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Monoprice 130446 4K HDBaseT Extender Kit 70m

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Extend Your 4K HDMI Signals with the Blackbird HDBaseT Extender Kit The Blackbird 4K HDBaseT Extender Kit provides reliable HDMI signal extension over long distances. Supporting 4K@60Hz resolutions, HDR, and bidirectional IR/RS232 pass-through, it's ideal for professional AV installations. Speci...

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Overview

Extend Your 4K HDMI Signals with the Blackbird HDBaseT Extender Kit

The Blackbird 4K HDBaseT Extender Kit provides reliable HDMI signal extension over long distances. Supporting 4K@60Hz resolutions, HDR, and bidirectional IR/RS232 pass-through, it's ideal for professional AV installations.

Specifications:

  • Resolution Support: Up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4
  • Extension Distance: 1080p@60Hz up to 229 feet (70 meters), 4K@60Hz up to 131 feet (40 meters)
  • Cable Type: Single Cat6 Ethernet Cable
  • HDMI Compliance: HDMI 2.0
  • HDCP Compliance: HDCP 2.2
  • Features: Power over Cable (PoC), CEC, IR, and RS-232 pass-through, HDR support

Specifications

Product Type
HDBaseT Extender Kit
Resolution Support
4K
Transmission Distance
Up to 70m
Cable Type
Cat5e/6
Power Feature
Power over Cable (PoC)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • The Monoprice 130446 4K HDBaseT Extender Kit transmits 4K video signals up to 70m over a single Cat5e/6 cable.
  • It supports Power over Cable (PoC), eliminating the need for a separate power adapter at the receiver unit.
  • This kit is designed for reliable long-distance transmission of high-resolution video signals.
  • The HDBaseT technology provides a robust and efficient solution for professional AV installations.
  • Simplifies cable management by consolidating video, audio, and power into one Ethernet cable.

👎 Cons

  • The maximum transmission distance is limited to 70m, which might not be sufficient for all extended applications.
  • The extender kit is specifically for HDBaseT, requiring compatible equipment at both ends.
  • It does not specify support for other features like Ethernet pass-through or USB extension.
  • Details on supported audio formats or HDCP versions are not provided in the description.
  • The product description does not mention if IR or RS-232 control signals are extended.

Frequently Asked Questions

HDBaseT extenders allow for the long-distance transmission of 4K video signals over a single, cost-effective Cat5e/6 cable, simplifying installation and reducing cable clutter in professional setups.
The specification indicates 4K transmission up to 70m, but specific frame rates or chroma subsampling details for that distance are not provided, which can sometimes affect actual range.
The Power over Cable (PoC) feature means that power is supplied to the receiver unit via the Cat5e/6 cable from the transmitter, eliminating the need for an additional power adapter at the display end.
The description confirms 4K support, but details on specific HDMI versions or HDCP compatibility are not provided. It's generally designed for modern 4K sources and displays.
No, HDBaseT extenders like this one create a dedicated point-to-point connection for video transmission and are not designed to be integrated into or function with standard Ethernet network switches.

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