Today Gefen, the digital connectivity solutions provider, announced the availability of two new GefenTV wireless HDMI extenders with smaller footprints, great performance and lower price. These devices are capable to transmit uncompressed High Def full HD 1080p with no latency which makes them an ideal solution for professional and consumer applications. They offer a quick and simple setup with no cables required.
The GefenTV Wireless HDMI Short Range (SR) transmits HDMI to any display located within 80ft away from the sender unit which plugs into the source. This extender can work with all blu-ray players, set-top boxes, laptops and any other sources that have HDMI output. It designed for in-room applications such as conference rooms. The simplicity to set-up and capability to connect three transmitter units to a receiver makes it easy to switch between different sources. Power to the transmitter unit is supplied through the USB port.
The GefenTV Wireless HDMI Long Range (LR) consists of a sender and receiver unit that can extend any HDMI source for up to 100ft. This long range extender device is capable of transmitting a high definition video and audio through walls which expands its applicability.
These extender devices support HDCP compliance, high definition resolutions up to 1080p and 3DTV pass through. Audio capabilities include DTS-HD Master Audio, PCM digital audio streams up to 7.1 channels and Dolby TrueHD.
Up to three sender units can be connected to a receiver modules of these extenders, therefore three sources can be displayed and switched by an included IR remote.
Both of these HDMI extension solutions have MSPR price of $399 and will begin shipping on May 13th.