Vention HDMI Network Cable Extender 150M Gray Aluminum Alloy Type (AKBH0)

The Vention AKBH0 is an HDMI network cable extender system that transmits HDMI signals up to 150 meters over standard Ethernet cables. This extender enables students and educational institutions to connect media sources to distant displays across campus buildings, while business professionals can establish long-distance connections in large facilities without signal degradation. The aluminum alloy construction ensures reliable signal transmission for professional installations requiring extended HDMI connectivity.

Key Features & Benefits

• 150-Meter Extended Range: Transmits HDMI signals up to 150 meters (492 feet) using Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cables, eliminating the distance limitations and cost of ultra-long HDMI cables.
• Standard Ethernet Cable Compatibility: Works with readily available and affordable Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat6a network cables, reducing installation costs and simplifying cable routing through existing infrastructure.
• 1080P Full HD Support: Delivers high-definition video at 1920×1080 resolution over the extended distance, maintaining clear image quality for presentations, digital signage, and monitoring applications.
• Aluminum Alloy Construction: Provides durable metal housing with superior heat dissipation for reliable continuous operation in commercial and educational installations.
• Transmitter-Receiver System: Includes both sending and receiving units that work as a matched pair, enabling point-to-point HDMI extension without complex configuration.

Technical Specifications

Physical Characteristics

• System Type: HDMI extender over Cat5e/Cat6 (transmitter + receiver set)
• Housing Material: Aluminum alloy construction
• Color: Gray
• Form Factor: Compact units for transmitter and receiver
• Mounting: May include mounting brackets or options
• Weight: Durable yet portable (weight varies by configuration)

Transmission Specifications

• Maximum Distance: 150 meters (492 feet) over Cat5e/Cat6 cable
• Cable Type Required: Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat6a Ethernet cable (not included)
• Cable Standard: Standard RJ45 terminated network cables
• Transmission Method: HDBaseT or proprietary HDMI-over-Ethernet protocol
• Topology: Point-to-point connection (one transmitter to one receiver)

Video Performance

• Maximum Resolution: 1920×1080 @ 60Hz (Full HD 1080p)
• Supported Resolutions: 1080i, 720p, 480p
• Color Depth: Up to 24-bit true color
• Refresh Rate: 60Hz standard
• Distance vs Resolution: Full 1080p maintained at 150m with quality cable

Audio Performance

• Audio Support: Digital audio pass-through
• Audio Formats: Stereo and multichannel audio
• Integration: Audio embedded with video signal
• Sample Rates: Standard HDMI audio specifications

Power Requirements

• Power Input: DC power adapter (typically 5V)
• Power Consumption: Low power operation
• Power for Units: Both transmitter and receiver require power
• Power Supply: Included adapters for each unit

System Components

• Transmitter Unit: Connects to HDMI source device
• Receiver Unit: Connects to HDMI display
• HDMI Ports: Female HDMI connectors on both units
• RJ45 Ports: Ethernet connection ports on both units
• LED Indicators: Status lights show power and signal lock

Installation Features

• Setup: Plug-and-play operation without software
• Configuration: No network configuration required
• Cable Routing: Uses standard network cable infrastructure
• Cascading: Typically single-hop (not chainable)

Compatibility

• Source Devices: Computers, laptops, Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, cable/satellite boxes, media servers, security DVRs, cameras with HDMI output
• Display Devices: HDTVs, monitors, projectors, video walls, digital signage displays
• Operating Systems: Hardware-level compatibility (all platforms)
• HDCP Support: Typically supports HDCP content protection

Environmental

• Operating Temperature: Standard indoor operating range
• Storage Temperature: Extended range for non-operating storage
• Humidity: Standard indoor humidity tolerance
• Installation: Indoor use recommended (outdoor requires weatherproofing)

Important Notes

• Cable Quality: Use quality Cat5e/Cat6 cable for best performance
• Maximum Distance: 150m achievable with good cable; lower quality may reduce distance
• Cable Purchase: Ethernet cable sold separately
• Bi-directional: Signal flows transmitter to receiver only

Use Cases & Applications

For Students The Vention AKBH0 extender allows student organizations to connect media computers to projection systems across large auditoriums and event spaces for campus presentations and performances. University IT departments use the extender to connect lecture capture systems from equipment rooms to distant classroom displays without running expensive long HDMI cables. Student broadcasting groups extend video signals from control rooms to display monitors positioned throughout studios and production facilities. Campus media centers use the system to distribute content from central media servers to displays in remote viewing areas and study spaces.

For Business Use Corporate facilities extend HDMI signals from conference room equipment closets to projectors and displays positioned at optimal viewing distances without visible cable runs. Retail businesses connect central media servers to digital signage displays distributed throughout large showrooms and multi-floor stores using existing network cable infrastructure. Manufacturing plants extend video from control rooms to operator displays positioned throughout production floors where long cable runs are necessary. Warehouses and distribution centers connect surveillance systems and management displays across extensive facility spaces. Office buildings distribute presentation signals from central equipment to meeting rooms and common areas via structured cabling systems. Hotels extend video from media rooms to ballroom and conference hall displays for event presentations and digital signage.

Additional Applications Educational institutions connect library media centers to reading room displays and study area monitors across building floors using network cable through cable trays and conduits. Places of worship extend video signals from production control rooms to sanctuary displays, overflow rooms, and lobby monitors positioned throughout large facilities. Convention centers and exhibition halls connect presentation sources to displays across expansive event spaces without deploying hundreds of meters of HDMI cable. Sports facilities extend video from scoreboard control systems to displays positioned throughout arenas and stadiums. Medical facilities connect diagnostic imaging workstations to review displays in consultation rooms and conference areas separated by significant distances. Museums and galleries distribute multimedia content from central servers to interactive displays throughout exhibition spaces across multiple rooms and floors. Airports and transportation hubs extend digital signage content from media servers to displays distributed throughout terminals and waiting areas. Government buildings and civic centers connect presentation equipment to displays in council chambers, courtrooms, and public meeting spaces with considerable distance between source and display. Security operations centers extend camera feeds and monitoring systems to displays positioned throughout control rooms and command centers. The use of standard Ethernet cabling proves particularly cost-effective compared to specialized long HDMI cables, and allows leveraging existing structured cabling infrastructure in buildings for HDMI distribution without dedicated video cable installation. Data centers use the extenders to connect KVM systems and server monitoring equipment to displays in operations centers located away from noisy server rooms.