Description
This active fibre optic HDMI lead from AV:Link carries the HDMI signal over light rather than copper, so you get much greater transmission range than a standard cable without the signal degrading along the way. At 30m long, it suits fixed installations where a passive cable would struggle to hold a clean picture. It supports video resolutions up to 8K Ultra High Definition at 60Hz, with a video bandwidth of up to 48Gb/s and HDCP 2.2 compliance, so it keeps up with modern sources and displays.
The clever part for installers is the detachable plug on one end. Remove it and you reveal a Micro HDMI plug with a reduced diameter, which means you only need to drill a 12mm hole to route the lead through a wall or panel. Once the cable is in place, push the plug firmly and fully back on to keep the connection secure. That same Micro HDMI end is handy for connecting smaller devices such as a Raspberry Pi, camcorders and tablets. Note that in the US these are often called HDMI cables rather than leads, but they are the same thing.
The head shells are made from alloy with gold plated connectors, and the outer diameter of the fibre optic cable is a thin 4.8mm. That slim profile keeps the run flexible over long distances while holding good signal quality end to end. It is built to the HDMI 2.1 standard, so it handles high frame rate 4K and 8K content across a single lead. If you are wiring a home cinema, meeting room or any longer HDMI run, this gives you the reach without the picture problems that plague longer copper cables.
Specification
| Length |
30m |
| Weight |
0.96KG |
| Conductor |
Active fibre optic (AOC) |
| Max. resolution |
7680 x 4320p @ 60Hz |
| Data transfer rate |
48Gb/s |
| Cable : diameter |
4.8mm |
Frequently Asked
How long is this HDMI lead?
This lead is 30m long. Because it uses active fibre optic technology, it holds a clean HDMI signal over that distance without the degradation you would see on a standard copper cable.
What does the detachable plug do?
One end has a removable plug. Take it off and you are left with a Micro HDMI plug of reduced diameter, so you only need to drill a 12mm hole to route the lead. Reattach the plug firmly and fully once the cable is through.
What resolution does it support?
It supports video resolutions up to 8K Ultra High Definition at 60Hz, with a video bandwidth of up to 48Gb/s. It is built to the HDMI 2.1 standard.
Is it HDCP compliant?
Yes, this lead is HDCP 2.2 compliant, so it works with protected content from modern sources and displays.
Can I use it with smaller devices?
Yes. With the plug removed, the Micro HDMI end is useful for connecting devices with a Micro HDMI socket, such as a Raspberry Pi, camcorders and tablets.
Is the direction of the lead important?
Active fibre optic HDMI leads are directional, so connect the source and display ends as marked to keep the signal flowing correctly.