AVPro Edge AC-EX40-444-KIT
4K HDMI HDBaseT Kit, Audio Extraction, 18 Gbps - 230'
- Range: Up to 230 ft on 1080p and up to 115 ft on 4K60 4:4:4 on CAT6A cabling
- Resolution: Up to 4K60 4:4:4
- 18 Gbps Bandwidth Support
- Supports HDCP 2.2 (and earlier) and 4K UHD
Description
The AVPro Edge AC-EX40-444-KIT is the HDBaseT extender that introduced AVPro Edge's Invisible Compression Technology (ICT). It sends an 18 Gbps, 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI signal over a single category cable with no visible banding, color shift or motion artifacts.
HDR metadata, static or dynamic, passes through untouched, so Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG all reach the display intact.
Reach depends on resolution: 4K signals travel up to 40 meters and 1080p signals up to 70 meters (230 ft). Shielded Cat 6a is recommended for new construction. The transmitter includes downscaling circuitry that steps 4K down to 1080p for legacy displays, so mixed-resolution rooms keep native quality on the screens that can use it.
When something goes wrong, the kit helps you find out what. EDID bypass and EDID copy resolve source and display handshake problems, and the transmitter can generate a 1080p or 4K test pattern to verify cabling and switcher settings. For longer 4K runs, step up to the AC-EX70-444-KIT or the AC-EX100-444-KIT.
Key Features
- ICT at 18 Gbps: 4K60 4:4:4 with HDR over category cable, free of banding and compression artifacts.
- Built-in downscaling: the transmitter converts 4K to 1080p for older displays in mixed systems.
- EDID management: bypass and copy options settle interoperability issues with displays, AVRs and sources.
- Audio extraction: 2-channel PCM audio is available on Phoenix connectors on both units for an AVR or distribution amplifier. If the source sends multichannel audio, use a downmixer such as the AC-AVDM-V3.
- On-board test patterns: 1080p and 4K patterns for wire verification and source checks.
- Slim kit format: matched transmitter and receiver for point-to-point runs, with IR pass-through for remote control.
Design and Installation Notes
Why extend over category cable? Manufactured HDMI cables are fixed in length and become unreliable beyond roughly 25 feet, and HDMI connectors can only be terminated in a factory because of their high frequencies. Category cable can be pulled and terminated to length on site, which is why HDBaseT extension is the standard way to reach distant displays. The AC-EX40-444-KIT was the first product to apply ICT to that job, and it remains the entry point to AVPro Edge's family of 18 Gbps extenders.
Typical Applications
A fit for conference rooms, classrooms, home theaters and any rack-to-display run where HDR and 4:4:4 color matter. See other HDBaseT receiver and transmitter kits from AVPro Edge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far can the AC-EX40-444-KIT send 4K?
Up to 40 meters at 4K and up to 70 meters (230 ft) at 1080p over category cable. Shielded Cat 6a is recommended.
What is Invisible Compression Technology?
ICT is AVPro Edge's proprietary algorithm that fits an 18 Gbps HDMI signal through a category cable while keeping HDR metadata and color depth intact.
Does it support HDR?
Yes. Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG pass through along with 4K60 4:4:4 video.
Why is there no audio on the Phoenix connectors?
The audio extraction ports only output 2-channel PCM, so the source must be set to 2-channel audio. Use an audio downmixer if the source sends multichannel.
Specifications
- Advanced EDID Management and Emulate
- Can Cascade and also has ESD Protection Circuitry to 7KV, Deep Color up to 16-Bit for 1080p, 12-Bit for 4K
- Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG Support
- L/R Audio Extraction on Transmitter and Receiver
- HDMI Audio Specs: PCM 2- Ch., LPCM 5.1 & 7.1, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD-Master Audio, Atmos
- Included Accessories: 48V Power Supply, IR TX Unit, IR RX Unit, 4x 3-Pin Terminal Blocks for Audio and RS-232 Ports, Mounting Ears
- Dimensions For Each RX/TX (WxDxH): 5.05" x 3.62" x 0.47"
- Weight for Each RX/TX: 0.3 lbs
- Warranty: 10 years
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