8K60Hz 4:4:4 2×1 HDMI Switcher | Dolby Vision & HDR | ARC | Audio De-embed | EDID Management

WyreStorm’s plug-and-play 8K HDMI switcher range is capable of delivering uncompressed resolutions up to 8K@60Hz or 4K@120Hz to your display. These switchers also support DSC 1.2a pass-through, an approved compression method under the HDMI 2.1 specification, enabling lossless signal transmission up to 10K@120Hz.

The range includes two models with different input configurations to suit your installation needs, while also offering audio de-embedding from the source (where no source-side option is available) and ARC support from the display to an audio distribution system for high-quality 5.1 audio transmission. Additional features such as auto switching and CEC passthrough make the WyreStorm Essentials range a truly powerful plug-and-play solution.

General / Transmission

• Type: 2×1 HDMI Switcher (switches 2 HDMI sources to 1 display)
• Transmission Encoding: Uncompressed (DSC 1.2a pass-through when required)
• End-to-End Latency: Zero
• Maximum Transmission Bit Rate: Up to 40 Gbps (FRL, 4 lanes × 10 Gbps)

Video

• Inputs: 2 × HDMI Type-A (19-pin)
• Output: 1 × HDMI Type-A (19-pin)
• Supported HDMI: TMDS (up to 600 MHz), FRL, DSC 1.2a
• Max Resolutions:
• 1080p @ 240 Hz
• 4K @ 144 Hz (4:4:4)
• 5K @ 60 Hz (4:4:4)
• 8K @ 60 Hz (4:2:0)
• 10K @ 120 Hz with DSC pass-through
• Supported Video Standards: DCI, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, SL-HDR1, PQ, BT.2020, BT.2100

Audio

• Audio Return Channel (ARC): Supported
• Audio De-embed: From HDMI to S/PDIF
• Audio Formats: PCM 2-channel, Multichannel LPCM, DTS-X, Dolby Atmos
• Maximum Audio Sampling Rate: 192 kHz
• Maximum Audio Channels: Up to 32

Communication & Control

• HDMI Features: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3, EDID management via DIP switches, full CEC passthrough
• Other HDMI Features: VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), QFT (Quick Frame Transport), QMS (Quick Media Switching)
• Control: IR receiver (front panel)
• Front panel push button

Power & Environment

• Power: 12 V DC @ 1 A
• Max Consumption: ~3.5 W
• ESD Protection: ±8 kV (air), ±4 kV (contact)
• Max BTU: ~12 BTU/hr