Av Switch

The invention of the AV (audio/video)switch was started around nineteen ninety one and it is used for an interface that will provide audio/video switching for the use of analog or digital television receivers, video cassette recorders and so on. An AV switch basically makes a multiple audio and video faster to switch. It is convenient, fast and very easy to use. Using this single AV switch can be sent to multiple or just one destinations.

When the switches are cascaded, the number of the outputs can be enhanced. This saves the plugging and unplugging of the AV equipment, and it is less of a hassled connecting a lot of cables. This is avoided using the AV switch will also save equipment costs, space, and will cut down on the utility bills.

One of the most popular AV switches today is the CAT5 AV switches and the DVI AV switches. While the DVI will route audio and video signals from many different video sources to more displays and speakers vs. inexpensive CAT5/6 UTP cable. It combines a digital visual interface (DVI) video switch with a good stereo audio, thus omitting the separated setups for the display and the audio. This is very easy to install and comes in a variety of sizes; has various formats and is capable of being rack mounted.

An AV switch comes with a VGA connector an HD15 sockets on the back for hooking up the video and composite RCA’s for the audio. The control of the AV switches can be done through PC software, RS232 and infra red remote controls or some go through the internet. The AV switch also has a built in power surge and transient protection.

Where data and audio from different computers can be transmitted to put together the use of the AV switch. It also provides a good solution in circumstances where long runs are needed for the audio and video output sites. Military, government, banks, mobile command centers, etc is where an AV switch finds excellent uses.

When the AV switch is not aligned with the remote control, it has a five foot cord, a very small IR target and it sticks to anything. This is very good when wanting to place the AV switch out of sight. Select the AV switch that has the discrete remote control. When the say the television is turned on, the smart switch will switch to the active source.

There is one good company that makes an AV switch and that is JCV. They have one that is comprehensive AV switcher and a signal router. It can be worked from either the front or the remote control, if it comes with one. It included every thing you need to hook it up to your devices. There are other manufactures out there, so you have a choice. An AV switch is not made in the United States; they are usually made in China. The prices will vary, it all depends on what size and what you want it to do determines the price.