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Ask Engadget HD: What's the best HDMI splitter on the market?

by Darren Murph, posted Oct 1st 2008 at 12:00PM Featured Story


Now that you know which cable(s) you're going to use, how's about giving Daniel a bit of advice on splitting up the signal?

"What is the best HDMI splitter on the market? I want to split my signal to a 42-inch LCD TV (about 9-feet away from the source) and a projector (through a 50-foot HDMI cable). Considering the distances needing to be covered, would a powered splitter be better than a passive one?"

We'll go ahead and assume Daniel's looking for one that can pass a 1080p signal without degradation, so recommending that Dollar Tree box you saw probably isn't the best thing to do. On the real, feel free to shout out any positive / negative experiences you've had with extenders and switches -- hopefully one of 'em will fit the bill here.

Got a burning question that you'd love to toss out for Engadget HD (or its readers) to take a look at? Tired of Google's blank stares when you ask for real-world experiences? Hit us up at ask at engadgethd dawt com and keep an eye on this space -- your inquiry could be next.

RTI busts out V6 / A8 matrix switchers and CP-1680 audio amp

by Darren Murph, posted Aug 25th 2008 at 2:22PM


These are primarily for the pros, so we'll keep it short and sheet. RTI is getting set to unveil a trio of new products at CEDIA, the first of which routes eight analog audio and eight composite video sources to eight individual zones. Needless to say, that's the A8 Audio Distribution Matrix Switcher we're referring to. The V6 Video Distribution Matrix Switcher can switch six component and composite video sources between six varying zones, while the CP-1680 Multi-Channel Audio Amplifier provides audio through 16 channels at 80-watts each. Pricing has yet to be divulged, but feel free to venture on past the break for the whole release.

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ATEN intros 2- / 4-port HDMI splitters

by Darren Murph, posted Jul 21st 2008 at 9:42AM

ATEN has just announced a new pair of HDMI splitters, the VS182 (2-port) and VS184 (4-port). Both units are fully compatible with HDMI 1.3b and HDCP 1.1 specifications, and each box can send one source of HD video up to 20-meters to two / four displays at the same time. You can also count on Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio signals being piped out along with imagery, and those looking to do huge, huge things will love to hear that the splitters "are an extremely scalable solution with the capability to send signals to up to 64 displays when installed in a cascade." Both devices are ready to be purchased as we speak for £69.90 ($139) / £119.90 ($239).

MilesTek intros slew of HDMI cables and devices

by Darren Murph, posted May 23rd 2008 at 4:39AM


Got a need for a few new pieces of HDMI equipment, do you? Fret not, as MilesTek most definitely has you covered. The outfit has just revealed a new line of long-distance and standard-length commercial-grade HDMI 1.3b cabling, and in case you're after a bit more than just wires, it's also introducing distribution amplifiers, switchers and "a variety of device / cable kits that combine an amplifier or switcher with several HDMI cables." The whole lot is available as we speak, though you'll have to do a bit of investigation to find out pricing information.

Octava intros 3x4 HDMI 1.3 distribution amplifier

by Darren Murph, posted Apr 21st 2008 at 9:44AM


Looking for an HDMI 1.3 distribution amp that won't completely shatter the budget? Enter Octava's 3x4 HDMI Switch + Splitter Distribution Amplifier, which includes support for full 1080p resolutions and enables HDMI switching for three inputs while outputting to (up to) four displays. You'll also find a Toslink optical audio output, an RS-232 control port, a remote bundled in and an external IR jack for extending the reach. Best of all, the unit checks in at just $349, and it's available to ship right now to most any corner of the globe.

Gefen intros v1.3-compliant 1:10 HDMI Distribution Amplifier and 1:5 HDMI Splitter

by Darren Murph, posted Feb 11th 2008 at 1:15AM


If you think you've seen these wares before, simmer down. Gefen has most certainly cranked out a 1:10 HDMI Distribution Amplifier in the past, but its latest iteration sports a slightly updated design and includes full support of HDMI v1.3. As expected, the aforementioned HDCP-compliant, rack-mountable device allows a single HDMI source to be distributed to 10 different displays, and the 1:5 HDMI 1.3 Splitter possesses the same HDCP certification and aims to dish out a sole HDMI source to half as many outputs. Gefen goes on to mention that things work best when the source and destination displays share matching resolutions, and while we're not given a definitive ship date on either, they can be pre-ordered now from the firm's website for $749 and $499, respectively. Peek the full release after the break.

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