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Old April 8th, 2009, 01:41 PM   #1
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Multiple Monitor Out from EX-3?

Is it possible to use multiple outputs from the EX-3 (say, HD-SDI and component) to go to two different monitors simultaneously? Or will only one output at a time work?
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Old April 8th, 2009, 03:58 PM   #2
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This has been discussed before and the original poster ended up using the composite output and a simple BNC "T" connector. I found this one for $4.08 on the FilmTools website.
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You do lose some signal strength though, so quality suffers. Bumping the brightness on your monitors seems to compensate for most of it.

I keep meaning to get one of these to try out, but haven't gotten around to it yet.

1 IN 2 OUT Video Distributor / Splitter split one input to two outputs * suitable for Video Cameras, Switchers, Monitors, VCRs, Quads, Multiplexers, Digital Video Recorders, PC Capture Card DVR systems, etc.
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That would be a good solution if you don't mind having to supply power to the unit.
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I was thinking of it for my Steadicam, got 12v right there I run the camera off. When I split for monitor and transmitter, the drop in signal is very noticeable.
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