HDMI over Coax conventers enable you to send HDMI signal over great distances and make it easy to distribute that signal to many endopints. Choosing the perfect device may be quite a challenge. Here you can get acquainted with the two juxtapositions which were prepared by using some products from the Thor Broadcast’s offerings. We hope that reading this will make the decision process much easier.
Best Hdmi over Coax Converters and Extenders
Below you may find a list of some of Thor's most popular devices for HDMI over Coax which have been installed and used over the whole world.
Digital modulator for HD video distribution over coax - QAM, ATSC, DVB-T. Broadcast over the existing Coaxial Cabling to an unlimited number of Televisions with FULL HDBroadcast Live HDMI Video as Cable TV & IPTV Channels.
Features
Integrates fully independent encoders with a multiplexer and modulator
Modulates up to 4 adjacent QAM-256 carriers with up to 38 Mbps each
Supports full HD 1080p60 input & encoding from any HDMI digital video source
Each encoder independently configured: supports all standard HDTV resolutions
IPTV output on second network port in UDP IGMP Multicast or Unicast format
DVB-ASI output on mirrored BNC terminals for use in broadcasting systems
Fully network managed device with all settings configurable through web browser
Conversions : HDMI to RF, HDMI to IP, HDMI to ASI
Any 1-4 HDMI Input up to 720p/1080i/1080p60
Licensed HDMI inputs
1-4 CATV RF Output up to 4 Adjacent channels
QAM-256/64
Fully IP control and Network Management through browser
Front Panel LCD local control
IPTV Output Unicast or Multicast IGMP UDP, RTP/RTSP
ASI Output with multiplexer cherry picking
Low Latency available 70-120ms
AC3 Audio available (AC3 model)
MPEG2 Video or MPEG4 H.264 Encoding
Firmware for ATSC, DVB-T, DVB-S2 Available
2 slot design – Other Video Inputs cards available –Hot swappable - SDI Card, YpbPr Card.
This Unit Generates ATSC TV channel form any DVD player or STB or computer HDMI HDCP source. You can Broadcast up to 4 any HDMI Video North American ATSC Antenna & IPTV Channels.
Features
ATSC 8VSB 19Mbps RF Output up to 4 Out
IPTV Output Unicast or Multicast IGMP UDP, RTP/RTSP
ASI Output with multiplexer cherry picking
Any HDMI Input up to 1.5A @1080p60
ASI Input SPTS or MPTS up to 120 Mbps
Fully Network Managed through browser
Integrates fully independent encoders with a multiplexer and modulator
Modulates up to 4 adjacent 8VSB carriers compatible with ATSC format
Supports full HD 1080p60 input & encoding from any HDMI digital video source
Each encoder independently configured: supports all standard HDTV resolutions
IPTV output on second network port in UDP IGMP Multicast or Unicast format
DVB-ASI output on mirrored BNC terminals for use in broadcasting systems
Fully network managed device with all settings configurable through web browser
Convert HD video signals to full HD digital DVB-T television channels for display on any TV. Broadcast over your existing Coaxial Cabling to an unlimited number of Televisions with FULL HD
Features
Conversions : HDMI to RF DVB-T , HDMI to IP, HDMI to ASI
Any 1-4 HDMI Input up to 720p/1080i/1080p60
Licensed HDMI inputs
1-4 CATV RF Output up to 4 Adjacent channels
QPSK QAM-16/26 RF Out up to 4 Adjacent
Fully IP control and Network Management through browser
Front Panel LCD local control
IPTV Output Unicast or Multicast IGMP UDP,RTP/RTSP
ASI Output with multiplexer cherry picking
Low Latency available 70-120ms
AC3 Audio available (AC3 model)
MPEG2 Video or MPEG4 H.264 Encoding
Firmware for ATSC, DVB-T, DVB-S2 Available
2 slot design – Other Video Inputs cards available –Hot swappable - SDI Card, YpbPr Card.
5 Years warranty
Any HDMI Input up to Full HD @1080p60
ASI Input SPTS or MPTS up to 120 Mbps
Integrates fully independent encoders with a multiplexer and modulator
Modulates up to 4 adjacent QPSK, QAM-16/64 carriers with up to 28 Mbps each
Supports full HD 1080p60 input & encoding from any HDMI digital video source
Each encoder independently configured: supports all standard HDTV resolutions
IPTV output on second network port in UDP IGMP Multicast or Unicast format
DVB-ASI output on mirrored BNC terminals for use in broadcasting systems
Fully network managed device with all settings configurable through web browser
This RF Modulator has 4 HDMi inputs and Closed Caption. The platform provides 5 full RF carrier outputs for generating channels from content ingested through the ASI input. Encoding in either MPEG2 or H.264 is provided for 4 crystal clear video streams up to 1080p 60 each HDMI to coax , HDMI to IPTV ,HDMI over coax
Features
Broadcast over existing Coaxial Cabling to an unlimited number of Televisions with FULL HD
Perfect for Professional Stadiums and Arena's
#1 in Live Sports and Entertainment
Broadcast Live HDMI & YPbPr Video as Cable TV & IPTV Channels.
Licensed HDMI inputs - works with any source like DVD, Blu-Ray, or any STB
Convert HDMI & Component YPbPr HD Video to HDTV Channels
Any 1-4 HDMI & YPbPr Inputs up to 720p / 1080i / 1080p
Licensed HDMI inputs - works with any source like DVD, Blu-Ray, or any STB
This Unit Converts 4 RF SATELLITE / ATSC / QAM or ASI to QAM. Trans Modulator ATSC to QAM, Trans Modulator CATV RF, Trans Modulator QAM to ATSC, Trans Modulator QAM, Satellite RF to QAM Modulator, Satellite to ATSC Modulator, Satellite to QAM
Features
Modulate 4 RF carriers including all sub programs and streams
Provides industry standard multiplexed and remapped outputs on ASI & IP
9x IP stream outputs (8 SPTS, 1 MPTS) in UDP, RTP, or RTSP video protocols
Advanced network managment system on dedicated network port and IP address
Modulator available in QAM (DVB-C), Satellite (DVB-S2) or OTA (DVB-T) -- (model dependant)
Supports Closed Caption 608 and 708 systems, supports Dolby AC/3 Pass Through
H-4LNB-QAM-IP-LL 4 satellite LNB’s RF + 2 ASI’s to QAM and IP
H-4ATSC-QAM-IP-LL 4 ATSC RF +2 ASI’s to QAM and IP
This Unit has 2 HDMI and 2 SDI inputs with RF CATV QAM and ATSC output. You can Broadcast over existing Coaxial Cabling to an unlimited number of Televisions in FULL HD
Features
Convert 2 HDMI & 2 SDI HD Video Content programs to Perfect QAM Channels simultaneously
Any 2 HDMI & 2 SDI Inputs up to 720p/1080i/1080p
Licensed HDMI inputs
2 HDMI and 2 BNC cables FREE
Support DD AC3 (2.0/5.1/7.1) passthrough(for HDMI interface only)
Support CC (Closed Caption) EIA608,and EIA708 on SDI’s
1-4 CATV RF Output up to 4 Adjacent channels
QAM-256/64, DVB-T, & ATSC formats available
Fully IP control and Network Management through browser
Front Panel LCD local control
IPTV Output Unicast or Multicast IGMP UDP/RTP/RTSP
ASI Output with multiplexer cherry picking
Low Latency available 70-120ms mode
Dolby AC3 Audio encoding and Doby AC3, 5.1 Pass-Trough
MPEG2 Video or MPEG4 H.264 Encoding
Firmware for DVB-C, ATSC, DVB-T, DVB-S2, ISDB-T Available
VCT (Virtual Channel Table) support—for DVB-C ATSC and DVB-T
This Unit has 12 HDMI inputs which are beeing converted to CABLE TV Channels for easy HD video distribusion over COAX. In addition it also has IPTV output for IP Network Multicast
HD (1080i/720p) to SD (576p/480p) downscale conversion
1MPTS and 24 SPTS IP (DATA1 and DATA2 port) output over UDP, RTP/RTSP
ASI output mirrors one of the RF carriers
PID remapping/ accurate PCR adjusting/PSI/SI editing and inserting
Control via web management NMS
16 Groups Multiplexing/Scrambling/ DVB-C QAM ANNEX A and B Modulating (based on RF)
8 Groups Multiplexing/ DVB-T/ATSC Modulating (based on RF)
6 Groups Multiplexing / ISDB-T Modulating (based on RF)
Up to 16 MPTS IP (Data2 Port Only) output over UDP, RTP/RTSP (# of MPTS is based on RF standard of device) (16MPTS for DVB-C; 8MPTS for DVB-T/ATSC; and 6MPTS for ISDB-T)
1 to 8 HDMI Digital RF Modulator with Closed Captioning is an all in one device integrating MPEG2 encoding and modulation to convert audio and video signals into ATSC, DVB-C, QAM, DVB-T, ISDB-T, RF output.
Features
1-8 HDMI channels Inputs (model dependent)
HDCP compliant works with any HDMI source like DVD Player or Cable, Satellite STB up to 1080p/60 resolution
MPEG2 Video Encoding
1080p/60, 1080i, 720p, 576i, 480i Video Resolution
Low Latency (50~100ms)
MPEG layer 2, AAC, and DD AC3 Audio Encoding
CC (Closed Caption), EIA 608
LCN
DVB-C DIGITAL QAM, ATSC, DVB-T, ISDB-T RF in one device, Modulation dynamic switching
Control Via Web-Based NMS, and easy updates Via Web
This Device is an 8 HDMI or 8 SDI Digital modulator with 8 Independent clear channels. This Unit Provides 8 HDMI or 8 SDI Clear QAM and ATSC Signals
Features
8 Independent HDMI and SDI Inputs - (individually selectable for each of the 8 channels you can output)
HDMI is HDCP compliant for use with any source
SDI Inputs include support for Closed Caption 708
Outputs 8 separate Clear CATV RF channels QAM / ATSC - 8VSB / DVB-T / ISDB-T (selectable in the GUI)
RF output on each of the 8 RF channels can be individually set to a frequency and modulation standard (2 on QAM, 3 on ATSC, 4 on ISDBT, etc)
DVB-C Annex A and B - QAM 64, QAM 256
Supports full HD video up to 1080p/59.94/60, other resolutions included are 1080i, 720p, 480i also supported
Low Latency supported; 3 different latency settings - 100/500/1000ms
Video encoding rate up to 25Mbps
MPEG2 Video Encoding
Dolby AC3 and MPEG1 Layer 2, & AAC audio encoding
VCT - Virtual channel number and Name supported
Frequency - 50Mhz to 900Mhz
NMS web interface controllable
Easy to use web Gui Interface (setup and status)
LED's Status on front panel shows HDMI in blue or SDI in green for easy to see video detect link
LCD Display and front panel control buttons for setup, control and status
Powerful processing with the best MPEG2 video encoding chip
First High Density HDMI and SDI input modulator on the market
Lowest cost per channel in perfect HD resolution for any application from Live Sports, House of Worship, Concerts, Theaters, Malls, Airports, Hotels, Military, Private Enterprise
1 to 8 HDMI Digital RF Modulator with Closed Captioning is an all in one device integrating MPEG2 encoding and modulation to convert audio and video signals into ATSC, DVB-C, QAM, DVB-T, ISDB-T, RF output.
Features
1-8 HDMI channels Inputs (model dependent)
8 Ch CVBS input (H-Thunder-8 only)
HDCP compliant works with any HDMI source like DVD Player or Cable, Satellite STB up to 1080p/60 resolution
MPEG2 Video Encoding
1080p/60, 1080i, 720p, 576i, 480i Video Resolution
Low Latency (50~100ms)
MPEG layer 2, AAC, and DD AC3 Audio Encoding
CC (Closed Caption), EIA 608
LCN
DVB-C DIGITAL QAM, ATSC, DVB-T, ISDB-T RF in one device, Modulation dynamic switching
Control Via Web-Based NMS, and easy updates Via Web
Things you need to know about buying Hdmi over Coax modulator
Think, where you would like to use the device – some appliances tend to perform better at home and other ones are dedicated for wider usage, for example in hotels. The amount of appliances which you want to connect to the converter is also crucial.
Make sure, that your devices will be compatible with the conventer you are going to buy - check the cable length, resolution, supported standards or the technology offered by the manufacturer.
Compare different conventers wisely – higher price doesn’t only mean a higher quality product, but also a range of extra accesories like cables or necessary installation elements. Think about your needs, read the descriptions of devices carefully and don’t forget about take a look at other customers’ reviews.
Popular usage includes hotels, casinos, stadiums, house of worship, bars and restaurants, private headends and theme parks
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