--- title: "After This, There is No Turning Back: New Family of 18G Matrix Switchers" description: DigitaLinx HDMI 2.0b 18G matrix switcher hdmi 4x4– the DL-HDM44A-H2 and DL-HDM88A-H2. This family of matrix switchers deliver HDCP 2.2 support, dominates resolutions up 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 / 8 bit color with static and dynamic HDR output support for each channel, and feature advanced independent EDID management control for each HDMI input as well as an Easy EDID analyzer. Built-in re-clocking circuitry ensures the switcher offers the maximum compatibility with all AV devices including today's cable boxes and streaming media players, but is also backwards compatible with sources having older HDMI version chip sets. image: https://blog.libertycable.com/hubfs/DTools-Email-Signature600x175.jpg --- # [Logo](https://secure.libertycable.com/index.php) ## Login to Liberty --- \*Email: \*Password: Keep me logged in Login --- [Don't have an accout yet? 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Liberty AV is the expert in delivering cutting-edge technology at the best value backed by industry-leading warranties, and the new DigitaLinx HDMI 2.0b 18G Matrix Switchers stays the course at an unbeatable price point.    [![3-Extenders](https://blog.libertycable.com/hs-fs/hubfs/18G%20eblast%20-%207-2018/3-Extenders.jpg?width=500&name=3-Extenders.jpg)](https://secure.libertycable.com/product-categories.php?parentcode=8372&parenttitle=18G+4K+HDR+Extension) ALL IN THE FAMILY: Liberty AV's new family of slim design HDMI 2.0 18G extenders  are designed to pair perfectly with their [18G Matrix Switchers](https://secure.libertycable.com/search_results.php?keyword=dl-hdm%20-h2) for full system optimization.   ***Have a Long-Distance Cable Run?*** Digitalinx switchers match perfectly with Liberty AV’s all new, [slim design HDMI 2.0 18G extenders](https://secure.libertycable.com/product-categories.php?parentcode=8372&parenttitle=18G+4K+HDR+Extension) and will be ready to take you the distance, easily spanning 1,000’ with fiber combinations.   Learn more about this [new family of matrix extenders on Liberty AV’s website](https://secure.libertycable.com/search_results.php?keyword=dl-hdm%20-h2).  Looking to complete your set up with fiber cables or 18G Extenders? 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