Advice on a Video Switcher (I think that's what I need)

[Jim Brennan]

I often shoot with 2 hvx's. I use Ikan monitor's on both, but I also like to use my 20' JVC monitor at times, especially when the client is over my shoulder. I know that I can run both in and out of the Ikan monitors, but that degrades the signal. Also, my JVC only has one Component input.

Any suggestions to run all three monitors simultaneously (without a loss in signal), and be able to switch back and forth between cameras on the JVC? Is this a one stop solution, or do I need two devices?

 

[Paul Hudson]

Jim,

I use this when distributing to 3 or more component HD sources: http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=3119&sku=41065

 

[Jim Brennan]

Thanks Paul, that definitely helps. I guess if I get two of those, and mount one on each tripod, I can run the signal from the camera to both the ikan, and out to a component switcher for the JVC.

 

[Paul Hudson]

Jim,

Since you are switching this may be a better solution. You would only need one. http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=3116&sku=40697#

 

[Jim Brennan]

Thanks Paul. That one may actually work for my house.

I wound up looking around and found the same distribution amp at Radio Shack for 50 bucks. SO I got 2 and then sprang for another 50 for a component switcher for the big LCD.

Now I can run the component out of the cam, into the amp, then back out to both the Ikan and the 20" monitor using two cameras. All for 150 bucks (plus cables)

 

[Paul Hudson]

Score!

 

[Jim Brennan]

Reason number 2112 why I love this site.

Thanks again :beer: