AMX VPX-1401 4x1+1 4K60 Presentation Switcher
Description
AMX VPX-1401 4x1+1 4K60 Presentation Switcher
The AMX VPX-1401 is a robust presentation switcher engineered for professional AV installations, conference rooms, and medium-scale deployment scenarios. Its straightforward front-panel interface and dual-output architecture make it reliable for switching between multiple source devices while simultaneously feeding both a local display and a remote presentation space. This unit handles the signal management that mid-tier installations demand without unnecessary complexity.
Video Processing & Output Architecture
The switcher accepts 4K60 4:4:4 video with HDCP 2.2 protection across its inputs and processes content through an integrated scaler supporting up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 8-bit output. The scaler can be configured for fixed resolution or auto-scaling modes, allowing flexible integration with displays of varying native resolutions. Dual outputs—one HDMI to a local display and one HDBaseT via Cat X cabling to a remote display—enable mirror distribution across multiple rooms or venues without signal degradation.
Connectivity & Control Integration
Input flexibility is provided through 3 HDMI inputs and 1 VGA input, covering the majority of standard presentation sources. The HDBaseT output includes USB 2.0 signal distribution, permitting extended reach to remote locations while maintaining bidirectional control. Audio is handled via a 1 balanced de-embedded analog audio output with volume control, and control surfaces include both physical front-panel push-buttons and contact closure inputs for source selection, alongside NetLinx Native integration for AMX automation systems and open API support.
Key Features
- 4K60 4:4:4 video support with HDCP 2.2 compatibility
- Built-in scaler with 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 8-bit processing
- Scaler output modes: fixed resolution or auto-scaling
- 3 HDMI inputs and 1 VGA input
- 1 HDMI output to local display
- 1 HDBaseT mirrored output to remote display via Cat X cable
- HDBaseT output supports USB 2.0 signal distribution
- Balanced de-embedded analog audio output with volume control
- Front panel push-button controls for source selection
- Contact closure inputs for source selector buttons
- NetLinx Native for AMX automation system integration
- Open API support for third-party control systems
The VPX-1401 delivers reliable multi-source switching and extended distribution for presentation environments requiring both local and remote display coordination without proprietary lock-in.
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At a Glance
The AMX VPX-1401 is a presentation switcher designed to manage multiple video sources and route them to local and remote displays, making it useful in studio environments that also handle corporate video content, streaming, or hybrid recording setups. It excels for producers and engineers who need to switch between playback, presentation, and source devices during sessions while maintaining 4K60 video quality and extended cable runs via HDBaseT. Its scaler and flexible I/O make it a solid backbone for studios supporting client presentations or multi-room content distribution alongside recording work.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ conference presentations
- ✓ corporate AV installations
- ✓ hybrid meetings
- ✓ multi-room distribution
Not the best pick for
- – live music performance
- – personal use
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What video formats and resolutions does the VPX-1401 support?
The switcher supports 4K60 4:4:4 video input with HDCP 2.2 protection, an integrated scaler that processes up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 8-bit output, and can operate in fixed-resolution or auto-scaling modes to adapt to displays of different native resolutions.
How does the dual-output architecture work?
One HDMI output feeds a local display, while a second output uses HDBaseT (over Cat X cabling) to mirror content to a remote display or room without signal degradation, enabling multi-room presentation distribution.
What control and automation options are available?
The unit offers front-panel push-button controls for source selection, contact closure inputs for external button panels, NetLinx Native integration for AMX automation systems, and open API support for third-party control without proprietary lock-in.
What input sources can connect to the VPX-1401?
Three HDMI inputs and one VGA input cover standard presentation sources; the HDBaseT output also distributes USB 2.0 signals over extended cable runs, and a balanced analog audio output with volume control handles de-embedded audio.
Is this switcher suitable for live music or performance use?
No—the VPX-1401 is engineered specifically for conference presentations, corporate AV installations, and hybrid meetings; it is not designed for live music performance or personal use.