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When the connection has to keep up
Professional AV technology rarely fails because of the end devices — it fails when the connectivity can't keep up. The Lindy PRO Series brings together leading transmission technologies for reliable video, audio and USB in demanding installations: flexible, resilient and scalable — from signal distribution to system integration in corporate, education, hospitality and live event environments.
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Discover the Lindy PRO Series
Projectors, displays and cameras keep getting more capable — the bottleneck is almost always in between. The PRO Series is built for exactly that point: for the reliable transmission of video, audio, control and data across every relevant distance.
Designed for flexibility, resilience and scalability, the range covers professional signal distribution end to end — from a single meeting room to building-wide AV infrastructure in corporate, education, hospitality and live event environments. Which technology is used depends on the project – not the other way around.
- Four established technologies under one roof:
SDVoE®, HDBaseT™, fibre optic and Dante® - Cross-vendor compatible and expandable step by step
- Supported by technical advice from planning to commissioning
- Proven in corporate, education, hospitality and live event projects
- Scalable from a single link to a building-wide matrix
Technologies at a glance
Four transmission standards cover different requirements — from a point-to-point link in a meeting room to network-based distribution across an entire campus. Which standard is the right one comes down to three questions: how far does the signal have to travel, which signal types travel with it, and is a suitable network available? Fibre optic bridges the longest distances, HDBaseT™ bundles everything onto a single Cat cable, SDVoE® distributes video over existing 10 Gigabit infrastructure and Dante® brings audio onto the IP network. In practice they don't rule each other out but complement each other — the PRO Series covers all four, so a project can be expanded later on.
Click on the cards to jump to the description of each technology.
SDVoE® technology
The PRO Series relies on SDVoE® (Software Defined Video over Ethernet) for AV over IP: 4K and higher resolutions, visually lossless and with extremely low latency over standardised 10 Gigabit Ethernet.
The software-defined architecture allows cross-vendor interoperability and covers matrix switching, video walls, multiview, distributed KVM and signal extension within a single infrastructure.
Because distribution runs over off-the-shelf network switches, the system grows with you: additional sources or displays mean another endpoint on the network, not a new matrix. That keeps larger installations expandable even years later.
HDBaseT™ technology
HDBaseT™ transmits high-resolution video, audio, Ethernet, USB, control signals and power over a single Cat cable — across distances of up to 150 m on supported solutions.
Because several signals run on one line, cabling is simplified considerably, with no compromise on latency or system integration.
In meeting rooms, classrooms and digital signage this is often the most straightforward solution: use the existing Cat cabling, add a transmitter and a receiver, done — without network planning and without lengthy coordination with IT.
Fibre optic technology
For particularly long runs, the PRO Series includes fibre optic and hybrid solutions that carry high-resolution video, audio and data across distances of up to 5 km.
High bandwidth, minimal signal loss and complete immunity to electromagnetic interference make fibre the basis of scalable professional AV infrastructure.
Compared with copper, signal quality is preserved even where copper runs have long reached their limits — for example on links between buildings or between the technical room and distant event spaces. The foundation for large-scale, future-ready installations.
Dante® technology
Dante® uses standardised IP networks for uncompressed, high-quality audio transmission with virtually no latency — from small installations to several thousand channels. Analogue multicore runs are replaced by Ethernet.
The Dante® software lets networks be expanded and reconfigured at any time, and its wide adoption in the market means a large choice of compatible devices.
In practice this mainly saves infrastructure: where thick multicore bundles used to run between stage, control room and technical room, the existing network cabling is enough today.
PRO Series technologies compared
Which technology suits a project comes down to distance, network infrastructure and signal types. The matrix summarises the key differences.
| Feature | Fibre optic | HDBaseT™ | SDVoE® | Dante® |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Physical transmission medium | AV and data transmission over long distances | AV over IP | Audio over IP |
| Network required | No | No | Yes (10GbE) | Yes (standard Ethernet) |
| Maximum distance | up to 5 km | up to 150 m | up to 100 m between network devices | up to 100 m between network devices |
| EMI immunity | ★★★★★ | ★★★ | depends on the network infrastructure | depends on the network infrastructure |
| Video support | high-resolution video | high-resolution video | high-resolution video | No |
| Audio support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB support | Yes | Yes | Yes | limited |
| Typical application | Backbone infrastructure, long-distance links | Meeting rooms, classrooms, digital signage | Enterprise AV distribution | Professional audio networking |
Figures vary depending on product and installation conditions. Technical advice on system design is available from our project team.
Key product categories
The PRO Series is divided into five areas that can be combined freely.
Signal distribution
Matrix switches
Distribute several sources flexibly across several displays — switchable, scalable and centrally controllable.
Network-based
AV over IP
Distribute AV signals over the existing network infrastructure — without fixed point-to-point cabling.
Signal processing
Signal management
Splitters, converters, scalers and embedders for clean signals between different device generations.
Reach
Extension solutions
Video, audio, USB and control signals over Cat or fibre runs, far beyond the HDMI limit.
Operation
System control
Central control, switching and monitoring of connected devices — including remote access.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Which technology is right for my project?
Three questions decide it: how far does the signal have to travel, which signal types travel with it, and is a suitable network available? Short runs carrying video, audio and USB on one cable point to HDBaseT™, network-based distribution to SDVoE®, pure audio networks to Dante®, and very long distances to fibre optic. Our project team reviews your requirements and proposes a suitable combination.
Can the technologies be combined within one installation?
Yes – in practice that's even the norm: fibre as the backbone between buildings, HDBaseT™ in the individual rooms, SDVoE® for in-house distribution and Dante® for the audio network. The PRO Series covers all four, so the transitions come from a single source.
Do the products work with other manufacturers' devices?
SDVoE®, HDBaseT™ and Dante® are vendor-independent standards – devices from different suppliers work together within the same standard. For mixed installations we still recommend confirming the specific combination with us beforehand.
Do I need a dedicated network for SDVoE®?
SDVoE® requires 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Whether a dedicated AV network or a separate VLAN within the existing network makes more sense depends on utilisation and switch capability – we clarify that together with your IT department. Dante®, by contrast, works with standard Ethernet.
What distances are realistically achievable?
HDBaseT™ transmits up to 150 m over a Cat cable on supported solutions, SDVoE® and Dante® up to 100 m between two network devices each, and fibre optic up to 5 km. The distance actually achievable depends on cable quality, resolution and installation conditions.
Can an existing installation be expanded step by step?
Yes. Network-based solutions grow through additional endpoints, without a larger matrix becoming necessary. With HDBaseT™ and fibre, too, an existing link can usually be extended rather than replaced – we're happy to plan expansion stages in from the start.
Are there project prices or samples for larger projects?
Yes. For larger installations we prepare project quotations and provide samples on request, so you can test the components in your own environment first. Just get in touch with your device list or floor plan.
What support is available for planning and commissioning?
Our project team supports you from technical design through product selection to commissioning. If questions come up during the installation, you reach us directly – without a ticket queue.
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