We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Silver rack-mount matrix switcher with front-panel buttons and display

Kramer Electronics

Kramer Electronics VS-88HDCPxl 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher

SKU CH-72CG-6P5QM

Routes any of eight DVI or HDMI inputs to any of eight outputs simultaneously with 6.75 Gbps total bandwidth and HDCP compliance

  • Routes any of 8 inputs to 8 outputs simultaneously
  • HDCP compliant for protected content playback
  • 75Gbps total bandwidth with 2.25Gbps per channel
  • 3D pass-through plus deep colour and x.v.Color support
  • RS-232, Ethernet and IR control with included software

Professional 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher

The Kramer Electronics VS-88HDCPxl routes DVI and HDMI signals on DVI-D connectors across eight inputs and eight outputs. It reclocks and equalises each path so any source can reach any or all displays simultaneously. The unit supports HDCP and handles Deep Color, x.v.Color, 3D pass-through and compressed audio channels. Control is available from the front panel, IR remote, RS-232 or Ethernet.

Sustained Signal Integrity

Each graphic channel operates at 2.25Gbps for a total throughput of 6.75Gbps, maintaining stability during continuous operation. The switcher reclocks and equalises incoming data to counteract cable loss over long runs. I-EDIDPro captures and stores display EDID information, preventing handshake drops when sources or sinks change. Output disconnect control lets the system isolate individual ports without affecting the remaining matrix.

Replaces Standalone Distribution Amps

This matrix consolidates multiple distribution amplifiers and manual switch boxes into a single chassis with 100-240V AC power. The jump is worth it when an installation needs simultaneous routing to several zones with preset recall via K-Router or Ethernet Configuration Manager. It is not suited for buyers who require HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, fibre extension or native USB-C video inputs.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Broadcast & Pro Video Equipment, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $2,791.99
Pricier than about 92% of the 509 comparable items (median $80.99).

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much heat does the VS-88HDCPxl generate when all eight outputs run at the 6.75Gbps maximum data rate all day?

The unit runs from a 100-240V AC supply and reclocks each channel at 2.25Gbps; no fan noise or thermal figures are published, so expect typical rack-matrix warmth.

Which cables and displays must I already own to connect eight sources to the DVI-D inputs and eight sinks to the DVI-D outputs?

You need eight DVI-D or HDMI-to-DVI cables for the inputs and eight more for the outputs, plus displays that accept DVI or HDMI signals with HDCP.

Will the RS-232 and Ethernet control ports still work if I keep my older Kramer controller that only speaks RS-232?

Yes, the matrix provides both RS-232 and Ethernet simultaneously, so legacy RS-232 controllers operate alongside newer network management.

More in Broadcast & Pro Video Equipment

Similar items