Adding a channel is only safe if the modulator doesn't bleed into its neighbors. The MINIMOD 2+ earned NAB Product of the Year, CE Pro Best, and CEDIA Best of Show because its Full Digital DDS output is spurious-free β +45 dBmV and MER above 45 dB β so your custom channel stacks perfectly beside the existing lineup and looks flawless on every TV.
Recognition
The Channel Modulator Integrators Have Trusted Since 2017
When you need to drop a clean new channel into an existing lineup, the VeCOAX MINIMOD 2+ is the channel modulator professionals specify β award-winning, US-built, proven on 50,000+ installations.
How a Channel Modulator Works
HDMI In β Your Own Numbered Channel in the Lineup
A channel modulator creates a named, tunable TV channel from your HDMI source and adds it to the coax lineup, so the source shows up as its own labeled channel on every TV.
- Connect any HDMI source β set-top box, player, camera, or laptop
- Name and number the new channel on the LCD; the source becomes that channel
- Feed the new channel into the coax lineup or a combiner
- Scan each TV once and your named channel locks in at 1080p
- No per-TV box, no streaming app, no rebuild of the channel lineup
- Add modulators to publish more named channels on one coax
Setup
Build a Custom Channel in Under a Minute. No Computer Required.
Other channel modulators bury naming and numbering in a console. The MINIMOD 2+ keeps channel number, name, and level on a color LCD so you build a channel without a computer.
- The display reports the channel number, name, frequency, and lock at all times
- Set the channel number and standard right on the front buttons
- Self-contained β no console software, serial cable, or driver needed Built for channel modulator installations.
- Power on β name the channel β land coax β scan β channel is live
Works on Your Existing Line
Your Custom Channel Drops Cleanly Into the Lineup
Build the channel as QAM for cable or ATSC for antenna β your named channel folds into the lineup the building already tunes.
The modulator outputs a compliant broadcast channel, so the one you build tunes like a real station. Cable (QAM) TVs list it in the cable lineup; antenna (ATSC) TVs add it to the air grid β switch on the panel.
DVB-T/C and ISDB-T carriers are supported too, so this channel modulator fits any plant worldwide β HD, 4K, or 8K.
Remote Control
Retune Your Channels From Any Browser
The panel builds the channel; the optional LAN page lets you renumber and rename channels and verify lock from the desk when units sit in a rack.
- Renumber the channel and trim output level remotely over the LAN
- Manage a rack of channel modulators from one browser console
- Works in any computer or phone browser β no client to install Built for channel modulator installations.
- Lock readouts confirm each channel is on-air and clean
Audio
Your Channel Carries Broadcast-Grade Audio
Each channel carries its own audio. The modulator embeds broadcast Dolby Digital so the channel's sound reaches every TV perfectly synced.
- Dolby Digital / LPCM is carried within each channel's transport
- Audio holds sync with the channel's picture across long coax β no drift
- Passes 5.1 surround intact from compatible HDMI sources Built for channel modulator installations.
- Clean dialogue, music, and effects on every set tuned to the channel
Installation
Three Connections. Done.
HDMI in. New channel out. One scan. Your named channel is live on every TV in Full HD with synced audio.
A channel modulator install is fast: connect the HDMI source, feed the F-type coax output into the lineup (or a passive combiner), number and name the channel on the LCD, and rescan. No per-TV box, no lineup rebuild, no IT ticket β the in-wall coax carries your new channel.
The MINIMOD 2+
A Channel Modulator With Broadcast-Headend Quality
Palm-sized aluminum build, spurious-free DDS modulation, and a front-panel LCD β the professional way to build a channel. Made in USA with a 5-year warranty.
The VeCOAX MINIMOD 2+ builds channels the way cable operators do it: full 1080p at 60fps MPEG-2 video, Dolby Digital audio, +45 dBmV output to drive long runs, a built-in color LCD for computer-free setup, and support for every worldwide TV standard. One small box turns any HDMI device into a numbered channel that reaches unlimited TVs over existing coax.
Rack Solutions
Build Multiple Channels in 1RU
Need several channels in your lineup? Mount up to four MINIMOD 2+ channel modulators in a single 1RU rack panel for a tidy, professional multi-channel headend.
The optional 1RU rack panel holds up to four channel modulators in one rack space, with front-panel access and proper airflow. Combine their outputs with a passive combiner and you have a clean multi-channel lineup riding a single coax β ideal for AV closets, server rooms, and broadcast facilities.
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High Density
10+ Channels with the MiniBlade Kit
For large custom lineups, the VeCOAX MiniBlade system packs 10 or more modulator units into a single rack β each fully independent so one channel can never take down the rest.
When you need to build many channels at once, the MiniBlade rack kit delivers maximum density with independent power per unit. There is no shared point of failure: every channel runs on its own, which is exactly what 24/7 commercial systems demand.
Compatibility
Every TV Tunes Your Channel β HD, 4K, and 8K
The channel you create is a standard digital broadcast, so any TV tuner decodes it β from an older HD set to a new 8K display.
Because your channel follows broadcast spec, compatibility is automatic. The modulator resolves color, frame rate, and audio sync internally, so the channel renders correctly on every brand and resolution with no per-set setup.
Features
Built to Create Channels Flawlessly
Every detail exists to drop your HDMI source onto a custom channel with broadcast stability and effortless setup.
Front-Panel Color LCD
Set your channel number, frequency, modulation, and output level on the built-in display β no laptop.
One-Click Channel Recall
Save and reload the full channel lineup in one tap on a re-rack.
Channel or Frequency Selectable
Number, name, and place each channel to the hertz exactly where you want it.
1080p@60 Motion Encoding
1080p60 motion encoding keeps each channel crisp during fast action.
MPEG-2 Broadcast Standard
MPEG-2 carriage means every tuner decodes the channel you create.
+45 dBmV Output
A +45 dBmV carrier sends each channel down long coax with no external amp.
MER >45 dB
High MER keeps every channel artifact-free at the farthest receiver.
Full Digital DDS
DDS synthesis stacks channels tightly across the band with no spurious bleed.
Secure Web Remote
Secured browser control for channel modulators in racks and closets.
Unlimited TVs
Each channel feeds five TVs or five thousand at no per-set cost.
Built-In Test Pattern
A color-bar channel appears with no HDMI present to verify the coax run.
HDMI Licensed + Full EDID
HDMI-licensed input with full EDID control for a reliable source handshake. Built for channel modulator installations.
Watch the Demo
See a Custom Channel Built in Real Time
From wiring an HDMI source to tuning your named channel on every TV β the whole process in under five minutes.
Full walkthrough: HDMI hookup, channel numbering and naming on the LCD, distribution over coax, TV scan, and building a multi-channel lineup. Duration: 4 min 30 sec.
Applications
Where a Channel Modulator Shines
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Hotels & Resorts
Add a named amenity channel to the guest-room lineup.
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Sports Bars
Create a game-day channel every bar screen can tune by name.
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Churches
Build a worship channel carried to overflow and lobby sets.
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Hospitals
Add named education channels across the hospital lineup.
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Schools
Create a campus-announcement channel on the existing lineup.
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Corporate
Add a dashboards channel for every conference room.
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Residential
Create one named channel every TV in the home can tune.
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Government
Deliver secure named channels on the facility coax lineup.
Why PVI
Why This Is the Best Channel Modulator
Cheap channel modulators offer coarse numbering and drift off frequency. The MINIMOD 2+ builds a precisely-placed, broadcast-clean channel that holds across the whole lineup.
VeCOAX MINIMOD 2+
Competitors
✓$445 β Today's Deal
✕$469+
✓HDMI 2.0b Input β Top Quality
✕HDMI 1.4 β outdated handshake; may limit newer HDR sources
✓1080p @ 60fps Encoding
✕30fps Encoding
✓Color LCD β Setup Without a Computer
✕Requires PC for Full Setup
✓Dot-less Channel Numbering Mode
✕Not Available
✓Channel or Exact-Frequency Placement
✕Fixed Channels Only
✓4 Channel Modulators in a Single 1RU Rack
✕Not Possible
✓5-Year Warranty
✕1-Year Warranty
✓Made in USA
✕Typically a rebranded import β support may vanish when the model changes
✓Spurious-Free DDS β Adjacent-Channel Safe
✕Spurs Disturb Neighboring Channels
✓Free Unlimited Tech Support
✕Limited Support
✓MER >45 dB β Clean at the Far End
✕Low MER β Pixelation & Drops on Long Coax
Specifications
Channel Modulator β Technical Specifications
| Video Input | Compatible HDMI 2.0b / 2.1 for Latest HD / 4K Full Quality Sources β also compatible with legacy older HDMI versions (HDMI licensed, HDCP compliant) |
| Input Resolution | 1080p | 1080i | 720p | 576p | 576i | 480p | 480i @ 24/29.97/50/59.94/60fps |
| Video Encoding | MPEG-2 broadcast-standard encoding |
| Output Resolution | Same as input β up to 1080p Full HD |
| Audio Format | Dolby Digital Stereo LPCM |
| RF Frequency Range | 54β990 MHz β selectable down to the Hz steps |
| RF Channel Bandwidth | 6/7/8 MHz (model specific to broadcast format) |
| Channel Range | 2β83 ATSC mode | 2β158 J83B QAM | Full range for other standards | Channel or Frequency selectable |
| Modulation Standards | QAM (Annex A/B/C), ATSC, DVB-T, DVB-C, ISDB-T |
| RF Output Power | -8 dBm | ~45 dBmV (adjustable) |
| MER (Modulation Error Ratio) | >45 dB β Broadcast Quality |
| Frequency Synthesis | Full Digital DDS β zero spurious & harmonics |
| RF Connector | F-Type Dual, 75Ξ© |
| Coaxial Cable Support | RG59 | RG6 (75Ξ© characteristic impedance) |
| RF Transmission Distance | β€3,000 m (~9,800 ft) β extendable with inline RF amplifiers |
| Display | Large high-resolution color LCD |
| Control | Front-panel buttons + Secure web browser remote (login-protected) |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 β network compatible |
| Power Input | AC 100Vβ240V 50/60Hz, DC 12V/1A (adapter included) |
| Max Working Current | 850 mA @ 12V |
| Operating Temperature | -10Β°C to +45Β°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20Β°C to +60Β°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10β90% RH (no condensation) |
| Storage Humidity | 5β95% RH (no condensation) |
| Unit Dimensions (LΓWΓH) | 6β³ Γ 3β³ (4.5β³ with wall mount ears) Γ 1β³ |
| Unit Weight | 1 lb (0.45 kg) |
| Shipping Box (LΓWΓH) | 11β³ Γ 6β³ Γ 9.3β³ |
| Shipping Weight | 1 lb |
| Patent | Hardware, software, and display UI are PVIβs patent |
| Warranty | 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty |
| Origin | Designed & Made in USA |
FAQ
Channel Modulator - Frequently Asked Questions
What is a channel modulator?
A channel modulator is a device that turns an HDMI source into a real digital TV channel over coax. For the channel modulator keyword family, the VeCOAX MINIMOD 2+ handles creating a new HD channel in a coax TV lineup and lets every connected TV scan the result like normal television.
How does a channel modulator work over coax?
For channel modulator, the MINIMOD 2+ receives HDMI, encodes it as a 1080p digital television channel, and outputs it through the F-type coax connector. The coax network carries that channel to every TV without a box behind each screen.
Why use a channel modulator instead of HDMI cables?
Channel Modulator distribution uses the coax already installed in the building, so distance and screen count are not limited like HDMI cable runs. This is why channel modulator is better for whole-building TV distribution than point-to-point HDMI wiring.
Which sources work with this channel modulator?
Use HDMI source devices such as players, receivers, cameras, computers, and signage systems. For channel modulator installations, the HDMI input includes EDID control so common 720p, 1080i, and 1080p sources can be converted into a stable HD TV channel.
Which TVs can receive the channel modulator channel?
Any TV with a compatible digital tuner can receive the channel modulator channel after a normal scan. HD, 4K, and 8K televisions can tune the 1080p output because it is a standard digital TV broadcast format.
Does this channel modulator support QAM cable mode?
Yes. In QAM mode, the MINIMOD 2+ creates a digital cable-TV channel that cable-mode TVs can scan. This is useful for channel modulator in hotels, CATV plants, commercial buildings, and private coax systems.
Does this channel modulator support ATSC antenna mode?
Yes. In ATSC mode, the same channel modulator creates an antenna-style digital TV channel. This helps channel modulator projects where TVs are set to antenna mode instead of cable/QAM mode.
Can this channel modulator coexist with existing TV channels?
Yes. Assign the channel modulator output to an open RF channel so it does not overlap existing cable, antenna, or other private modulator channels. Proper channel planning lets multiple channels share the same coax cleanly.
How many TVs can one channel modulator feed?
One MINIMOD 2+ can feed a few TVs or thousands of TVs when the coax system is designed correctly. For channel modulator, the +45 dBmV RF output gives strong launch power for splitters, taps, and long building runs.
How far can channel modulator travel over coax?
Channel Modulator output can travel up to roughly 9,800 feet under proper RF conditions. Real distance depends on cable type, splitters, taps, amplifiers, and the signal level required at each TV.
Can I use existing coax with this channel modulator?
Yes. This is the main advantage of channel modulator: it reuses RG6 or RG59 coax already in the walls. You do not need to pull new HDMI cables to every display.
Do I need a computer to set up this channel modulator?
No. Channel number, modulation standard, output settings, and basic configuration can be set from the built-in color LCD. This makes channel modulator setup fast even without a laptop.
Why is the color LCD important for channel modulator?
The front display lets installers confirm the active channel, standard, and operating status at the rack or TV closet. That makes channel RF modulator distribution faster to commission than units that require software for basic setup.
Can I manage this channel modulator remotely?
Yes. The MINIMOD 2+ includes secure web browser control for checking status and adjusting settings from a computer, tablet, or phone on the local network, which is useful for channel modulator systems in equipment rooms.
What picture quality does this channel modulator deliver?
It delivers Full HD 1080p MPEG-2 video with Dolby Digital audio. Broadcast-grade MER performance and a clean RF synthesizer help the channel modulator channel stay sharp on every TV.
Does this channel modulator work with 4K and 8K TVs?
Yes. Modern 4K and 8K TVs can tune and display the 1080p channel modulator channel just like any other HD broadcast channel. For true 4K channel output, use the VeCOAX MINIMOD 4K instead.
Can I add more channel modulator channels later?
Yes. Each MINIMOD 2+ creates one channel. Add more units, set each one to a different RF channel, and combine them onto the same coax for a larger channel modulator lineup.
Where is this channel modulator used most often?
This channel modulator is used in installations that need a private channel number on many TVs. Typical channel modulator applications include private TV channels, digital signage, camera feeds, welcome channels, training video, live events, and shared entertainment sources.
How is this channel modulator different from a set-top box per TV?
A set-top box per TV usually depends on short point-to-point wiring or limited outputs. A channel modulator creates a real tunable TV channel, so the existing coax system distributes the channel modulator source to every TV at building scale.
Is the MINIMOD 2+ good for professional channel modulator?
Yes. It is designed for 24/7 professional channel modulator with +45 dBmV output, MER above 45 dB, selectable QAM/ATSC/DVB/ISDB standards, web control, and a compact metal chassis.
Is this channel modulator HDCP compliant?
The HDMI input is licensed and includes EDID control for compatibility with standard HDMI sources. As with any professional channel modulator system, the connected source content must allow the intended display and distribution use.
What warranty and support come with this channel modulator?
The MINIMOD 2+ includes a 5-year manufacturer warranty and free lifetime technical support from Pro Video Instruments. It is designed and made in USA for dependable channel RF modulator distribution and strong channel modulator performance.
Accessories
Complete Your Custom Channel System
Everything you need to combine, rack, and scale multiple custom channels.
Coax Combiner / Splitter (13-Port)
Ultra-low-loss 13-port coaxial combiner optimized for HD/4K digital TV. Bidirectional β use as combiner or splitter.
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1RU Rack Panel (4-Slot)
Professional 19-inch rack mount panel. Install up to 4 MINIMOD 2+ units in a single 1RU space.
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Upgrade to full 4K HDR over coax. Mix and match with MINIMOD 2+ units on the same system.
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