AVPro’s 150-Metre HDMI Extender Pitched As Retrofit Solution

AVPro is describing its new 150-metre HDMI extender as a “game-changing” solution to overcoming HDMI signal delivery challenges when retrofitting commercial and residential properties. “Retrofit site surveys often reveal havoc-causing infrastructure or proposal-ending wire types,” AVPro says. “Never pass on retro opportunities again with the AC-EX150-BKT.

If on-site analysis confirms signal continuity with Cat 5e (or better) cabling, the AC-EX150-BKT will deliver up to a 4K UHD image, accurately and artifact-free, to TVs or projectors at extended Category wire transmission distances now up to 100 metres, and a 1080p signal up to 150 metres.” The HDMI extender is designed to overcome retro-encountered inline Category wire challenges, such as splices, couplers and punch-down blocks, the company says. “When transmit/receive signal extension kits became available, skew-free AV UTP cabling was required.



From its appearance, this wire is easily mistaken for a Category network cable. “When early HDMI cables replaced outdated kits, this wire was commonly repurposed for control or IR use. As bandwidth requirements intensified and HDMI 1.

4 cables proved incompatible, updated extension kit features enabled all required functionality to be accomplished with a single Category wire. “However, skew-free UTP is incompatible with current HDMI devices – except for the AC-EX150-BKT”, which was engineered for installations with any 8-conductor legacy Category wire..