RCA Audio-Video cable to HDMI

Do they make a cable or device that can take the audio and video RCA and convert it to a HDMI out?Thanks!

In terms of RCA cables - is it a red/white pair? That permits analog stereo audio only.
Ideally you want a digital audio connection, which is S/PDIF. There are two common connections for this - coaxial and optical. Coaxial is also an RCA connector but usually colored orange. Optical is a connector known as TOSLINK.
If your audio source has optical only and the soundbar has coaxial only or vice versa, you'll need a special adapter. I've never bought/purchased one myself though.
Don't buy Monster brand. Massively overpriced. Don't pay more than $10 for a 6 foot cable - I got my cables for $4.55 each for 6-foot 8mm cables with premium connectors and a net sheathing over the cable. I can't link to them as I purchased from a BBY competitor.
Also note that the soundbar itself may be the limiting factor. I have always avoided them since they seem like the surround effect would be way too dependent on room geometry.
*disclaimer* I am not now, nor have I ever been, an employee of Best Buy, Geek Squad, nor of any of their affiliate, parent, or subsidiary companies.

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