HDMI audio extractor and embedder with Bluetooth
The Blustream BLUARC is an audio switch for several formats that extracts, embeds and routes sound between sources and listening devices along an HDMI link up to 4K 60Hz in 4:4:4 with HDR.
Its inputs are the audio carried in HDMI, an analogue stereo signal, an optical one, a Bluetooth source and the ARC return from the TV. It can send that audio to Bluetooth headphones or speakers, to the HDMI output towards the screen, to an audio-only HDMI output, to a soundbar via HDMI ARC, and to optical and analogue outputs. Typical uses include sending TV sound to wireless headphones, embedding the audio of an analogue input into the HDMI signal or connecting a soundbar. Volume can be adjusted on the Bluetooth and analogue outputs. It fits home systems as well as professional installations.
Key features
- HDMI 2.0b pass-through at 18Gbps up to 4K 60Hz in 4:4:4 with HDR
- Pass-through of multichannel and object-based surround formats defined by HDMI
- HDMI and ARC audio available on several outputs at once
- Embedding and extraction of analogue and optical audio
- Bluetooth 5.0 with SBC, MP3, AAC, aptX, aptX LL and aptX HD, 44.1 to 48kHz, 2 channels
- Control from the panel, web interface, IR, CEC, GPIO, serial RS-232 and TCP/IP network
Connections
One HDMI Type A input and three outputs, optical and 3.5mm analogue audio in and out, an RJ45, an SMA connector for the Bluetooth antenna, 5-pin Phoenix for RS-232 and I/O, 3-pin Phoenix for IR and micro-USB for firmware. It measures 125 x 147 x 25mm and runs on 12V 1A. In the box: IR receiver, remote control, Phoenix plugs, mounting kit, power supply and quick start guide.
