HDMI audio extractor splitter is a perfect solution to extract audio channel from HDMI signal, and output to your soundbar or another audio receiver if your monitor or TV has no available audio output, and you want to hook the audio into a sound system for better performance.
Audio EDID Settings on Converter
- 2CH Mode: Set 2CH to get analog stereo through 3.5mm AUX or RCA L/R audio out on converter.
- 5.1CH Mode: Set 5.1CH to get incoming audio formats up to 5.1CH Dolby Digital and DTS through Optical Toslink or digital Coaxial audio out.
- PASS Mode: For 5.1/7.1CH PCM, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and above, set EDID to PASS and connect HDMI output to your receiver directly.
According to HDMI version, we compared and Separately listed two best HDMI to HDMI audio extractor with HDMI 1.3, 1.4 and 2.0 version below:
J-Tech Digital 1080P HDMI To HDMI + Audio Extractor Converter
Specifications:
- 1* HDMI Input and 1* HDMI Output + 1* Optical (S/PDIF) + 1* RCA L/R output
- HDMI Version: 1.3
- Video Resolution: up to Full HD 1080P
- Three Audio EDID Settings (PASS / 5.1CH / 2CH)
- No HDMI output connection is required to receive audio
iArk HDMI Audio Extractor Splitter HDMI to HDMI + Optical + RCA L/R Stereo Audio Out
Specifications:
- 1* HDMI Input and 1*e HDMI Output + 1* Optical (S/PDIF) + 1* RCA (L/R) Output
- HDMI Version: 1.4
- Video Resolution: Full HD 1080P, 3D, 4K/ 4096×[email protected] or 3820×[email protected]
- Three Audio EDID Settings (PASS / 5.1CH / 2CH)
- No HDMI output connection is required to receive audio
J-Tech Digital 4K 60Hz HDMI 2.0 Audio Extractor Converter
Specifications:
- 1* HDMI Input and 1* HDMI Output + 1* Optical (S/PDIF) + 1* 3.5mm AUX Audio Output
- HDMI Version: 2.0
- Support up to 4K 60HZ (YUV444)
- HDCP 2.2 and DVI compliant
- Support HDR10
- Bandwidth up to 18Gbps
- Three Audio EDID Settings (PASS / 5.1CH / 2CH)
- Work with PS4 Pro, Xbox 360/One S, Apple TV, and other HDMI 2.0 devices.
ViewHD UHD 18Gbps HDMI 2.0 Audio Extractor / Splitter
Specifications:
- 1* HDMI Input and 1* HDMI Output + 1* HDMI Output (Audio Only) + 1* Optical (S/PDIF) + 1* 3.5mm AUX Output
- HDMI Version: 2.0
- Support up to 4K 60HZ (YUV444)
- HDCP 2.2 and DVI compliant
- Support HDR10
- Bandwidth up to 18Gbps
- Four Audio EDID Settings (PASS / 2CH / 5.1CH / 7.1CH)
- Work with PS4 Pro, Xbox 360/One S, Apple TV, and other HDMI 2.0 devices.
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- If you have multiple HDMI 2.0 source devices, maybe you need HDMI 2.0 switcher with audio extractor
5 Comments
Alan, can you please make a recommendation for the right extractor to buy? I don’t want to make a mistake.
Here are my system specs and situation.
What I want to do: I want is to stream ESPN games, Netflix & Amazon Movies in HD & Surround.
Internet: Home is set up for WiFi via Spectrum (formerly Time Warner) @ 50MB/Second
Source: HP Pavillion Laptop with only 1 HDMI out (will be using this device for streaming)
Video: Epson HD Projector with only 2 HDMI in ports, NO Ouputs. (I don’t recall the HD capability of the top of my head (1080 etc). Do you need that?
Audio: SONOS Play 1 Surround Sound System, playbar only accepts Digital Optical Port. This ok when using TV, but not for projector.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
You just need a hdmi 1.4 or 1.3 audio extractor (one hdmi input, one hdmi output, one s/pdif optical audio output), no need hdmi 2.0 because your projector only support up to 1080p.
You can search “hdmi audio extractor splitter” on Amazon or bestbuy, or view recommendations in this post you left comment. hdmi 1.3 or 1.4 is enough for you.
Hello Alan,
I need your help picking the right extractor to connect my Acer Predator 17 laptop to the Logitech Z906 speaker system. My laptop only has a 3.5mm line out, so I’m planning to use its HDMI to output audio and the Display Port to output video. So, I need an extractor that does not require an HDMI Output connection to receive audio at the Analog and Optical outputs. That is, the HDMI Output on the extractor will NOT be connected to a monitor, only the Optical (S/PDIF) Output will be connected to the Z906.
Thank you.
Hi, HDMI to HDMI with Optical audio extractor is right for you. It’s hard to find a converter without HDMI output, but please do not worry, SPDIF Optical audio support output separately to your Logitech Z906 system without connecting TV/Monitor. So the products in this post is right for you, you can also find other choices on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JrBsL8
Besides, it’s better to make sure what HDMI version (HDMI 2.0? HDMI 1.4? or HDMI 1.3?) do you need before purchasing it.
Good luck!