USB-C and HDMI Switching Encoder For Flexible NAV Systems

Posted on 16 October 2025

Announcing the NAV E 222 USB-C and HDMI switching encoder! Adding USB-C input capability and input switching to the award-winning NAV® Pro AV over IP Series platform, this exciting new encoder provides AV system designers with versatile options to create high performance streaming systems. Flexible input switching modes support auto or manual switching. The NAV E 222 can power a USB-C device with up to 100 watts using the optional UPI 100 Power Inserter. It also supports the AES67 audio over IP standard, facilitating flexible integration with Extron DMP Plus DSPs or other IP-enabled audio components. Purpose-built to support demanding professional AV applications, the highly scalable and powerful NAV platform enables secure deployment of AV signals to thousands of endpoints

Key Features:

• Two-input USB-C and HDMI switching encoder with an HDMI loop out
• Provides visually lossless video, audio and control over 1 Gbps IP networks
• Supports resolutions up to 4K/60 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling
• PURE3® Codec delivers improved network resiliency
• Powers a USB-C device with up to 100 watts using the optional UPI 100 Power Inserter
• Expanded AES67 capability – encoder sends or receives AES67 streams
• Configurable auto and manual input switching modes

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The NAV E 222 will be available January 2026.