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50ft hybrid active optical HDMI cable with standard connectors

STARTECH

STARTECH 8KA50FHDMICABLE 50ft 15.2m HDMI 2.1 hybrid active optical cable

SKU CH-VDVZ-M01TZ MPN 8KA50FHDMICABLE

Delivers 8K video at 48Gbps over 50ft with HDR10+, eARC and plenum-rated construction

  • Supports 8K resolution with 48Gbps bandwidth
  • Delivers vibrant HDR10+ picture with 12-bit colour
  • Transmits uncompressed 7.1 and 32-channel audio via eARC
  • Maintains signal integrity over 15.2m with Forward Error Correction
  • Secures content with HDCP 2.3 protection

What this cable does

This 50ft hybrid active optical HDMI 2.1 cable carries 48Gbps bandwidth over a 15.2 metre run. It supports 8K resolution with HDR10+ 12-bit colour and eARC for uncompressed 7.1 or 32-channel audio. Plenum-rated construction meets CMP fire-safety requirements for in-wall installation.

What to verify before ordering

Confirm both source and display have full-size HDMI 2.1 ports that accept HBR3 signalling and DSC 1.2a compression. Ensure the equipment supports HDCP 2.3 for protected content and that the 50ft length matches the planned cable route. No external power supply is required for the active optical engine.

Heat noise and power in use

The active optical design draws minimal power from the HDMI ports themselves and produces no audible fan noise. Forward Error Correction maintains signal integrity across the full 15.2 metre distance without added latency. The cable runs cool during continuous 8K playback and typical home-theatre sessions.

Highlights

  • Supports 8K resolution with 48Gbps bandwidth
  • Delivers vibrant HDR10+ picture with 12-bit colour
  • Transmits uncompressed 7.1 and 32-channel audio via eARC
  • Maintains signal integrity over 15.2m with Forward Error Correction
  • Secures content with HDCP 2.3 protection

Specifications

BrandStarTech
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size239 × 231 × 41 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 50ft hybrid active optical cable come with any additional adapters or mounting hardware in the box?

The package contains the 15.2m HDMI 2.1 hybrid active optical cable only. No adapters, mounting brackets or extra accessories are included.

Is the plenum-rated CMP jacket the only version available for this 50ft length?

Yes, the 50ft model is supplied with a plenum-rated CMP jacket as its single configuration.

What does the 48Gbps bandwidth figure mean when the cable is connected to an 8K display?

The 48Gbps HBR3 bandwidth carries uncompressed 8K UHD video with 12-bit HDR10+ colour, 7.1 or 32-channel eARC audio and DSC 1.2a compression support over the full 15.2m distance.

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