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Black rectangular rack-mount HDMI matrix switch front panel with labelled input and output ports

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Blackbird 4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch 124180

SKU CH-KDT1-X93G0

Routes eight HDMI 2.0 sources to eight displays at 4K 60 Hz with HDR and 18 Gbps bandwidth

  • Route any of 8 sources to 8 displays independently
  • 18 Gbps bandwidth carries 4K 60 Hz 4:4:4 video
  • HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 keep protected content flowing
  • 8 S/PDIF outputs extract digital audio per zone
  • EDID management ensures reliable handshake on every output

8×8 HDMI matrix switch

The Monoprice Blackbird 124180 is an 8×8 HDMI 2.0 matrix switcher built for installations that need to route any of eight sources to any of eight displays. It handles 18 Gbps bandwidth and HDCP 2.2, making it suitable for commercial AV racks, conference rooms and home theatres with multiple 4K sources. EDID management helps maintain stable handshakes across all connected endpoints.

Thermals noise and power

The unit is a passive network device with no internal fans, so it adds no audible noise to the rack or room. Power draw in normal operation is low and limited to the switching logic and signal conditioning circuitry. Heat output is minimal and does not require active cooling or special ventilation beyond standard rack airflow.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous 4K 60 Hz 4:4:4 routing the switch maintains full 18 Gbps throughput without dropping frames or degrading the HDCP 2.2 link. EDID tables remain stable during long sessions, preventing re-negotiation glitches when sources or displays are hot-swapped. The eight S/PDIF outputs continue to deliver extracted audio in step with the video paths for the duration of the session.

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Price $761.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Product line124180
Model name124180
Part number124180

Questions about this item

How do I install the 124180 matrix and what step is most often missed?

Connect up to eight HDMI 2.0 sources to the inputs and eight displays to the outputs, then use the EDID management to match each display’s capabilities; the step most often missed is configuring EDID per output before powering on all sources.

What maintenance or replacement will the 124180 need over time?

The unit has no user-serviceable parts; maintenance is limited to keeping ventilation clear and checking that HDMI cables remain firmly seated, while the internal power supply is not designed for field replacement.

What limit appears first when the 124180 runs continuously at full load?

The 18 Gbps bandwidth ceiling is reached first; pushing all eight paths at 4K 60 Hz 4:4:4 simultaneously saturates the switch fabric, so sustained full-rate operation on every port is constrained by that maximum throughput.

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