2x1 HDMI Switch 4K60Hz with Audio Extractor ARC Support, Dual Input Optical Output for TV and Gaming

4K@60Hz 2x1 HDMI Switch with Audio Extractor This compact HDMI switch lets you connect two HDMI 2.0 sources to a single display while extracting clean digital or analog audio for external speakers, soundbars, or AV receivers. Designed for home theater and gaming setups, it preserves video and audio quality and supports advanced HDMI features for reliable compatibility. Key benefits Combine two HDMI sources into one display without signal loss or degradation in audio quality. Extract audio independently from each HDMI input using optical Toslink SPDIF, coaxial, L/R, or 3.5 mm outputs for flexible connection to speakers, soundbars, and receivers. Support for ARC lets you route audio from a TV back to external audio equipment through the switch using optical or coaxial outputs. performance video support up to 4K at 60 Hz with full color fidelity to maintain HDR and deep color content. Main features and performance HDMI version and copy protection: HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2 compatibility for modern 4K content. Video formats: 4K at 60 Hz, backward compatible with 4K at 30 Hz and 1080p. Color and depth: RGB 4:4:4 and Deep Color up to 36bit to preserve fine color detail. Bandwidth: Maximum throughput 18.2 Gbps for resolution sources. Inputs and outputs: Two HDMI 2.0 inputs to one HDMI output; each input supports audio extraction. Audio outputs: Optical Toslink SPDIF, coaxial, stereo L/R, and 3.5 mm jack. Audio format support: Optical or coaxial output supports 5.1 channel or 2 channel passthrough or copy. 3.5 mm and L/R outputs provide 2 channel audio or copy. ARC support: Use the TV HDMI ARC port connected to the switch HDMI output to send TV audio back to a soundbar or AV receiver via optical or coaxial. Note that the 3.5 mm jack and L/R ports do not support ARC audio. Practical applications Living room media center: Connect a set box and a streaming player to one 4K TV, and send audio to a soundbar via optical output while switching video sources with no quality loss. Gaming and streaming: Plug in a gaming console and a Bluray player to share a single HDMI input on your display while extracting game audio to headphones or an amplifier. TV audio integration: Connect your TV HDMI ARC port to the switch output, then route the returned TV audio to an AV receiver or soundbar using optical or coaxial cable for simplified control of TV sound. Setup notes and compatibility Use standard HDMI cables to connect source devices to the HDMI inputs and the display to the HDMI output. For ARC audio, connect the TV HDMI ARC port to the switch HDMI output and then use optical or coaxial from the switch to external audio equipment. Optical and coaxial outputs support multichannel audio where available from the source. 3.5 mm and L/R provide stereo only. Compatible with common HDMI devices such as gaming consoles, set boxes, Bluray players, streaming devices, and modern 4K TVs that support HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2. This HDMI switch provides a straightforward, fidelity solution for combining multiple HDMI sources, extracting audio for external systems, and supporting advanced 4K color and refresh rates without compromising signal quality.