Atlona AT-HDR-M2C-QUAD HDMI Audio Extractor

About: Atlona AT-HDR-M2C-QUAD HDMI Audio Extractor

The Atlona AT-HDR-M2C-QUAD is an audio converter for extracting and downmixing multi-channel PCM, Dolby, and DTS audio from HDMI. Part of the comprehensive family of Atlona 4K HDR integration products, the HDR-M2C-QUAD provides simultaneous audio conversion for four HDMI sources. Each HDMI input features pass-through on its associated HDMI output. It also includes unbalanced analog and TOSLINK digital audio outputs with a downmixed stereo signal. The HDR-M2C-QUAD is compatible with high dynamic range (HDR) formats and is HDCP 2.2 compliant. It supports 4K/UHD video @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling, as well as HDMI data rates up to 18 Gbps. This quad HDMI audio conversion device includes EDID management features as well as audio volume and bass / treble controls for each converter, all available via Ethernet through the Atlona Management System (AMS), the web GUI, or a control system. The HDR-M2C-QUAD is ideal for serving surround sound and/or two-channel audio systems from up to four HDMI sources, while facilitating pass-through to a matrix switcher.

The HDR-M2C-QUAD is ideal for residential and commercial applications with the latest as well as emerging 4K/UHD and HDR sources and displays. It includes Atlona’s award-winning 10-year limited product warranty and customer support services, so that integrators can specify, purchase, and install with confidence.

Features

HDMI audio de-embedding and multi-channel audio downmixing for four HDMI sources

• Quad HDMI audio conversion for four HDMI sources
• De-embeds HDMI audio with or without connection to a display or other destination
• Provides easy integration of HDMI audio sources into whole-house and other audio systems

Downmixes multi-channel PCM, Dolby, and DTS formats to stereo audio

• Extracts, decodes, downmixes, and converts digital multi-channel bitstreams to two-channel signals
• Supports PCM, Dolby® Digital, Dolby Digital Plus™, Dolby TrueHD, DTS® Digital Surround™, and DTS-HD Master Audio™

4K/UHD capability @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling, plus support for HDR formats

• Ideal for new and emerging 4K/UHD and HDR-capable sources and displays
• Compatible with 4K HDR10 and Dolby Vision™ @ 60 Hz, as well as HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) for 60p HDR broadcast services

HDCP 2.2 compliant

• Adheres to latest specification for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection
• Allows protected content stream to pass between devices

Delivers downmixed audio to TOSLINK digital and analog audio outputs

• Provides flexible options for integrating with displays, matrix switchers, and multi-zone audio amplifiers
• Also passes through the HDMI input with no downmixing

Volume and tone adjustments

• Adjustment of output volume, plus bass and treble settings via AMS and the web GUI
• Avoids the need for an external DSP to set gain and tone controls

EDID management

• Manages EDID communications with the source through a display’s EDID or internally stored EDID
• Ensures desired audio formats and video resolutions are provided to the AV system

IP control

• Ready for integration with Atlona Velocity™ and third-party control systems
• Flexible options for audio volume and bass / treble controls, as well as EDID management

Intuitive GUI-based configuration using integrated web server

• Offers menu-based configuration of network settings, audio, and EDID management
• Allows fast configuration of internal product settings and troubleshooting from a mobile device or PC in the field

Easy to configure and manage with AMS (Atlona Management System)

• Centralized, network-based configuration and management of Atlona IP-controllable products and systems
• Manage configuration and firmware updates for AV devices spanning a facility, building, enterprise, or residence
• Available as a cost-effective server appliance, or a free software download

Field-updatable firmware

• Device can be updated in the field via AMS or the web GUI
• USB port also available for firmware updates

Rack mountable 1U, full-rack width enclosure

• Installs easily in rack mounted systems with included 19” rack mount brackets
• Reduces installation time and cost

Included accessories

• User guide, rack mounting brackets, power cable (US), and captive screw connectors