HDMI Audio De-Embedder
KanexPro HAECOAX — HDMI Audio De-Embedder. Simultaneously extracts HDMI audio to Toslink optical, coaxial S/PDIF, and 3.5mm stereo. HDCP compliant, 1080p…
The KanexPro HAECOAX is a straightforward HDMI audio de-embedder designed for reliable audio extraction from HDMI sources in legacy and value-tier installations. It extracts HDMI digital audio output simultaneously to stereo analog and S/PDIF digital outputs — providing uncompressed multichannel audio up to 5.1 channel surround sound from any HDTV-compatible source at resolutions up to 1080p/60. A front-panel 2.0CH / 5.1CH button lets users instantly toggle between stereo and surround audio output modes. Automatic input cable equalization compensates for signal loss on longer HDMI input cable runs, and the unit simultaneously outputs to Toslink optical, coaxial S/PDIF, and 3.5mm stereo analog.
- Extracts HDMI digital audio simultaneously to Toslink optical, coaxial S/PDIF, and 3.5mm stereo analog
- HDCP compliant — compatible with all HDCP-protected content sources
- Supports 3D and CEC pass-through
- Front-panel 2.0CH / 5.1CH audio channel selection button
- Dual-color LED: red = power, purple = active (power + signal)
- Supports data rates up to 6.75Gbps — HDMI 1.3 with Deep Color
- HDTV resolutions to full 1080p/60 and PC resolutions to 1920×1200
- Supports uncompressed audio (LPCM) and compressed formats (DTS Digital, Dolby Digital)
- Supports Color Depth up to 12-bit per channel (36-bit all channels)
- Automatic input cable equalization for reliable performance on longer cable runs
Specifications| HDMI Compliance | HDMI 1.3 (Deep Color) |
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| HDCP Compliance | HDCP compliant |
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| Video Bandwidth | 6.75Gbps / 225MHz |
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| Video Resolution | Interlaced: 480i, 576i, 1080i (50/60Hz)<br>Progressive: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p (50/60Hz)<br>PC: up to 1920× |
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| Color Depth | Up to 12-bit per channel (36-bit all channels) |
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| 3D / CEC | Pass-through |
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| Audio Formats | LPCM (uncompressed), Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround |
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| Channel Selection | 2.0CH / 5.1CH (front-panel button) |
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| Input | 1× HDMI Female |
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| Output | 1× HDMI Female<br>1× Toslink Optical (S/PDIF)<br>1× Coaxial S/PDIF (RCA)<br>1× 3.5mm Stereo Analog |
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| Power Supply | External DC 5V @ 2A |
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| Power Consumption | 2.5W (Max) |
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| Cable Equalization | Automatic input cable equalization |
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| Operating Temperature | 0°C – 70°C |
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| Operating Humidity | 10%–80% RH (non-condensing) |
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| Storage Temperature | -10°C – 80°C |
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| Storage Humidity | 5%–90% RH (non-condensing) |
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| Includes | 1× HAECOAX Main Unit<br>1× 5V DC Power Supply<br>1× User Manual |
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Questions
- Which audio outputs does it provide at once?
- Toslink optical, coaxial S/PDIF and analog, extracted simultaneously, alongside the HDMI output.
- What video does it pass?
- HDMI 1.3 with Deep Color at 6.75Gbps / 225MHz, interlaced 480i, 576i and 1080i at 50/60Hz, up to 12-bit per channel.
- Does it pass 3D and CEC?
- Yes, both pass through.
- Can I choose the channel count?
- Yes, a front-panel button selects 2.0CH or 5.1CH.
- How is it powered?
- An external DC 5V @ 2A supply, included. Consumption is 2.5W maximum.
- Does it need cable compensation on a long HDMI input run?
- No. Input cable equalization is automatic.
- What do the front-panel LED colours mean?
- Red is power. Purple is active, meaning power and signal are both present.
- Protected content will not play through it.
- The unit is HDCP compliant and works with HDCP-protected sources; if playback fails, check that every device in the chain is also compliant.
- What audio formats does it carry?
- LPCM uncompressed, Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround.
- What comes in the box?
- The HAECOAX main unit and a 5V DC power supply.