Broadcast




Post production environments and broadcast machine rooms have become increasingly dependent on computers to generate and manipulate video and audio content. Some of the world’s largest and most innovative broadcast environments in the post production industry, including FOX, ABC and CNN have deployed the Avocent AMX switching solution to efficiently manage access to their machine room computers and broadcast devices.





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Analog Matrix Switching Solutions

AMX5000 KVM Switch
  • 8x32 KVM switch
  • Analog, scalable, matrix solution
  • Supports all major server platforms (PS/2, Sun & USB)
  • Supports VT100 serial-based devices
  • AMX5010 KVM Switch
  • 16x64 KVM switch
  • Analog, scalable, matrix solution
  • Supports all major server platforms (PS/2, Sun & USB)
  • Supports VT100 serial-based devices
  • AMX5020 KVM Switch
  • 4x42 KVM switch
  • Analog, scalable, matrix solution
  • Supports all major server platforms (PS/2, Sun & USB)
  • Supports VT100 serial-based devices
  • AMX5110 User Station
  • Desktop user station for AMX matrix switches
  • Provides access from the desk to one matrix switch and one local computer
  • Exclusive AutoTuning automatically tunes signal strength to correct for any signal loss
  • Supports PS/2, Sun and USB
  • AMX5120 User Station
  • Desktop user station for AMX matrix switches
  • Provides access from the desk to one matrix switch and one local computer
  • AutoSkew compensation automatically compensates for varying cable types and lengths
  • Exclusive AutoTuning automatically tunes signal strength to correct for any signal loss
  • Supports PS/2, Sun and USB
  • AMX5130 User Station
  • Desktop user station for AMX matrix switches
  • Provides access from the desk to one matrix switch and one local computer
  • Exclusive AutoTuning automatically tunes signal strength to correct for any signal loss
  • Supports PS/2, Sun and USB with audio and serial
  • DSR1024 KVM Switch
  • 2-user, single-port digital-analog KVM switch
  • Provides digital and analog connectivity access for an unlimited number of user locations using IP connections
  • Access from any location
  • Powered by DSView 3 management software
  • Support PS/2, Sun, USB and serial-based devices
  • Combines external modem support and SPC power control in a single solution
  • ECMS1000 Extender
  • KVM extender up to 1000 ft. over CAT5
  • Supports Avid FAK Keyboard & Chyron Duet Keyboards 
  • Automatic skew compensation
  • Supports Audio I/O
  • Supports PS/2, USB



  • Designed by
    Quantum Data Systems (H.K.) Ltd.