What Is an Audio Extractor?

The audio extractor sends sound to a separate audio device (such as speakers or a soundbar) without impacting your HDMI video quality. This lets you play audio through a different playback device than your video and is useful when your video playback device cannot play audio.

Do I need an audio extractor?

In all but the rarest circumstances, an HDMI audio extractor is necessary if you intend to convert HDMI to analog audio or any other format. Because HDMI transmits a digital signal, sending an HDMI output directly to an analog system wouldn't produce a viable audio (or video) signal.

What is ARC audio Extractor?

The aim of ARC is to reduce the number of cables between a TV and AV receiver or speaker system; this is not always suitable for older equipment which may not natively support ARC. ... When ARC is disabled using the button on the unit, audio can travel from your source device, through the extractor to your TV as normal.