Skip to content

How to Extract audio from HDMI?

Do you wish to extract the HDMI audio? You’re fortunate! This blog post will show you the proper way to accomplish it. Video and audio signals can both be sent using HDMI cables. Therefore, you will need an HDMI audio extractor if you want to connect to an external amplifier or sound system or use your home theater as a sound system.

Choosing the finest HDMI audio extractor for you can be difficult because there are so many different models available. In this article, we’ll go through the key factors to consider when picking an HDMI audio extractor and offer our picks for the top models.

What is HDMI?

High-Definition Multimedia Interface is what HDMI stands for. It is a kind of cable capable of transporting both audio and visual signals. Digital gadgets like Blu-ray players and gaming consoles are connected to TVs and monitors using HDMI cables.

The audio signal is encoded in the same manner as if analog connections were being used (RCA). But all four channels are multiplexed onto one wire at high frequency rather than being carried by four separate wires inside a single cable. Compared to using separate RCA jacks for each channel’s signal, this enables them to fit into smaller connectors and save money (which require more pins). High-definition device connections use HDMI as the industry standard. It is currently the most widely used cable for connecting digital devices to TVs and monitors.

What does an HDMI Audio Extractor do?

In order to transport the audio signal stored in HDMI to an external amplifier or sound system, a device called an HDMI Audio Extractor converts the HDMI audio stream to analog or digital signals.

When a TV or monitor lacks built-in speakers, it’s fairly typical for owners to use their home theater as a sound system. If you use an older TV or monitor as your main display, you won’t be able to connect to other audio equipment like a soundbar or home theater system because it only has one HDMI connector (and no other inputs or outputs).

People who want to broadcast the audio from their gaming consoles (PS5, PS4, Xbox, etc.) or streaming devices (Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick) to an external amplifier or sound system are another common scenario. An HDMI Audio Extractor is helpful in this situation. It enables you to take the audio signal via HDMI and deliver it to an outside speaker or amplifier. The sound quality of your TV or monitor can be greatly enhanced by doing this, especially if you are using an older model with subpar speakers.

While some extractors only offer audio outputs, others can output both audio and video. While some HDMI audio extractors only offer stereo sound, others support surround sound. While some extractors have analog outputs, others have digital outputs like HDMI or optical (HDMI vs. optical compared). Analog and digital outputs can both be used simultaneously by other extractors.

Be sure of the type of audio you require before selecting an HDMI Audio Extractor. Do you only want basic stereo sound? Or would surround sound (a comparison of surround vs. stereo) be more suitable for your needs? Does your home theater or audio system support RCA or coaxial cable-based analog or digital audio inputs? Having all of this knowledge will make it easier for you to select an extractor with the qualities you require.