HDBaseT RX 1x HDMI OUT 1x HDBaseT IN BOX 4 2 0 - 4K at 60Hz at 130ft

The Hall Research HT-AIM-70-RX is a slimline HDBaseT receiver designed to deliver extended 4K video and control connectivity in professional AV installations. It combines one HDBaseT input with one HDMI output and supports 4K at 60 Hz with 4:2:0 color sampling. Category-cable reach varies by cable type, extending up to 35 m (115 ft) over Cat5e/6 or 40 m (131 ft) over Cat6A/7.

Ideal Use Cases

This receiver is suited to professional AV systems where a display is positioned away from the originating equipment. Its HDBaseT input provides a category-cable connection for the incoming signal, while the HDMI output connects the receiver to the destination display. The slimline format is appropriate for installations where equipment space is limited and the receiver needs to be placed close to the display.

The HT-AIM-70-RX is particularly relevant when an installation needs 4K at 60 Hz 4:2:0 transmission together with remote-control communication. Its IR and RS-232 pass-through capabilities allow compatible control signals to travel with the AV connection rather than requiring the product data to specify separate control cabling.

Why Choose This Model

The HT-AIM-70-RX brings video extension, control pass-through, and power-over-cable functionality into one receiver. It supports bi-directional PoC, allowing power-over-cable arrangements in either direction when used within a compatible installation. This can give an AV integrator more flexibility when determining where power should be supplied.

HDCP 2.2 compatibility is another important consideration for systems carrying protected content. The receiver is designed to maintain compatibility with HDCP 2.2 signals while delivering the received video through its HDMI output. Its clearly defined 4K performance and cable-dependent distance limits also make it easier to match the receiver to the planned signal path.

Installation and Integration

Installation begins with one HDBaseT connection at the receiver and one HDMI connection to the display. Cable selection directly affects the stated maximum 4K transmission distance. Cat5e or Cat6 supports runs up to 35 m (115 ft), while Cat6A or Cat7 supports runs up to 40 m (131 ft). These category-specific limits should be considered when planning the cable route.

Bi-directional PoC provides power-over-cable capability, while IR and RS-232 pass-through support control integration. Together, these functions let the receiver participate in an AV and control connection over the HDBaseT link. The product data does not specify wireless networking, Ethernet LAN functionality, USB connectivity, mounting hardware, or included accessories.

Performance Highlights

• Supports video up to 4K at 60 Hz with 4:2:0 color sampling.
• Extends 4K signals up to 35 m (115 ft) over Cat5e or Cat6 cable.
• Extends 4K signals up to 40 m (131 ft) over Cat6A or Cat7 cable.
• Provides one HDBaseT input and one HDMI output.
• Supports bi-directional Power over Cable.
• Passes IR and RS-232 control signals through the HDBaseT connection.
• Maintains compatibility with HDCP 2.2 protected content.

What Makes It Different

The defining combination is its slimline receiver design, category-specific 4K reach, bi-directional PoC, and dual control pass-through. Instead of presenting a single distance figure for every cable, the available data distinguishes between Cat5e/6 and Cat6A/7 performance. This gives system designers concrete limits for planning a 4K at 60 Hz 4:2:0 connection.

Its IR and RS-232 support also addresses two established control methods within the same HDBaseT receiver. Combined with HDCP 2.2 compatibility, these features position the HT-AIM-70-RX for AV systems that require both protected 4K video delivery and control communication at the display location.

Final Assessment

The Hall Research HT-AIM-70-RX is a focused receiver for professional HDBaseT installations. It offers a one-input, one-output signal path, 4K at 60 Hz 4:2:0 support, up to 131 ft of stated reach with Cat6A/7, and up to 115 ft with Cat5e/6. Bi-directional PoC, IR pass-through, RS-232 pass-through, and HDCP 2.2 compatibility complete a practical feature set for extended AV and control delivery.