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Monoprice 142272 Blackbird 4K HDMI Splitter Extender
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Distribute a single 4K@60Hz HDR source to eight displays over Cat6 at up to 114 feet — with HDCP 2.2 compliance and Power over Cable eliminating outlets at every remote location.
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Overview
Key Features
Supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz with YCbCr 4:4:4 color space. Distributes a single HDMI video source to eight distant displays.
Compliant with the HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2/1.x standards. Provides up to 18Gbps video bandwidth.
Can extend 4K@60Hz signals to distances up to 114 feet (35 meters), 4K@30Hz signals to distances up to 164 feet (50 meters), and 1080p@60Hz signals to distances up to 196 feet (60 meters) over a single Cat6/6a/7 Ethernet cable. Supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Hyper Log-Gamma (HLG).
Supports 7.1 high definition audio pass-through. Can extract audio from HDMI signal for distribution to digital coaxial and 3.5mm stereo analog audio outputs.
Supports one-way IR control signal pass-through. Supports the Power over Cable (PoC) feature, allowing the receivers to be powered by the transmitter over the Ethernet cable. Includes advanced EDID management.
Specifications
HDMI Version
2.0b
HDCP Compliance
2.2/1.x
Maximum Bandwidth
18Gbps
Maximum Resolution
4K@60Hz (YCbCr 4:4:4)
HDR Support
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Extension Technology
Cat6/6a/7
Max Distance (4K@60Hz)
114 ft (35m)
Max Distance (4K@30Hz)
164 ft (50m)
Max Distance (1080p@60Hz)
196 ft (60m)
Outputs
8 receivers
Audio Extraction
Digital coaxial + 3.5mm stereo analog
Audio Pass-Through
7.1-channel
Power over Cable
Yes (transmitter powers all receivers)
IR Pass-Through
One-way
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Power over Cable (PoC) eliminates power adapters at each of the eight remote receiver locations, reducing installation complexity and cost in ceiling, kiosk, and in-wall deployments.
- HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG support covers every major HDR format currently in distribution, future-proofing the installation without hardware replacement.
- HDCP 2.2 compliance passes copy-protected 4K streaming content to all eight displays without triggering handshake failures that cause blank screens on protected sources.
- Simultaneous digital coaxial and 3.5mm analog audio extraction at the transmitter enables independent audio distribution to PA systems or zone amplifiers without a separate audio splitter.
- One-way IR pass-through allows source control from remote display locations, eliminating the need for a separate IR distribution system in multi-display environments.
👎 Cons
- The 4K@60Hz maximum extension distance of 114 feet (35m) over Cat6 is shorter than competing HDBaseT systems — installations spanning larger venues must reduce to 4K@30Hz (164 feet) or 1080p (196 feet) to reach further displays.
- This is a 1-to-8 splitter only — no matrix switching, source selection, or independent display control is possible; all eight outputs always mirror the same source.
- Advanced EDID management configuration requires familiarity with HDMI signal chain handshaking — incorrect EDID profiles are a common source of resolution mismatches and blank-screen failures in complex multi-display installations.
- At 18Gbps HDMI 2.0b bandwidth, this unit does not support HDMI 2.1's 48Gbps for 8K or 4K@120Hz output — relevant for installations planning for next-generation display equipment.
- Eight Cat6 runs from a central transmitter requires significant structured cabling infrastructure — this is not a plug-and-play solution for ad-hoc or temporary multi-display setups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all eight outputs show the same content, or can they display independently?
All eight outputs display the same source signal simultaneously — this is a 1-to-8 splitter/extender, not a matrix switch. One HDMI input is replicated to all eight Cat6 receivers. Independent source selection per display requires a matrix switcher, which is a separate product category.
What cable type is required to reach the 114-foot 4K@60Hz distance?
Cat6, Cat6a, or Cat7 Ethernet cable is required. Standard Cat5e is not specified and may introduce signal degradation at 4K@60Hz over longer runs. Cat6a or Cat7 provides additional signal headroom at the maximum distance.
How are the remote receivers powered — do I need outlets at each display location?
Power over Cable (PoC) allows the transmitter to power all eight receivers through the Cat6 runs — no separate power outlet is required at remote display locations, which significantly simplifies installation at ceiling-mounted, wall-recessed, or otherwise hard-to-reach displays.
Does this unit support Dolby Vision and HDR10+?
Yes. The Blackbird 142272 supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG — the full current suite of HDR formats used in streaming, Blu-ray, and broadcast applications.
Can audio be extracted at the transmitter, and in what formats?
Yes. Audio is extracted at the transmitter end and output simultaneously to digital coaxial and 3.5mm stereo analog outputs. 7.1-channel audio also passes through to HDMI-connected displays.
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