The Blustream HEX70SL-KIT Slimline HDBaseT Extender Set is a compact professional HDMI extension solution designed to send HDMI video, audio,... Read more
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The Blustream HEX70SL-KIT Slimline HDBaseT Extender Set is a compact professional HDMI extension solution designed to send HDMI video, audio, IR control and power over a single CAT cable. Supplied as a complete transmitter and receiver set, it provides a practical point-to-point solution for extending an HDMI source to a remote display without relying on a long HDMI cable run. This makes it suitable for commercial AV installations, residential media systems, meeting rooms, classrooms, hospitality venues, retail displays, projector installations and digital signage applications.
The HEX70SL-KIT uses HDBaseT technology to extend full HD 1080p signals up to 70m over a single CAT cable, while also supporting 4K UHD video up to 40m. Supported 4K formats include 3840 x 2160 at 30Hz 4:4:4, 4096 x 2160 at 24Hz 4:4:4 and 4K at 60Hz 4:2:0. This gives installers a flexible solution for both full HD and 4K display systems, particularly where the display is located away from the source equipment, AV rack or media cabinet. The product is also listed as Sky Q compatible at 8-bit, making it relevant for residential and hospitality installations using Sky Q sources.
A key advantage of the HEX70SL-KIT is its slimline chassis. With compact dimensions of 106mm x 73mm x 16mm, the transmitter and receiver units are easy to position behind displays, inside AV cabinets, beneath desks or close to projectors. This makes the kit useful where space is limited or where a discreet installation is required. The listed shipping weight is 0.8kg, making it a lightweight solution for rack, display and field installation work.
The kit supports uncompressed video and audio with zero latency, helping to maintain a responsive and reliable viewing experience. This is important for applications such as presentations, live monitoring, sports viewing, training rooms and general AV distribution where noticeable delay would be undesirable. It also supports a broad range of video resolutions, from 480i through to 4K, along with PC resolutions from VGA to WUXGA, giving installers strong compatibility across different source and display types.
For audio, the HEX70SL-KIT supports known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio transmission. This makes it suitable for systems where HDMI audio needs to remain embedded within the signal and passed through to a display, AV receiver or downstream HDMI device. It is therefore suitable for both simple display extension and more complete AV systems where video and audio need to travel together over structured cabling.
Bi-directional IR pass-through is included, allowing control signals to be sent between the display location and the source equipment location. This is useful where the HDMI source, such as a media player, set-top box or AV device, is installed centrally in a rack or cupboard but still needs to be controlled from the display position. The kit is supplied with a Blustream IR receiver and emitter, supporting practical source control as part of the installation.
The HEX70SL-KIT also supports bi-directional PoC, or Power over Cable. This allows the extender pair to be powered from either the transmitter or receiver end, reducing the need for separate power supplies at both locations. In practical installation terms, this can help simplify cabling, reduce clutter behind displays and provide a cleaner finish, especially when the receiver is located behind a wall-mounted screen or projector.
Smart EDID management and HDCP 2.2 compliance are included to support reliable HDMI communication between the source and display. EDID management can help reduce common compatibility issues by managing how the source reads the capabilities of the connected display chain. This is particularly valuable in professional AV work where different displays, sources and cable lengths can create handshaking issues if not properly managed.
The Blustream HEX70SL-KIT is best specified where one HDMI source needs to be extended to one remote display over CAT cable. It can sit after an HDMI splitter, such as the Blustream SP12CS or SP14CS, where one output needs to be sent over distance. It can also be used after an HDMI audio embedder or de-embedder such as the HD11AU, provided the HDMI signal flow is correctly planned. For installers needing a compact, dependable and flexible HDMI extender set, the HEX70SL-KIT provides a strong balance of distance, 4K support, IR control, PoC convenience and slimline installation practicality.
