Monoprice Blackbird 4K HDMI Audio Extractor, 18Gbps, HDCP 2.2
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How's the audio latency? I bought a different extractor to connect between Apple TV 4k and my stereo (Sonos Play 5), but there's a noticeable audio delay.
Franklin L
on Apr 27, 2018
BEST ANSWER: There isn't any. It's actually the reason I ended up with this one. Everything passes though with no issue. The only thing is if the source (like the apple TV) changes from 2CH to Surround, there is a 1 second pause of no audio (could also just be my older receiver).
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- Aaron C on Apr 27, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 12, 2017
BEST ANSWER: There isn't any. It's actually the reason I ended up with this one. Everything passes though with no issue. The only thing is if the source (like the apple TV) changes from 2CH to Surround, there is a 1 second pause of no audio (could also just be my older receiver).
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- Aaron C on Apr 27, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 12, 2017
I use it to extract audio to my stereo system. There is a slight delay if I have the TV volume on at the same time as my stereo system causing an echo effect. All I do is turn down the TV volume.
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- Bruce S on Nov 16, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 6, 2018
i had no latency issues with this unit. I used the hdmi in and optical out to a Polk sound bar. Hdmi out to a Sony tv.
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- Guest on Apr 27, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 26, 2017
You’ll get a delay with a Play 5 no matter what, they’re not made to sync with tv audio like a playbar or playbase is.
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- Matt S on Apr 27, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 11, 2017
No latency that I can see or feel. Setup is Apple TV 4K interfaced w/ old Bose Lifestyle system.
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- Ezio B on Apr 27, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 19, 2017
We did not have noticeable audio delay. This product worked fine.
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- mike o on Apr 27, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 13, 2017
the sound extracted on my setup had no latency.
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- John on Apr 27, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 15, 2018
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Will this unit pass through the audio over the HDMI cable to the TV AND ALSO output the audio to the line out or optical jack? Or does it strip the audio from the HDMI output?
Ron F
on Jun 26, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I have this unit so I can watch and listen to my TV. When I want better quality sound, I pipe the audio out from this device to my stereo system. It doesn't strip out the audio from the hdmi signal, it just sends a copy of the audio out the line out jack or optical.
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- Bruce S on Nov 16, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 6, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I have this unit so I can watch and listen to my TV. When I want better quality sound, I pipe the audio out from this device to my stereo system. It doesn't strip out the audio from the hdmi signal, it just sends a copy of the audio out the line out jack or optical.
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- Bruce S on Nov 16, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 6, 2018
The unit does not strip the audio from the HDMI stream. It simply extracts the 5.1 audio stream and outputs it to the optical output OR extracts the stereo stream and outputs it to the analog mini jack.
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- Shawn M on Jun 27, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 29, 2017
We have only used this item with the Apple TV 4K. Audio passed through the HDMI connection to an AVR and also passed to the whole house distributed audio system via the line out.
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- Edward S on Jun 26, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 12, 2018
This unit will extract the audio at the end point of the HDMI cable it cannot push audio through HDMI and extract it on the other
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- bret b on Jun 27, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 5, 2017
I don’t know. I’m only interested in the audio that is stripped out of the HDMI signal
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- James B on Jun 26, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 20, 2017
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Will I have lip sync delay issues when extracting audio with this unit? I've had lip sync issues with other brands of HDMI audio extractors and movies were unwatchable because the the voices lagged so far behind the actor's lips.
A shopper
on Mar 18, 2019
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BEST ANSWER: I've used this unit with 5.1 uncompressed audio over HDMI for movies, TV, and games. The entire setup is very low latency, and I have never had an issue with audio sync from this unit.
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- Varun M on Mar 18, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I've used this unit with 5.1 uncompressed audio over HDMI for movies, TV, and games. The entire setup is very low latency, and I have never had an issue with audio sync from this unit.
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- Varun M on Mar 18, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2018
I've not had any issues with this unit. Usually the audio is ahead of the video due to extra processing for video.
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- Joel C on Mar 20, 2019
There is some lag/latency with it. In the end, it bugged me enough to stop using it.
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- Scott B on Mar 18, 2019
There is a very minimal lip syns issue, un;ess you are really looking specifically to the sync you wont noticed.
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- Juan C on Mar 19, 2019
I've not had any issues with this unit as far as lag. I'm using the optical connection as my interface.
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- Linda on Mar 19, 2019
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Will this output to both the optical out and headphone jack simultaneously or is it and either/or proposition?
New User U
on Jul 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: You can only output to one source at a time--HDMI (TV), optical (bitstream), or 1/8" stereo (PCM).
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- Christopher C on Jul 20, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 26, 2018
BEST ANSWER: You can only output to one source at a time--HDMI (TV), optical (bitstream), or 1/8" stereo (PCM).
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- Christopher C on Jul 20, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 26, 2018
It’s either or not both. The audio signal is not stripped hoewever. This is not much of a limitation. Most people would want optical or headphones.
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- Paul E on Jul 21, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 23, 2017
I have never tried that simultaneously .
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- Kevin C on Jul 20, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 15, 2017
i am not sure. I use only the optical.
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- chris b on Jul 22, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 11, 2018
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Will I be able to use this together with an HDMI extender? Will there be any signal degradation if used together?
A shopper
on Nov 16, 2018
BEST ANSWER: As a consumer, I'm not sure but the output on the HDMI audio extractor seems very strong and clear. It drives my 65" OLED TV wonderfully on a 10ft high quality HDMI cable. I think more importantly, you should check whether or not the HDMI extender you are going to use will support 4K 18Gbps and HDCP 2..2 over the distance you are planning to cover without signal loss.
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- Bruce S on Nov 16, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 6, 2018
BEST ANSWER: As a consumer, I'm not sure but the output on the HDMI audio extractor seems very strong and clear. It drives my 65" OLED TV wonderfully on a 10ft high quality HDMI cable. I think more importantly, you should check whether or not the HDMI extender you are going to use will support 4K 18Gbps and HDCP 2..2 over the distance you are planning to cover without signal loss.
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- Bruce S on Nov 16, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 6, 2018
This unit was used in-line prior to the video baluns for HDMI extender to extract the analog audio. There was no degradation in signal on the HDMI video.
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- mike o on Nov 16, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 13, 2017
I have used these with HDMI extenders with no problem. There is no noticeable signal degradation.
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- Theodore T on Nov 16, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 23, 2018
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Remote control provided?
A shopper
on Sep 12, 2021
BEST ANSWER: No. A remote controller is not relevant to the item’s function. This is not an HDMI switcher. I use mine to send a converted audio signal from my PS5 to my audio interface, then to my speakers.
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- Ryan M on Sep 12, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 19, 2020
BEST ANSWER: No. A remote controller is not relevant to the item’s function. This is not an HDMI switcher. I use mine to send a converted audio signal from my PS5 to my audio interface, then to my speakers.
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- Ryan M on Sep 12, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 19, 2020
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Does this have a digital audio out for my fiber optic audio?
A shopper
on May 1, 2024
BEST ANSWER: Hi, the item has an optical out port for connecting external audio devices.
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- Jhomar R Staff on May 15, 2024
BEST ANSWER: Hi, the item has an optical out port for connecting external audio devices.
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- Jhomar R Staff on May 15, 2024
I have not used this feature myself but, from the Users Manual and other on-line information: "Supports stereo analog and multichannel digital optical S/PDIF audio". So, if your fiber optic audio supports S/PDIF then, Yes, it will work for you.
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- Doug Sebens J on May 1, 2024
- Purchased on Jul 20, 2023
I didn't use that connection, but check out the 4th picture in the description. That would show the optical connection.
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- Warren on May 1, 2024
- Purchased on Sep 20, 2023
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I need to extract Atmos sound to the sound bar, but since this doesn't have a HDMI audio out, am I correct that it won't work? Are there any options to separate 4k 18gbps and Atmos/DTS:X?
Jaro S
on Jan 9, 2019
BEST ANSWER: So there’s a couple options that look similar to the pic of what you were inquiring. First, there IS an hdmi out, must be on the other side of the box that the pic doesn’t show. But if you zoom in, you can see the light for “hdmi out”.
So I’ve used these quite a bit to get 2ch analog audio out on blurays for distributed audio. Where you ask about ATMOS, I see there’s PID 24478 that looks like it holds the 18gbps but it doesn’t say if it’s 5.1 or 7.1! The pid 13348 mentions 7.1, but only 10gbps.
Monoprice has amazing support, but it’s only on their chat deal on their website. But ask a few of those more technical questions with them to figure out the best option.
So I’ve used these quite a bit to get 2ch analog audio out on blurays for distributed audio. Where you ask about ATMOS, I see there’s PID 24478 that looks like it holds the 18gbps but it doesn’t say if it’s 5.1 or 7.1! The pid 13348 mentions 7.1, but only 10gbps.
Monoprice has amazing support, but it’s only on their chat deal on their website. But ask a few of those more technical questions with them to figure out the best option.
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- Maintenance A on Jan 9, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 26, 2017
BEST ANSWER: So there’s a couple options that look similar to the pic of what you were inquiring. First, there IS an hdmi out, must be on the other side of the box that the pic doesn’t show. But if you zoom in, you can see the light for “hdmi out”.
So I’ve used these quite a bit to get 2ch analog audio out on blurays for distributed audio. Where you ask about ATMOS, I see there’s PID 24478 that looks like it holds the 18gbps but it doesn’t say if it’s 5.1 or 7.1! The pid 13348 mentions 7.1, but only 10gbps.
Monoprice has amazing support, but it’s only on their chat deal on their website. But ask a few of those more technical questions with them to figure out the best option.
So I’ve used these quite a bit to get 2ch analog audio out on blurays for distributed audio. Where you ask about ATMOS, I see there’s PID 24478 that looks like it holds the 18gbps but it doesn’t say if it’s 5.1 or 7.1! The pid 13348 mentions 7.1, but only 10gbps.
Monoprice has amazing support, but it’s only on their chat deal on their website. But ask a few of those more technical questions with them to figure out the best option.
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- Maintenance A on Jan 9, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 26, 2017
If your soundbar has HDMI input for audio, then you are correct. The whole point of this product is to extract audio from HDMI to optical/Toslink. It's otherwise hard to answer your question without more information.
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- Anthony B on Jan 9, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 9, 2018
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I wanted to go out of my SACD player via HDMI-then can i go via Optical to my Amp? (Amp has optical in but no HDMI) Will it lose any quality of the SACD?
New User U
on Mar 20, 2019
BEST ANSWER: SACD won't pass through Optical.
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- daniel9600 on Mar 20, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 10, 2019
BEST ANSWER: SACD won't pass through Optical.
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- daniel9600 on Mar 20, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 10, 2019
It will pull the full audio signal out of HDMI and send it to the optical out in the Blackbird. I get full surround processing in my setup (no downconversion to bitstream, although that's an switchable option). But I don't know why you wouldn't just go SACD optical/toslink or coax straight to your amp. I've NEVER seen an SACD deck that had HDMI, but not a toslink or coax output.
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- Anthony B on Mar 20, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 9, 2018
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My AppleTV only has HDMI out and my audio DAC only accepts optical in. I am using the AppleTV to stream audio from my computer as well as radio stations that stream. Would this device serve to allow the audio from the AppleTV to be converted to optical to input to the DAC?
Jim H
on Feb 13, 2020
BEST ANSWER: That is basically how we use them. HDMI in and then the optical output to an audio device. We have not used with a Dac, but I do not see why it would not work.
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- Edward S on Feb 13, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 26, 2019
BEST ANSWER: That is basically how we use them. HDMI in and then the optical output to an audio device. We have not used with a Dac, but I do not see why it would not work.
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- Edward S on Feb 13, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 26, 2019
Yes, this will provide optical output you need.
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- Kevin L on Feb 13, 2020
- Purchased on May 3, 2019
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Is there any input lag/latency with the HDMI passthrough? I want to use this for the Xbox Series X but worried that the latency will be increased.
A shopper
on Nov 13, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I had the same concern when I purchased. I have had zero problems. I have HDMI to TV and optical cable to my Denon surround sound receiver. I plug in Roku, AppleTV, laptop, Xbox & PS4 and there are no delays with any of them and the audio is always in sync.
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- Don Martin on Nov 13, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 13, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I had the same concern when I purchased. I have had zero problems. I have HDMI to TV and optical cable to my Denon surround sound receiver. I plug in Roku, AppleTV, laptop, Xbox & PS4 and there are no delays with any of them and the audio is always in sync.
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- Don Martin on Nov 13, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 13, 2020
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Can I record audio from a DVD or video?
Frederick T
on Feb 14, 2023
BEST ANSWER: No. All this does is separate the audio and video into 2 different signals so you can send them different directions. For example: Video signal to a projector, and the audio signal to a sound system.
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- Andrew W on Feb 27, 2023
- Purchased on Apr 4, 2022
BEST ANSWER: No. All this does is separate the audio and video into 2 different signals so you can send them different directions. For example: Video signal to a projector, and the audio signal to a sound system.
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- Andrew W on Feb 27, 2023
- Purchased on Apr 4, 2022
The L/R out is line level stereo, so yes you can record the video’s audio.
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- Donald C on Feb 27, 2023
- Purchased on Jan 29, 2023
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Can I run hdmi from my laptop to this extractor and optical out to some powered monitors?
A shopper
on Jan 30, 2024
BEST ANSWER: HDMI (high definition multimedia interface) is the acknowledged connection standard for transferring video and audio digitally from a source to a video display device or other compatible home entertainment devices.. The HDMI signal contains both digital audio and video signals.
The "Monoprice Blackbird 4K HDMI Audio Extractor" device extracts the video and audio signals into two streams: HDMI Video out, that contains the video signal, and Optical Audio out that contains the audio signal.
From your question it appears that you need to take the HDMI signal and distribute it to two or more monitors. For this you will require a HDMI Splitter. An HDMI splitter is a device that allows you to split an HDMI signal from a single source to multiple displays. There are many different types of HDMI splitters available, ranging from simple 2-port models to more complex 8-port models.
See: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=2521 ; https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=43876 ; https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=18785
The "Monoprice Blackbird 4K HDMI Audio Extractor" device extracts the video and audio signals into two streams: HDMI Video out, that contains the video signal, and Optical Audio out that contains the audio signal.
From your question it appears that you need to take the HDMI signal and distribute it to two or more monitors. For this you will require a HDMI Splitter. An HDMI splitter is a device that allows you to split an HDMI signal from a single source to multiple displays. There are many different types of HDMI splitters available, ranging from simple 2-port models to more complex 8-port models.
See: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=2521 ; https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=43876 ; https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=18785
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- John T on Jan 30, 2024
- Purchased on Apr 13, 2023
BEST ANSWER: HDMI (high definition multimedia interface) is the acknowledged connection standard for transferring video and audio digitally from a source to a video display device or other compatible home entertainment devices.. The HDMI signal contains both digital audio and video signals.
The "Monoprice Blackbird 4K HDMI Audio Extractor" device extracts the video and audio signals into two streams: HDMI Video out, that contains the video signal, and Optical Audio out that contains the audio signal.
From your question it appears that you need to take the HDMI signal and distribute it to two or more monitors. For this you will require a HDMI Splitter. An HDMI splitter is a device that allows you to split an HDMI signal from a single source to multiple displays. There are many different types of HDMI splitters available, ranging from simple 2-port models to more complex 8-port models.
See: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=2521 ; https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=43876 ; https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=18785
The "Monoprice Blackbird 4K HDMI Audio Extractor" device extracts the video and audio signals into two streams: HDMI Video out, that contains the video signal, and Optical Audio out that contains the audio signal.
From your question it appears that you need to take the HDMI signal and distribute it to two or more monitors. For this you will require a HDMI Splitter. An HDMI splitter is a device that allows you to split an HDMI signal from a single source to multiple displays. There are many different types of HDMI splitters available, ranging from simple 2-port models to more complex 8-port models.
See: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=2521 ; https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=43876 ; https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=18785
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- John T on Jan 30, 2024
- Purchased on Apr 13, 2023
Yes if your powered monitors accept any of optical formats LPCM 2CH, LPCM 5.1, Dolby Digital 2/5.1CH, DTS 2.5.1CH which this extractor's instruction sheet says it supports. Of course, it also provides conventional Left and Right conventional electrical audio signals via the audio jack. For what it's worth, this extractor works perfectly for me!! Good luck!
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- Mike L on Jan 30, 2024
- Purchased on May 8, 2023
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Does this device take the digital form the hdmi and output analog audio via the 1/8 mini jack?
A shopper
on Jul 6, 2024
BEST ANSWER: Yes, but you must have a monitor connected so that the source can determine what type of audio to output on HDMI. It works great with Windows PC's because Windows Audio Device controls the volume of the HDMI data.
The analog output can drive headphones to a comfortable level, or you can route the analog output to an amplifier.
The analog output can drive headphones to a comfortable level, or you can route the analog output to an amplifier.
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- NEIL D on Jul 6, 2024
- Purchased on Dec 14, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Yes, but you must have a monitor connected so that the source can determine what type of audio to output on HDMI. It works great with Windows PC's because Windows Audio Device controls the volume of the HDMI data.
The analog output can drive headphones to a comfortable level, or you can route the analog output to an amplifier.
The analog output can drive headphones to a comfortable level, or you can route the analog output to an amplifier.
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- NEIL D on Jul 6, 2024
- Purchased on Dec 14, 2023
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Does the "Blackbird 4K HDMI Audio Extractor, 18Gbps, HDCP 2.2" Product#24278 support down mixing 7.1 surround, Dolby TrueHD , DTS-HD, or other HD audio formats to Stereo, or will there just be no sound with the 2CH setting when such a source is used?
Scott H
on Aug 7, 2017
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Will this pass 7.1 from the Apple TV HDMI to my SPDIF-only receiver (which takes 7.1 of course)?
A shopper
on Dec 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I haven't found any content on my Apple TV with 7.1, but it supports TrueHD which is usually 7.1. So I'm going to say yes.
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- Aaron C on Jan 5, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 12, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I haven't found any content on my Apple TV with 7.1, but it supports TrueHD which is usually 7.1. So I'm going to say yes.
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- Aaron C on Jan 5, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 12, 2017
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Does the "Blackbird 4K HDMI Audio Extractor, 18Gbps, HDCP 2.2" Product#24278 pass through the audio signal to its HDMI output port? Or is the audio signal actually removed from the HDMI output?
B S
on Dec 11, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This item would not have a setting that would keep audio from passing through the HDMI output cable.
This item would not have a setting that would keep audio from passing through the HDMI output cable.
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 12, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This item would not have a setting that would keep audio from passing through the HDMI output cable.
This item would not have a setting that would keep audio from passing through the HDMI output cable.
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 12, 2019
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Has anyone tried this with Amazon Fire TV or Chromecast and had audio from the L/R output? Thanks.
Michael H
on Dec 20, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I tried it with a Fire stick 4K...It would pass video without a problem, but there was no sound. It worked fine with a cable box, Xbox One , and Sony Blu-Ray using the same cables/inputs.
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- Dave S on Mar 6, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I tried it with a Fire stick 4K...It would pass video without a problem, but there was no sound. It worked fine with a cable box, Xbox One , and Sony Blu-Ray using the same cables/inputs.
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- Dave S on Mar 6, 2019
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Question related to Blackbird 4K HDMI audio extractor (#24278). The switch in the Input section has three options TV, Bitstream and 2-CH. If I understand correctly setting to Bitstream, simply passes the bitstream to the output. Does setting to 2-CH decode the bit stream to 2 channels and sends to output ? What does setting to TV mean ? Thanks in advance for the answers
Shivakumar G
on Dec 31, 2017
BEST ANSWER: From the manual: "TV/Bitstream/2CH Switch: Allows selection of the audio format. The TV option sets the audio output to that of the connected display. The Bitstream option passes the audio output from the video source device and the 2CH option sets audio to 2-channel stereo." There's no mention of up or down conversion; just straight pass-through.
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- Dale M on Jan 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: From the manual: "TV/Bitstream/2CH Switch: Allows selection of the audio format. The TV option sets the audio output to that of the connected display. The Bitstream option passes the audio output from the video source device and the 2CH option sets audio to 2-channel stereo." There's no mention of up or down conversion; just straight pass-through.
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- Dale M on Jan 5, 2018
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Is this unit compatible with Dolby Digital Plus?
A shopper
on Jan 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I can confirm the unit can extract Dolby Digital 5.1 (AC-3) from and Apple TV 4K unit via HDMI. I believe the Apple unit can output both AC-3 as well as E-AC-3 (7.1). I have no data on E-AC-3.
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- Ezio B on Jan 5, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 19, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I can confirm the unit can extract Dolby Digital 5.1 (AC-3) from and Apple TV 4K unit via HDMI. I believe the Apple unit can output both AC-3 as well as E-AC-3 (7.1). I have no data on E-AC-3.
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- Ezio B on Jan 5, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 19, 2017
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Is it ARC compatible? i.e., will it pass ARC from output through the input? Can it decode the ARC audio signal or just the signal on the input?
Jwm
on May 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Not ARC compatible. Only decodes from the input side.
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- Trevor R on May 20, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 31, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Not ARC compatible. Only decodes from the input side.
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- Trevor R on May 20, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 31, 2018
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Is an HDMI output connection required to receive audio at the analog and optical outputs? A couple of the other models have this feature.
A shopper
on Jul 12, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Hi Shopper,
The extractor needs to be connected to a Sink device in order to operate normally. Thanks for asking.
The extractor needs to be connected to a Sink device in order to operate normally. Thanks for asking.
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- Manuel H Staff on Sep 24, 2018
Will the digital and analog audio output work if the device is not connected to a display?
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- New User U on Jan 10, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hi Shopper,
The extractor needs to be connected to a Sink device in order to operate normally. Thanks for asking.
The extractor needs to be connected to a Sink device in order to operate normally. Thanks for asking.
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Will the digital and analog audio output work if the device is not connected to a display?
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- New User U on Jan 10, 2023
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If used together with an HDMI extender through CAT5e, will there be any signal degradation?
New User U
on Nov 16, 2018
Monoprice Blackbird 4K HDMI Audio Extractor, 18Gbps, HDCP 2.2
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We would not test our extenders and extractors together so we cannot guarantee it would work together at all.
If they were to function as long as you keep the HDMI cables short (6' or less).
We would not test our extenders and extractors together so we cannot guarantee it would work together at all.
If they were to function as long as you keep the HDMI cables short (6' or less).
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
We would not test our extenders and extractors together so we cannot guarantee it would work together at all.
If they were to function as long as you keep the HDMI cables short (6' or less).
We would not test our extenders and extractors together so we cannot guarantee it would work together at all.
If they were to function as long as you keep the HDMI cables short (6' or less).
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Is this extractor backwards compatible with HDCP 1.4 for playing 1080p content? The HDMI signal path will be: Roku ultra > This audio extractor > BenQ projector (HDCP 1.4). If I plug a hard drive with 1080p videos on it into the roku, Will the video make it to the projector? Also, if the 1080p video has either AC3 or DTS 5.1, it will come out of this extractors optical out, correct?
New User U
on Nov 24, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
If a device can pass HDCP 2.2 then it can pass HDCP 1.4.
You can get audio from the optical outputs on this extractor.
If a device can pass HDCP 2.2 then it can pass HDCP 1.4.
You can get audio from the optical outputs on this extractor.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
If a device can pass HDCP 2.2 then it can pass HDCP 1.4.
You can get audio from the optical outputs on this extractor.
If a device can pass HDCP 2.2 then it can pass HDCP 1.4.
You can get audio from the optical outputs on this extractor.
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Will this extractor support HDMI cables over 30 feet? I have a splitter at the source, then a 30' run to the TV/stereo.
Douglas B
on Dec 15, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
It would not be recommend to use this in conjunction with a splitter or with a cable that is that long.
It would not be recommend to use this in conjunction with a splitter or with a cable that is that long.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 13, 2019
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It would not be recommend to use this in conjunction with a splitter or with a cable that is that long.
It would not be recommend to use this in conjunction with a splitter or with a cable that is that long.
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Will this pass thru dolby vision video from apple tv to lg oled or equivalent dolby vision products?
Marc S
on Jan 9, 2019
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This would not support HDR color.
This would not support HDR color.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 19, 2019
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This would not support HDR color.
This would not support HDR color.
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WOULD THIS PRODUCT ALLOW SIGNAL FROM HD 4K CABLE BOX VIA SPDIF TO A PROCESSOR WITH OPTIC INPUT?
A shopper
on Jan 9, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would allow you to get an optical audio output if you connect an HDMI device to the HDMI input on this item.
This would allow you to get an optical audio output if you connect an HDMI device to the HDMI input on this item.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 19, 2019
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This would allow you to get an optical audio output if you connect an HDMI device to the HDMI input on this item.
This would allow you to get an optical audio output if you connect an HDMI device to the HDMI input on this item.
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I have a Sony receiver but no hdcp 2.2 and I also have HDMI will the blackbird give me hdcp 2.2 ?
New User U
on Jan 9, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not make your HDMI device's signal HDCP 2.2.
This would not make your HDMI device's signal HDCP 2.2.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 19, 2019
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This would not make your HDMI device's signal HDCP 2.2.
This would not make your HDMI device's signal HDCP 2.2.
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Does this support any Variable Refresh Rate standards like Freesync?
Nick K
on Jan 21, 2020
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This would not support Freesync.
This would not support Freesync.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 22, 2020
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This would not support Freesync.
This would not support Freesync.
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I am trying to find a way to send simple stereo audio files (WAV, FLAC) from a PC to an older stereo system while being controlled by a phone/tablet. My thought that I would use Plex with a Chromecast Audio thing, but Google has discontinued the Chromecast Audio product. Would this device work with a Chromecast Ultra to provide the same function?
A shopper
on Jan 22, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I use a Roku for all my Plex playback. You may need to set each media to force direct play or direct stream. Roku doesn't always tell Plex very good default formats to use.
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BEST ANSWER: I use a Roku for all my Plex playback. You may need to set each media to force direct play or direct stream. Roku doesn't always tell Plex very good default formats to use.
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Works
Works like it's supposed to. Using to extract sound from Apple TV box into 2.1 stereo.
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This thing is awesome... Does exactly what I want it to do. Easy to use, and great wound quality.
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Rated 5 out of 5
It works!
Bought it because my 10 yr old bedroom tv doesn't have any audio outputs. The sound bar I had had an HDMI in and an HDMI out to the tv and it went bad after 6 years. So This unit taps the audio from the ROKU streamer I have via the S/PDIF to my new sound bar.
It works fine. No degradation in the video signal. The only thing is it also passes the audio signal to the tv. So I have to keep the tv sound volume to 0 so only the sound bar plays.
It works fine. No degradation in the video signal. The only thing is it also passes the audio signal to the tv. So I have to keep the tv sound volume to 0 so only the sound bar plays.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Works with Xbox Series X
Used this extractor to output surround sound from my Xbox Series X with my receiver that doesn't have any HDMI inputs. There is no audio delay either
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Rated 5 out of 5
Blackbird 4K Audio Extractor 18 Gbps
No issues. Returned to Monoprice for full refund. Turned out the old one was fine,
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Rated 5 out of 5
Getting TV sound into hearing aid streamer -- problem solved!
I donate a fair amount of time to volunteering in the blind/low vision and deaf/hard-of-hearing communities. One blind veteran I help needed to get TV sound into his hearing aids via streaming since he's not only blind but now nearly deaf. His TV had no audio output! I put one of these little "black boxes" in the HDMI connection between his satellite TV set-top box and his TV. It produces perfect sound for his hearing aid streamer transmitter. Plus, for sighted hard of hearing folks, it preserves "lip-sync!" I'm a happy repeat customer -- it's a great "black box!"
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Rated 2 out of 5
Not really working - still havent heard from support
Pros: great small form factor, easily attached to the back of my tv with a strip of heavy duty velcro. The audio to the analog output (L/R) sounds clean, clear and its full range. 4:2:2 runs from AppleTV into our SonyTV without issue.
Cons: after going through all the settings have yet to get any response from the optical out on the device. The manual is not at all clear regarding which setting to select based on the input. After selecting all three of the switch settings none of them produce an optical signal that my Denon can consume. My optical cable lights up, and the device indicator light says its getting a signal. But nothing on the other end of the optical line. Just ordered an 8ft RCA to 1/8" cable because the analog output is the only one that works.
The entire intent of this device was to use the optical line I already had running through the wall. Now I have to run another line. Support email from over a week ago has gone unanswered.
So, YMMV with this device. Good luck.
Cons: after going through all the settings have yet to get any response from the optical out on the device. The manual is not at all clear regarding which setting to select based on the input. After selecting all three of the switch settings none of them produce an optical signal that my Denon can consume. My optical cable lights up, and the device indicator light says its getting a signal. But nothing on the other end of the optical line. Just ordered an 8ft RCA to 1/8" cable because the analog output is the only one that works.
The entire intent of this device was to use the optical line I already had running through the wall. Now I have to run another line. Support email from over a week ago has gone unanswered.
So, YMMV with this device. Good luck.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Well built and performs as advertised
The Monoprice Blackbird 4K HDMI Audio Extractor, 18Gbps, HDCP 2.2 is well built and performs as advertised. I only wish that I had recognized its utility years ago. One caution, I discovered the existing and working driver for my graphics card was out of date and would only do 2 channel output. Fortunately, I stumbled on the updated driver to make the board output5 channels to the gizmo.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Extends usable life of old surround receivers
Works as expected allowing me to continue using my old but good sounding surround receiver. Got it paired up with a HDMI switch for added flexibility. Unit is smaller than expected and feels solidly built.
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