BZBGEAR BG-8K-AE
8K HDMI 2.1 eARC Audio to AV Receiver/Soundbar/Amplifier Converter/Adapter with CEC/EDID Support
The BG-8K-AE is a high-performance 48Gbps eARC audio adapter engineered to extract audio from an HDMI source or a TV with ARC/eARC functionality and route it to an AV receiver, soundbar, or stereo system. It supports HDMI audio de-embedding to HDMI, digital S/PDIF, or analog L/R outputs, offering seamless audio distribution for modern AV setups.
Fully compliant with HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3, this adapter supports data rates up to 48Gbps, with resolutions up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12-bit and 4K@120Hz 4:4:4 12-bit. It also enables pass-through of advanced HDR formats - including HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG—as well as support for VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT, and SBTM for enhanced video performance.
Designed for effortless integration, the BG-8K-AE includes advanced EDID management, cable equalization, and CEC control, allowing for volume and source control directly from the TV. Whether de-embedding full-quality Dolby Atmos/DTS:X audio to a SONOS ARC, Beam, or eARC-enabled sound system, or routing standard stereo to a 2.0/5.1-channel amplifier, this adapter is a versatile solution for both home theater and professional AV installations.
 
Features
HDR Pass-Through Compatible with HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) formats
High-Definition Audio Supports audio pass-through for LPCM 7.1-channel, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS:X formats
Audio De-Embedding Extracts audio from HDMI sources and TV eARC/ARC to S/PDIF, stereo L/R analog, and HDMI audio outputs
eARC/ARC to Soundbar De-embeds audio from HDMI sources to eARC/ARC soundbars, including SONOS ARC and Beam, supporting full Dolby Atmos/DTS:X audio
CEC Control Support Enables CEC control from the TV to HDMI source devices
CEC Volume Control Allows CEC-based volume control from the TV to any connected eARC audio system
HDCP Compliance: Fully compliant with HDCP 2.3 for secure content transmission
EDID Management: Features advanced EDID configuration for optimized compatibility and performance
High Bandwidth Support: Supports up to 48Gbps video bandwidth and resolutions up to 8K@60Hz (4:2:0, 12-bit) and 4K@120Hz (4:4:4, 12-bit), following HDMI 2.1 specifications