Crestron CBL-HD-20 – High-Speed HDMI Cable, 20 Feet

Product Overview

The Crestron CBL-HD-20 is a 20-foot (6.1m) high-speed HDMI cable for commercial AV installations requiring mid-length fixed HDMI runs between AV racks and displays, switchers and distribution amplifiers, and source devices and presentation systems. Crestron-certified for commercial AV use, it supports 1080p and High Speed HDMI bandwidth requirements for conference room, training room, digital signage, and boardroom signal chains where a 20-foot passive HDMI run is appropriate for the installation geometry. The 20-foot length covers standard rack-to-display distances in most medium-sized commercial conference rooms and is generally reliable at High Speed HDMI bandwidth for 1080p and compatible 4K sources.

Product Description

Twenty feet is one of the most common fixed HDMI run lengths in commercial AV installations — it covers typical distances between an AV rack on one side of a conference room and a wall-mount display or floor box on the other, as well as runs from a DMPS or presentation system to a front-of-room display in standard-depth training rooms and boardrooms. The CBL-HD-20 is engineered for these commercial fixed-installation environments with conductor and shielding construction appropriate for conduit routing and permanent installation, where the cable is handled during pull-through and then left in place permanently. Crestron certification ensures the cable performs reliably in HDCP handshaking, EDID negotiation, and CEC pass-through at 20 feet in Crestron commercial AV systems. For 4K60 4:4:4 HDR, verify signal chain compatibility at 20 feet with the specific source and display combination, or contact Creation Networks for signal chain assessment.

Key Features

• 20-Foot Fixed Length: 20 ft (6.1m) — covers standard rack-to-display and switcher-to-display run lengths in medium commercial conference rooms, training rooms, and boardrooms.
• High-Speed HDMI Rated: High Speed HDMI specification at 10.2Gbps — supports 1080p, 1080p 3D, and compatible 4K resolutions in commercial AV signal chains.
• Commercial-Grade Construction: Crestron-engineered for conduit routing and permanent commercial AV installation — more robust than consumer-grade HDMI cable for fixed commercial deployment.
• HDCP, EDID, and CEC Pass-Through: Full signal integrity for content protection, display resolution negotiation, and CEC automation at 20-foot commercial installation lengths.
• Crestron Certified: Engineered and tested for use in Crestron AV systems alongside Crestron matrix switchers, DMPS, distribution amplifiers, and HDMI extenders.

Typical Applications

• Conference room AV racks with fixed HDMI runs from matrix switcher or DMPS to wall-mount displays at 15–20 foot rack-to-display distances
• Training room and boardroom installations with fixed-length HDMI from AV rack to front-of-room display
• Digital signage with fixed HDMI from media player or HDMI distribution amplifier output to display at standard commercial room depths
• Presentation system installations with fixed HDMI from DMPS output to display in standard commercial room configurations

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this cable support 4K60 4:4:4 at 20 feet?
4K60 4:4:4 HDR requires 18Gbps, which exceeds the High Speed HDMI (10.2Gbps) rating. For 4K60 4:4:4 at 20 feet, an 18Gbps-rated HDMI 2.0 cable or active HDMI solution is recommended. Contact Creation Networks for 4K signal chain guidance at this length.

Are longer and shorter versions available?
Yes — Crestron offers CBL-HD-1.5 (1.5 ft) for short rack connections and CBL-HD-30 (30 ft) for longer runs. Contact Creation Networks for the correct cable length for your installation.

What is the warranty on the Crestron CBL-HD-20?
Crestron provides a standard warranty on CBL-HD series cables. Contact Creation Networks for warranty details.