Lightware DA8-HDMI20-C 8-output HDMI 2.0 Distribution Amplifier with EDID Management and HDCP 2.3 Support - 91320012

Product Overview

The Lightware DA8-HDMI20-C is an 8-output HDMI 2.0 Distribution Amplifier with EDID management and HDCP 2.3 support. It accepts a single HDMI 2.0 source and distributes the signal simultaneously to eight HDMI 2.0 outputs, maintaining 4K/60Hz resolution with HDR throughout. With built-in EDID management and full HDCP 2.3 compliance, it handles the compatibility and content protection requirements of modern AV installations without requiring additional processing hardware.

Product Description

Distribution amplifiers are a fundamental component in multi-display AV installations. The DA8-HDMI20-C handles high-bandwidth HDMI 2.0 signals — including 4K/60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10, and Dolby Vision where source-supported — across all eight outputs simultaneously. EDID management prevents the common problem of a source device adapting its output to the lowest common denominator display, allowing the integrator to set a fixed EDID that matches the intended output resolution and audio format. HDCP 2.3 support (backward compatible with HDCP 2.2 and 1.4) ensures that protected content from streaming devices, Blu-ray players, and broadcast sources passes correctly to all connected displays. The unit is rack-mountable and designed for equipment room installation.

Key Features

• 1x HDMI 2.0 input, 8x HDMI 2.0 outputs
• 4K/60Hz with HDR support on all outputs simultaneously
• HDCP 2.3 (backward compatible with HDCP 2.2 and 1.4)
• EDID management — prevents resolution and audio downgrade
• Rack-mountable form factor
• Signal regeneration on all outputs for long cable runs
• Supports 18 Gbps HDMI 2.0 bandwidth
• Compatible with 4K media players, streaming devices, and computers

Typical Applications

• Corporate lobbies: distributing a single 4K content source to 8 displays
• University lecture theatres: feeding multiple projectors and displays from a single source
• Retail digital signage: distributing 4K promotional content to 8 screens from one media player
• Command-and-control rooms: pushing a single signal to multiple monitoring displays
• Hospitality: multi-zone 4K video distribution from a central content source
• Broadcast monitoring: distributing reference signals to multiple monitor positions

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the DA8-HDMI20-C support 4K at 60Hz on all 8 outputs simultaneously?

Yes. All 8 HDMI 2.0 outputs support 4K/60Hz simultaneously. The unit distributes the full HDMI 2.0 signal, including HDR, to each output without downsampling.

What is the benefit of HDCP 2.3 over HDCP 2.2?

HDCP 2.3 is the most current version of High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. It is backward compatible with HDCP 2.2 and 1.4 displays, but adds additional security for protected 4K content sources. Using a DA with HDCP 2.3 support future-proofs the installation against content protection requirements.

How does EDID management work on this unit?

The DA8-HDMI20-C includes configurable EDID management that allows the installer to set a fixed EDID presented to the source device. This prevents the source from downgrading its output resolution or audio format when connected to displays with varying capabilities.

Can I use this with a 1080p source?

Yes. The DA8-HDMI20-C is backward compatible with 1080p and lower resolution HDMI sources. It will distribute whatever resolution and format the source provides.

Is this unit suitable for use with protected streaming content?

Yes. HDCP 2.3 support covers protected streaming content from modern streaming devices, provided all displays in the chain also support HDCP 2.2 or higher.

Where can I purchase the DA8-HDMI20-C?

Available at creationnetworks.net. Our team can advise on distribution amplifier selection for single-zone or multi-zone 4K installations.