WyreStorm Essentials 8K60 HDMI Switcher Series

SKU: EXP-SW-0X01-8K

WyreStorm’s plug-and-play 8K HDMI switcher series supports uncompressed 8K@60Hz or 4K@120Hz and features DSC 1.2a pass-through for lossless 10K@120Hz transmission. With models supporting 2 or 4 HDMI inputs, it includes audio de-embed, ARC support, auto switching, and full HDMI 2.1 functionality.

Tailored For

• Residential: Ideal for home theater setups with 8K sources and game consoles.
• Retail: Perfect for showcasing 8K displays in consumer environments.

Key Features

• 8K and Beyond: DSC 1.2a compression enables 10K@120Hz delivery without loss.
• HDMI 2.1: Supports ALLM, VRR, QFT, QMS, CEC passthrough, and more.
• Audio Breakout: Extract 5.1 audio via S/PDIF or ARC without upgrading AVR.
• Flexible Installation: Pair with WyreStorm CAB-HAOC-FRL for long-distance signal delivery.

Technical Specifications

Transmission

• Encoding: Uncompressed, DSC 1.2a supported
• Latency: Zero
• Bit Rate: Max 40Gbps (4x 10Gbps lanes)

Video

• HDMI: TMDS (600MHz), FRL, DSC 1.2a
• Inputs:
  • 4x HDMI (EXP-SW-0401-8K)
  • 2x HDMI (EXP-SW-0201-8K)
• Output: 1x HDMI
• Resolutions:
  • 1080p @240Hz
  • 4K @120Hz 4:4:4 10bit
  • 5K @60Hz
  • 8K @60Hz 4:2:0 10bit
  • 10K @120Hz with DSC
• Supported Standards: DCI, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, SL-HDR1, PQ, BT.2020, BT.2100

Audio

• ARC: Supported
• Formats: 2ch PCM, LPCM, DTS-X, Dolby Atmos
• Sample Rate: Max 192kHz
• Channels: Up to 32

Communication & Control

• HDMI: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3, EDID, CEC passthrough, VRR, ALLM, QFT, QMS
• IR: Front Panel Sensor, IR Receiver Cable
• Push Button: Front Panel
• RS-232: 1x 3-pin Terminal Block (on 4x1 model)

Power

• Power Supply: 12V DC 1A
• Max Consumption: 3.5W
• Max BTU: 12BTU/hr

Environmental

• ESD Protection: ±8kV air-gap, ±4kV contact discharge

Additional Features

• HDCP 2.3 compliant
• EDID management via DIP switches
• S/PDIF audio output via de-embed or ARC
• Manual and auto switching
• FRL ? TMDS conversion
• No single-use plastic (#SUPFree)

In the Box

• 1x 8K Switcher
• 1x DC 12V Power Supply (US/UK/EU/AU)
• 1x IR Receiver Cable
• 1x IR Remote (CR2025 battery not included)
• 2x Mounting Brackets
• 1x 3-Pin Phoenix Connector (EXP-SW-0401-8K)
• 1x Quickstart Guide