HDMI Audio Extractor For PS5 And XBOX Optical and 3.5mm Outputs | OREI BKA-1

[@TechSteve]

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[@NewJerseyPS]

I ordered this from your link off this video because I wanted to use my headphones with optical audio on my ps5 and they sent me a different model they sent me BK-21A model and they appear to have similar specifications and I’m not sure what the difference between the two models are can you help thanks

[@TechSteve]

No sure but you can read about it online

[@NewJerseyPS]

@@TechSteve yeah they are the same thing I guess the bka-1 supports arc what ever that is it doesn’t make a difference for console gaming They sent me bk-21a instead of the bka-1 for some unknown reason but the bk-21a is better for extracting audio for console gaming since it has an additional hdmi in port and is twenty dollars cheaper

[@1203CAMARA]

Hi...!!! Get One Already For My Ps5 Slim With Samsung S90c Oled And Optical Sound System Need To Learn The EDID That Came 111 (Dont Know If Like Copy Paste Video And Audio) Manny Thanks ....!! Your Video 👍🔥

[@hooverplayz333]

This is honestly one of the best videos on KZbin. Straight to the point, answers multiple questions, and shows how to do it with clear explanations. Thank you so much this help me a lot

[@TechSteve]

You’re welcome

[@Superman-xr1oh]

Why Sony and Microsoft ever thought it was a goos idea to remove the optical output is beyond me. All they did was make it more convoluted and unnecessary than it should be to get sound.

[@TechSteve]

Im sure it has something to do with the video card , HDMI 2.1 has more bandwidth for better audio and picture

[@jeffreyfritz2310]

This video was enlightening. You have completely changed the game for me. I been using monitors with no speakers for over a decade. So this is gonna help so much thank you!

[@michaelgentcity7]

Amazing. Just what I needed. Can’t really understand why astro did not even update their own audio extractor to an 2.1. They probably want to keep the production costs low. If Sony adds an optical in or earc on ps5. And if astro will create an gen 5 mix amp pro with earc. Then that would make things much easier. But now this is probably the best solution. Awesome. Thanks for the video

[@vsceejayy]

did it work i just ordered mines?

[@MegaManfre]

Astro has the A50X now, which has the audio extractor in the base station, and can be connected to XBox, PS5, and PC at the same time. It sounds ok, but Astro hasn't been known for quality since being bought by Logitech.

[@EL_Matatan_83]

For real, I bought the same astro extractor garbage

[@chrisgreen521]

Orei makes amazing products I love their 4K upscalers also💯

[@cwash08]

This video is exactly what I needed, thanks! Just learned what an audio extractor is. Nice job showing how to use different scenarios

[@TechSteve]

You’re welcome

[@BeFreeBeHappyJC]

Thanks so much for this I got mine today and got it sorted through optical with VRR 4k 120hz HDR amazing little product had to buy an us to uk adapter for the plug as wasn’t one in the box as got from Amazon and shipped from Amazon US

[@TechSteve]

Nice

[@asole100]

I'm glad someone is finally sponsored by something I might actually buy later on 😂😂😂😂

[@TechSteve]

Haha, I completely understand.

[@criptocolorlightstech5292]

i would like to use 3 optical ports 2 Hdmi 120 FPS ports '' i have the schiit hel 2 + connected to the ps5 and the astro mix amp to the xbox series x so can this device let me plug every thing in at one so i don't have to keep switching cables?

[@F3PIZZA]

Do these strip the audio from the HDMI line, or does it allow full audio signal to both? For someone streaming I think they need audio to going both HDMI and optical so the capture card gets proper signal.

[@just_a_carl]

Thank you!!! Dropped a sub. I ended up with the switcher with the extractor and it works brilliantly.

[@TechSteve]

Thanks

[@Dangerboy2069]

Great job explaining the hook up choices. Just what I need, optical out to my 7.1 receiver.

[@NskreaperYT]

Would this work with 1440p and if so what would the hrz be capped at ?

[@criptocolorlightstech5292]

hey steve my tv only has one 2.1 120 Hdmi port and one optical port can i use this hdmi audio extractor to connect my ps5 my xbox series x and home theater system so i dont have to unplug my xbox hdmi port then put my ps5 hdmi port then i also switch optical cable for my mix amp so can this device help my problem can i connect everything at one to this device?

[@jamesmurray2876]

TECH Steve, back in the building with another great video

[@TechSteve]

I appreciate it 👍🏽

[@jamesmurray2876]

@@TechSteve no problem keep on bringing these great videos

[@Darbois219]

Thanks Steve. Avstar or Orei ?

[@Mexiken937]

Does it run 1440p at 120??? That’s why question?

[@TooFurious4]

It does.

[@24h_]

Do you have any idea if this allows VRR to work with 1440p@120Hz ? I know VRR will work with 4k@120hz, but a lot of these extractors seem to have issues with 1440p. I currently have a BK-21A which doesn't work, so I'm wondering if BKA-1 is the solution. Thanks!

[@snaswedey]

Bought the exact same, just not labled OPEI. It had some extra outputs for sound, HDMI and for Amplifier. Bought a Xbox series X and forgot to check. Xbox one is using the optical sound cable. Display only has one HDMI and the JBL soundbar has one HDMI and one Optical.. The price difference between Amp out and without was so little so i thought better have it then regret it later - just the video i needed =)

[@cruelsun9243]

Thank you for this vis. I am still stuck, though. I have a DVR, PS4, Switch SONOS soundbar, and a Wii. I have a 5 port audio extractor and a 5 port switcher. I can't get any of my on my LG TV. Any help will be gr8tly appreciated

[@ThatsGameSports]

This page has grown a 100k suns since the last time I been here

[@TechSteve]

It’s been some hardwork but it’s paying off

[@SouthBayLA1310]

Im sorry I know this isn't on topic but what do you think of the LG A2 48"? It's on sale for $599 before taxes it's regular $1,300.. Can you review the TV? I was gonna get a 55 inch TU690T thank got I didn't!

[@PaknDaftPunk]

Thank you for this video 🤙 I’ve got a monitor with no audio source that does 4K 120fps and would like some external audio besides my headset. I like being able to take the headset off and just enjoy the sounds. I wonder if you have audio set up recommendation videos. Cheers!

[@west4213]

Do Astro 40s work with this? And will I be able to have Dolby atmos on it?

[@onlyzach1]

Great video Steve! I have a different scenario for a device like this. I have a Vizio V51-H6 Soundbar hooked up to my LG OLED55C6 TV via HDMI Arc. While it works most of the time, it has given me fits lately. Can I bypass the TV using the Soundbar hooking it into the Input on this and then using the Optical Out on this hooked up to the Optical port on my TV? Obviously I wouldn't need HDMI out from this box in my case here. I'm actually using the Optical Port right now to power my bathroom speakers receiver I have hooked up to it, so I'd need a Splitter there too haha.

[@TechSteve]

It only works off of external sources. This might work but I don’t remember all of the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqOtiIt4otmKd8ksi=wk-aebF_GvPiITJq

[@BeFreeBeHappyJC]

Do they have another model that supports more than device to be connected to it that can be switched?

[@CindyBurmese]

Thank you, sir. I bought this for my Astros A40 with the mix amp. Fingers crossed it works with 4k 120 hz.

[@TechSteve]

Let me know, it should work with 2 HDMI 2.1 cables

[@west4213]

Did it work?

[@CindyBurmese]

Yes ​@@west4213

[@blizz786]

Great Product! Thank you for the review!

[@cncleagues9887]

@techsteve - Ok, Longer post... I have PS5, XBOX, and PC. I use Astro A50x's for my gaming headset, all of my gaming systems plug into the base for the Astro A50x. I have a full GOXLR mixer for Audio control. I have Fiber optics jumper out of the audio extractor to the GOXLR. I have routed and configured through GOXLR. I have the Elgato 4K X capture card and it is set to HDMI passthrough in its settings for audio. I have a BKA-1 Audio Extractor. I have the game audio coming to my headset, but I have the game audio set to output through HDMI since I will get the game audio from the GOXLR. The issue I am having now is that my streams are not capturing the game audio. Any ideas?

[@elcabeleira6357]

I want to connect my chromecast ultra to the extractor - Will the extractor provide power to the Chromecast or do they both have to be connected to external power? Also can the HDMI output be disconnected since I only want to output audio from the Chromecast via toslink cable to my speakers

[@TechSteve]

Chromecast has a USB power cord, it will not power off of HDMI

[@michelfortin7055]

Does the HDMI OUT signal still cary the sound. I want to run the extractor for my Butt Kicker to my racing sim via the 3.5mm OUT but still want the HDMI OUT to carry sound to my AV amp for my sound system and projector.

[@user-ki8hi5rr6y]

Hi steve I am wondering if’s support mic ?

[@0gpu]

would this work getting the audio from the extractor into a DAC (Fiio k7) using fiber optic?

[@bigrabbit5617]

My monitor only have hdmi and connect ps5, but I hope the audio goto HomePod 2, this adapter work?.thanks

[@StayLiftedFN]

Hello does this work on the Xbox series x? My monitor doesn’t have built in speakers and I need something for audio to come out my Xbox to my external speakers

[@TechSteve]

Yes

[@StayLiftedFN]

@@TechSteve thank you I just watched the entire video!

[@StayLiftedFN]

What hdmi 2.1 cables do you recommend or it doesn’t matter?

[@TechSteve]

@StayLiftedFN just make sure they are certified

[@TooFurious4]

I know it's probably overkill but I bought this to use with my IEMs. I want the raw uncompressed audio. 😅

[@Tinez87]

I have purchased both the Orei HDA-912 & BK-102a for my series x and I get bad screen flickering with both of these units! I have tried multiple different certified HDMI cables and changed various settings but I cannot stop it from happening... Do you have any advice please? If I can't fix it I'll have to return them both back to Amazon 😓

[@TechSteve]

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[@VizionsxX]

Gonna give this a try my astros a50 microphone does not work even with the Astro audio extractor because I believe it doesn’t support 120 hertz.

[@TechSteve]

On ps5 you have to still use the usb for the mic,

[@taco14king]

Hello so I also have an Astro a50 with the Astro audio adapter with this new adapter will it work ?

[@raminator157]

Great video!

[@TechSteve]

Thanks 🙌🏽

[@Superman-xr1oh]

​@@TechSteveBut does it work 1440 at 120hz? The video doesn't say...

[@YTJXV]

Hi Steve, does this device support 1440P 120HZ

[@NewJerseyPS]

If anybody can help me which unit is better bk-21a or bka-1 I want to use for optical audio for ps5 I am using arctis pro wireless for headset

[@eddymetal]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@TechSteve]

You’re welcome

[@anhdophin]

good video, thanks

[@dennardturner4150]

Can this product reduce or eliminate audio lag in Rocksmith 2014 on the Xbox Series X or S?

[@TechSteve]

No

[@SPAMsammiches]

So I have a very similar product to get XBox Series X audio to my sound system. The extractor supports 5.1, but the XBox doesn't see that and will only output stereo, so my sub does zippy. Any way to force my XBox to output 5.1? Will it see this device as 5.1, or would I have the same issue?

[@TechSteve]

You have to watch the demos

[@timf1497]

does ist work with astro a50?

[@grizxy_yt]

So would a50 work connected through those for a ps5

[@TechSteve]

Yes, you will still need the usb for the mic, they recommend you also get the mixer

[@BASSstarlet]

Don't you think that the price is WAY too high?

[@dr4nujgaming391]

Where to get the ps5 source input 2.1? Can you show me a link?

[@TechSteve]

?

[@vsceejayy]

hey i have the astro a40 tr and i currently have the astro adapter but i cant get 1440p with 120hz I have a 165hz monitor. I was wondering if i get this adapter will i get 1440p 120hz? & will the astro mixamp work on this adapter?

[@gowlerr]

Also wondering this. Did you manage to find out?

[@TechSteve]

It supports up to 8k so it’s worth a try

[@vsceejayy]

@@gowlerrsorry i’m late but i just ordered one will lyk how it goes in a few days

[@vsceejayy]

it works but others say my mic cuts in & out sometimes so i guess you have to be close to the mic

[@gowlerr]

@@vsceejayy sorry just seen this. I ended up buying the ezcoo 4K 120hz adapter. I imagine it’s pretty similar to this one just it’s about the same size as the actual Astro adapter. That’s worked flawlessly for me up to now on series x.

[@Tripster369]

Does it support eARC?

[@rv6569]

In my experience these days never work. The audio quality is completely lost. I bought one dac from usa. Worst.😢

[@TechSteve]

That’s not this one

[@rv6569]

@@TechSteve true. But do you really like the audio quality.. I fully respect you.

[@rv6569]

@@TechSteve I bought prozor dac with Dolby. It was very worse

[@TechSteve]

I don’t know your expectations but for the speakers I used it was good for me. Orei only makes these kinds of adapters so they are great for the money

[@AK-ys6dw]

I want something work with astroa50 in ps5 and support 120hz 2k please 🥺🥺

[@TechSteve]

Isn’t this the one

[@AK-ys6dw]

@@TechSteve yes its, i wasn’t watch the video 😂 and thankyou sooo much ❤️

[@TechSteve]

Smh 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@ichbinzaw]

Can I use new tv eARC to old onkyo rz800 ARC.

[@TechSteve]

Yes but you will only get the maximum range of arc

[@ichbinzaw]

Thank u

[@dr4nujgaming391]

Do this work on the astro a40 headset? With 4k monitor 120hz?

[@TechSteve]

I didn’t test but it should work like the Astro

[@dr4nujgaming391]

@@TechStevewith the mixamp pro TR?

[@TechSteve]

Just get it, it’s setup the same way as the Astro 40

[@dr4nujgaming391]

@@TechSteve so i have 1 hdmi for the ps5 do i need two hdmi 2.1 for this?

[@TechSteve]

@dr4nujgaming391 I don’t think so

[@_julen8000]

does this control the tv's volume while the xbox\ps5 is off?

[@TechSteve]

Nope

[@dr4nujgaming391]

This works on the a40 mixamp pro tr ?

[@west4213]

@@dr4nujgaming391 did you ever get your answer?

[@richardmatsunaga6700]

Isn't this almost exactly the same as one you reviewed previously? Much cheaper though.

[@TechSteve]

No that one was 60Hz and this one is 120Hz but it depends on what video you’re referring to

[@leonprez231]

@@TechSteveHe is referring to your avstar 4k 120hz audio extractor video. Many thanks

[@TechSteve]

@leonprez231 I think those got disconnected

[@cloudstrife8925]

Does anyone know how to update firmware??

[@TechSteve]

You can request from orei website

[@f1_fan485]

MISLEADING review, the audio extracted is only LPCM 2-channel stereo, no matter what setting you use it won't output 5.1

[@TechSteve]

I have never miss lead any one, get your facts straight

[@f1_fan485]

@@TechSteve I didn't say you did it on purpose, it DOES extract audio BUT stereo only.

[@TechSteve]

@f1_fan485 maybe it’s just your setup

[@kevinlove3025]

Then I’d like to be able to use my other devices like usb MIC instead of headphone mic 😂

[@sebastienfoucault7752]

probably dont work with 1440p 120hz vrr

[@MegaManfre]

Look who didn't bother watching the video.

[@dhayes2772]

He didn’t mention vrr so I dont think you watch the video😂

[@OVERKILL_PINBALL]

HDMI supports far more audio standards than a Toslink can. Toslink is limited and cannot carry uncompressed audio. HDMI can carry Dolby Atmos/DTS:X. Toslink is extremely outdated and not sure why anyone would want to use it in 2023 especially for a modern gaming system with high quality audio. This is in most cases a downgrade.. If you are still using toslink, move on.

[@TechSteve]

That’s correct, that’s why you would use this for older home theater, Astro 50 or any analog power speaker

[@NickArcade]

There's no headset that supports HDMI except the Astro A50X, but that's just a wireless stereo headset. Do you think HDMI would make any difference compared to optical? Optical has isolation from electricity so there's no noise. Atmos for Headphones and DTS Headphone X support optical. HDMI on headphones sounds like marketing and overkill

[@OVERKILL_PINBALL]

@@NickArcade Headsets? Wut?

[@18yearsoldnot]

Well guess what, my stereo 2.0 system costs more than $3000 and will kick any surround system because stereo is actually how human ears work too! Surround sound only has an advantage when you have multiple people offset from the centre of the screen and they need a balanced stereo image too. Sorry to burst your bubble but surround sound is definitely inferior to stereo if you use headphones, or even sit directly between two high end speakers

[@tomgunn6086]

If I buy an MSI Meg 342c 34inch ultrawide and then buy a Logitech Z906 5.1 with the aim of connecting my pc and x box x console. Would this HDMI audio extractor work to connect everything? I am unsure and ignorant of this technology. Please help

[@kevinlove3025]

@@tomgunn6086 I doubt it carry’s audio from the hdmi out, Im curious as well. The problem of trying to have a sound system set up with a monitor and pc, then an Xbox connected to monitor. I’m in the same boat