Posted by admin on April 9, 2009 under Basics | 
Matrix switchers are used to route multiple audio/video inputs to multiple outputs. Matrix switchers can be pre-set with various configurations to automatically route an input to a specific output based upon an established priority.
Since matrix switchers are used for audio and video purposes to route signals, they may be known as A/V Switchers, as well as Matrix Routers, or A/V Routing Switches.
Matrix switchers are built in a variety of configurations, from a standalone switcher, to eight inputs to eight outputs, known as an 8×8 matrix switcher, to a 16×16 switch, which can be mounted onto a rack and used with various to build a 256×512 matrix switcher.
Posted by admin on April 8, 2009 under Matrix Switchers |
This is the VSM-16-16 by Hall Research. This device is used for “cross-point switching” of up to 16 video signals - which can be useful in television broadcasting, multimedia presentations, school classrooms, courtrooms, and other display presentations.
The VSM-16-16 can be controlled with the serial RS-232 control ports, or using the front panel’s control buttons.
The following is a block diagram put together by Hall Research that explains how the 16×16 Matrix Switch can be configured:
Posted by admin on under Matrix Switchers |
Matrix Switchers, also known as Matrix Switches, are used for allowing a user to switch between various PC (or VGA) and/or component video signals.
Matrix Switches can be programmed to auto-switching modes that allow the inputs to become active based upon a pre-set priority.
Matrix Switchers will direct multiple audio and video sources to various outputs - whether recording devices, or display devices.