Extron announced it is shipping two new 8K HDMI distribution amplifiers designed for professional AV environments requiring high-resolution video and flexible audio management.

The DA2 HD 8K AE is a two-output 8K distribution amplifier that extracts two-channel LPCM audio from the HDMI input signal and converts it to analog audio. The analog output can be configured for stereo or dual-mono signals.

The DA2 HD 8K AI also provides two 8K outputs but embeds external two-channel analog audio onto the HDMI output signal, converting it to 16-bit LPCM at 48 kHz.

Both models are HDCP 2.3-compliant and support HDMI 2.1 data rates up to 40.1 Gbps, HDR, 12-bit Deep Color, 3D and HD lossless audio formats. Additional features include Extron’s EDID Minder Plus for advanced EDID and DisplayID management, input cable equalization, output muting, Key Minder HDCP verification and audio configuration tools. The DA2 HD 8K AI further provides audio gain and attenuation adjustment and +5 VDC, 250 mA power on each output for external devices.

Extron said the new amplifiers are engineered for reliable operation across a variety of applications, including presentation venues, command centers and esports arenas, and support distribution to standard, 5K and 21:9 ultra-wide displays.