Blustream
Blustream BLUARC HDMI Bluetooth Audio Extractor & Embedder
BU-BLUARC
The BLUARC is a versatile multi-format audio routing device that allows you to embed, de-embed, and switch audio between multiple sources and sinks in HDMI-based AV systems. It is ideal for installations requiring Bluetooth connectivity, flexible audio distribution, and advanced HDMI management.
Features & Benefits
- HDMI 2.0b 18Gbps 4K UHD 60Hz 4:4:4 pass-through including HDR
- Supports all standard video resolutions, including VGA–WUXGA and 480i–4K
- Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio
- HDMI audio breakout to Bluetooth audio (2ch PCM), HDMI output, HDMI audio-only output, HDMI ARC (soundbar), analogue L/R (2ch PCM), and optical digital output concurrently (up to LPCM/Dolby/DTS 5.1ch)
- HDMI ARC breakout to the same outputs concurrently
- Analogue L/R and optical digital embedding and de-embedding
- Bluetooth 5.0 output with volume adjustment; supports SBC, MP3, AAC, APT-X, APTX-LL, APTX-HD (44.1–48kHz, 16/24-bit, 2ch only)
- Control via front panel, IR, RS-232, TCP/IP, Web-GUI, GPIO, & CEC
- Supplied with Blustream 5V IR receiver
- Video Input: 1 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female
- Video Outputs: 3 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female
- Audio Inputs: 1 x Optical (S/PDIF), 1 x Analogue L/R (3.5mm stereo jack)
- Audio Outputs: 1 x Optical (S/PDIF), 1 x Analogue L/R (3.5mm stereo jack)
- Network: 1 x Ethernet RJ45
- Bluetooth: 1 x SMA antenna connector
- RS-232 & I/O: 1 x 5-pin Phoenix connector
- IR Input: 1 x 3-pin Phoenix connector
- Firmware Upgrade: 1 x Micro-USB UART port
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 125mm x 147mm x 25mm
- Power Supply: 12V/1A DC, screw connector