ESL Intro's Model 7901 Multi-Interface A/B Switch - A Complete Solution for Audio, Video, Data, and Power Switching

Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) announces the release of its innovative PathWay® Model 7901, a 10-Channel A/B Switch that uniquely combines audio, video, data, and power routing into a single, rack-mountable system. Designed for high-reliability applications, this professional-grade unit simplifies complex switching environments across industries including corporate AV integration, broadcast, control rooms, government, education, and industrial automation.

The Model 7901 enables users to switch three 3.5 mm audio channels, three RJ45 Cat5e (PoE) data channels, three HDMI channels, and one 120 VAC power channel simultaneously. This all-in-one configuration eliminates the need for multiple devices, ensuring synchronized switching of every signal type—ideal for systems where maintaining audio/video/data alignment is critical.

The Model 7901 was engineered to solve a growing problem in modern installations: managing multiple signal types without breaking synchronization.Whether you’re in a conference room, control center, or broadcast setup, this unit brings efficiency, consistency, and remote controllability to your switching architecture.

Key Features

• All-in-One Multi-Interface Switching: Simultaneously routes audio, HDMI video, Ethernet/PoE data, and AC power.
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support: Fully supports IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards.
• Remote IP Control: Manage switching via IP-addressable Ethernet port or local front-panel pushbutton.
• Rugged Rackmount Design: 19-inch (2U) form factor with heavy-duty construction for professional AV and industrial installations.
• Break-Before-Make Relays: Maintain signal integrity and prevent cross-connection during switching.
• Simultaneous Channel Operation: All 10 channels change state together for complete signal synchronization.

Ideal Applications

The PathWay® Model 7901 is tailored for:

• Conference and Meeting Rooms — Seamlessly switch cameras, codecs, and displays between collaboration systems or rooms.
• Broadcast and Media Studios — Simplify routing of cameras, encoders, and monitoring systems with synchronized audio/video/data switching.
• Security and Control Rooms — Manage smart camera feeds (HDMI, PoE, audio) across monitoring and archival systems.
• Digital Signage and Event Staging — Power and route multiple displays or sources from one centralized control.
• Government and Defense Facilities — Integrate reliable, rackmount hardware in secure, mission-critical infrastructures.

A Smarter Alternative to Complex Matrix Systems

For installations requiring simple, reliable A/B source selection rather than multi-input matrix routing, the Model 7901 offers a cost-effective, low-latency solution. It eliminates manual cable swapping while providing deterministic relay-based signal paths and IP remote control—key benefits for IT and AV engineers seeking simplicity with control-system integration.

Availability

The PathWay® Model 7901 Multi-Interface A/B Switch is available now.
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Press Contact:

Tina Corticelli, Electro Standards Laboratories
36 Western Industrial Drive, Cranston, RI 02921
Tel: 401-943-1164
Email: eslab@electrostandards.com
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