The V2V-SDHD enables you to connect your high-definition HD-SDI or SDI devices to HDMI displays or TVs with embedded HDMI audio. It also features 2-channel RCA audio output for monitoring or connection to external speakers. Often the display or TV will have poor sound or no sound at all, requiring the additional audio output. The V2V-SDHD also features a looping HD-SDI/SDI connection that allows you to daisy chain the signal to other outputs. This means that you can have multiple HDMI displays playing the HD-SDI/SDI signal. Converts HD-SDI/SDI input signal to one HDMI 1.1 signal with embedded audio Also has 2-channel RCA Audio output Looping HD-SDI/SDI allows for daisy-chaining additional equipment HDMI output : Supports up to 1080p/60HZ HDCP 1.3b protocol compliant Audio formats supported : DTS-HD/Dolby-trueHD/LPCM7.1/DTS/Dolby-AC3/DSD Digital with no loss of quality Installs in minutes