The BZBGEAR BG-8K-SA is designed to enhance your home entertainment experience by delivering superior audio and video quality while maintaining seamless integration with existing devices. This adapter excels in extracting high-definition audio from HDMI sources or TVs equipped with ARC/eARC functionality, outputting it to soundbars, including popular models like SONOS ARC and Beam. Supporting HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3 standards, the adapter handles video resolutions up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12-bit and 4K@120Hz 4:4:4 12-bit, ensuring crystal-clear visuals with vivid colors and high dynamic range.
With data rates up to 48 Gbps, the adapter supports cutting-edge HDMI 2.1 features that optimize video performance across a wide range of display technologies. These include Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) for smooth gaming, Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for reduced input lag, Quick Media Switching (QMS) for instant transitions, Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for minimizing frame delay, and Source-Based Tone Mapping (SBTM) for accurate color reproduction.
The adapter also offers full audio pass-through, supporting high-definition formats such as LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS, ensuring an immersive sound experience. It facilitates the de-embedding of audio from HDMI inputs or TV eARC channels, delivering flawless audio output to connected soundbars. The inclusion of advanced EDID management ensures compatibility with a broad range of devices, while cable equalization helps maintain signal integrity over longer distances.
Additionally, the adapter supports Consumer Electronics Control (CEC), allowing users to manage their source devices and soundbars directly from their TV remote, including volume control, for a streamlined and user-friendly experience. With its robust feature set, the HDMI eARC Audio to Soundbar Adapter is an essential component for any advanced home entertainment system, offering a straightforward solution to enhance audio output while preserving high-quality video performance.