HDMI ARC (that's Audio Return Channel) is a clever protocol that sits within the HDMI standard. It can help simplify a complicated AV setup and significantly reduce the number of cables needed.

ARC was introduced as part of the HDMI 1.4b Specification, and allows for the two-way travel of audio data over an HDMI cable to and from a TV.

Tip: In order to use either HDMI ARC/eARC, both your TV and external audio system (soundbar, AV receiver) need to be HDMI ARC or eARC equipped. HDMI ARC Capabilities: HDMI ARC can transfer Dolby ...

ARC cannot carry 5.1 channels of uncompressed audio or anything more than that, nor can it handle high-resolution soundtracks encoded in immersive, object-based formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

HDMI ARC and optical are the two go-to connections for sending digital sound from one device to another, but is there a difference between them? Let's find out.

The SL-870 complies with the newly released HDMI 2.1 eARC specification. Simplay Labs SL-870 eARC TE provided comprehensive protocol test coverage of eARC during the March 2018 HDMI Forum test event.

The HDMI Forum, which manages the specifications for the HDMI connection, announced on Monday version 2.2 of the protocol. HDMI 2.2, as it’s called, increases bandwidth and aims ...

HDMI ARC (that's Audio Return Channel) is a clever protocol that sits within the HDMI standard. It can help simplify a complicated AV setup and significantly reduce the number of cables needed. You ...

Simplay Labs Releases New HDMI® 2.1 eARC Protocol Analyzer World’s Leading HDMI2.1 AV vendors using Simplay’s eARC Protocol Analyzer June 04, 2018 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time ...