Extron has announced the additions of the DA2 HD 8K AE and DA2 HD 8K AI to its range.

The DA2 HD 8K AE is a two-output 8K HDMI distribution amplifier that takes two-channel LPCM audio from the HDMI input signal. It then converts the audio into analogue audio which is configurable for stereo or dual-mono signals.

The DA2 HD 8K AI is a two-output 8K HDMI distribution amplifier that accepts separate two‑channel analogue audio and converts it to 16‑bit LPCM audio at 48 kHz for embedding onto the HDMI output signal.

Both audio processors are HDCP 2.3 compliant and feature Extron EDID Minder Plus. This supports more memory blocks for displays that have advanced features through both the EDID and DisplayID for proper management of the EDID information needed to display and distribute content in 5K and a 21:9 aspect ratio.

The DA2 HD 8K AE audio de-embedder and DA2 HD 8K AI audio embedder are for commercial AV applications with 8K video resolution requirements. Both models have two outputs that support HDMI 2.1 data rates up to 40.1Gbps, HDR, deep colour up to 12-bit, 3D and HD lossless audio formats.

Some other features of the audio processors are output muting, input cable equalisation, audio configuration and Key Minder.

“Many professional audio devices do not fully support 8K HDMI audio de-embedding and embedding functions,” Extron chief marketing officer Casey Hall says.

“These new products feature Extron EDID Minder Plus, which delivers advanced EDID management and editing capability to ensure complete compatibility.”