The Datapath Fx4 is a multi-faceted stand alone display controller that supports a choice of inputs, high bandwidth loop-through as well as 4 genlocked outputs in 3G-SDI.

The Fx4 features an SDI input along with 1 DisplayPort1.2 and an HDMI1.4 input, offering either 4k 4096x2160p at 60 fps or UHD 2160p at 30 fps respectively. The intuitive user interface allows users to determine which input is used.

It offers the perfect solution for staging and televised video walls, delivering 4 SDI outputs and the ability to loop multiple units together.

Each output monitor can take its input from any region of the input image as all of the required cropping, scaling, rotation and frame-rate conversion is handled by the Datapath Fx4 hardware. These regions can overlap to allow any output to replicate another or can be configured to support any creative splice of the source material. This allows the support of many non-rectangular screen arrangements with uneven gaps, as well as any mix of monitor orientations.

The Datapath Fx4 has dual ethernet ports to allow users to add the device to their networks. Only one Datapath Fx4 in the chain requires connection to the physical LAN as ethernet loop through is supported on the second port, meaning multiple devices can be connected.

Datapath’s hugely popular multiscreen design tool, Wall Designer has also been updated to incorporate Fx4. Wall Designer allows users to add displays from the ever expanding database of monitors, visualise their content by adding inputs and adjusting display regions and finally instantly program all Datapath Fx4s either via USB or the network ports.

Wall Designer Software

Wall Designer is the perfect software to create and manage video wall projects. It can work in every model of Fx4 series and allows project builders to easily design complex display walls of all sizes and configurations.

To achieve this, three steps are required:

-Select the desired monitor from database or add your own while you mix and match monitors from different manufacturers to suit your configuration.
-Create your canvas aligning and rotating each monitor to place it perfectly onto the main canvas. Add your own content and adjust the capture regions.
-Automatic configuration can be achieved by connecting any number of Multi-Display controllers to your PC or laptop and WallDesigner will automatically program them. EDID helps making timing adjustments.

With these steps you are ready to build your monitor diagram, print out the design which includes data of the measurements for each monitor and make an easy installation.

It comes as a free download compatible with Windows and MacOS.

Product Highlights

-Create and Design Signage Walls of all Sizes
-Chain Connection for expanding your system
-1 SDI (1080p/60), 1 HDMI (2160p/30), 1 DisplayPort (2160p/60) inputs
-4 3G-SDI outputs (1920x1080p 60)
-DisplayPort Loop Output (DCI 4K60)
-Wall Designer Software Included for operation (Win/Mac)
-Genlocked Sync Input on BNC
-Independent Region Selection per Output