hdmi 18g audio embedder

The Lindy 38203 HDMI 18G Audio Embedder is designed to extract high-quality audio from HDMI sources while passing through 4K video. It supports the full HDMI 2.0 bandwidth of 18 Gbit/s, enabling resolutions up to 3840x2160@60Hz with 4:4:4 chroma subsampling and 8-bit color depth, or 4:2:2 at 12-bit for HDR content. The device is HDCP 2.2 compliant, ensuring compatibility with modern streaming devices, game consoles, and set-top boxes.

Audio extraction is versatile, offering HDMI pass-through for high-bitrate formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, as well as dedicated TosLink optical and 3.5mm stereo analog outputs. The optical output supports Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1, while the analog output delivers LPCM 2.0. With support for sampling rates up to 192kHz and 24-bit depth, this embedder ensures pristine audio reproduction for home theater or professional AV setups.