anyone used a good hdmi video crossfader?

[Soundguy]

need one that will take 2 source inputs and have one output.. and seamless xfade betweent he 2.. or fade to black then to the other input without having to re-syn like a video switcher will.. which is what I am using now.. a switcher... takes 3-5 seconds to sync when switching inputs...

 

[aczlan]

I have heard good things about the Roland V4 ($1275 from Sweetwater or B&H),but no personal experience other than a friend who does video installs for businesses cursing HDMI and saying that Component was much better as most switches/splitters have a hard time synchronizing the audio/video.

Aaron Z

 

[Soundguy]

I have heard good things about the Roland V4 ($1275 from Sweetwater or B&H),but no personal experience other than a friend who does video installs for businesses cursing HDMI and saying that Component was much better as most switches/splitters have a hard time synchronizing the audio/video.

Aaron Z

yep.. that's what I'm fighting.

I'm working in a building with a bunch of tv's and video sources.. and am using cat5 in the walls and extenders.. monoprice.. etc.. i have a couple video switchers.. 4 bangers.. kanex pro and a monoprice m1 had to repalce one of those..e tc. anyway.. whenever I switch an input.. the tv 'chain' takes forever to sync and since using extenders.. it's almost a serial sync. each tv syncs after the other as there is a MP splitter/extender at each tv as they are in different rooms.

if I can find a good xfader.. it will stay synced with all units downstream.. and I can use feed it 2 inputs constantly.. and then fade between them.. and que up the non active one while the active one plays..e tc... or that's the idea anyway....

 

[aczlan]

Glad its you, not me

Aaron Z

 

[Soundguy]

i got excited reading the V4 till i hit the specs. s vid and composite only.. UGH

still.. it did everything else I wanted. had previe and source and output monitoring.. vlnk for auto trigger..e tc..

 

[MossRoad]

Quick search shows nothing that a few thousand dollars can't remedy.... YIKES!
I'll follow this thread with interest. Let us know if you find anything reasonably priced.

 

[Soundguy]

i'm looking right now..and yeah.. I told the boss what he wanted was 'pro' gear.

i usedto do work for a local tv station and we had a crossfade unit. i'm sure it was a couple thou.. and it was all bnc plug.. way before hdmi...

 

[aczlan]

Try the Roland V4EX: Roland V-4EX | Sweetwater.com

Aaron Z

 

[Soundguy]

i'll take a look, thanks

 

[Soundguy]

yummy price tag I notice. my boss will have a coronary