The KanexPro SP-HDCAT1X8 is a one transmitter and eight extenders - receiver set that enables high resolution 1080p HDMI signals to be routed over distances up to 394ft(120m) significantly beyond the capability of standard HDMI connectivity. When connected using installer friendly CAT5e/6 cables, the transmitter inputs the HDMI signal into eight identical outputs carrying 394ft/1080p resolution simultaneously from the provided receivers. For control options the 1x8 splitter comes with IR receivers for each of the receivers and provides IR pass-back function to control the HDMI source device remotely from the displays. This HDMI amplifier offers an ideal, cost effective means for extending digital video, multichannel audio, and control signals using IR from HDMI equipped devices. Each receiver works with the splitter as a full functional unit enabling full 1920 x 1080p/60 resolution.