J-Tech Digital 4K Ultra HD HDMI 18Gbps Audio Extractor

Last updated: November 19, 2021


This pass through is for Dolby Digital DTS formats. If you want to decode these formats for analog output, you will need to use an HDMI source set to PCM audio. This device also supports HDMI High Bit Rate (HBR) audio pass through.

J-Tech Digital 4K Ultra HD HDMI 18Gbps Audio Extractor

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Product Details

Key Takeaway: This device can pass through Dolby Digital DTS audio.

In our analysis of 11 expert reviews, the J-Tech Digital 4K HDMI 18Gbps Audio Extractor placed 1st when we looked at the top 5 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

AUDIO EXTRACTION: Extract the digital hdmi audio signal from the HDMI input and convert it to 2 channel analog stereo output or multi-channel Audio (SPDIF) output. NOTE: This unit will only pass Dolby Digital/DTS audio formats, it will NOT decode these formats for the analog output. If using the analog output, make sure your HDMI source is set to PCM audio. 4K Ultra HD with HDMI 2.0: Supports the highest video resolution to 4K 50/60HZ (YUV444). Supports HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) HDCP 2.2 and DVI compliant; Supports HDR10(We suggest using HDMI2.0 certified cable to get HDR10 compatibility). AUDIO EDID SETTINGS: 2CH for L/R or SPDIF stereo output; 5.1CH for SPDIF Output, Supports uncompressed audio such as LPCM. Supports DTS Digital / Dolby Digital pass through (Our device does not decode the digital audio, you will still need an end display that is compatible with those formats) ; DOES NOT SUPPORT ARC FUNCTION. ADVANCED FEATURES: Supports HDMI HIGH Bit Rate(HBR) audio pass through; Audio sample rates up to 192kHZ;10 Bit HDR pass through.; Supports CEC bypass. Free Lifetime Technical Support and 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty from J-Tech Digital.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

The J-Tech Digital has a 2-channel analog stereo output or multi-channel Audio (S/PDIF) output.

What reviewers didn't like

One thing to note is the unit will only pass Dolby Digital audio formats and will not decode these formats for the analog output.
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