CONNECTIVITY!

You’ve heard it, and you’ve probably said it, ‘there’s no point in worrying about 8K right now, because the content just isn’t there.’ On one hand, you might be right, as there is little or no TV content yet and 8K TV screens are usually above 70in - which is on the large side for most people. On the other hand, a higher resolution on some PC and console games can provide a clear advantage.

If you are a gamer, then you probably want a perfectly centred crystal-clear crosshair, right? 8K video resolution can deliver this and connectivity from your 8K PC graphics card, Xbox or PS5 to your 8K monitor can be simply achieved with an Antiference certified 8K HDMI lead. The new range of cables from Antiference offers quality leads in 1m, 3m and 5m lengths and they feature bandwidth up to 48Gbps (8K@60).

I know what you are thinking, ‘there are not many games which support 8K yet so what’s the point?’ Good question! To some, there may seem little point in using an 8K cable right now, but the world can be a fast-changing place, so fitting an 8K HDMI lead now adds futureproofing to the installation and the cost of the 8K leads are not greatly more than their 4K counterparts so seems like a no-brainer? We have even reduced the amount of packaging to be more environmentally friendly.

How much digital signage do you see around the place these days? I remember when the fast food menu in McDonald’s or Burger King was on a solid board behind the food order point and on the London underground, the posters were made of paper or card and didn’t move at all. These are just two examples of the changes happening now and the amount of digital signage in our world these days. This is also just a glimpse of the number of screens we see as we go about our day to day lives.

Signage and live video screens can be linked up in a number of ways such as network, WiFi, structured cable or HDMI cables. The method carried out will usually depend on the requirements of the client and the practicalities of the building/venue.

Antiference has introduced a solution to this need in the form of a range of optical fibre HDMI leads. These cables support 4K@60 and are available in a variety of lengths including 10m, 15m, 20m and 30m. These cables are ideal in situations where the user needs to send 4K further than 5m, such as a projector installation or a series of signage screens. There are two parts to this range and a variety of lengths available. One series features fixed ends and has a more attractive price, whilst the other features a detachable end system on both ends, enabling a much easier installation by reducing the size of the end of the cable during fitting. The end can be simply removed and ‘clicked’ back on once the cable has been fitted.

Both the 8K and optical HDMI leads are now available, so contact your usual supplier for more information.