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Contributor I
April 25, 2025
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HDMI sound connection projector to ARC ultra

I have a projector with an ARC HDMI output at the back of my theater room. I have an ARC ultra in the front of the room by the screen. I’d like to route the HDMI along the ceiling totaling maybe 35-40 feet. Is there any HDMI cable  that can handle this distance? What kind of cable? I have a 50’ HDMI from walmart that skips audio about every 30 seconds for a split second each time, When I moved the ARC ultra so I could plug in with the HDMI provided with the ARC ultra, the skipping was fixed, so I do think it’s the HDMI issue as opposed to wifi or some other problem. 

 

 

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jgatie
jgatieAnswer
April 25, 2025

You are probably going to need what’s called an active cable.  They combine HDMI with optical for longer distances.

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jgatie
jgatieAnswer
April 25, 2025

You are probably going to need what’s called an active cable.  They combine HDMI with optical for longer distances.

wjhAuthor
Contributor I
April 25, 2025

You are probably going to need what’s called an active cable.  They combine HDMI with optical for longer distances.

If you don’t mind, would you send a link for what you are thinking about?

jgatie
April 25, 2025

Here’s a 50 footer:

8K Fiber Optic HDMI 2.1 Cable 50ft, Long Active HDMI Cable

 

Active HDMI is good for up to 300m.  Standard HDMI starts to degrade at ~30 ft. 

wjhAuthor
Contributor I
April 25, 2025

Here’s a 50 footer:

8K Fiber Optic HDMI 2.1 Cable 50ft, Long Active HDMI Cable

 

Active HDMI is good for up to 300m.  Standard HDMI starts to degrade at ~30 ft. 

Got it. Thanks. I’ll give this a try. 

wjhAuthor
Contributor I
April 29, 2025

Hi, The active fiber HDMI works great for this! Thanks!