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Blustream SM11EARC-8K Advanced HDMI Signal Manager
Product Description
Product Description
Blustream SM11EARC-8K Advanced HDMI Signal Manager
The Blustream SM11EARC-8K HDMI signal manager is designed to help solve HDMI EDID, HDCP, compatibility, clock stretching, and handshaking issues when distributing HDMI signals, especially at 4K and higher. It also provides ARC/eARC audio breakout and audio embedding/de-embedding with support for HDMI 2.1 video up to 40Gbps.
Reliable HDMI 2.1 signal management
This advanced signal manager addresses common interoperability problems while maintaining full HDMI 2.1 performance and compliance.
- Helps solve HDMI EDID, HDCP, compatibility, clock stretching, and handshaking issues
- Supports HDMI 2.1 up to 40Gbps, including HDR
- HDCP2.3 compliant with advanced EDID management
8K and 4K 120Hz support
Engineered for high-bandwidth sources and displays with defined format support.
- Up to 8K 60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0 10-bit
- 8K 30Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit
- 4K 120Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit
- Supports ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) and VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
ARC/eARC and audio integration
An independent audio-only HDMI output enables ARC/eARC audio breakout, while flexible audio paths simplify integration.
- Independent audio-only HDMI output for ARC/eARC audio breakout
- Configurable as an HDMI audio de-embedder or audio embedder
- Breaks out up to 7.1ch audio signals
- Bitstream passthrough of multichannel surround sound, including object-based audio formats, in line with HDMI specifications
- De-embedded audio available concurrently on optical digital and analogue L/R outputs (analogue supports 2ch PCM)
- Embeds analogue L/R 2ch audio input onto the HDMI output
Flexible installation options
The SM11EARC-8K supports varied system topologies and accessories for clean integration.
- Extracts audio with or without a display connected (acts as HDMI end-point)
- Includes mounting kit and 5V/2A DC power supply
Frequently Asked Questions
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What problems does the SM11EARC-8K address?
It is designed to help solve HDMI EDID, HDCP, compatibility, clock stretching, and handshaking issues commonly encountered when distributing HDMI signals, especially 4K and higher.
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Which video formats and bandwidth does it support?
It supports the HDMI 2.1 40Gbps specification, including HDR, with up to 8K 60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0 10-bit, 8K 30Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit, and 4K 120Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit.
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Does it work with gaming features?
Yes. It supports ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) and VRR (Variable Refresh Rate).
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How does ARC/eARC audio breakout work?
An independent audio-only HDMI output provides ARC/eARC audio breakout, and the unit can be configured as an HDMI audio de-embedder or audio embedder.
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What audio connections and formats are supported?
De-embedded audio is available concurrently on optical digital and analogue L/R outputs (analogue supports 2ch PCM). It supports bitstream passthrough of multichannel surround sound, including object-based audio formats, in line with HDMI specifications, allows embedding of analogue L/R 2ch audio onto the HDMI output, and enables breakout of up to 7.1ch audio signals.
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Can it extract audio without a connected display?
Yes. It can extract audio with or without a display connected by acting as the HDMI end-point.
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What is included in the box?
The package includes the SM11EARC-8K, a 5V/2A DC power supply, a mounting kit, and a user manual.
Add to Cart to deploy the SM11EARC-8K in your 8K HDMI 2.1 setup, and contact or visit Gibbys Electronic Supermarket for expert, personalized system-matching and setup advice.
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Product Description
Product Description
Blustream SM11EARC-8K Advanced HDMI Signal Manager
The Blustream SM11EARC-8K HDMI signal manager is designed to help solve HDMI EDID, HDCP, compatibility, clock stretching, and handshaking issues when distributing HDMI signals, especially at 4K and higher. It also provides ARC/eARC audio breakout and audio embedding/de-embedding with support for HDMI 2.1 video up to 40Gbps.
Reliable HDMI 2.1 signal management
This advanced signal manager addresses common interoperability problems while maintaining full HDMI 2.1 performance and compliance.
- Helps solve HDMI EDID, HDCP, compatibility, clock stretching, and handshaking issues
- Supports HDMI 2.1 up to 40Gbps, including HDR
- HDCP2.3 compliant with advanced EDID management
8K and 4K 120Hz support
Engineered for high-bandwidth sources and displays with defined format support.
- Up to 8K 60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0 10-bit
- 8K 30Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit
- 4K 120Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit
- Supports ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) and VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
ARC/eARC and audio integration
An independent audio-only HDMI output enables ARC/eARC audio breakout, while flexible audio paths simplify integration.
- Independent audio-only HDMI output for ARC/eARC audio breakout
- Configurable as an HDMI audio de-embedder or audio embedder
- Breaks out up to 7.1ch audio signals
- Bitstream passthrough of multichannel surround sound, including object-based audio formats, in line with HDMI specifications
- De-embedded audio available concurrently on optical digital and analogue L/R outputs (analogue supports 2ch PCM)
- Embeds analogue L/R 2ch audio input onto the HDMI output
Flexible installation options
The SM11EARC-8K supports varied system topologies and accessories for clean integration.
- Extracts audio with or without a display connected (acts as HDMI end-point)
- Includes mounting kit and 5V/2A DC power supply
Frequently Asked Questions
-
What problems does the SM11EARC-8K address?
It is designed to help solve HDMI EDID, HDCP, compatibility, clock stretching, and handshaking issues commonly encountered when distributing HDMI signals, especially 4K and higher.
-
Which video formats and bandwidth does it support?
It supports the HDMI 2.1 40Gbps specification, including HDR, with up to 8K 60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0 10-bit, 8K 30Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit, and 4K 120Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit.
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Does it work with gaming features?
Yes. It supports ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) and VRR (Variable Refresh Rate).
-
How does ARC/eARC audio breakout work?
An independent audio-only HDMI output provides ARC/eARC audio breakout, and the unit can be configured as an HDMI audio de-embedder or audio embedder.
-
What audio connections and formats are supported?
De-embedded audio is available concurrently on optical digital and analogue L/R outputs (analogue supports 2ch PCM). It supports bitstream passthrough of multichannel surround sound, including object-based audio formats, in line with HDMI specifications, allows embedding of analogue L/R 2ch audio onto the HDMI output, and enables breakout of up to 7.1ch audio signals.
-
Can it extract audio without a connected display?
Yes. It can extract audio with or without a display connected by acting as the HDMI end-point.
-
What is included in the box?
The package includes the SM11EARC-8K, a 5V/2A DC power supply, a mounting kit, and a user manual.
Add to Cart to deploy the SM11EARC-8K in your 8K HDMI 2.1 setup, and contact or visit Gibbys Electronic Supermarket for expert, personalized system-matching and setup advice.
