What is a matrix switcher?

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What is a matrix switcher?

Answer 1

Put simply, it is a general term for a switching device that allows multiple inputs (two or more) to be routed specifically to multiple outputs (two or more).

This is in contrast to a simple switcher that selects from multiple input ports and connects to a single output port or a single input port to multiple output ports.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It is a video surveillance terminology for a device that routes a camera output to various monitor outputs. Source: http://www.video-surveillance-guide.com/...