What is a HDMI Repeater/Equalizer?
Written By Tyler
Do you ever find yourself with two short cables and still can’t make the connection? Having an HDMI Repeater will fix your short cable dilemma and maintain picture quality. This allows you to use the smaller cables instead of buying another longer cable.
A HDMI Repeater can extend the distance of an HDMI signal up to 40 meters (130 feet). The device is placed in the middle by connecting two HDMI cables into it, extending the strength of the signal allowing you to place your television, projector, or monitor anywhere. The Repeater takes the signal and breaks it down into digital format, then re-formats it into a new, stronger HDMI signal.
A HDMI Equalizer on the other hand, is a device placed at the end of a long HDMI cable to remove any noise during transmission. The Equalizer does a renewal process to the signal and then sends it on to the receiving device.
You don’t need to purchase both to have a strong crisp signal. Cables expanding over 50 feet come with either you preference of a Repeater or an Equalizer. We recommend using a HDMI Repeater over an Equalizer for a better connection results.