Name: Simplified MFG DAC1
Brand: Simplified MFG
SKU: 297DAC1
Price: 179.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

Overview

by Crutchfield's James Ralston

Connect an HDMI source to your non-HDMI-equipped gear

This handy little problem-solver from Simplified MFG lets you connect an HDMI source like a 4K Blu-ray player to receivers, amplifiers, and other devices that don't have HDMI inputs. The DAC1 has an HDMI input for your source, plus an HDMI passthrough output for sending the signal onto your TV. Stereo RCA analog and optical digital audio output jacks let you send signals to your receiver, amp, or home audio system. If your connected source outputs Dolby® or DTS®, this adapter can downmix those multi-channel signals to stereo and pass them along to your audio system.

Product highlights:

lets you send audio signals from an HDMI source to non-HDMI-equipped A/V components
supports Dolby® and DTS® multichannel surround sound formats
downmixes multi-channel audio signals to stereo
passes 4K UHD (Ultra High Definition) content at up to 60 frames per second
supports HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2
supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) signals, including HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision®
supports 3D-encoded content

Connections:

HDMI input
HDMI passthrough output
stereo RCA analog output
Toslink optical digital audio output

Dimensions & other info:

2-15/16"W x 13/16"H x 2-7/16"D
AC power adapter included
weight: 4.8 oz.
warranty: 3 years
MFR # DAC1

What's in the box:

Simplified MFG DAC1 owner's manual

HDMI audio extractor
AC power adapter (attached 59" DC cord)
User Manual

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Features

HDMI Audio Extractor: The DAC1 HDMI audio extractor from Simplified by MFG can be used to extract audio from any HDMI compliant source device and output the audio signal as an unaltered multichannel audio signal via HDMI, a down-mixed 5.1ch audio signal via optical (toslink) digital, or a down-mixed 2ch audio signal via stereo analog RCA.

HDMI 2.0b Input/Output: The DAC1 HDMI audio extractor is outfitted with one HDMI 2.0b input and one HDMI 2.0b output that supports up to 18 Gbps. Both HDMI jacks are HDCP 2.2 and 1.4 compliant. It will pass an unaltered audio/video signal, as well as HDMI-CEC from the HDMI 2.0b input to the HDMI 2.0b output.

Video Resolutions: 4K@50/60Hz (4:2:2), 4K@30Hz (4:4:4), 1080p@120Hz, and 1080p/3D@60Hz
HDR Formats: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision - all up to 10-bit
Audio Formats: LPCM (2/5.1/7.1ch), Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X - all up to 192kHz.

Analog & Digital Outputs: The DAC1 HDMI audio extractor offers a stereo analog RCA output and an optical (toslink) digital output.

Stereo RCA: The HDMI input's audio signal of the DAC1 can be output in 2ch stereo via the unit's stereo analog RCA output.
Optical Toslink Digital: The HDMI input's audio signal of the DAC1 can be output in PCM (2ch/5.1ch), Dolby Digital (5.1ch), or DTS (5.1ch) via the unit's optical (toslink) digital output.

AC Power Adapter: The included AC power adapter plugs into the DAC1 HDMI audio extractor and into an AC wall outlet or surge protector.

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Q&A

5 questions already asked

Is audio volume controlled by the source? I have an Nvidia Shield Pro.

ted Sep 03, 2023

1 answer

Audio volume would not be controlled by the source device. It would be controlled by whichever amplifier/receiver/soundbar/etc that is connected to the audio output of the MFG DAC1.

zachary Sep 03, 2023 (Staff)

Can it SIMULTANEOUSLY send a Dolby Atmos signal via HDMI, and an analog signal via RCA?

chris Aug 10, 2023

1 answer

It will pass Dolby Atmos while simultaneously downmixing for the RCA or optical outputs.

zachary Aug 10, 2023 (Staff)

Does this have an actual digital to analog converter? Do you get an analog singal out of the RCA outs?

scott gregory Nov 03, 2021

1 answer

The input is digital from the hdmi connector which carries both video and analog. The circuitry is able to extract the digital audio signal and output to digital or for me, the analog RCA outputs. This device has the highest quality audio output and video pass through specs over all devices under $500 i could find. I love it. I have a Denon 3805 AVR and used it for a analog Zone 2 experience as most AVRS with 7.1 channels do not have a built-in DAC for zone 2, so digital inputs can never be used for zone 2. A 11.1 or 13.1 AVRs do have hdmi zone 2 or 3 outputs, but STILL require a device to convert to analog. Highly recommend this device. Other $20 or $50 devices are terrible, ruining audio quality. Also this device supports the newer audio and video standards. Hope this helps.

david Nov 04, 2021

Does the HDMI pass through send audio as well as video? I could use this to send audio over HDMI and stereo RCA simultaneously?

josh Aug 18, 2021

1 answer

The HDMI output does pass audio as well as video allowing it and the audio outputs to all output audio

jason Aug 18, 2021 (Staff)

does this work with netflicks from a roku 4k device?

nicholas Jun 27, 2021

2 answers

Yes. That is how I use mine. I think an additional question to ask is where you are sending the 'extracted' audio? That is what this device is really about.

kent Jun 30, 2021

This will work with Roku devices for any of the streaming services they support!

jason Jun 29, 2021 (Staff)

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