Ethereal CS-HDMABO1 HDMI audio de-embedder with pass-through (10.2Gbps bandwidth)

Name: Ethereal CS-HDMABO1
Brand: Ethereal
SKU: 120HDMABO1
Price: 99.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.0 (2 reviews)

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Adds a range of analog and digital audio connections to an HDMI-only source.

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Converter with included AC adapter and stereo minijack-to-RCA adapter cable

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Ethereal CS-HDMABO1 Converter with included AC adapter and stereo minijack-to-RCA adapter cable

Adds a range of analog and digital audio connections to an HDMI-only source.

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New audio/video sources often don't have the kinds of connections found on older audio gear. With this breakout box, that's not a problem. The CS-HDMAB01 converter can extract audio signals from an HDMI-equipped component and pass them to a range of outputs: coaxial digital, optical digital, analog audio, or HDMI.

5.1-channel surround sound and stereo options

You can select 5.1 channel mode to pass a surround sound signal to either the HDMI or optical digital outputs. In two-channel mode, the device will send a stereo signal to any of its outputs.

Note: does not downmix Dolby® or DTS encoded audio

Product highlights:

extracts audio from an HDMI input and sends a digital or analog signal to a separate device
- HDMI pass-through output
- optical digital output
- coaxial digital output
- 3.5mm stereo analog output
"5.1ch" mode passes 5.1-channel audio to HDMI and optical digital outputs
- analog stereo and coaxial digital outputs disabled
"2ch" mode passes 2-channel stereo to all the outputs, including HDMI
- does not downmix Dolby® or DTS encoded audio
"pass" mode sends audio/video signals from the HDMI input through the HDMI output
- disables audio signals on all other outputs
10.2 Gbps HDMI bandwidth supports 4K/30Hz and 1080p video
2-7/8"W x 1"H x 4-5/8"D
warranty: 1 year
MFR # CS-HDMABO1
Item # 120HDMABO1
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Ethereal CS-HDMABO1 owner's manual

HDMI audio breakout box
AC power adapter (attached 43" DC cord)
12" Male stereo minijack to female stereo RCA adapter cable
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HDMI Audio Breakout Box: The Ethereal CS-HDMABO1 helps you add optical (toslink), digital coax, or 3.5mm stereo analog audio connections to an HDMI audio/video signal.

Connections: The Ethereal CS-HDMABO1 features HDMI 2.0, optical/coax digital, and analog connectivity.

HDMI 2.0 In/Out: There is a single HDMI 2.0 input and HDMI 2.0 output that are HDCP 2.2 compatible and support up to 10.2Gbps.
Optical & Coaxial Digital Outputs: The two digital inputs consist of one optical (toslink) digital input and one coax (RCA) digital input.
3.5mm Analog Output: The analog output consists of a 3.5mm stereo minijack and comes with a 12" minijack-to-RCA adapter.

Audio Output Switch: The output switch determines what type of audio signal is output from the CS-HDMABO1. You can select from Pass, 2ch, or 5.1ch.

Pass: This is an HDMI pass-through mode which allows audio (up to 5.1ch) and video (up to 4K/30Hz) from the HDMI input to be output from the device's HDMI output jack. There will be no audio output from any other connection.
2ch: This is a two channel stereo mode which allows only a 2ch stereo PCM audio signal to be output from the devices HDMI, optical (toslink), coax digital, or 3.5mm analog output terminals.
5.1ch: This is a 5.1 channel mode which allows a 5.1ch audio signal to be output from the device's HDMI or optical (toslink) output terminals.

AC Power Adapter: The CS-HDMABO1 comes with an AC power adapter which will need to be plugged into an AC wall outlet or surge protector (sold separately).

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1 question already asked

I would like to connect my Sonos Playbar (optical input, IR remote) to my Sony Bravia TV through the HDMI ARC port. Will this allow me to control volume on the Playbar with the Sony (Bluetooth) remote?

ed Dec 17, 2024

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The Ethereal CS-HDMAB01 will not provide CEC control features with your Sony remote. We do not offer any adapters that can provide those features with optical digital inputs. For those features to utilize your Sony TV's remote with your soundbar, you will need to upgrade to a Sonos soundbar with HDMI ARC features.

bo Dec 17, 2024 (Staff)

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