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Black rack-mount matrix switcher, sixteen HDMI inputs and outputs, front-panel buttons and display

BZBGEAR

BZBGEAR BG-8K-1616MA 16x16 HDMI 2.1 Matrix Switcher

SKU CH-9JFA-JFWF0

Routes 16 HDMI 2.1 sources to 16 displays with 8K60 and 4K120 support plus auto downscaling and audio de-embedding

  • Product dimensions18 × 10 × 6 in
  • Product weight14 lb (6.35 kg)
  • In the box1x Main Unit (16 × 16 HDMI Matrix) 1x Remote control 1x Wide
  • 16×16 HDMI 2.1 matrix routes any source to any display
  • 48 Gbps bandwidth carries 8K60 4:2:0 and 4K120 4:4:4
  • Auto downscaling on every output matches each screen’s native resolution
  • Front panel, IR, RS-232 and TCP/IP control fit any installation
  • S/PDIF and balanced analogue de-embedding send audio to separate zones

16x16 HDMI 2.1 Matrix Switcher

The BZBGEAR BG-8K-1616MA is a 16x16 HDMI 2.1a matrix switcher designed for installations requiring flexible routing of up to sixteen sources across sixteen displays. It handles HDMI 2.1a signals at 48Gbps with HDCP 2.3 compliance. Integrators and AV professionals can independently route any input to any output or mirror a single source to all screens simultaneously.

Bandwidth and Resolution Limits

The HDMI 2.1a interface caps throughput at 48Gbps, defining the maximum signal quality available. The unit passes 8K at 60Hz 4:2:0 or 8K at 30Hz 4:4:4, and 4K at 120Hz 4:4:4. Auto downscaling on every output converts higher resolutions to 4K or 1080p where needed. VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT and SBTM pass through, but the 48Gbps ceiling remains the hard limit for uncompressed formats.

Pre-Installation Checks

Verify that source devices and displays use HDMI 2.1a connections to utilise the full 48Gbps bandwidth and 4K120 capability. Confirm the rack or cabinet accommodates the 18x10x6 inch chassis and 14 lb weight. Plan control integration using front panel, IR, RS-232 or TCP/IP Web GUI. Ensure audio extraction needs match the digital S/PDIF and balanced analogue outputs provided.

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Specifications

Audio & video
Matrix switchingYes
Size & build
Product dimensions18 × 10 × 6 in
Product weight14 lb (6.35 kg)
In the box
In the box1x Main Unit (16 × 16 HDMI Matrix)
1x Remote control
1x Wide-Band IR Receiver cables
1x CD for user manual & Command list
1x 3 Pin Phoenix terminal plug

Questions about this item

How do I decide between the 16x16 matrix and a smaller switcher?

The 16x16 matrix provides sixteen HDMI 2.1a inputs and sixteen outputs so any source can be routed independently to any display; choose it when you need full cross-point switching for up to sixteen sources and sixteen screens.

What does the 48Gbps bandwidth deliver in a real installation?

It carries 8K at 60Hz 4:2:0, 8K at 30Hz 4:4:4, or 4K at 120Hz 4:4:4 with HDR, VRR, ALLM and Dolby Vision intact across every connected output.

How does HDMI 2.1a with HDCP 2.3 limit what I can distribute?

The 2.1a spec caps throughput at 48Gbps, so 8K60 4:4:4 is not possible; the switcher handles 8K60 4:2:0, 8K30 4:4:4 and 4K120 4:4:4 while enforcing HDCP 2.3 on all sixteen paths.

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