The Nippon Labs 50-foot active optical HDMI 2.0 cable connects a source to a display over a long run, supporting up to 4K at 60Hz, 4:4:4 8-bit color, and 18Gbps bandwidth; it suits home theaters, projectors, and other setups where a standard short cable won’t reach.
Recommended For
- Home-theater owners routing a 4K/60Hz signal about 50 feet from an AV receiver or media source to a projector or TV, especially when a shorter run is not practical.
- People installing a long HDMI run through a home or office wall or ceiling who need a CL3-rated cable and can connect the marked Source and Display ends in the correct direction.
- Classrooms and conference rooms that need to carry a compatible HDMI source to a distant 4K/60Hz display or projector without placing the source beside the screen.
- Users connecting a 4K/60Hz source to a display over a long route who want a thin, 4.8 mm cable rather than a bulky long copper HDMI cable.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- A home-theater receiver or media player is several rooms or a long cable run away from a ceiling-mounted 4K projector; the cable carries video and audio across the room without placing the source beside the projector, provided both devices support the signal format.
- During a media-room renovation, the cable is routed through a wall or ceiling between an equipment area and the display; its CL3 rating is intended for in-wall installation, while the slim cable can be easier to route than a bulky copper HDMI cable. Connect the Source end to the player and the Display end to the screen.
- A PC or game console is kept at a desk or equipment rack while the user plays on a distant 4K display or projector; the long run can support gameplay up to 4K at 60Hz, but it is not intended for 4K at 120Hz or other higher-refresh-rate formats.
- In a classroom or meeting room, a fixed source or room AV system can feed a distant projector without leaving a long cable across the floor; the setup is suited to presentations and video at up to 4K 60Hz when the connected equipment supports it.
- A home-theater owner replacing a long copper HDMI run after intermittent 4K projector signal drops can try an active optical cable for the same source-to-display connection; stable operation still depends on compatible equipment, correct cable direction, and a sound installation.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | 50 ft connections between HDMI source devices and TVs, monitors, projectors, laptops, or gaming consoles |
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| Cable Type And Construction | Active optical fiber HDMI cable with a round profile, 4.8 mm outer diameter, and black jacket |
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| Connectors | HDMI Type A male connectors at both ends for source-to-display connections |
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| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 18 Gbps |
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| Usage Environment | Suitable for indoor and outdoor use |
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| Model Identifiers | Nippon Labs 30HM2-10HM-AOCL34K-50 |
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