Key Takeaways:
- WyreStorm introduced the EX-100-KVM-8K and EXF-10KM-5K
- The new products target professional AV installations that need longer-distance signal extension
- One extender supports 8K over HDBaseT up to 100 meters
- The other supports 5K SDVoE transmission over single-mode fiber up to 10 kilometers
WyreStorm has launched two new signal extenders aimed at professional AV installations that require high-resolution performance and long-distance transmission. The Albany, New York-based company introduced the EX-100-KVM-8K and the EXF-10KM-5K as part of its AV signal distribution lineup.
What is WyreStorm launching?
WyreStorm is launching an HDMI 2.1 8K HDBaseT KVM extender and a 5K SDVoE fiber extender. The company says both products are designed for integrators seeking future-ready performance while maintaining the reliability expected in professional AV environments.
What does the EX-100-KVM-8K do?
The EX-100-KVM-8K extends HDMI 2.1 8K signals over HDBaseT up to 100 meters. WyreStorm says the extender supports 8K60Hz 4:2:0 and 4K at 120Hz 4:4:4 with visually lossless Display Stream Compression, along with RS-232 passthrough, audio de-embedding and USB 2.0 extension.
The unit also includes KVM functionality for remote control of keyboards, mice and USB peripherals. That allows source hardware to remain in a secure or centralized location while operators work from a separate workspace.
Who is the EX-100-KVM-8K built for?
The EX-100-KVM-8K is built for users who need high-resolution video extension and remote workstation control over structured cabling. WyreStorm says the product is suited for broadcast control rooms, post-production studios, enterprise AV installations and secure server environments where operators must be physically separated from hardware.
The company also says the extender supports HDCP 2.3 compatibility for use with protected content sources and displays. Its transmission range reaches up to 100 meters over Cat6A cable.
What does the EXF-10KM-5K do?
WyreStorm EXF-10KM-5K Courtesy / WyreStorm
The EXF-10KM-5K extends 5K SDVoE signals over single-mode fiber up to 10 kilometers. WyreStorm says the extender is intended for installations where copper cabling cannot meet distance requirements.
The product supports 5K30Hz 4:4:4 video, including resolutions such as 5120 by 2160 and 5120 by 1440. It uses an SFP+ connector and OS1 or OS2 single-mode fiber for long-range transmission.
How does the EXF-10KM-5K fit into WyreStorm’s AV-over-IP lineup?
The EXF-10KM-5K fits into WyreStorm’s AV-over-IP lineup through the SDVoE platform used in the company’s NetworkHD 600 Series. WyreStorm says that platform supports lossless and latency-free video distribution over IP networks.
The new extender is ideal for large campuses, multibuilding deployments, government and military facilities, broadcast environments and control rooms where long distance and immunity to EMI or RF interference are important.
Why do these launches matter for AV integrators?
These launches matter for AV integrators because they expand options for extending high-resolution video in demanding environments. WyreStorm says the two products are intended to balance performance, installation ease and flexibility for modern AV systems.
Together, the extenders address two common infrastructure needs: 8K signal transport over structured copper cabling and long-range 5K transmission over fiber. That gives integrators additional tools for projects that require either higher bandwidth, greater distance or both.
