Blustream HDMI ARC Audio Extractor & Embedder
The Blustream BLUARC is a multi-format audio switching device designed to embed or de-embed, and route audio between different audio source and sink devices where HDMI video is being distributed.
This multi-input audio switch supports HDMI embedded audio, external L/R analogue audio, optical digital audio, Bluetooth audio and HDMI ARC audio inputs, distributed to different audio devices via Bluetooth, HDMI output, HDMI audio only, HDMI ARC (i.e soundbar), optical digital audio, and L/R analogue audio outputs.
The multiple audio routing options make the BLUARC suitable for both residential and commercial applications where Bluetooth connectivity is required.
Specification
- Supports HDMI2.0b 18Gbps 4K UHD 60Hz 4:4:4 pass-through including HDR
- Supports all industry standard video resolutions including VGA-WUXGA and 480i-4K
- Supports pass-through of all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio transmission
- HDMI audio breakout to Bluetooth audio (2ch PCM), HDMI output, HDMI audio only output, HDMI soundbar output, analogue L/R audio (2ch PCM) and optical digital outputs concurrently (up to LPCM/Dolby/DTS 5.1ch)
- HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) to Bluetooth audio (2ch PCM), HDMI audio only output, HDMI soundbar output, analogue L/R audio (2ch PCM) and optical digital outputs concurrently (up to LPCM/Dolby/DTS 5.1ch)
- Analogue L/R and optical digital audio embedding
- Analogue L/R and optical digital audio de-embedding
- Bluetooth audio types supported including APTX, APTX-LL etc
- Bluetooth 5.0 output and L/R output support volume adjustment
- Bluetooth 5.0 specification supporting SBC/MP3/AAC/APT-X / APTX-LL/APTX-HD, 44.1K-48KHz 16/24Bit 2ch only
- Control via front panel, IR, RS-232, TCP/IP, Web-GUI, GPIO, & CEC
- Supplied with Blustream 5V IR receiver
- 3rd party drivers available for all major control brands
- HDCP2.3 compliant with advanced EDID management
Please note: when 2x Bluetooth devices are connected that Bluetooth codec type will be 'SBC format'
Please note: audio performance and latency is subject to Bluetooth connected devices/audio codec compatibility and audio from source device. When a Bluetooth Low Latency codec is being used (APTX-LL), the number of connections is limited to one Bluetooth receiving device.
| Item | BLUARC |
|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 0.600000 |
Delivery Charges
Delivery Info & Rates for Mainland UK (Excluding Scottish Highlands & Remote Areas)
We can offer standard delivery on most items going to UK Mainland, not including Scottish Highlands or remote areas, and standard delivery will be an all-day service either within 1-2 working days or on the specified courier's delivery date for your postcode area. Standard delivery is also kerbside only but we can sometimes offer a 2-person delivery option and timed services, please contact us if you require this or require the screen on/by a specific date.
- Standard Delivery = £25 + VAT
- Free delivery available for most accessories & smaller items
- For special services or specific delivery dates please contact us for more information.
All deliveries are sent with 3rd party couriers and must be checked for external damage before signing/accepting the delivery, and then please notify us immediately. Please also check for any internal damage or faults and notify us within 1 week of delivery to allow us to get it swapped out on a 'Dead on Arrival' basis.
Delivery Info & Rates for Non-Mainland UK, Remote Areas & International Shipping
Please contact us for quotes and information on procedure and timeframes.


