Crestron CBL-HD-30 – High-Speed HDMI Cable, 30 Feet

Product Overview

The Crestron CBL-HD-30 is a 30-foot (9.1m) high-speed HDMI cable designed for commercial AV installations requiring longer fixed HDMI runs between AV rack equipment and displays, matrix switchers and distribution amplifiers, and source devices and presentation systems. Crestron-certified and engineered to the HDMI specification for commercial AV use, it supports 4K resolution and High Speed HDMI bandwidth requirements for commercial conference room, boardroom, digital signage, and training room AV signal chains where cable performance and reliability at commercial installation lengths are required.

Product Description

HDMI cable quality and construction become critical at longer run lengths — the 30-foot length of the CBL-HD-30 is at the upper end of what passive HDMI cable can reliably support at High Speed (10.2Gbps) bandwidth. Crestron engineers the CBL-HD-30 with conductors, shielding, and connector construction appropriate for commercial AV installation environments where cable is routed through conduit, over cable trays, and across ceiling spaces without the handling care that consumer HDMI cables require. The commercial-grade construction supports reliable HDCP handshaking, EDID communication, and CEC pass-through at 30 feet in commercial AV systems where intermittent handshake failures and signal dropout at longer HDMI runs create service calls and client satisfaction issues. For 4K60 4:4:4 HDR at this length, active HDMI or HDBaseT extension may be required depending on source, cable, and display combination — contact Creation Networks for signal chain assessment at 4K ultra-high-bandwidth requirements.

Key Features

• 30-Foot Fixed Length: 30 ft (9.1m) fixed-length commercial HDMI cable suited for longer fixed rack-to-display, switcher-to-display, and source-to-matrix runs in commercial AV installations where consumer-grade cable lengths are insufficient.
• High-Speed HDMI Rated: High Speed HDMI specification supports 1080p, 1080p 3D, 4K (at appropriate color depth and frame rate) — covers the majority of commercial AV source and display combinations in conference room and digital signage applications.
• Commercial-Grade Construction: Crestron-engineered for commercial AV routing through conduit, cable trays, and ceiling spaces — more robust construction than consumer HDMI cable for permanent commercial installation.
• HDCP and EDID Pass-Through: Full HDCP and EDID pass-through maintains display compatibility, resolution negotiation, and content protection signaling between source and display at 30-foot commercial installation lengths.
• CEC Pass-Through: HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) signal pass-through supports display power-on/off automation where CEC is used alongside or in place of RS-232/IP display control.
• Crestron Certified: Engineered and tested by Crestron for use in Crestron AV systems — specified with confidence alongside Crestron matrix switchers, distribution amplifiers, and HDMI extenders.

Typical Applications

• Conference room AV racks with fixed HDMI runs from matrix switcher or distribution amplifier to wall-mount displays at 20–30 foot distances
• Training room and boardroom installations with fixed-length HDMI runs from AV rack to front-of-room display or projection screen input
• Digital signage installations with fixed HDMI runs from media player to display where cable is routed through conduit
• Presentation system installations with fixed HDMI from DMPS or AV switcher to display at standard commercial room depth distances

Technical Specifications

Competitor comparison: not applicable for this product.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the CBL-HD-30 reliably support 4K60 4:4:4 HDR at 30 feet?
4K60 4:4:4 HDR requires 18Gbps bandwidth, which exceeds the High Speed HDMI (10.2Gbps) rating. For 4K60 4:4:4 HDR at 30 feet, an active HDMI cable, HDMI 2.0 rated cable, or HDBaseT/DM signal extension solution is recommended. Contact Creation Networks for signal chain assessment and cable selection for 4K HDR at this distance.

Is this cable suitable for routing through conduit?
Yes — the CBL-HD-30 is commercial-grade construction suited for conduit routing and permanent commercial AV installation. Verify conduit inner diameter accommodates the cable and connector during pull-through planning.

Are shorter Crestron HDMI cables available?
Yes — Crestron offers the CBL-HD-20 (20 ft) and CBL-HD-1.5 (1.5 ft) for shorter runs. Contact Creation Networks to select the appropriate length for your installation.

What is the warranty on the Crestron CBL-HD-30?
Crestron provides a standard warranty on CBL-HD series cables. Contact Creation Networks for warranty details and cable replacement support.