Any big difference between the Extron scan converters?

[drunkninja24]

Looking to pick one up to connect my PC and 360 to an Astro City. I always see people talk about the Emotias, but was wondering if anyone here had experience with other models or if there was any big difference in quality that would make the Emotia worth holding out for. One of the main ones I'm looking at is this:

http://www.extron.com/product/product.aspx?id=rgb160xi

[emphatic]

Not sure that will output 320x240 RBGS compatible with your cab.

Have a look at: http://scanlines.hazard-city.de/

The two scan converters I've used for this test setup are the EXTRON EMOTIA PLUS and the EXTRON SUPER EMOTIA GX.
The Emotia Plus accepts 640x480 (31kHz) only on it's inputs and will output Video, S-Video and RGBs with 15kHz. A switch on front will let you toggle between unfiltered high-res, filtered high-res (ever wanted to play games like Ridge Racer 5 flicker-free?) and pure 240p non-interlaced low-res.
The Super Emotia will do the same, but it can accept inputs up to XGA (1024x768p) and will let you output Video, S-Video, RGBs and YUV. The GX stands for Genlock functionality, but you won't need this feature.

[Fudoh]

Not sure that will output 320x240 RBGS compatible with your cab.

It does not. There is no current Extron device which can output 15khz low-res signals. That's been confirmed by Extron quite recently. You need to buy an Emotia (up to the Super E. II (GX)) or an Ultracade UVC.

[drunkninja24]

Not sure that will output 320x240 RBGS compatible with your cab.

It does not. There is no current Extron device which can output 15khz low-res signals. That's been confirmed by Extron quite recently. You need to buy an Emotia (up to the Super E. II (GX)) or an Ultracade UVC.

Gotcha, that's the info I was looking for. Thanks!

[drunkninja24]

Hmm...what about the VSC 150? Just looking since Emotias seem to be a bit short on supply (though I guess a lot of Extron's old stock is).

http://www.extron.com/product/product.aspx?id=vsc150

On video output, it says "RGBHV/RGBS 15.75 kHz analog,", does this mean that it outputs low-res or no?

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Hmm...what about the VSC 150? Just looking since Emotias seem to be a bit short on supply (though I guess a lot of Extron's old stock is).

http://www.extron.com/product/product.aspx?id=vsc150

On video output, it says "RGBHV/RGBS 15.75 kHz analog,", does this mean that it outputs low-res or no?

These do pop up on eBay pretty often. Just make sure you get one with the power supply, and don't bid on items starting on $200+ .

[Fudoh]

On video output, it says "RGBHV/RGBS 15.75 kHz analog,", does this mean that it outputs low-res or no?

unfortunately not, believe me, if you want an Extron it has to say Emotia on it (and not "Jr."). All the VSC units output 15khz 480i.

[drunkninja24]

Got it, guess I'll just have to be patient and wait for one then Thanks to everyone!

[Strider77]

I actually have 2

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I have one that's not currently in use. But I guess if I sell it, my UVC will die.

[drunkninja24]

Let me know if any of you guys are interested in selling. I have a thread for this on Trading Outlet. Almost had one on eBay, but someone else jumped on the Buy It Now just as I was going through with it myself

[Strider77]

I only have one power supply unfortunately.