A game console, streaming player or local receiver connected to one nearby display.
Best fit: one source → one TV
Choose the architecture before choosing the box
The first question is not “Which model?” It is how many sources and displays must operate independently today, how many may be added later, and what video and audio formats must survive the complete path.
One centralized source sent over category cable to one distant display, with control and selected audio-return options.
Best fit: one rack source → one remote TV
A known number of rack sources and displays, with every display able to select any source.
Best fit: stable 4×4 or 8×8 plan
One transmitter per source, one receiver per display and a managed network that can expand endpoint by endpoint.
Best fit: flexible or growing systems
SourcesCable, Apple TV, game console, camera stream
RouteMatrix, transmitter or transceiver
TransportHDMI, HDBaseT, fiber or managed network
DisplaysTVs, projectors, video walls and audio zones
FIXED-PORT DESIGN
Binary 660 HDMI matrix
A matrix is one rack-mounted switcher with a fixed number of HDMI inputs and outputs. A 4×4 can route any of four sources to any of four displays; an 8×8 does the same for eight and eight.
- Up to 18Gbps HDMI paths with 4K60 4:4:4 support
- HDR, HLG and Dolby Vision support on current 660 models
- Control4-certified integration on the 8×8 platform
- Audio de-embedding for whole-home audio design
Choose it when: the final source and display count is known, the rack has direct cable paths to every display and the project does not need endpoint-by-endpoint expansion.
Watch the limit: a full matrix does not grow. Adding the ninth source or display to an 8×8 means redesigning the central switcher.
SCALABLE GIGABIT MOIP
Binary 900 Series
The 900 Series moves visually lossless 4K HDR video across an approved gigabit Layer 2 PoE network. It is often the practical middle ground for a larger residential project that needs flexible source and display counts without the 10-gigabit requirements of 960.
- Add a transmitter or receiver instead of replacing a full matrix
- Integrated receiver scaling supports mixed 1080p and 4K displays
- OvrC offers discovery, source snapshots, statistics and remote service tools
- Selected transmitter options support audio downmixing and breakout
Choose it when: flexibility, mixed display resolutions and serviceability matter more than the advanced 4K60 4:4:4, tiling and camera-overlay features of 960.
Binary 960: three endpoint roles
The 960 Series is Binary’s next-generation 10-gigabit MoIP platform. It carries visually lossless 4K60 4:4:4 HDR video and adds stronger display-processing options. The system still uses one MoIP controller, but endpoint and switch design must be planned as a 10-gigabit system.
AT THE SOURCE
960 Transmitter
Encodes a rack source for the MoIP network. The audio-downmixing model adds HDMI loop-out, injection and breakout tools for theater and distributed-audio designs.
- 4K60 4:4:4 HDR
- HDMI loop output
- IR and RS-232 routing
AT THE DISPLAY
960 Receiver
Decodes the selected source at a TV or projector. Its processing supports mixed resolutions, camera picture-in-picture and multi-source tiling.
- Integrated video scaling
- H.264 camera picture-in-picture
- Up to 16-source tiling
SEND + RECEIVE
960 Transceiver
A flexible endpoint that can transmit and receive simultaneously. It lets a local game console or player enter the central system from a room away from the rack.
- Transmit and receive in one chassis
- Supports decentralized sources
- Useful for premium rooms and video walls
Matrix vs 900 vs 960
| Design | Network | Video target | How it grows | Signature advantage | Best client fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 660 matrix | Network used for control, not video transport | Up to 4K60 4:4:4, 18Gbps on current chassis | Fixed input/output count | Simple, predictable rack architecture | Known 4×4 or 8×8 system |
| 900 MoIP | Approved gigabit Layer 2 PoE switch | Visually lossless 4K HDR platform | Add a TX or RX endpoint | Flexible routing, scaling and remote service | Scalable residential multiroom video |
| 960 MoIP | Approved 10Gb-capable design; Araknis 920 integration | 4K60 4:4:4 HDR10 / Dolby Vision | Add TX, RX or transceiver endpoints | Fast switching, tiling, PiP and decentralized sources | Premium video, sports walls and advanced Control4 projects |
Specifications checked against current official Binary/Snap One product resources on July 13, 2026. Exact HDR, chroma, audio, cable-distance, switch and control support depends on the complete endpoint model and firmware combination.
Not every display needs a matrix or MoIP endpoint
A clean design uses the simplest reliable transport for each path. Some rooms need whole-home source access; others need only one local source or one long point-to-point extension.
Binary 660 HDBaseT extender
Current 660 extenders can carry 4K60 4:4:4 HDR up to 330 feet over category cable, with bidirectional power and selected IR, RS-232, Ethernet and audio-return features. Confirm the exact model and cable distance before the walls close.
Active or fiber HDMI
Binary’s current cable family reaches up to 48Gbps for appropriate direct HDMI paths. Long active and fiber cables are directional, so conduit, bend radius, pull protection and a serviceable replacement path matter as much as the bandwidth label.
Gaming note: If a room needs 4K120, VRR or another HDMI 2.1 feature, plan the exact end-to-end path before centralizing the console. A direct local HDMI connection may preserve gaming features that a 4K60 distribution system does not.
The controller and rack are part of the system
MoIP controller
One controller discovers endpoints, coordinates switching and exposes the system to Control4 and OvrC. The current controller works with both 900- and 960-series systems.
Managed switching, power and cooling
MoIP is only as stable as its managed switch, cabling, ventilation and power. Label every source and display, reserve switch capacity and place the controller, endpoints, WattBox and UPS strategy where they remain serviceable.
Eight questions to answer before quoting
List cable boxes, streamers, players, game consoles, cameras and future inputs.
Count TVs and projectors, then reserve realistic expansion—not imaginary capacity.
Confirm how many rooms must watch different sources at the same time.
Document 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision, frame rate, chroma, HDCP, VRR and gaming needs.
Decide where Atmos, stereo downmixing, ARC/eARC and whole-home audio must go.
Measure every run and design the approved switch, uplinks and category-cable grade.
Plan Control4 drivers, IR, RS-232, CEC behavior and room-level source selection.
Provide conduit, spare cable, rack access, remote management and recoverable power.
Upgrade note: Do not assume a legacy Binary matrix, extender or 900-series network can accept a 960 endpoint as a drop-in upgrade. Existing cabling, switch throughput, uplinks, endpoint firmware, audio routing and Control4 programming need a compatibility review before equipment is mixed or replaced.
A simple client explanation
“A matrix is a fixed highway with a set number of entrances and exits. MoIP turns every source and TV into an endpoint on a managed network, so we can expand one connection at a time. The 900 Series is the practical scalable 4K choice; the 960 Series adds the premium 10-gigabit video features. We keep a source local when that is the cleanest way to preserve gaming or specialty HDMI performance.”
Want a video-distribution plan that fits the house?
Send the floor plan, rack location, TV and projector locations, source list, audio zones and gaming requirements. Denali Tech can map the matrix or MoIP architecture, cable routes, switch capacity, control and service access before the equipment is ordered.