20m Active Optical HDMI 2.1 Cable | 8K 60Hz | 4K 120Hz | 48Gbps Fibre HDMI

Professional HDMI Performance Over 20 Metres

Need to connect equipment that's located a long way from your TV or projector?

The SHG 20m Active Optical HDMI Cable is designed specifically for long-distance HDMI installations where standard copper cables may struggle to maintain signal quality.

Ideal for:

✔ Home theatres

✔ Ceiling-mounted projectors

✔ AV equipment racks

✔ New home builds

✔ Commercial AV

✔ Boardrooms

✔ Digital signage

✔ Golf simulators

Long HDMI Runs Need a Different Solution

Standard passive HDMI cables can experience signal degradation over long distances, especially when carrying the bandwidth required for modern 4K and 8K video.

Active Optical HDMI cables are designed specifically to overcome these limitations by transmitting the high-speed signal over optical fibre.

Ready for Today's Highest Performance Devices

Ideal for connecting:

✔ PlayStation 5

✔ Xbox Series X

✔ Gaming PCs

✔ AV receivers

✔ Projectors

✔ 8K TVs

✔ 4K 120Hz televisions

✔ Streaming devices

Supports:

✔ HDR

✔ eARC

✔ HDCP

✔ Dolby-compatible audio

✔ HDMI 2.1 features up to 48Gbps.

Active Optical Cable (AOC) is a cabling technology that accepts the same electrical inputs as a traditional copper cable, but uses optical fibre between the connectors to extend HDMI signals with zero loss or latency. The hybrid cable design consists of optical fibres and copper wires. The high-speed TMDS signals are transmitted through the optical multimode fibres, while the low frequency control signals are transmitted through the copper wires. 

• Meets all HDMI 2.1 specification requirements which include: High Dynamic Range (HDR) video
• Bandwidth up to 48Gbps
• 8K 4K 120HZ
• Up to 32 audio channels for a multi-dimensional immersive audio experience
• Up to 1536kHz audio sample frequency for the highest audio fidelity
• Simultaneous delivery of dual video streams to multiple users on the same screen
• Simultaneous delivery of multi-stream audio to multiple users (Up to 4)
• Support for the wide angle theatrical 21:9 video aspect ratio
• Dynamic synchronization of video and audio streams
• CEC extensions provide more expanded command and control of consumer electronics devices through a single control point
• EMI/RF free for clear signal transmission
• Hybrid construction - multimode fibre for high-speed TMDS, copper for low frequency control signals
• Active Optical Cable (AOC)
• Active cables generally feature a uni-directional design. The cables feature a Display (for TV, monitors etc) and Source (DVD, media, Blu-ray player etc.) label on each connector end.
• HDMI 2.1
• Data Rate 48Gbps
• Video Format 8K/4K/3D/1080p/720p @120Hz
• Additional Features HDCP/EDID/CEC/DDC/Audio
• Operating Temperature 0 to 70 degrees
  
• Supply Voltage 5.0 V

Why use Active Optical HDMI instead of a standard HDMI cable?

Active Optical HDMI cables use fibre optics to transmit the high-speed HDMI signal, making them ideal for long cable runs where standard copper HDMI cables may struggle to maintain full performance.

Is this cable directional?

Yes. One connector is labelled Source and the other Display. The cable must be connected in the correct direction to operate correctly.

Can I run this cable through walls or ceilings?

Yes. It's designed for permanent AV installations, but it's recommended to fully test the cable before permanently concealing it.

Will it support 4K 120Hz gaming?

Yes. The cable supports HDMI 2.1 features including up to 4K at 120Hz and 8K at 60Hz with compatible equipment.