ST-NMB08 18Gbps HDMI eARC Extractor
ST-NMB08 18Gbps HDMI eARC Extractor
The 18Gbps HDMI eARC audio extractor supports
eARC function, which can extract eARC audio from
TV terminal and output it to audio amplifier through
HDMI port, so that the existing audio amplifier can
play high-quality audio. It can effectively solve the
problem that the supporting audio amplifier needs
to be upgraded due to the upgrading of TV.
Features
☆ HDCP 2.3 / 1.x compliant
☆ Support 18Gbps video bandwidth
☆ Support video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz with
24bit RGB/YCBCR 4:4:4, as specified in HDMI 2.0b
☆ Support VESA format up to QSXGA@60Hz
☆ HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision pass-through
☆ Support PCM 2.0, LPCM 5.1 / 7.1, Dolby Digital,
Dolby digital plus, Dolby True-HD, DolbyAtmos,
DTS 5.1, DTS ES 6.1, DTS HRA, DTS HD Master,
DTS:X
☆ Built-in Equalizer, Retiming and Driver
☆ Dedicated HDMI output for audio only with 720p
black screen
☆ Support eARC/ARC audio (from TV) extract to
HDMI audio output
☆ Support CEC function and advanced EDID
management
Package Contents
① 1× 18Gbps HDMI eARC Extractor
② 1× USB Cable (USB-A to Micro USB)
③ 1× User Manual
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Technical | |
| HDMI Compliance | HDMI 2.0b |
| HDCP Compliance | HDCP 2.3 / 1.x |
| Video Bandwidth | 18 Gbps |
| Video Resolution | Up to 4k2k@60Hz 4:4:4 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (1080p@60Hz) 8-bit (4K2K@60Hz YUV4:4:4) 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (4K2K@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2/4:2:0) |
| Color Space | RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0 |
| HDMI Audio Formats | PCM 2.0, LPCM 5.1 / 7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS 5.1, DTS ES 6.1, DTS HRA, DTS HD Master, DTS:X |
| ESD Protection | IEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV (air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (contact discharge) |
| Connection | |
| Input | 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] |
| Output | 2x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] |
| Mechanical | |
| Dimensions | 65mm[W] x 70mm[D] x 27mm[H] |
| Housing | Aluminium Enclosure |
| Color | Silver |
| Weight | 83g |
| Environmental | |
| Power Supply | USB 5V / 500mA |
| Power Consumption | 1.75W (Max) |
| Operation Temperature | 32 - 104°F / 0 - 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -4 - 140°F / -20 - 60°C |
| Relative Humidity | 20 - 90% RH (no condensation) |
Operation Controls and Functions
Left Panel

| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power LED | Red LED will be on when the device is powered on. |
| 2 | DC 5V | 1) DC 5V power supply port; 2) Firmware update port |
| 3 | eARC switch | The switch is used to turn on/off the eARC function: Switch to "ON" position, the AUDIO OUT2 port will output the eARC/ARC audio; Switch to "OFF" position, the AUDIO OUT2 port will output the audio from the HDMI IN port. |
| 4 | EDID switch | The switch is used to select EDID setting: Switch to "OUT1" / "OUT2" position, the product will copy the corresponding EDID from the device connected to OUT1/OUT2 port. If the copy fails, it will use the internal EDID of the default 1080p 2CH. |
| 5 | INPUT port | HDMI signal input port, connected to HDMI source device. |
Right Panel

| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | eARC/ARC OUT 1 | TV eARC/ARC audio output port. Connect to TV with eARC function. |
| 2 | AUDIO OUT2 | HDMI audio output port, connected to amplifier or speaker. When the eARC function is disabled, this port outputs 720p black screen and the audio extracted from the HDMI IN port; When the eARC function is enabled, this port outputs 720p black screen and the eARC audio returned from the eARC/ARC OUT 1 port. |
Application Example
Mode 1: eARC / ARC Application

Notes:
1. It is recommended not to connect any device to the
INPUT port.
2. Please connect the OUT 2 port to the input port of AVR.
Mode 2: Ordinary Input Application

Product features
Product features
Materials and care
Materials and care
Merchandising tips
Merchandising tips
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