nmalinoski wrote:
bobrocks95 wrote:
They work great with my Extron SW12 VGA Ars, which is a 12 input 2 output VGA switch that fortunately uses 3.5mm connectors for audio instead of pheonix connectors. Extron also made 6 and 8 input versions- I'd recommend the switch highly.
Where did you source yours? I've only ever seen the 4- and 6-input/single output ones on eBay.
Unfortunately no secrets here, I just found it on ebay. In case you aren't already doing it, try to search in broader terms- I think I literally just searched for "VGA switch" and came across it. If it's hard to find, you might have to get lucky with someone listing it incorrectly or poorly.
Extron also seems to still sell the 8 input version, I'm sure it'll be expensive though. Unless they're trying to clear it out- I contacted Audio Authority one time to ask about an old component switch they used to make and the engineer said they could offer me an NOS one for $100, which was a tiny fraction of the original price (still more than I paid for a used one though).
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bobrocks95 wrote:
The only thing I'm not sure of is if this switch messes with sync levels on the output, since it's meant for true VGA devices. It's likely CSync only as well, or at least that was what everyone said to expect when I first asked about it.
The manual also says it only outputs 5V TTL sync, so beware connecting the output of this thing directly to consumer gear or, for example, AV1 on the OSSC.
This was something I was afraid of, but only realized it could be a potential problem when everyone was getting really into CSync attenuation however many months ago. My component converter probably isn't liking TTL sync, but I'm not sure I can justify replacing it.
Is there a simple way to attenuate a sync signal on a VGA, BNC, RCA, or SCART connector? Yes, I am running the output of this switch through all 4 via adapters and it's as gross as it sounds. I'd prefer not to have to pop something open and solder a resistor to it, but if I have to oh well.