8K HDMI eARC Audio Adapter

Name: 8K HDMI eARC Audio Adapter
Brand: KanexPro
SKU: AUD-EARC-8K

De-embed & Distribute Audio from Any HDMI 2.1 or eARC/ARC Source

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KanexPro

SKU: AUD-EARC-8K

UPC: 813982023895

$159.96 $199.95 Save 20%

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Route audio simultaneously to a soundbar, amplifier, optical, and analog output from a single eARC TV port — one device replaces two. The KanexPro AUD-EARC-8K is a 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 eARC Audio Adapter with a dedicated Soundbar eARC HDMI output, Amp AUDIO HDMI output, S/PDIF optical, and analog L/R — all delivered simultaneously from one commercial-grade unit.

Fully compliant with HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3, it passes video at up to 8K@60Hz and 4K@120Hz with HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG intact. Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS:X are supported on all HDMI outputs. An 8-mode DIP switch provides tool-free EDID management; CEC enables TV remotes to control sources and volume across any connected eARC sound system.

HDCP 2.3 compliant
Support 48Gbps video bandwidth and video resolution up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12bit and 4K@120Hz 4:4:4 12bit, as specified in HDMI 2.1
VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT, SBTM are supported, as specified in HDMI 2.1
Support HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision pass-through
Support LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD, Atmos and DTS-HD Master, DTS:X Audio pass-through
HDMI input source and TV eARC/ARC audio are de-embedded to S/PDIF, L/R and HDMI audio to output
HDMI input source is de-embedded to any eARC/ARC soundbar to output
Support full Audio up to Dolby Atmos/DTS:x from eARC TV to SONOS ARC & Beam or any eARC soundbar
Support CEC control from TV to the source
Support CEC volume control from TV to any eARC sound system
Advanced EDID management
USB-C service port for firmware updates and serial control

Connection
Input	1 × HDMI IN [Type A, 19-pin female]
Output	1 × TV (eARC) OUT [HDMI Type A, 19-pin female] 1 × Soundbar eARC OUT [HDMI Type A, 19-pin female] 1 × Amp AUDIO OUT [HDMI Type A, 19-pin female] 1 × OPTICAL [S/PDIF] 1 × L/R [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Controlports	1 × SERVICE [USB Type C, Update Port]
Mechanical
Housing	Metal Enclosure
Colour	Black
Dimensions	145mm [W] × 68mm [D] × 18mm [H]
Weight	262 g
Operating Temperature	0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F
Storage Temperature	-20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F
Power Supply	Input: AC100-240V 50/60Hz, Output: DC 5V/1A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Power Consumption (Max)	5.2W (Max)
Relative Humidity	20~90% RH (Non-condensing)
Technical
HDMI Compliance	HDMI 2.1
HDCP Compliance	HDCP 2.3
Video Bandwidth	48Gbps FRL and 18Gbps TMDS
Video Resolution	Up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12bit, 4K@120Hz 4:4:4 12bit
Color Depth	8/10/12-bit
Color Space	RGB, YCbCr_4:4:4, YCbCr_4:2:2, YCbCr_4:2:0
Audio Formats	HDMI Input/Output: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DSD DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X eARC AUDIO Out: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DSD DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X Amp AUDIO Out: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DSD DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X Audio de-embedding output: Optical: PCM 2.0CH/Dolby/DTS 5.1CH L/R: PCM 2.0CH
HDR	HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
ESD Protection	IEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (Contact discharge)
VideoResolution	8K	4K@60	4K@30	1080P
HDMI Cable Type	Ultra HDMI 2.1	HDMI 2.0	HDMI 1.4	HDMI 1.4
HDMICableLength (HDMI IN / OUT)	3m/10ft	8m/26ft	12m/39ft	15m/49ft
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