Impact Acoustics 3x5 Component Video Matrix Selector Switch Review
Impact Acoustics 3x5 Component Video Matrix Selector Switch
Summary
- Product Name: 3x5 Component Video Matrix Selector Switch
- Manufacturer: Impact Acoustics
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- Review Date: July 01, 2008 11:40
- MSRP: $ 349.99
- Specifications
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Audio Input: 3Vp-p
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S/N Ratio: 65dB
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Audio Input Impedance: 10kO
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Note that the unit does not convert L/R audio to TOSLINK or TOSLINK to L/R audio.
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Video Component Input Impedance: 75O
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Video Bandwidth: -3dB@300MHz
Features:
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Component Video Inputs: 3 (2 Rear, 1 Front)
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Component Video Outputs: 5 (Rear)
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Audio Inputs: L/R Analog Audio (2 Rear, 1 Front via 3.5mm jack), TOSLINK Optical Digital Audio (2 Rear, 1 Front)
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Audio Outputs: L/R Analog Audio and TOSLINK Optical Digital Audio (5 Rear)
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Compatible with all interlaced or progressive scan analog component video signals
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Pros
- Works
- Easy setup
- Discrete codes means integration will be a snap
Cons
- No discrete IR input
Introduction
You may not need the 3x5 Component Video Matrix Selector Switch (or you may just have a hard time saying it), but there are some that do. The real question is, "Does it work?" The answer is a firm yes. Not only does it perform as advertised, but the interface makes it so easy a… um… well anyone can use it. On top of that, the configuration options are completely open considering that each input can be assigned to each output with a discrete code. So if you have more displays than sources or are thinking of opening up a sports bar, take a close look at the 3x5 Component Video Matrix Selector Switch.
