Kramer Electronics ZeeVee Z4KCXS-DAU AV over IP Encoder/Decoder - 4K60 4:4:4, 10GbE, Dante, KVM, PoE+

The Z4KCXS-DAU stands apart from conventional AV over IP solutions by delivering uncompressed, visually lossless 4K60 4:4:4 video over standard 10 Gigabit Ethernet with a latency of less than one millisecond. This encoder/decoder combines broadcast-grade image fidelity with Dante audio networking and KVM over IP, making it a cornerstone for mission-critical installations where every frame and every millisecond counts.

Highlights

• Uncompressed 4K60 4:4:4 video with visually lossless quality and near-zero latency (<1ms)
• Integrated Dante audio (8x8 channels) plus analog stereo and HDMI embedded audio
• Flexible power via 12V DC external supply or PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at)
• KVM over IP through USB 2.0 for remote workstation control
• Dual network interfaces: 10GbE SFP+ for video and 1GbE RJ45 for control/PoE
• HDCP 2.3 compliance and comprehensive control via RS-232, IR, and USB
• Rack-mountable 1RU half-width metal chassis

In daily use

In corporate boardrooms, the Z4KCXS-DAU ensures that presentations with high-motion content appear flawless on large displays. Broadcast and live event teams rely on its deterministic latency for camera feeds and multiviewer outputs. Digital signage networks benefit from its multicast support and video wall functionality, while control rooms appreciate the KVM capability that reduces hardware clutter. The Dante interface simplifies integration with professional audio systems, eliminating separate audio cabling. With PoE+, a single network cable can power the unit, streamlining installation in ceiling spaces or behind displays.

Full specifications

• Product type: AV over IP Encoder/Decoder
• Max video resolution: 4K60 4:4:4
• Video compression: Uncompressed (visually lossless)
• Network interface: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+)
• Latency: <1ms (near-zero)
• HDCP support: HDCP 2.3
• Audio support: Dante (8x8 channels), analog stereo, HDMI embedded
• Control ports: RS-232, IR, USB 2.0
• KVM over IP: Yes (USB 2.0)
• Video input: 1x HDMI 2.0
• Video output: 1x HDMI 2.0
• Audio input: 1x 3.5mm analog stereo
• Audio output: 1x 3.5mm analog stereo
• Power supply: 12V DC (external PSU), PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at)
• Ethernet ports: 1x 10GbE SFP+, 1x 1GbE RJ45 (control/PoE)
• Mounting options: Rack mount (1RU, 1/2 width), surface mount
• Multicast support: Yes
• Video wall functionality: Yes
• Chassis material: Metal

Final note

For integrators seeking an uncompromising AV distribution platform that unifies video, audio, and control over IP, the Z4KCXS-DAU delivers performance and flexibility that typical compressed encoders cannot match.