
Analog & Dante® / AES67 Audio
over Gigabit Ethernet
DuetD-5 Decoder

DuetE-5 • Encoder | DuetD-5 • Decoder
Overview
Building on the groundbreaking success of the PacketAV” Duet-2, Visionary Solutions proudly presents the next-generation Duet-5 4K60 4:4:4 capable 1GbE AV over IP encoder and decoder. This cutting-edge solution continues to redefine networked AV, converging Dante /AES67 audio and Video over IP on a single platform.
The Duet-5 supports 4K60 4:4:4 video and Dante /AES67 audio over a single Gigabit Ethernet port, streamlining connectivity and enhancing efficiency in AV installations. With USB-C integration, the Duet-5 offers seamless soft-codec integration and compatibility with a wide range of peripherals for an even more versatile AV experience. The Duet-5 delivers 4K60 4:4:4 video with ultra-low latency of one frame, ensuring visually lossless, cinema-quality video performance.
Bypassing traditional switch matrix distribution constraints, Visionary’s encoders and decoders harness the power of converged IP networks, providing exceptional flexibility and scalability for professional AV and IT applications.
Compatible with industry-standard IP networks, Visionary’s PacketAV and PackeTV products can be deployed on existing enterprise networks or separate private networks for dedicated video traffic. This versatile approach simplifies installation while accommodating the increasing demand for 4K UHD video in corporate, educational, medical, and government environments.
The Visionary Solutions Duet-5 4K60 4:4:4 capable 1GbE encoder and decoder sets a new benchmark in AV over IP technology, combining cutting-edge features with the proven reliability and performance of the Duet-2. Elevate your AV installations with the Duet-5, the ideal solution for delivering stunning visuals, flexible audio routing, and advanced network capabilities to meet the demands of today’s professional AV environments.

DuetE-5 • Encoder | DuetD-5 • Decoder
Features
Gigabit LAN Port for 4K UHD Video,
Control, and Powered Device (PD)
- A single Ethernet port for AV over IP, KVM over IP,
USB over IP and RS-232 over IP, and POE Power Input
Balanced Audio Line Output on Rear Panel
- A rear-panel euro terminal block provides a stereo
balanced audio output de-embedded from HDMI.This output can feed a variety of local devices to provide
a specific line level output to users, or it may be used to
directly feed an audio power amplifier in the associated
audio zone.
LLDP Support
- Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) is a protocol used by
network devices for advertising their identity, capabilities,
and neighbors on a local area network
based on IEEE 802 technology - Allows for dynamic control of endpoints based on
automatic discovery of physical location
QoS Support
- Quality of Service (QoS) is an advanced feature that
prioritizes network traffic resulting in performance
improvement for critical network traffic
Control
- Vision Lite Control Software
- 3rd Party Control Drivers [Crestron, QSC, Symetrix,
RTI, etc.] - *API providing access to the full range of features on
the encoders and decoders offered to qualified System
Integrators
Enterprise Level Security –AES Encryption, 802.1x, HTTPS, SSH
Enterprise applications demand a secure Network AV solution
- AES Stream Encryption – The Advanced Encryption
Standard, or AES, is a worldwide standard and was
adopted as the standard encryption algorithm by the
U.S. government for encrypting classified information - HTTPS Secure API – Using secure SSL/TLS communications
HTTPS provides integrity that a client is communicating
with the real API and receiving back authentic data.
It also ensures privacy for applications and users using
the API - 802.1x Authentication for Network access control –
802.1X provides a secure authentication mechanism
for any device trying to access a network - SSH Network Protocol – SSH is a network protocol used
to remotely access and manage a device through
command line communications. The key difference
between Telnet (used by other AV over IP manufacturers)
and SSH is that SSH uses encryption, which means that
all data transmitted over a network is secure

DuetE-5 • Encoder | DuetD-5 • Decoder
Benefits
- A single Gigabit LAN Port for PoE Power, 4K60
4:4:4 Video, Dante®/AES67, and Control - Secure Network Isolation – VLAN Tagging separates
AV traffic on the corporate network - One LAN drop to decoder enables local IP control of
connected devices through Ethernet expansion port - Built in connectivity for web conference soft-codec
AV integration - Eliminates need for separate AV Bridging hardware
- Capture, record, and stream meetings directly to PC
(USB-C) - Effortlessly share media from your USB-C enabled
devices - Acts as an in-rack or Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
endpoint for presentation sharing and conferencing
applications
- Local input switching
- Easy Control Integration
- Ultra-low Latency [ ~1 frame – visually lossless ]
- Low bitrates
- No fiber or 10 Gigabit switch required
- Low-Cost network switches are used
- Scalable / Unlimited Distribution
- Any number and combination of inputs/outputs [in increments of one]
- Standard network cabling [CAT5e/6]
- Utilize existing network resources
- Rapid deployment
- Single network for AV and IT
- Reduced operating costs
