StarTech.com 8-Port 4K 60Hz HDMI Splitter - HDR Support - HDMI 2.0 Splitter - 7.1 Surround Sound Audio

The StarTech.com 8-Port 4K 60Hz HDMI Splitter is a premium distribution solution built for professionals and enthusiasts who demand pristine, synchronized video across multiple displays. This high-performance splitter lets a single HDMI video source feed up to eight displays at once, preserving image quality, color accuracy, and audio fidelity across all outputs. Ideal for digital signage, control rooms, classrooms, live events, broadcast environments, or ambitious home theater setups, this device delivers reliable mirror images, robust HDR support, and multi-channel audio while staying compact, durable, and easy to deploy.

• Distributes a single HDMI source to up to eight displays simultaneously, ensuring consistent content across every connected screen with minimal latency and high signal integrity.
• Delivers true 4K resolution at 60 Hz with HDR support for vivid colors, deep contrast, and smooth motion—perfect for immersive presentations, video walls, and high-end home theaters.
• Built on the HDMI 2.0 standard, offering up to 18 Gbps of bandwidth, HDCP 2.2 content protection, and robust EDID management to maximize compatibility between sources and displays while maintaining reliable playback.
• Supports multi-channel audio passthrough, including 7.1 surround sound formats, so every display carries the full audio experience along with the video signal.
• Encased in a rugged, fanless metal enclosure for quiet operation and long-term reliability; designed for easy integration into professional AV racks or on a desk, with plug-and-play installation and broad compatibility with consumer and commercial displays.

Technical Details of StarTech.com 8-Port 4K 60Hz HDMI Splitter

• Video outputs: 8 HDMI outputs plus 1 input (mirrored distribution to all outputs)
• Video resolution: Supports up to 4K at 60 Hz (3840x2160) with 4:4:4 chroma sampling where sources and displays permit
• HDR: HDR10 compatible for enhanced brightness, contrast, and color performance on all outputs
• Audio: Multi-channel HDMI audio passthrough, including 7.1 surround sound formats
• Interface and standards: HDMI 2.0 with up to 18 Gbps bandwidth; HDCP 2.2 compliant for protected content
• EDID and compatibility: Advanced EDID management to optimize display compatibility across mixed-screen installations
• Power: External power may be required to drive all outputs reliably, depending on source capability and display count
• Construction: Durable metal enclosure designed for rack-mount or desktop use; fanless design for silent operation
• Installation: Plug-and-play with no software required; suitable for professional AV environments and demanding digital signage deployments
• Applications: Ideal for video walls, conference rooms, classrooms, retail displays, houses of worship, trade shows, and media installations

How to Install StarTech.com 8-Port 4K 60Hz HDMI Splitter

1. Power off your HDMI source and all connected displays before making connections.
2. Connect the single HDMI source to the splitter’s input port using a high-quality HDMI cable.
3. Attach up to eight displays to the splitter’s HDMI output ports with reliable HDMI cables. Use identical or compatible displays to ensure uniform output across all screens.
4. If your installation requires maximum stability or every output demands peak performance, connect the splitter to its external power supply (if included or specified by your model) to ensure consistent signal distribution, especially with longer cable runs or multiple displays.
5. Power on the source, splitter, and displays. If you encounter any compatibility issues, leverage EDID options on the source or adjust the displays to a common resolution and color format that all devices support.
6. Test each display for alignment, color accuracy, and refresh rate. If content differs across screens, configure the splitter to mirror mode or adjust the source’s output settings to achieve uniform results.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: How many displays can I run from a single StarTech HDMI splitter? A: Up to eight displays can be driven simultaneously from one HDMI source.
• Q: What video resolutions does the splitter support? A: It supports 4K at 60 Hz (4K60) with HDR where your source and displays support HDR10 and 4:4:4 color sampling; compatibility may vary with mixed displays.
• Q: Is HDR supported? A: Yes, HDR10 compatibility is built into the splitter to deliver enhanced brightness and color on all outputs.
• Q: Do I need external power for this splitter? A: Depending on the number of connected displays and the capabilities of the HDMI source, external power may be required to maintain reliable performance across all outputs.
• Q: Is this device compatible with HDCP-protected content? A: Yes, the splitter is HDCP 2.2 compliant, ensuring protected video playback across all connected displays.
• Q: Can I mix display types (e.g., 4K TV and 1080p monitor) in the same setup? A: Yes, the splitter supports outputting to displays with different native resolutions, but all outputs will mirror the same source signal.