The Extron DA HD 8K L Series are two-, four-, or six-output, HDCP 2.3-compliant distribution amplifiers for HDMI at resolutions up to 8K/60, including 5K for Microsoft^® Teams^® rooms. Each supports data rates up to 40.1 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color up to 12‑bit, 3D, HD lossless audio formats, and CEC capability. The integration-friendly features include automatic input cable equalization, Ethernet monitoring and control, and selectable output muting. They also provide EDID Minder^® Plus for support of additional memory blocks needed for advanced display features and Key Minder^®, which ensures simultaneous distribution of HDCP-encrypted content. The DA HD 8K L distribution amplifiers are ideal for environments that require reliable distribution of a high data rate HDMI source signal to multiple displays, from presentation spaces to esports venues.

To enhance and simplify integration, the DA HD 8K L Series offers many integrator-friendly features. Input cable equalization restores and reshapes incoming HDMI signals, reducing the need for additional signal conditioning equipment by compensating for weak source signals or signal loss from a long input cable. Color bit depth is automatically adjusted based on the display EDID, which prevents color compatibility conflicts between the source and the display. EDID Minder Plus enables setting the video input EDID, capturing EDID from connected displays, and uploading custom EDID files. To reliably display and distribute 5K and 21:9 aspect ratio content, it also supports additional memory blocks for displays that convey advanced features via both EDID and DisplayID. This Extron technology facilitates proper management of the extended EDID information.

The distribution amplifier models provide immediate visual confirmation of HDCP authentication and signal presence for each port via front panel LED indicators. If HDCP‑encrypted content is transmitted to a non‑HDCP compliant display, a full‑screen green signal provides immediate visual notification that protected content cannot be viewed on that display. HDCP authorization is user-selectable, allowing the unit to appear HDCP compliant or non‑HDCP compliant to the connected source. This is beneficial if the source automatically encrypts all content when connected to an HDCP-compliant device. The DA HD 8K L Series distribution amplifiers also provide +5 VDC, 250 mA on each output. This enables the powering of peripheral devices such as the Extron HD Pro Plenum Series active, hybrid optical-copper cables for high-speed transmission of HDMI digital video and audio signals over longer cable runs.

Each DA HD 8K L Series model is housed in a compact, low-profile enclosure, enabling the amplifier to be installed discreetly wherever needed. The DA2 HD 8K L two-output model features a 1” (2.5 cm) high, quarter rack width metal enclosure. In comparison, the DA4 HD 8K L four-output and DA6 HD 8K L six‑output models feature a 1” (2.5 cm) high, half rack width metal enclosures. All models can be mounted in a rack or discreetly installed beneath a desk. Each model includes an external, universal power supply for worldwide power compatibility.