Monoprice 121609 Blackbird 4K Pro HDBaseT Extender Kit

The Monoprice Blackbird 4K Pro HDBaseT Extender Kit (model 121609) is designed to solve a common AV installation challenge: getting an HDMI signal from a source to a distant display without running a long, unwieldy HDMI cable. Using the HDBaseT standard, the kit transmits video, audio, IR, and RS-232 control signals over a single Cat6 cable. At 1080p, the signal can travel up to 70 meters (230 feet), while 4K@60Hz content reaches up to 35 meters (115 feet) with 4:2:0 chroma subsampling and 10.2 Gbps bandwidth. HDCP 2.2 compliance ensures that protected content from Blu-ray players, streaming devices, and set-top boxes passes through without issues.

One of the kit's most practical features is Power over Cable, which allows the transmitter to supply power to the receiver through the Cat6 run. This means only the transmitter side needs access to an AC outlet, dramatically simplifying installations where the display is mounted in a location without convenient power for additional equipment. Both the transmitter and receiver are compact at 4.7 x 2.9 x 0.6 inches and weigh just 8.5 ounces each, making them easy to tuck behind a display or mount inside a rack. The transmitter accepts one HDMI input along with IR and RS-232 connections, while the receiver outputs HDMI and passes IR and RS-232 back to the source side. With a maximum power draw of just 10 watts and an operating temperature range of 14°F to 122°F, the Blackbird 4K Pro is built for reliable, set-it-and-forget-it operation in both residential and commercial environments.