Designed specifically for live events and touring with advanced AV protocols, the GigaCore 18T 16-Port Gigabit EtherCon / RJ45 Managed AV Switch from Luminex allows you to smoothly manage your lighting, video, and audio network. Validated for professional applications such as Dante, NDI, and AES67, the front panel includes four Gigabit EtherCon connectors with four more on the rear panel alongside eight Gigabit speed RJ45 ports.

Two 10G SFP+ uplink ports allow the switch to become the backbone of a fully converged network, where multiple applications can operate on the same network. The ruggedized design makes the GigaCore 18T ideal for frequent tear down and build-up requirements. Two cooling fans help to maintain optimal performance with a 168 Gb/s switching capacity while producing minimal noise.

8 x Gigabit EtherCon Ports    8 x Gigabit RJ45 Ports    2 x 10G SFP+ Ports    168 Gb/s Switching Capacity    Rack Mountable    AV Application Validated    Dual Fan Cooling    Supports Araneo Platform Management

GigaCore switches are fully validated with major brands for different protocols, including NDI, Dante, AVB/MILAN, AES67, ST-2110, IPMX, MA-Net, and more.

The two fans are speed controlled to have minimal noise impact and guarantee a long-life operation. This allows you to place the GigaCore in quiet environments such as theaters and studios.

GigaCore switches can be managed using the Araneo tool. Araneo's online mode shows what you need to know about your network, with visualized data streams, topology, and port statuses. In offline mode, you can plan the complete network topology and settings in advance.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this connect to a digital stage box running cat5 instead of a snake?

A: No, the Allen & Heath CQ-18T will only adapt to a stage box that runs off a snake. the cat5 input is only for the ability to input and output digital signals in parallel to a computer. Please review which stage boxes we have avaliable. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/accessories/Stage-Boxes-for-the-Allen--Heath-CQ-18T/1782750-REG-49489

Q: 2. Is it possible to order an additional pan arm for this tripod head?

A: That is considered a replacement part by the manufacturer. Please contact them directly. CAME-TV Website http://www.came-tv.com/ Email americas@came-tv.com

Q: 3. does this support netflix?

A: Yes.

Q: 4. Does it transfer video image from another device to see it in an iPad?

A: It is for outputting video through the HDMI port to external devices. I don't think it has decoding function to input video into iPad.

Q: 5. Does this work with an iMac?

A: No, This is only for iPad/iPhone with Lightning Connector

Q: 6. So if I have a movie downloaded to my Apple device and I use this adapter I can see the movie on an actual tv via hdmi?

A: You would be able to plug this phone into your compatible Apple device and then a HDMI cable to a TV or monitor. After doing this you would be able to view what is on the device on the screen

Q: 7. Can I use the tablet to Start/Stop Playback/Recording from USB drive/Sd card or Bluetooth?

A: Yes, you can control start/stop and playback/recording for the Allen & Heath CQ-18T Compact 18-Channel Digital Mixer's USB drive and for the SD card when using the app with an iPad. The controls for playback via Bluetooth are on the mixer.

Q: 8. Will this work with an iPhone 6?

A: yes it will

Q: 9. Since the 18T offers its own wifi, does it provide dhcp? That is, could it become the network hub for a portable production?

A: No, the Allen & Heath CQ-18T cannot be used as a network hub.

Q: 10. Does this have a monitor output (not tablet) so you can have, say, all of your meters displayed on an external screen?

A: The Allen & Heath CQ-18T Compact 18-Channel Digital Mixer with Touchscreen does not have a video output.