The Extron DA2 HD 8K AI is a high performance 8K/60 audio embedder that accepts separate two‑channel analog audio and converts it to 16‑bit LPCM audio at 48 kHz for embedding onto the HDMI output signal. This HDCP 2.3 compliant audio embedder includes two HDMI outputs and supports data rates up to 40.1 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color up to 12‑bit, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats. It is equipped with integration-friendly capabilities such as input cable equalization, adjustable analog audio gain control, and advanced EDID management. Extron EDID Minder® Plus delivers support for additional memory blocks needed for advanced display features. From presentation spaces to esports venues, the DA2 HD 8K AI is the ideal audio embedder for HDMI source signals sent to two displays.

Streamlined Integration

To enhance and simplify integration, the DA2 HD 8K AI offers many integrator-friendly features beyond embedding two‑channel analog audio onto the HDMI outputs. Input cable equalization restores and reshapes incoming HDMI signals, compensating for weak source signals or signal loss from a long input cable and reducing the need for additional signal conditioning equipment. Color bit depth is automatically adjusted based on the display EDID, which prevents color compatibility conflicts between the source and the displays. EDID Minder Plus enables setting the video input EDID, capturing EDID from connected displays, and uploading custom EDID files. To reliably display and distribute 5K and 21:9 aspect ratio content, this Extron technology also supports additional memory blocks for displays that convey advanced features via both EDID and DisplayID. It facilitates proper management of the extended EDID information. Key Minder^® ensures simultaneous distribution of HDCP-encrypted content.

The DA2 HD 8K AI audio embedder enables two‑channel analog audio embedding onto high data rate, HDMI source content for simultaneous display on two displays. The HDMI outputs can be individually muted, allowing content to be viewed on a local monitor before appearing on the main presentation display. Each HDMI output also provides +5 VDC, 250 mA for powering external peripheral devices, such as the Extron HD Pro Plenum Series of active, hybrid optical-copper cables for transmission of HDMI digital video and audio signals over longer cable runs.

Housed in a 1" (2.5 cm) high, quarter rack width metal enclosure, the DA2 HD 8K AI can be mounted in a rack or discreetly installed beneath a desk. It includes an external, universal power supply for worldwide power compatibility.

Features

• Embeds two-channel analog audio onto the HDMI outputs — The DA2 HD 8K AI offers the flexibility to embed separate analog audio with high data rate, HDMI source content.
• Audio gain and attenuation adjustment capability
• Supports computer and video resolutions up to 8K/60
• Supports ultra-wide aspect ratios, including 21:9 and 5K
• Supported HDMI 2.1 specification features include data rates up to 40.1 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color up to 12‑bit, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats
• Support for HDR – High Dynamic Range video — Enables greater contrast range and wider color gamut by providing the necessary video bandwidth, color depth, and metadata interchange capability for HDR video.
• HDCP 2.3 compliant — Ensures display of content-protected media and interoperability with other HDCP-compliant devices.
• Automatic input cable equalization — Actively conditions incoming HDMI signals to compensate for signal loss when using long cables, low quality cables, or source devices with poor signal output.
• Comprehensive EDID management — Use PCS software to access EDID Minder Plus for setting video input EDID, capturing EDID from connected displays, or uploading custom EDID files. Proper EDID management ensures that sources and displays are easily integrated into a system resulting in optimized system operation. Freely downloadable EDID Manager 3.0 software is available for advanced EDID editing and creating custom EDID files.
• EDID Minder^® Plus automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices — EDID Minder Plus supports additional memory blocks for displays that convey advanced features via both EDID and DisplayID for proper management of the extended EDID information required to reliably display and distribute 5K and 21:9 aspect ratio content.
• Key Minder^® continuously verifies HDCP compliance — Key Minder authenticates and maintains continuous HDCP‑encryption between all input and output devices to enable simultaneous distribution of a single source signal to multiple displays.
• Selectable output muting — Provides the capability to mute any combination of video, audio, and/or sync outputs at any time. This allows content to be viewed on a local monitor prior to appearing on the main presentation display.
• User-selectable HDCP authorization — Allows the unit to appear HDCP compliant or non‑HDCP compliant to the connected source, which is beneficial if the source automatically encrypts all content when connected to an HDCP‑compliant device. Protected material is not passed in non‑HDCP mode.
• HDCP Visual Confirmation provides a green signal when encrypted content is sent to a non-compliant display — When HDCP‑encrypted content is transmitted to a non‑HDCP compliant display, a full screen green signal is sent to the display for immediate visual confirmation that protected content cannot be viewed on that display.
• Automatic color bit depth management — The distribution amplifier automatically adjusts color bit depth based on the display EDID, preventing color compatibility conflicts between source and displays.
• HDMI to DVI Interface Format Correction — Automatically reformats HDMI source signals for output to a connected DVI display.
• HDCP authentication and signal presence LED indicators — Front panel LED indicators for signal presence and HDCP authentication provide real time feedback and monitoring of key performance parameters.
• Provides +5 VDC, 250 mA power on each output for external peripheral devices
• Front panel USB‑C^® configuration port — Enables easy configuration without having to access the rear panel.
• Easy setup and commissioning with Extron’s PCS – Product Configuration Software — Conveniently configure multiple products using a single software application.
• 1” (2.5 cm) high, quarter rack width metal enclosure
• Includes LockIt^® Plus cable lacing brackets — Securely fastens HDMI or USB-C^® cables to a device, eliminating risk of disconnection.
• Includes Extron Everlast^® Power Supply — Provides worldwide power compatibility with high reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating costs.
• Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7‑year parts and labor warranty