Monoprice
Monoprice Blackbird 4K60 Video Switcher with HDMI plus Audio Extraction
Enhance your home theater with the Monoprice Blackbird 4K60 Video Switcher. Effortlessly connect up to four HDMI devices to a single display, experiencing brilliant 4K resolution at a smooth 60Hz. This versatile switcher not only handles high-definition video but also extracts audio from your HDMI source, outputting it to analog stereo or digital optical formats. It fully supports HDMI 2.0a and HDCP 2.2 standards, including the Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature, ensuring compatibility with the latest devices. Bidirectional IR passthrough offers convenient control over your connected equipment.
$89.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
191
/ 912
#191 in HDMI Splitters & Switches
Price vs Category Average
-91%
Below average
HDMI Version
2.0
/ a
Who it's for
- Full 4K@60Hz Support
- Integrated Audio Extraction
- Excellent Value Proposition
Who should skip it
- Potential EDID/HDCP Handshake Delays
- Basic Remote Control Functionality
- External Power Required
Key Specs
HDMI Version
2.0a
HDCP Version
2.2
Input Ports
4 HDMI
Output Ports
1 HDMI
Maximum Resolution
4K@60Hz
Color Depth
24-bit
Maximum Bandwidth
18.0 Gbps
Audio Outputs
3.5mm analog stereo and mini Toslink digital optical
Features
- Connects four HDMI sources to one display
- Extracts audio to analog and digital optical
- Supports high-resolution 4K@60Hz video
- Includes bidirectional IR passthrough control
- Manages EDID settings easily
- Supports Audio Return Channel (ARC)
What customers say
Customers highly value the Monoprice Blackbird 4K60 Video Switcher for its reliable performance handling 4K at 60Hz signals, including HDR and HDCP 2.2 pass-through. The standout feature is its integrated audio extraction capability. Users frequently praise its ability to reliably separate high-quality audio via optical or coaxial outputs, allowing video to go to a modern display while sound feeds an older receiver. This solves significant compatibility issues, making it an essential utility tool. While minor reports mention slight switching delays or the unit running warm, the overall sentiment focuses on its exceptional price to performance ratio. It is highly recommended for reliable 4K switching combined with critical audio separation.
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