SCN Stocking Stuffer: Aurora Multimedia CW-1 4K Converter

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Here’s a present you’ll want to hide. But you’ll love what it does.

Aurora CW-1
(Image credit: Aurora Multimedia)

Most people like to show off their presents, but you’ll probably hide Aurora’s CW-1 converter. And that’s OK, no hurt feelings—at less than 3.5 inches long and about 1.5 inches wide, it’s designed to be discretely stowed behind your other devices. For use with Android, Linux, and Windows, the CW-1 is a HDMI 1.4b to USB 3.1 4K converter. Its HDMI input can take up to 4K30 4:4:4 and scale down to 1080p for USB 2.0 usage of 1080p. The CW‑1 is powered by the USB port (there’s a blue LED power indicator) and includes a USB-C-to-USB-A cable.

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SCN Stocking Stuffers is a seasonal series highlighting affordable Pro AV tools for industry professionals on your “nice” list.

Mark J. Pescatore
Mark J. Pescatore
Content Director

Mark J. Pescatore, Ph.D., is the content director of Systems Contractor News. He has been writing about Pro AV industry for more than 25 years. Previously, he spent more than eight years as the editor of Government Video magazine. During his career, he's produced and hosted two podcasts focused on the professional video marketplace, taught more than a dozen college communication courses, co-authored the book Working with HDV, and co-edited two editions of The Guide to Digital Television.