SWAV 41 LD Systems
8K HDMI™ 4x1 Switcher with audio extractor
Overview
SWAV 41 at a Glance
The SWAV 41 is part of the TIVA® Series and serves as a powerful 8K HDMI™ 4x1 switcher with audio extraction, designed to reliably consolidate and manage multiple AV sources.
It supports 8K60 and 4K120 resolutions, is fully HDCP 2.3 compliant, and offers compatibility with advanced video formats such as HDR10+, Dolby Vision, VRR, and ALLM.
With digital and analog audio outputs featuring gain control and flexible control options via Ethernet, IR, or directly on the device, the SWAV 41 is ideally suited for professional AV applications where HDMI sources need to be switched and audio processed separately.
The SWAV 41 is fully integrated into the QUESTRA platform, allowing centralized configuration and monitoring.
Thanks to its compact and installation-friendly design including mounting accessories, the device can be flexibly installed in racks, under desks, or inside AV enclosures.
Perfect for professional presentation environments where high-resolution video, reliable source management, and discrete audio processing are required.
- Selects one of four HDMI™ sources for a single display
- Fully integrated with the QUESTRA platform
- Supports up to 8K60 and 4K120 resolutions with HDMI 2.1
- HDCP 2.3 compliant for secure content playback
- HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, ALLM, and VRR compatible
- Independent EDID settings per input for format consistency
- Built-in signal equalizer, retimer, and driver
- Audio de-embedding with digital and analog outputs with gain control
- Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD, and hi-res audio pass-through
- Selectable audio output modes for 2.0, 5.1, or 7.1 channels
- Control via front panel buttons, IR remote, and Ethernet
- Auto and manual input switching modes
- Integrated signal generator for line testing and setup verification
- Fanless, silent operation with efficient power design
- Includes mounting hardware for flexible installation
- Firmware upgradable via Ethernet for future enhancements
- 12 VDC power supply included
General
| Material | Metal |
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| Colour | Black |
Inputs
| Number of HDMI inputs | 4 |
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Outputs
| Number of line outputs | 1 |
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| Number of HDMI outputs | 1 |
| Number of S/PDIF outputs | 1 |
Video Performance
| Video standards | HDMI 2.1 |
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| HDR standards | HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby® Vision, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) |
| Video bandwidth | 48 Gbps |
| Copy protection | HDCP 1.4, HDCP 2.0, HDCP 2.2, HDCP 2.3 |
| Video resolution | 8K 60 Hz YCbCr 4:2:0 12 Bit, 8K 30 Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 12 Bit, 4K 120 Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 12 Bit |
| Colour depth | 8 Bit, 10 Bit, 12 Bit |
| Colour space | RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0 |
| HDMI audio formats | PCM 2.0, PCM 5.1, Dolby® Digital EX (AC3), Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Atmos, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, DSD |
| Digital audio de-embedding | PCM 2.0, PCM 5.1, Dolby® Digital (AC3), DTS |
| Video scaling | 8K 60 Hz YCbCr 4:2:0 12 Bit, 8K 30 Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 12 Bit, 4K 120 Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 12 Bit |
Serial Interface
| Supported standards | RS-232 |
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| Baud rate | 4,800, 9,600, 19,200, 38,400, 57,600, 115,200 |
| Connector count | 1 |
External control
| Interfaces for ext. control | IR transmitter (IR blaster), Serial interface, Web graphical user interface, TCP/IP |
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| IR blaster output level | 12 Vp-p |
Mains operation
| Operation voltage | 100 V AC - 240 V AC (±10 %) / 50 - 60 Hz |
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| Power supply type | External switched-mode power supply (SMPS) |
| Rated power | 5.4 W |
Environmental
| Maximum air humidity (non-condensing) | 90 % |
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| ESD protection per IEC 61000-4-2 (non-contact) | 8 kV |
| ESD protection per IEC 61000-4-2 (contact) | 4 kV |
Dimensions & weight
| Width | 220 mm |
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| Height | 21.5 mm |
| Depth | 110 mm |
| Rack width | 19" |
| Rack height | 1 U |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
Specifications
Technical Specifications
Full published figures for the SWAV 41 by LD Systems.
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 110 x 220 x 21.5 mm
- Weight
- 0.6 kg