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Black rectangular rack unit with front OLED display and rear HDMI ports

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Blackbird ProSeries 144568 8x8 HDMI Matrix video switch

SKU CH-DFPA-A37E5

An 8×8 HDMI matrix routes eight sources to eight displays with mirrored HDBaseT outputs reaching 120 m at 4K and 150 m at 1080p, plus 18 Gbps 4K60 4:4:4, HDR10/HDR10+/Dolby Vision/HLG.

  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresFlexible Inputs and Outputs: With 8 HDMI inputs and mirrored
  • Product weight27.3
  • Connect up to 8 HDMI sources simultaneously with 8 HDMI inputs and mirrored outputs
  • Enjoy 4K2K@60Hz YUV 4:4:4 resolution for detailed high-frame-rate video
  • Experience HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HLG for enhanced contrast and colour
  • Transmit 4K signals up to 394 ft (120 m) or 1080P up to 492 ft (150 m) over single Cat 5e/6/7 cable
  • Control the matrix via front-panel OLED, IR remote, RS-232, LAN or Web GUI

Professional 8x8 HDMI Matrix

The Monoprice Blackbird ProSeries 144568 is an 8x8 HDMI matrix switch designed for professional AV installations. It accepts eight HDMI sources and provides mirrored HDMI and HDBaseT outputs for each zone. The unit supports 18Gbps bandwidth and HDMI 2.0b compliance. It is built for integrators who need reliable multi-zone distribution.

Suited for long-distance 4K distribution.

This matrix suits installers running 4K signals up to 394ft (120m) or 1080p up to 492ft (150m) over single Cat 5e/6/7 cables. It fits projects requiring HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HLG pass-through with 7.1CH HD audio. Buyers who only need local switching without extended HDBaseT reach should consider simpler switches.

18Gbps HDMI 2.0b with HDBaseT mirrored outputs

The decisive specification is the 18Gbps HDMI 2.0b pathway combined with mirrored HDBaseT outputs carrying 4K2K@60Hz (YUV 4:4:4) to 120m. This determines whether the matrix matches the required cable distance and video format for the installation. Control is managed via front panel OLED, IR remote, RS 232, LAN and Web GUI.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name144568
Part number144568
Product colorBlack

Questions about this item

Will the 144568 matrix pass 4K60 HDR from my older Blu-ray player that only has HDMI 2.0a?

Yes, the matrix supports HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2, so it will handle 4K2K@60Hz YUV 4:4:4 and HDR formats from HDMI 2.0a sources without downgrading the signal.

How can I confirm the 18Gbps link is active on each HDBaseT run after installation?

Check the front-panel OLED display for real-time signal status and resolution read-outs, or log into the Web GUI to verify 4K2K@60Hz and HDCP 2.2 handshake on every mirrored output.

Does the 144568 ship with the Cat 5e/6/7 cables needed for the 394ft 4K HDBaseT runs?

The box includes the matrix, IR remote, rack-mount ears, power cord and RS-232 cable; Cat 5e/6/7 cables for HDBaseT extension must be purchased separately.

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