Blustream SW41AB-8K 4-Way 8K HDMI 2.1 HDCP 2.3 Switch

The Blustream SW41AB-8K is a 4-way HDMI 2.1 switch that allows up to four HDMI sources to be routed to a single display. It supports high-bandwidth video up to 8K60 YCbCr 4:2:0, 8K30 RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4, and 4K120 RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4, along with HDR. With selection of 4 x HDMI input sources, the SW41AB-8K can auto-switch based on detecting a 5V hot plug, or a new TMDS signal, RS-232, or manually using IR, or the front panel. Analogue and optical digital (S/PDIF) audio breakout allows for audio integration. The SW41AB-8K is HDCP2.3 compliant and has advanced EDID management of source devices connected.

Key Features of BlueStream SW41AB-8K

• 4x HDMI 2.1 inputs switchable to a single HDMI output
• Supports HDMI 2.1 40Gbps specification including HDR
• Supports up to 8K60 YCbCr 4:2:0 10bit, 8K30 RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 10bit, or 4K120 RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 10bit
• Supports ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) & VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
• Bitstream passthrough of multichannel surround sound including object-based audio formats in line with HDMI specifications
• Auto HDMI source switching via 5V and/or TMDS signal sensing
• Manual HDMI source switching via front panel, IR, and RS-232
• Audio breakout to analogue L/R audio and optical (S/PDIF) digital outputs concurrently
• 5V / 12V IR compatible
• HDCP 2.3 compliant with advanced EDID management

High-Bandwidth Video Support

The SW41AB-8K delivers high-resolution HDMI 2.1 performance, including 8K and 4K120 video. HDR support, ALLM, and VRR ensure smooth, low-latency viewing across compatible displays.

Audio & Control

Audio can be extracted concurrently to both analogue and optical outputs, supporting multichannel surround formats. Control is available via front panel buttons, IR remote, or RS-232, and advanced EDID management ensures compatibility with a wide range of sources and displays.