Overview
Omega Series Encoders connect HDMI, TVI, and other supported source devices to an Omega Series Just Add Power system. All models provide the core video distribution capabilities of the Omega Series, but their available connections and hardware features vary.
Use this article to compare Omega Series Encoder models and select the appropriate model for each source location. Discontinued models are included to help identify devices installed in existing systems.
Compatibility: Omega Series Encoders and Decoders can be mixed and matched within the same system.
Compare Models
Current Models
| Feature |
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| Recommended Application | Standard HDMI source | HDMI source requiring USB, analog audio extraction, or a local HDMI output | TVI source requiring USB, analog audio input, or a local HDMI output |
| Maximum Resolution | 1080p60 | 1080p60 | 1080p60 |
| Video Input | HDMI | HDMI | TVI (BNC) |
| Local HDMI Output | No | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Support | All audio formats | All audio formats | Analog audio injection |
| Analog Audio Connection | No | 3.5 mm stereo output with adjustable delay | 3.5 mm line input |
| USB/KVM | No | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| RS232 Connection | Yes | Yes | No |
| Endpoint Control | CEC, RS232, and IR | CEC, RS232, and IR | CEC and IR |
| Image Pull | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power | PoE or local power supply | PoE or local power supply | PoE or local power supply |
Note: IR control requires a compatible Just Add Power IR Dongle.
Discontinued Models
The following Omega Series Encoders are no longer in production but remain supported in existing installations.
| Feature |
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|---|---|---|
| Application | Connect a VGA source to an Omega Series system | Connect an SDI source to an Omega Series system |
| Maximum Resolution | 1080p60 | 1080p60 |
| Video Input | VGA | SDI (BNC) |
| Local HDMI Output | No | Yes |
| Analog Audio Connection | 3.5 mm line input | 3.5 mm stereo output |
| USB/KVM | USB 2.0 | No |
| RS232 Connection | Yes | Yes |
| Image Pull | Yes | Yes |
| Power | PoE or local power supply | PoE or local power supply |
