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Question

Is there an HDMI splitter/switching matrix that delivers?

Jan 19, 2015 12:08AM PST

I need a switch that can have 6 or more inputs and have the capability to not just send the same video feed on two different outputs but separate video feeds out on the outputs. Is this possible or am I asking for too much?

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All I see here is 4x4 or 8x8
Jan 19, 2015 1:21AM PST
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The best values I have seen
Jan 19, 2015 5:08AM PST

Right now there's not much in the way of an affordable 8x2 matrix. If you could get by with a 6x2, you could try one of the DVDO products, such as their matrix6-
http://www.amazon.com/DVDO-Matrix6-UltraHD-HDMI-Matrix/dp/B00GJUWG48

They also show a 'Roku friendly' version w/ 4K support too. No personal experience w/ either, but it would be another option besides using the generally less expensive Monoprice switchers. The better ones are mostly $1k +.
Anyway, here's the quick6r-
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1079830-REG/dvdo_dvdoquick6_roku_hdmi_switcher_roku_ready.html

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Here is a 6x2 HDMI Matrix
Jan 21, 2015 3:09PM PST
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It might even be the same 'guts' or firmware as...
Jan 22, 2015 11:56AM PST

....the DVDO I suggested. Very likely made in the same Chinese factory Wink

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HDMI Matrix Switch
Apr 2, 2015 1:46AM PDT

What you need is a HDMI Matrix Switch. I have used several of KVMSwitchTech's HDMI Matrix products for installations with great success. One thing you need to keep in mind is that HDMI Matrix products are not cheap and cheap ones don't work as advertised.