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Hey folks, hope you can help, I'm trying to run HDMI signal for two television sets out of my Lap Top, so I need at least a 1x2, but I'm looking for the best 1x4 splitter at the best value. Wondering if anyone can suggest a good HDMI splitter, I purchased one from Radio Shack and it didn't want to send two signals at the same time, returned it, and now I'm just checking to see if anyone has a better option for me. Just using the monitors for Karaoke, trying to get hooked to another TV so the other customers can see the lyrics as well as playing some video files in between rotations. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. It's easier to spend money when others have had success with a particular product/set up.
 
Posted Mon 28 Mar 11 @ 2:38 pm
Try a parts company I use based in Ohio, USA. It ships internationally, called Parts Express. They have all the hard to find connectors and splitters at wholesale prices. Google them or add the .com to company name. Good Luck man!
 
Posted Tue 29 Mar 11 @ 9:30 pm
Two down, no luck , I've used the one from Radio Shack and I also tried the RocketFish RF-G1182 from Best Buy, and even though they say that they are splitters, they will not split the signal simultaneously. Back to the store for another return. If I find one that works I will update so the next guy doesn't spend all his money on gas running around for this stuff.
 
Posted Wed 30 Mar 11 @ 9:32 am
you need a distribution amplifier not just a splitter/switcher. something like these;

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4659444&SRCCODE=GOOGLEBASE&cm_mmc_o=VRqCjC7BBTkwCjCECjCE

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10113&cs_id=1011301&p_id=3049&seq=1&format=2

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/551499-REG/Ocean_Matrix_OMX_HDMI13_1X4_OMX_HDMI_1X4_HDMI_HDCP_Compliant.html


a quality distribution amp can be fairly expensive. You may look into multi inputs and more outputs with matrix switching abilities. just a few more dollars can add a lot of flexibility.

Kramer is a great manufacturer of these types of products. http://www.kramerelectronics.com/default.asp
 
Posted Wed 30 Mar 11 @ 10:45 am
cvideoHome userMember since 2011
 
Posted Mon 04 Apr 11 @ 1:38 pm
Thanks CVideo, I'll give this one a try, and for $24 bucks, wow, I hope it can split the signals at the same time to view on two tv's. Appreciate your help man, I appreciate it.
 
Posted Sat 09 Apr 11 @ 8:49 am
you need a distribution amplifier not just a splitter/switcher. something like these;

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4659444&SRCCODE=GOOGLEBASE&cm_mmc_o=VRqCjC7BBTkwCjCECjCE

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10113&cs_id=1011301&p_id=3049&seq=1&format=2

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/551499-REG/Ocean_Matrix_OMX_HDMI13_1X4_OMX_HDMI_1X4_HDMI_HDCP_Compliant.html


a quality distribution amp can be fairly expensive. You may look into multi inputs and more outputs with matrix switching abilities. just a few more dollars can add a lot of flexibility.

Kramer is a great manufacturer of these types of products. http://www.kramerelectronics.com/default.asp

Thanks TD I appreciate the info, Not sure what to get here though. I'm gonna try the one CVideo suggested since he is actually using it. Thanks again.
 
Posted Sat 09 Apr 11 @ 8:51 am
Work?
 
Posted Fri 15 Apr 11 @ 2:54 pm
silverback0101 wrote :
you need a distribution amplifier not just a splitter/switcher. something like these;

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4659444&SRCCODE=GOOGLEBASE&cm_mmc_o=VRqCjC7BBTkwCjCECjCE

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10113&cs_id=1011301&p_id=3049&seq=1&format=2

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/551499-REG/Ocean_Matrix_OMX_HDMI13_1X4_OMX_HDMI_1X4_HDMI_HDCP_Compliant.html


a quality distribution amp can be fairly expensive. You may look into multi inputs and more outputs with matrix switching abilities. just a few more dollars can add a lot of flexibility.

Kramer is a great manufacturer of these types of products. http://www.kramerelectronics.com/default.asp

Thanks TD I appreciate the info, Not sure what to get here though. I'm gonna try the one CVideo suggested since he is actually using it. Thanks again.


if this works plz let me know i have the same issue..ty
 
Posted Fri 22 Apr 11 @ 6:16 pm
We just bought the Virtual DJ, we have our music in an external drive, the Virtual DJ running on the laptop and we have that hooked into our tv using 1 VGA cable. On our tv screen we see the two turntables and a small box for lyrics pops up, but how do we make the laptop screen show the turntables and the Virtual DJ info and then on our tv screen only see the lyrics? Is there some sort of splitter we need?
 
Posted Wed 25 May 11 @ 10:18 pm
DJLo50PRO InfinityMember since 2009
 
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Posted Wed 27 Jul 11 @ 4:56 am
mkentsPRO InfinityMember since 2011
Would any of these work on multi screen rooms if you had enough? Or would the signal get so weak that it would be unusable??

Thanks guys

Mark
 
Posted Mon 16 Jan 12 @ 3:37 pm
hi how can i split two music in vitualdjhome free 1 output is in headset and the other is in speaker
 
Posted Thu 19 Jan 12 @ 6:45 am


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