Is there such a beast out there that will distribute multiple HD feeds to multiple zones simulateously? the customer has 4 plasma screens and would like HD on each, he also has a home office and would like the option of using the plasma in the office as a monitor for his computer.
Need help on this please.

Elan S12

[Link: elanhomesystems.com]

The only problem I have with the S12 is its just a preamp. My client would go for the 8K for the S12, but the extra 5K for the D1650 and then 500 per keypad on top of that. He has double the cost of his system. I guess the upside is the Via Touchpanels that we could incorporate.
Ideally what I was looking for would be something like the DVDO I scan Ultra with DVI ins and outs.

Is that released yet? I kind of gave up on them.

[Link: audiocontrol.com]

BVH-20™ - NEW!
Component video / Digital Audio Driver / Hub
Transmits component video and digital audio (or composite video)
Single source input with three outputs
Companion for BVR-20 Video/Audio Receiver
Uses Standard, Inexpensive, Twisted-Pair Cat-5 Cabling
Can transmit video and audio up to 1000’ (300’ for 1080i)
300 MHz of video bandwidth - compatible with 480, 720, and 1080
Compact chassis for remote installationsBalanced Line Driver For Noise-Free Operation
Standard EIA-568 RJ-45 Cat-5 Connection Jack
Adjustable Cable Compensation Circuit
Five Year Warranty


And it is very low cost!!!!!!!

You need a matrix router to do what you want.

www.cbav.com

They will make you a 4X4 component video with or without audio matrix for about 2K retail.

Sonance has a new piece

Key makes a great matrix switcher that is 8 in and either 3 out or 6 out.

That takes care of the sound portion.

Audio by whatever you favorite keypad system might be, using macro strings to switch audio with video.

The S12 retails for $5600 and the 1650 amp around 2k for total of around $7500-$8000.

Actually the KDS 8x3 is a RGBHV, digital audio and analog audio switcher. That is 8 connectors/input and 8 connectors/output. That is enough connectors for Y/Pb/Pr, composite, S-video and analog audio. Substitute digital audio for composite video if you'd like. It has both IR and serial control but ALL connectors are BNC. My only objection is that Key only sells it through distribution. Other than that there is no other product at its level of quality at its price point.

I did not know they made a 8x6.

AudioPatch and Extron make matrix RGB switchers with and without Audio but not at the Key price point.

Alan

Guess I should have mentioned Im in Canada
I would love to bypass my distributor and buy direct, with the way our dollar has gone up compared to the USD, the prices on the units have not gone down accordingly. Would be highly beneficial for me to buy direct to take advantage of the savings.

8 x 6 is relatively new for key.

8x6 is 2 8x3's stacked.

How do you get the S12 to do HD??? Elan website says its a 16x12 Composite switcher.....

Knox makes some great pieces. http://www.knoxvideo.com Look the the Mediaflex series.

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Just a guess: Route 3 inputs to 3 outputs?
Inputs 1-3 to output 1-3
Input 4-6 to output 4-6
Input 7-9 to output 7-9

Alan

Elans website didnt say if you could do that... They were real excited when they added the capabiity for the Z880's to track like that... If the bandwidth is there... I would assume they would of iincluded that. However, a 4x3 (16 Inputs.... Could even do 5x4 if you just doing Component video and no audio I guess) for the price they want is kinda rediculous..... a Knox Mediaflex 16 that does 16x16 Stereo Audio and HD Component Video lists at $7500. the 8x8 is $5400