The Blustream BLUARC is a multi-format audio switching device designed to embed or de-embed, and route audio between different audio source and sink devices where HDMI video is being distributed. This multi-input audio switch supports HDMI embedded audio, external L/R analog audio, optical digital audio, Bluetooth audio and HDMI ARC audio inputs, distributed to different audio devices via Bluetooth, HDMI output, HDMI audio only, HDMI ARC (i.e soundbar), optical digital audio, and L/R analog audio outputs. The multiple audio routing options make the BLUARC suitable for both residential and commercial applications where Bluetooth connectivity is required.