Features:
- HDMI Audio Extractor for sound output from media player / computer or TV (HDMI-eARC/ARC)
- Audio output via HDMI eARC to a soundbar with HDMI eARC connection
- EDID management to control the maximum audio and video formats
- Supports video formats up to 8K 60Hz or 4K 120Hz as well as gaming features such as VRR
This HDMI audio extractor sends the sound of an HDMI signal to a soundbar via HDMI-ARC/eARC. Soundbars, active speakers or headphone base stations with HDMI-ARC or HDMI-eARC ports are suitable. The HDMI signal is passed through to the display without loss. Resolutions up to 8K 60Hz HDR are supported (up to 48 Gbps data rate). The AX310 is downwards compatible with all lower resolutions. The sound system does not have to be able to process the video data from the player. An older sound system can therefore also be used; and yet 4K 120Hz can still be used on the game console and display, for example.
The eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel) is supported. This means that the internal sound of a connected TV with HDMI-ARC/eARC port can also be output via the HDMI-eARC port of the AX310. Alternatively, a computer monitor or projector without ARC function can be connected (and eARC can remain deactivated then).
The AX310 is therefore suitable for using home cinema soundbars such as Sonos Arc, Bose Smart Soundbar, Sennheiser Ambeo Mini and others with a monitor or projector.
With the EDID mode switch you can specify which audio and video formats should be supported. Long press the eARC button switches the extractor on or off.
- HDMI version 2.1
- Supported copy protection HDCP 2.3 or older
- Signal input: HDMI, HDMI-ARC/eARC
- Signal output: HDMI, HDMI eARC / ARC
- Data transfer rate max. 48 Gbps
- Supported video formats up to 8K 60Hz YUV420 12-bit or 4K 120Hz RGB/YUV444 12-bit
- Supported HDMI 2.1 functions VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT, SBTM
- HDR (High Dynamic Range): HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
- HDMI-CEC pass-through: yes, Input <> Output, TV > HDMI eARC/ARC
- Supported audio formats: LPCM 2.0-7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus (incl. Atmos), Dolby TrueHD (incl. Atmos), Dolby MAT, DTS, DTS-HD (incl. DTS-X)
- Recommended HDMI cable length: in <2 m, out <2 m (8K/4K120Hz) or in < 5 m, out < 5 m (4K 60Hz)
- Power consumption < 4.2 W
- Dimensions (WxLxH) 95 x 68 x 18 mm
Expected to be available from the end of September 2024
