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AmazonBasics 1 In / 2 Out Mirror Only 4K 60Hz HDMI Splitter on sale for
$4.99.
Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.
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Features:- HDMI splitter sends 1 source signal to 2 displays simultaneously, like from a computer to 2 TVs or monitors
- Includes an HDMI 1-in-2-out splitter, 3.3-foot USB-A to micro USB power cable (USB power adapter not included), and user manual
- Compatible with PC computers, laptops, DVD players, Xbox, Roku, Chromecast, and more
- Supports HDMI resolution up to 4K@60Hz
- Note: Mirrors same output on 2 screens; splitter does NOT provide 2 different outputs or allow for switching between 2 outputs
- Note: Make sure the splitter is plugged into a working power supply
- Product dimensions: 3.3 x 1.6 x 0.4 inches (LxWxH)
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For example; I have a PC monitor that has no built in speakers or HDMI eARC support and a soundbar that has HDMI in. In theory, I can simultaneously get video from the PC monitor and high quality lossless sound via HDMI on the soundbar by using the splitter.
However I'm not certain if the splitter even supports audio passthrough. I guess it's cheap enough to try my plan regardless. I'm in for one to test my half ars audio splitter idea; thanks OP.
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For example, I had a 1080p speakerless PC monitor attached to that aforementioned splitter with a 5.1 ONN soundbar [hilineelectronics.com] that worked great; I was able to have 1080p video for the monitor and 24bit 48000 hz audio come to the soundbar via a single PC's video card hdmi signal that was being split. Not sure if I was able to passthrough Dolby codecs/formats to the soundbar via that setup though...
You can try an OREI eARC 4K 60Hz Audio Extractor for around $40 [ebay.com]. (Perhaps even cheaper on Ebay if the listing has Best Offer; I paid $20 shipped for example via that method)
I mentioned the useful device in a unrelated thread if you want more info. Long story short; it allows old audio receivers to support lossless audio via HDMI that don't have eARC capability. Only drawback is that the OREI has only one video input and output so you are limited to one device for audio extraction.
A workaround is attaching all your HDMI devices to your TV then use the TV's eARC port to output to the OREI HDA-927 Audio Extractor then finally have the OREI pass that signal to your receiver. Just make sure that your TV has lossless audio formats passthrough as many don't and use Dolby Digital Plus which is a lossy format.
That OREI device you linked could work if you have a TV that supports eARC, but it wouldn't work for your monitor setup. I've linked a real audio extractor in another post that handles the EDID for the display and audio system allowing all the bells and whistles to work with the latest standards. It's definitely more expensive.
A lot of TVs also only have a single HDMI 2.1 port, so having a switch might be needed in some setups.
> Note: Mirrors same output on 2 screens; splitter does NOT provide 2 different outputs or allow for switching between 2 outputs
Let's say I have my laptop connected to two external monitors via this. In that case, I can set the display on laptop in "Extend" mode where it would show a different output on laptop's built-in monitor, and a different output mirrored on two external monitors? For example, I have PPT in slideshow mode where it shows presenter notes on laptop but shows slides on two external monitors?
Or, it would just work in "Mirror" model only where all three monitors show the exact same display? Sounds like it this mode which is what they are showing in one of the photo too on Woot website.
> Note: Mirrors same output on 2 screens; splitter does NOT provide 2 different outputs or allow for switching between 2 outputs
Let's say I have my laptop connected to two external monitors via this. In that case, I can set the display on laptop in "Extend" mode where it would show a different output on laptop's built-in monitor, and a different output mirrored on two external monitors? For example, I have PPT in slideshow mode where it shows presenter notes on laptop but shows slides on two external monitors?
Or, it would just work in "Mirror" model only where all three monitors show the exact same display? Sounds like it this mode which is what they are showing in one of the photo too on Woot website.
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So in essence you can have (a) three physical screens showing the same content (mirror from laptop) or (b) one laptop screen showing one output, and then two external screens showing the same second output (extend from laptop).
2. These cheap splitters die young and suck with long runs. I just had one cheapo die from another brand, the second to do so. I'm now sitting pretty with my heavy duty monoprice unit. Sure, it has 8 outputs, and I only need two, but it always works every time, year after year. This is important if you actually need one of these.
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