Monoprice Blackbird PRO 4K 4x1 HDMI Switch with Audio Extractor, HDR, 18Gbps, YCbCr 4:4:4
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I already have a kvm for primary monitor so I'm looking to use this for my 2nd monitor. Can this operate as a video switch only, no keyboard or mouse plugged in?
John P
on Dec 2, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Correct, nowhere to plug in a keyboard or mouse.
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- Adam M on Dec 15, 2021
- Purchased on May 10, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Correct, nowhere to plug in a keyboard or mouse.
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- Adam M on Dec 15, 2021
- Purchased on May 10, 2021
I can't answer your question. I use this switch for two HDMI cables from two different Blu ray players. The switch automatically can tell which is activated and sends the signal to the outgoing HDMI cable connected to my television. David
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- David T Steere J on Dec 2, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 26, 2021
The unit has a button on the front to select your output. It also comes with a remote that does the same thing, no keyboard or mouse required.
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- Mark C on Dec 2, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 30, 2021
this is a 4x1 hdmi switch, 4 in, 1 out. so yes.
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- Jason W on Dec 10, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 14, 2021
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Does the switch still extract audio when the output destination does not have audio capabilities (like a computer monitor with no speakers)?
New User U
on Mar 26, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Yes - unless you are using Windows (10). The switch does not modify or mask the EDID sent by the source, so Windows will not allow you to select the speaker-less monitor as a playback device. It is possible to override the monitor EDID via a custom driver though.
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- New User U on Mar 27, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Yes - unless you are using Windows (10). The switch does not modify or mask the EDID sent by the source, so Windows will not allow you to select the speaker-less monitor as a playback device. It is possible to override the monitor EDID via a custom driver though.
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- New User U on Mar 27, 2023
Yes, it will extract audio regardless of the audio capabilities of the output device.
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- Joshua R on Mar 26, 2023
- Purchased on May 29, 2022
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does this have a dac that extracts 2ch audio but passes through the multichannel as well? also does this have automatic switching capability?
A shopper
on Jun 15, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
You can only get 2-channel audio through the 3.5 connection and this would not support auto switching.
You can only get 2-channel audio through the 3.5 connection and this would not support auto switching.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
You can only get 2-channel audio through the 3.5 connection and this would not support auto switching.
You can only get 2-channel audio through the 3.5 connection and this would not support auto switching.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 19, 2019
It doesn't do multichannel analog out just 2 channel output.
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- Derek Newton N on Jan 18, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 6, 2020
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When the audio is extracted/transmitted to the audio out port, is it also left intact in the hdmi out or totally removed?
New User U
on Jul 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: HDMI audio is in intact. No ATMOS though because of the analog out feature.
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- Derek Newton N on Jan 18, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 6, 2020
BEST ANSWER: HDMI audio is in intact. No ATMOS though because of the analog out feature.
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- Derek Newton N on Jan 18, 2021
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Does this support auto-switching?
Thomas W
on Nov 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not support auto-switching.
This would not support auto-switching.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 7, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not support auto-switching.
This would not support auto-switching.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 7, 2019
Auto-switching works with the higher number input taking precedent when it senses a signal. This feature isn't documented in the manual but in practice it works well. Example: I have a desktop computer running constantly in input #1 and a Blu-ray player in input #2. When I power on the Blu-ray player the switch automatically switches to the Blu-ray player. When I power off the Blu-ray player it automatically switches back to the desktop computer. The button allows you to manually override the auto switching. In addition if you hold the button in for 3-5 seconds it toggles from auto-switching to manual switching via the button. Hard to believe this feature isn't advertised or in the manual.
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- James M on Oct 20, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 27, 2021
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Will the output support an hdmi-dvi adapter (for conecting to a PC display with DVI)?
New User U
on Mar 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
DVI does not pass audio so you will not get audio if you use a cable with that kind of connection.
DVI does not pass audio so you will not get audio if you use a cable with that kind of connection.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 23, 2019
I see that my question was ambigious. I was not asking whether the audio signal could be passed over the hdmi-dvi adapter, but rather whether the audio extractor would still function if the output device were an hdmi to dvi connection (as opposed to a typical hdmi connection).
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- New User U on Aug 23, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
DVI does not pass audio so you will not get audio if you use a cable with that kind of connection.
DVI does not pass audio so you will not get audio if you use a cable with that kind of connection.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 23, 2019
I see that my question was ambigious. I was not asking whether the audio signal could be passed over the hdmi-dvi adapter, but rather whether the audio extractor would still function if the output device were an hdmi to dvi connection (as opposed to a typical hdmi connection).
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- New User U on Aug 23, 2019
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Does this support 4K @ 60Hz?
New User U
on Aug 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would support 4k @ 60 Hz.
This would support 4k @ 60 Hz.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 21, 2019
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This would support 4k @ 60 Hz.
This would support 4k @ 60 Hz.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 21, 2019
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Does this support hdmi arc?
Alexander S
on Dec 14, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not support ARC.
This would not support ARC.
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 16, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not support ARC.
This would not support ARC.
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 16, 2019
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Can the analog ports extract TrueHD Atmos and DTS:X digital sound? I need it to connect an external subwoofer.
Kenneth L
on Aug 18, 2020
BEST ANSWER: No. The extracted audio is stereo analog only. Suggest you get a home theater receiver intended for this purpose.
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- Matthew S on Dec 7, 2020
BEST ANSWER: No. The extracted audio is stereo analog only. Suggest you get a home theater receiver intended for this purpose.
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- Matthew S on Dec 7, 2020
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Can this device pass through EARC or dolby atmos sound from Apple TV4K to Sonos ARC ?
Because i need HDMI SPLITTER that can pass through Dolby Atmos to Sonos Arc
Because i need HDMI SPLITTER that can pass through Dolby Atmos to Sonos Arc
New User U
on Sep 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Atmos won't pass properly because of that analog output feature.. Just 7.1 Atmos is proprietary anyway so you would be paying double for a switcher that actually could switch Atmos audio properly. That why your processor costs so much.
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- Derek Newton N on Jan 18, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 6, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Atmos won't pass properly because of that analog output feature.. Just 7.1 Atmos is proprietary anyway so you would be paying double for a switcher that actually could switch Atmos audio properly. That why your processor costs so much.
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- Derek Newton N on Jan 18, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 6, 2020
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Does this output audio via the analogue output when TV/Projector is turned off? For example, can I listen to music from an AppleTV when the TV/projector is turned off?
New User U
on Jan 15, 2021
BEST ANSWER: It outputs audio simultaneously to HDMI and analog audio out so yes you can have the TV off and still hear audio from analog output.
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- Jonathan Y on Jan 15, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 17, 2020
BEST ANSWER: It outputs audio simultaneously to HDMI and analog audio out so yes you can have the TV off and still hear audio from analog output.
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- Jonathan Y on Jan 15, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 17, 2020
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the page states it can push 4k @ 60hz, but can it push 2560x1440 @ 100hz? or is it locked at 60hz max for all resolutions?
New User U
on Jan 17, 2021
BEST ANSWER: specs indicate 120Hz at 1080p, so probably yes, though also monitor dependent.
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- Jason W on Dec 10, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 14, 2021
BEST ANSWER: specs indicate 120Hz at 1080p, so probably yes, though also monitor dependent.
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- Jason W on Dec 10, 2021
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I see that it has an IR port. Does it come with a remote? And more importantly, is it compatible with Logitech Harmony remotes?
Douglas H
on Feb 5, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The pictures show it coming with a remote, and the front of the case says "IR" so I presume it's an IR remote.
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- Robert O on Nov 8, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The pictures show it coming with a remote, and the front of the case says "IR" so I presume it's an IR remote.
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- Robert O on Nov 8, 2021
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I want to connect the audio out to a line in input on my preamplifier. The audio out level is very high. Is there any way of lowering the output level from the Blackbird?
A shopper
on Dec 23, 2021
BEST ANSWER: resolved by switching audio output from dolby to pcm
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- c L on Dec 29, 2021
BEST ANSWER: resolved by switching audio output from dolby to pcm
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Is there any reason this switch would not allow 4k video to display from an Xbox One X? I can use it when Xbox is set to 1080P but once it is switched to 4k will no longer display.
A shopper
on Feb 9, 2022
BEST ANSWER: We run into this in our business. Some items use different coding. Not all convertors or splitters translate them. Not saying this is your issue, just know that we have run into it. Hard to find in the fine print the difference between devices.
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- PAUL HARRINGTON on Feb 10, 2022
- Purchased on May 14, 2021
BEST ANSWER: We run into this in our business. Some items use different coding. Not all convertors or splitters translate them. Not saying this is your issue, just know that we have run into it. Hard to find in the fine print the difference between devices.
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- PAUL HARRINGTON on Feb 10, 2022
- Purchased on May 14, 2021
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Where can I find a replacement remote for this unit?
Scott P
on Apr 22, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Monoprice stands behind all their products and offer support for any product related question. For further assistance, please reach out to our Customer Support team.
Monoprice stands behind all their products and offer support for any product related question. For further assistance, please reach out to our Customer Support team.
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- Coty R Staff on Jul 18, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Monoprice stands behind all their products and offer support for any product related question. For further assistance, please reach out to our Customer Support team.
Monoprice stands behind all their products and offer support for any product related question. For further assistance, please reach out to our Customer Support team.
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- Coty R Staff on Jul 18, 2023
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Does this work with Dolby Vision?
A shopper
on Aug 15, 2018
This claims it can do 1080 120hz. Can someone verify this actually works? I wanna send an Xbox signal that's 1080 120hz to a 144hz monitor and 1080 60hz signal to my Elgato HD60s. Help?
A shopper
on Jan 30, 2020
does this unit have discrete IR on/off codes?
NATHAN N
on Jun 2, 2020
Can the switching be controlled by a FireTV cube?
Arend H
on Dec 8, 2020
I just want to confirm that the hdmi connection does passthrough atmos.
If I have a chromecast 4k device or a chromecast with google tv connected to the switch and the hdmi out connected to an atmos soundbar which is then connected to a TV, will I be able to get atmos sound?
If I have a chromecast 4k device or a chromecast with google tv connected to the switch and the hdmi out connected to an atmos soundbar which is then connected to a TV, will I be able to get atmos sound?
A shopper
on Apr 16, 2021
Whats the model of the internal DAC for the Audio Extractor?
A shopper
on Dec 20, 2021
I purchase this switch in rder to extact audio to my old sound system from the hdmi input. I does not seem to work?
A shopper
on Dec 29, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5
Does what it says it will do
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This is a no brainer buy if you need it!
This is a no brainer buy if you need it!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Working Well
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Just what I was looking for
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