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Extron Distribution Amplifiers from AV Supply Extron manufactures computer-video interfaces, switchers, distribution amplifiers, computer-video scan converters, scalers, signal processing equipment, and high resolution cables. These products are used to integrate computer, video, and audio into presentation displays for today's boardrooms, presentation/training centers, university lecture halls, and other applications. Give us a call at 1-800-284-2288 or email us to have one of our knowledgeable sales representatives help you to interface to an Extron system that will suit your needs. Audio Video Supply interfaces to all your new or used Extron products. We can help you design your system so give us a call today at 1-800-284-2288 or email us.

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Distribution amplifiers (DAs) split the video signal from one source into two or more signals. A common application for a high resolution video distribution amplifier is to take the signal from one computer-video port and then amplify and split it so it can feed two or more high resolution data displays while maintaining the original quality. DAs also provide amplification and enhancement features for signals such as peaking and leveling. Each of the outputs on an Extron distribution amplifier is buffered so the original signal will still retain its clarity and strength when split.

To select the right distribution amplifier for a specific environment, begin by identifying the following elements:

• What type of signal is being distributed?

• How many outputs are needed?

• How far is the signal being run?

• How does the distribution amplifier need to be mounted?

• What are your space requirements? 

Distribution amplifiers are used in applications that require multiple projectors or monitors to display the same source's image at the same time. For example, with a distribution amplifier, the single video output on most computers can be converted to two, four, or more outputs.

Here's an example of how a DA can be used. In the diagram, a computer with a digital video output is being input to a distribution amplifier . The DA is splitting the signal and distributing it through four, independently buffered outputs: a computer monitor, a digital monitor, and two digital projectors.

When more outputs are needed than are available on a single DA, multiple DAs can be looped together. That means the output of one DA can be fed into the input of another to form a daisy chain.

Various Types Available:

Line Drivers: Extron Line Drivers enable long distance connections between one source and one destination, and are used to preserve video quality when driving video signals over long cable runs. Video signals normally lose amplitude and high frequencies on long coax cable runs. Line drivers provide variable gain control which can be adjusted to boost the video signal, compensating for the overall drop in signal voltage.

Audio/Video: Extron Audio/Video Distribution Amplifiers (DAs) distribute composite video, S-video, component video, and/or stereo audio. Some Extron DAs are a combination of more than one DA in a single enclosure. For example, the Extron DA Dual EQ contains two one input, six output composite video DAs. Only one internal power supply is used to power both DAs. With two DAs built into one rack-mountable enclosure, the dual DAs also offer space savings, heat reduction, and competitive pricing.

Computer & RGB: The Extron VGA, Mac, 13W3, and RGB DAs are designed to work with different computer signals and analog signals, such as RGBHV, RGBS, and RGsB. RGB DAs have four or five BNC connectors per input or output and can be used with composite video, S-video, and component video. RGB DAs can accept VGA-UXGA, Mac, Sun, or SGI video using adapters.

DVI: Extron DVI DAs distribute transition minimized differential signaling (TMDS) DVI signals.

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