Turtle AV Darwin HD Series
The Darwin HD family is Turtle AV’s H.265-based AV-over-IP distribution solution, delivering 1080p60 4:4:4 video with low-latency performance. Designed for both point-to-point and scalable one-to-many deployments, it suits digital signage, sports bars, classrooms, and enterprise AV environments. The system includes Transmitter (TX) and Receiver (RX) units, plus an advanced Darwin Control management box.
| Component | Key Capabilities |
|---|---|
| TX (Transmitter) | 1080p60 4:4:4, H.265, PoE, EDID, HDCP, audio breakout, 9×9 video wall, TAA |
| RX (Receiver) | 1080p60 4:4:4 reception, PoE, audio breakout, EDID, HDCP, video wall support |
| Control Box | WebGUI control, drag-and-drop routing, video wall configuration, secure API control |
Key Features
1. Darwin HD Transmitter (TX)
Delivers 1080p60 4:4:4 video over Gigabit Ethernet with efficient H.265 hardware encoding
Supports both unicast and multicast distribution, flexible scaling for video distribution
Includes Phoenix analog audio breakouts, advanced EDID management, HDCP 1.4 compliance, and supports video walls up to 9×9 panels
Compact, rack-ready, and TAA compliant, including a 5-year warranty
2. Darwin HD Receiver (RX)
Receives up to 1080p60 4:4:4 video, maintaining high fidelity with minimal bitrate
Equipped with PoE, audio breakout, EDID scaling, HDCP 1.4, and supports video wall configurations up to 9×9
Features silent operation (fanless), rugged metal housing, and built for dependable operation under harsh environments
3. Darwin Central Control Box
Offers centralized control via WebGUI with drag-and-drop signal routing, live video previews, and built-in video wall management up to 9×9
Built for network security with AES-256 encryption, HTTPS, SSH, and dual network ports (including PoE)
Includes dual RS-232, GPIO, and IR interfaces, and integrates through APIs with Q-SYS, Crestron, and similar control systems
Compact, rack-mountable design—ideal for streamlined system deployment.