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8x8 Seamless HDMI Matrix Switcher with Multiview & Video Wall

VLML-8x8AM

The VLML-8x8AM is an 18Gbps 8x8 seamless HDMI matrix switcher with built-in multiview, routing eight sources to eight displays at 4K60 4:4:4 while showing multiple sources on a single screen.
Twelve multiview layouts, from picture-in-picture to quad and custom windows, place up to four sources on one display with audio that follows the window you choose.
A tiled video wall spans up to eight screens in any rows-by-columns layout, with per-screen bezel correction.
Independent per-output downscaling and eight channels of balanced analog and optical audio. Controllable from the front panel, IR remote, RS-232, or the built-in web GUI.

Product Description

The VLML-8x8AM is an 18Gbps 8x8 seamless HDMI matrix switcher with integrated multiview, distributing eight HDMI sources to eight HDTV displays at resolutions up to 4K60 4:4:4. Seamless switching moves between sources without frame loss, so transitions stay smooth on every output.

In multiview mode, twelve layout categories place up to four sources on a single display, with per-window input selection, display mode, and aspect control, and audio assignable to the active window. User-defined modes let each window be dragged and zoomed freely, and layouts save as presets for fast recall between scenarios.

The same eight outputs also drive tiled video walls, where screens combine into a single spanned image with independent horizontal and vertical bezel adjustment for a continuous picture across panel gaps.

Each output supports independent resolution downscaling plus horizontal and vertical mirroring. Eight optical S/PDIF and eight balanced L/R phoenix outputs deliver de-embedded audio for zoned sound systems. HDCP 2.2 compliance, advanced EDID management, and power-off memory keep installations stable, and control is available from the front panel, IR remote, RS-232, or the built-in web server. The 1U metal enclosure rack-mounts in standard AV racks.

Key Features

HDCP 2.2 compliant with HDMI 2.0b video up to 4K60 4:4:4 at 18Gbps (594MHz) bandwidth
Twelve multiview layout categories including single, PIP, dual, triple, quad, and user-defined windows, showing up to four sources per display with audio-follow
Seamless switching between sources with no frame loss
Tiled video wall across up to eight displays in any rows-by-columns arrangement, with per-screen horizontal and vertical bezel correction and preset recall
Independent per-output resolution downscaling plus horizontal and vertical mirror
Eight channels of de-embedded audio: eight optical S/PDIF outputs and eight balanced L/R phoenix outputs
Wide HDMI audio support: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD
CEC control, advanced EDID management, and power-off memory
Control via front panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232, and built-in web GUI
Compact 1U metal enclosure for standard rack installation

Multi-View Mode

The VLML-8x8AM displays multiple sources on a single screen through twelve layout categories: single, picture-in-picture, dual, three triple variants, three quad variants, and three user-defined modes. Each output can show up to four sources at once, with per-window input selection, display mode, and aspect control. Audio can be set to follow any chosen window.

User-defined modes allow each window to be dragged and zoomed freely, and layouts can be saved as presets, up to eight in total, for fast recall between scenarios.

Video Wall Mode

The VLML-8x8AM also combines its outputs into a single spanned image across a custom display grid. Set any rows-by-columns arrangement, each dimension from 1 to 8, to build layouts from a 1x2 strip to a 2x4 grid across up to eight displays. Drag to select adjacent screens and the matrix groups them into one wall automatically, assigning a source to span the full surface.

Every window renders at a native 16:9 aspect ratio, and per-screen horizontal and vertical bezel adjustment closes the visible seams between panels so content flows across the wall without offset. Each spliced region can take its own input source and output resolution, and output synchronization keeps all panels in step for tear-free motion. Save frequently used walls as named presets, up to 32 characters each, to recall a complete configuration in one click.

Downloads

DATA SHEET (PDF)

USER MANUAL (PDF)

Ideal Applications

Broadcast and production monitoring where operators watch up to four feeds per display and switch sources without frame loss
Control rooms and command centers needing multiple sources per screen plus a spanned wall with clean bezel alignment
Bars, sportsbooks, and hospitality presenting multiple channels per screen and across grouped displays
Corporate boardrooms and lobbies combining flexible multiview presentation with large-format video walls
Retail and digital signage using multiview zones for mixed content and tiled walls for spanned creative
Houses of worship and auditoriums distributing eight sources to eight displays with de-embedded audio for zoned sound

Specifications

Technical
HDMI Compliance	HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance	HDCP 2.2
Video Bandwidth	594MHz / 18Gbps
Video Resolution	Up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4
Color Space	RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2, YUV 4:2:0
Color Depth	8 / 10 / 12 bit
Audio Formats	HDMI IN/OUT: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD. Extracted (Optical): LPCM 2.0CH / Dolby / DTS 5.1CH. Extracted (Balanced Analog): LPCM 2CH
IR Level	5Vp-p
IR Frequency	Wideband 20K–60KHz
ESD Protection	IEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV (air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (contact discharge)
Connection
Input Ports	8 × HDMI INPUT [Type A, 19-pin female]
Output Ports	8 × HDMI OUTPUT [Type A, 19-pin female]; 8 × OPTICAL AUDIO OUT [S/PDIF]; 8 × L/R AUDIO OUT [3.5mm, 5-pin Phoenix Connector]
Control Ports	1 × TCP/IP [RJ45]; 1 × RS-232 [D-Sub 9]; 1 × IR EXT [3.5mm, Stereo Mini-jack]
Mechanical
Housing	Metal Enclosure
Color	Black
Dimensions	440mm [W] × 300mm [D] × 44.5mm [H]
Weight	3.95kg
Power Supply	Input: AC 100–240V 50/60Hz; Output: DC 24V/3.75A (US/EU standard, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Power Consumption	70W (Max)
Operating Temperature	32–104°F / 0–40°C
Storage Temperature	-4–140°F / -20–60°C
Relative Humidity	20–90% RH (non-condensing)
HDMI Cable Length (HDMI IN / OUT)
4K60	5m / 16ft
4K30	10m / 32ft
1080P60	15m / 50ft

The use of "Premium High Speed HDMI" cable is highly recommended.

What’s in the Box

1 × VLML-8x8AM 18Gbps 8x8 Seamless Matrix
1 × 24V/3.75A Locking Power Supply
1 × IR Remote
1 × IR Wideband Receiver Cable (1.5m)
1 × USB to RS-232 Serial Cable (USB A to RS-232 serial DB9 male connector)
8 × 5-pin 3.5mm Phoenix Connector (male)
8 × Machine Screw
2 × Mounting Ear
1 × User Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VLML-8x8AM?
The VLML-8x8AM is an 18Gbps 8x8 seamless HDMI matrix switcher with built-in multiview, routing eight sources to eight displays at up to 4K60 4:4:4 while showing multiple sources on a single screen.

What video resolutions and bandwidth does it support?
It supports HDMI 2.0b video up to 4K60 4:4:4 at 18Gbps (594MHz) bandwidth and is HDCP 2.2 compliant.

How many multiview layouts does it offer?
Multiview provides twelve layout categories, including single, picture-in-picture, dual, triple, quad, and user-defined windows, with up to four sources shown on a single display.

Can audio follow a specific multiview window?
Yes. In multiview mode, output audio can be set to follow any chosen window, so the sound matches the source you want to hear.

Can I save and recall multiview layouts?
Yes. Multiview scenarios can be saved as presets and recalled quickly, with up to eight presets supported.

How many displays can the video wall span?
The video wall spans up to eight displays, one per HDMI output, in any rows-by-columns arrangement such as 1x8, 2x4, or 4x2 to match your layout.

Can I correct for display bezels on the video wall?
Yes. Per-screen horizontal and vertical bezel adjustment aligns the image across panel seams so content flows continuously across the wall.

Can each output run a different resolution?
Yes. Each output supports independent resolution downscaling, so displays with different native resolutions can each receive an optimized signal.

What audio outputs does the VLML-8x8AM provide?
It provides eight optical S/PDIF outputs and eight balanced L/R phoenix outputs, delivering de-embedded audio for zoned or distributed sound systems.

How is the VLML-8x8AM controlled?
It can be controlled from the front panel buttons, the included IR remote, RS-232, or the built-in web GUI over TCP/IP.