8K HDMI eARC Audio Adapter
De-embed & Distribute Audio from Any HDMI 2.1 or eARC/ARC Source
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
UPC 813982023895