Distribution Amp Needed? at DVinfo.net

Ed Frazier · January 25th, 2002, 05:11 PM

An upcoming project will require that a live feed from my XL1S be used to drive two projection TVs, one on each side of the stage in a fairly large high school auditorium. I don't know exactly what the distance from camera to projectors will be, but since two will be used, I will probably need a DA of some sort.

Can anyone recommend a good, portable solution. If I have to purchase something for this project, it might as well be something I could use in the studio for multiple tape duplication as well.

All suggestions are appreciated.

Ed Frazier

Craig Berlin · January 28th, 2002, 09:45 PM

There are a number of portable options that would work for you. I assume you can use AC power.

If you'll give Mike Belile or myself a call during office hours, we can look at pages with the various options and see if one doesn't suit you. The Comprehensive or TecNec catalogs are a good place to start.

Craig

Ed Frazier · January 29th, 2002, 07:05 AM

Hi Craig,

Thanks for responding. I checked your website but didn't find any equipment such as DAs and Line Drivers listed. Do you carry these products?

I had been looking at products from the manufacturers you mentioned, but wasn't sure what the difference between a DA and Line Driver was exactly. I also need to get more information about the distances involved and specific equipment before making an informed decision. I will give you a call when I can better describe the situation.

Thanks again for the help.

Ed Frazier

Craig Berlin · January 29th, 2002, 07:53 AM

Hi Ed,

Yes, although we have not added everything to the website as of yet, we do carry all those type items, primarily on a special order basis.

I don't think you're going to need a line driver unless your cables are exceptionally long. Regardless, I think a DA is appropriate to split your signal while maintaining the quality of the source.

Give us a call and we'll research it for you.

cb

Mike Butler · January 31st, 2002, 04:34 PM

I don't know if this is something you have a source for MrTapeGuy, but this is what I use: CE Labs Cable Electronics Model 700. Seven Output, True One-to-One Ratio DA. It is small, 9"x2.5"x1" excluding mounting tabs, and runs on 15 volts DC (comes with wall wart power supply). It's not fancy or gee-whiz, and it does not have S-Video connections, which I guess would really push the price up. Maybe something similar can be found from one of your other manufacturers.

I use it to feed my stack of dubbing decks, and tomorrow I am using it in a situation similar to Ed's, where I am playing back a tape into three TVs. You definitely want to use a DA when splitting the signal.

January 25th, 2002, 05:11 PM	#1
Ed Frazier Major Player Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 343	Distribution Amp Needed? An upcoming project will require that a live feed from my XL1S be used to drive two projection TVs, one on each side of the stage in a fairly large high school auditorium. I don't know exactly what the distance from camera to projectors will be, but since two will be used, I will probably need a DA of some sort. Can anyone recommend a good, portable solution. If I have to purchase something for this project, it might as well be something I could use in the studio for multiple tape duplication as well. All suggestions are appreciated. Ed Frazier

January 28th, 2002, 09:45 PM	#2
Craig Berlin Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 42	There are a number of portable options that would work for you. I assume you can use AC power. If you'll give Mike Belile or myself a call during office hours, we can look at pages with the various options and see if one doesn't suit you. The Comprehensive or TecNec catalogs are a good place to start. Craig __________________ Craig Berlin "Mr. Tapeguy" BS, Radio-TV-Film, University of Texas http://www.pro-tape.com Adobe - AJA - Apple - Avid - Audio Technica - Bogen - Canon - Denon - Digidesign - Fuji - Gitzo - JVC - Lowell - Marantz - Maxell - Panasonic - Primera - Rimage - Samson - Sennheiser - Sony - TDK - Varizoom - Waves - more!

January 29th, 2002, 07:53 AM	#4
Craig Berlin Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 42	Hi Ed, Yes, although we have not added everything to the website as of yet, we do carry all those type items, primarily on a special order basis. I don't think you're going to need a line driver unless your cables are exceptionally long. Regardless, I think a DA is appropriate to split your signal while maintaining the quality of the source. Give us a call and we'll research it for you. cb __________________ Craig Berlin "Mr. Tapeguy" BS, Radio-TV-Film, University of Texas http://www.pro-tape.com Adobe - AJA - Apple - Avid - Audio Technica - Bogen - Canon - Denon - Digidesign - Fuji - Gitzo - JVC - Lowell - Marantz - Maxell - Panasonic - Primera - Rimage - Samson - Sennheiser - Sony - TDK - Varizoom - Waves - more!

January 31st, 2002, 04:34 PM	#5
Mike Butler Machinist Mate Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern Connecticut Posts: 644	I don't know if this is something you have a source for MrTapeGuy, but this is what I use: CE Labs Cable Electronics Model 700. Seven Output, True One-to-One Ratio DA. It is small, 9"x2.5"x1" excluding mounting tabs, and runs on 15 volts DC (comes with wall wart power supply). It's not fancy or gee-whiz, and it does not have S-Video connections, which I guess would really push the price up. Maybe something similar can be found from one of your other manufacturers. I use it to feed my stack of dubbing decks, and tomorrow I am using it in a situation similar to Ed's, where I am playing back a tape into three TVs. You definitely want to use a DA when splitting the signal. __________________ I ain't straight outta Compton, I'm straight out the trailer. Cuss like a sailor, drink like a Mc. My only words of wisdom are just, "Radio Edit."

January 29th, 2002, 07:05 AM	#3
Ed Frazier Major Player Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 343	Hi Craig, Thanks for responding. I checked your website but didn't find any equipment such as DAs and Line Drivers listed. Do you carry these products? I had been looking at products from the manufacturers you mentioned, but wasn't sure what the difference between a DA and Line Driver was exactly. I also need to get more information about the distances involved and specific equipment before making an informed decision. I will give you a call when I can better describe the situation. Thanks again for the help. Ed Frazier