AVN-2E empowers reliable, real-time video delivery across classrooms, conference rooms, and production environments—all while ensuring seamless compatibility with IPMX-based AV networks.

Category: AV-over-IP Encoders

Description

REAR PANEL PORTS
HDMI Input (1)	Type-A Female, HDMI 2.1/1.4b
	Content Protection – up to HDCP 2.3
	Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
	EDID Control – Auto, Presets or Manual
HDMI Loop Out (2)	Type-A Female, HDMI 2.1, 1.4b
	Content Protection – Up to HDCP 2.3
USB-C (3)	Single USB 3.0 (Video, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Analog Audio Input Support
Connector	5-Pin Phoenix
Channels	Stereo Pair, Balanced, or Unbalanced
Volume Adjust	Slider in web-interface (+/- volume)
Pinouts	Printed on chassis silk screen
Serial Communication
Connector	5-Pin Phoenix
Protocol	RS-232 “Serial”
Pinouts	Printed on chassis silk screen
Network Interfaces
Ethernet 1	RJ-45/PoE+ (100/1000 Auto-Negotiating)
Ethernet 2	RJ-45 (100/1000 Auto-Negotiating)
Cable Type	CAT6 or CAT6A shielded cable recommended
Power Port
Power Specification	12V/3A DC
Polarity	Center-Positive
FRONT PANEL PORTS
Infra-Red (IR) Ports
Audio Jack	3.5mm (tip-ring-sleeve)
IR IN	Receives IR signal from attached dongle/adapter
IR OUT	Transmits IR signal out attached dongle/adapter
ID Button
ID Push Button	One-Click
ID Light	When ID mode is on, LED is lit and HDMI output shows system information
Factory Reset	Press and hold recessed button for 10 seconds
IPMX SUPPORT
Technical Standards	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 Bitrate Compressed Video
VIDEO SCALING
Encoder Video Scaling	Upscale (up to 3840×2160)
Aspect Ratio Adjustment	Maintain Aspect Ratio (no change)
	Stretch (fill screen)
AUDIO SUPPORT
Audio Signal Type	Linear PCM, AAC-LC, AAC-Main, Pass-Through
AAC Bitrate Range	96/112/128/160/192/224/256 Kbps
Sample Rate	44.1/48 KHz
VIDEO AND AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
Bitrate Range	5–60 Mbps* (VBR and CBR)
Dynamic Range	HDR10 Pass-Through*
	SDR (Standard Dynamic Range)
Color Formats (IPMX Stream Output)	8/10-bit, YUV 4:2:0 / 4:2:2
Color Formats (HDMI/USB-C Output)	8/10-bit, YUV 4:2:0 / 4:2:2
Color Gamut	BT.2020, BT.709, BT.601
Codec Support
Video Codecs	H.264 (MPEG-4), H.265 (HEVC)
Audio Codecs	AAC, PCM
Video Output Formats (IPMX Stream Output)	3840×2160P @ 60, 50, 30, 25fps
	1920×1080P @ 60, 50, 30, 25
	1280×720P @ 60, 50
Video Input Formats (HDMI IN/USB-C)	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*
Notes	*Supported in upcoming release. Subject to change.
MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
Web Interface	Browser-based HTTPS Web-UI and Control
HTTPS API	GraphQL, REST API*
NMOS Support	IS-04, IS-05, BCP-003
LED Indicators	(1) Power
	(2) Status
	(3) Stream
	(4) HDMI-IN
	(5) USB
	(6) HDCP
DIMENSIONS AND POWER
Size	162mm × 143mm × 26mm (6.37” × 5.63” × 1.02”)
Weight	1.3 lbs (0.6kg)
PoE+	IEEE 802.3at Type 2 Class 4 compliant
External Power	12V DC/3A (optional, sold separately)
Power Consumption (Operational Mode)	15W Typical
Power Consumption (Eco Mode)	FW 1.4: 11W
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 (normal operation)
DANTE AUDIO (OPTIONAL)
Dante Stereo License Option	1× Input + 1× Output
Dante Features	Dante Controller Detects P-AVN-2E
	Dante Stereo PCM Support
	1× Dante Stereo IP Input
	1× Dante Stereo IP Output
MOUNTING ACCESSORIES
P-AVN-M-1RU	3× P-AVN-2E 1RU Rackmount Kit Frame
P-AVN-M-4RU-KIT	14× P-AVN-2E 4RU Rackmount Kit Frame
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
FUTURE FEATURES (PLANNED UPDATES)	IR Input and Output
WARRANTY	3-year warranty: The P-AVN-2E comes standard with a 3-year limited warranty