Reddit reviews MT-VIKI 8 Ports 8-in 1-Out AV RCA Splitter Selector Switch Adapter MT-831AV
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Manual AV SwitchInstallation fast, easy operationEight inputs, One outputApply to security or education and so onStronger anti- interference ability and Perfect stability
This is the one I'm using:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DRGDBTG/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/MT-VIKI-Splitter-Selector-Adapter-MT-831AV/dp/B00DRGDBTG/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1493400393&sr=8-9&keywords=av+switch
i have an 8-way rca switch and a 5 way hdmi switch
So I just went through all of this myself and I can let you know what I used. After doing some research I decided on this 8 Way Composite AV Switch (MT-VIKI 8 Ports 8-In 1-Out AV RCA Splitter Selector Switch $22 - Amazon)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DRGDBTG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And I currently have 7 consoles running through it perfectly into my trinitron as you can see here: http://i.imgur.com/48CJdIn.jpg
That is one RGB cable coming from the selector (on top of CRT) into the TV and all the RGB cables from my consoles plugging into the selector. There are toggle switches on the top to choose between systems.
Currently connected: SNES, PS2, GC, Dreamcast, N64, Saturn and Genesis w/powerbase adapter and I still have room for my TG16 once I find space for it!
EDIT: I re-read through the thread linked earlier and I am using the same models they have suggested.
>This cable functions as a signal transmitter, but NOT a signal converter.
No
You need a converter too, like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Portta-WPETCHP-Composite-Converter-Scaler/dp/B008S7EYW2/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417758155&sr=1-2&keywords=rca+to+hdmi+converter
Then, if you have a lot of RCA cable using consoles, and you don't want to mess with wires all the time, consider something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/MT-VIKI-Splitter-Selector-Adapter-MT-831AV/dp/B00DRGDBTG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1417758265&sr=8-4&keywords=RCA+switch+box
With these 2 items, you can connect 8 things to an HDMI ready TV with RCA cables. It's going to look like crap though :( Best to just find an old CRT monitor.
Yes both are av switches. The one with s-video is http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DSQMVKU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1420291068&sr=8-1&dpPl=1&dpID=51uveTmBlCL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SX200_QL40 and the one with just composite is http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DRGDBTG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1420291068&sr=8-3&dpPl=1&dpID=41lebNURx6L&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SX200_QL40
The S video switch has five inputs and two outputs, the composite switch has eight inputs and one output. The one with S video is autoswitching but requires power. If I had it to do again I would just buy two autoswitching S video boxes. They were cheaper and easier to use. Quality on both seems good.
I use two of these switch boxes to toggle between consoles. It's not the cleanest/slickest setup, but they're cheap and they work!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DRGDBTG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/MT-VIKI-Splitter-Selector-Adapter-MT-831AV/dp/B00DRGDBTG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1426453167&sr=8-4&keywords=rca+switch+box
Just plug the DAC's output into the "out" and the output to your speaker and headphone amp to two of the "inputs". Not as the product's intended to work, but it does indeed work.
EDIT: Or you could go cheaper and just get a cable splitter... Although this option gives you vaguely more functionality and a much nicer box.
Ah, cable management, every collector's nightmare. Do yourself a favor and go the extra mile now while you can organize it from the beginning instead of just getting it all set up and worrying later. It's a real pain in the ass to wade through cables and the like. I'd recommend finding yourself an AV switch kinda like this. It will save you a lot of hassle if you dont have enough ports on your TV, and judging by your spread, you probably will need one. That way you can twist-tie all your cables from the get go without having to worry about them going loose from plug-switching. Also, invest in a nice surge protector.
Not OP, but this is the one I use and it comes highly recommended aroud here when this topic comes up:
http://www.amazon.com/MT-VIKI-AV-Splitter-Selector-Switch/dp/B00DRGDBTG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1392184555&sr=8-2&keywords=av+switch
Here's one with 8 inputs. Two of these daisy chained would work well.
I was tired of keeping a sticky note on my switchbox to know which switch did what. Whole thing cost me around 3 dollars. Sorry if this post is somewhat irrelevant to the sub.
Switchbox I used:
https://www.amazon.com/MT-VIKI-Splitter-Selector-Adapter-MT-831AV/dp/B00DRGDBTG
Link to the labels:
http://www.redbubble.com/people/oldskoorebel/collections/544143-switchbox-labels
EDIT: forgot to mention this, but I'll make custom labels for anyone that asks. Just number the console labels you want
I have one of the same selectors and they are great. Might be worth getting it, I remember them hard to find but this was years ago.
If you want something from Amazon, I have this one and I know it's recommended on here a lot. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DRGDBTG/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_xeTLxbJP1SFDK
Here's a switch that can do up to 8 different inputs. Probably your best bet: http://www.amazon.com/MT-VIKI-AV-Splitter-Selector-Switch/dp/B00DRGDBTG/
(sidenote, the photograph on amazon is actually two units stacked on top of each other. It's half that size. All the plugs go in the back, buttons in the front)
I have a 8 port av switcher for all my old consoles works great. $20. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DRGDBTG/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_23_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1R7ZT7D9XPV709BFB7AQ
Good advice, I was thinking about going that route as well. My TV does have component input, so it would be logical.
I can also work some hacky magic and run the component through my existing composite switch (using the left/right audio for the other 2 video channels) and having a second 8 way switch for the audio channel. I imagine it shouldnt degrade the picture quality, as it's just a mechanical switch acting as a RCA coupler. Since there arent many (any?!) 8 way switches for component, but there's tons for composite it might be the cleanest solution.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DRGDBTG/ref=pd_aw_sims_1?pi=SS115&simLd=1
This is what I use for my retro stuff. Works great
I would recommend this one. It's relatively cheap and has been working great!
The labels are Brother TZe-231 and the label maker I use is this one. I highly recommend them.
As for the A/V switchers, here's the 8, and here's the 4. I purposeful picked passive switches since the cables I'm using are normal length and I didn't want to sacrifice any more power outlets behind the tv.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DRGDBTG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
just ordered this one here http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DRGDBTG?pc_redir=1409997011&robot_redir=1 had it for about a week now and it's awesome, works great. highly recommended
Not sure what cables you're using, but if you're using the RCA Yellow/Red/White you could probably get something like this.
http://www.amazon.com/MT-VIKI-Splitter-Selector-Adapter-MT-831AV/dp/B00DRGDBTG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1451488378&sr=8-4&keywords=av+switch
Ok, awesome.
Any idea if this is the same unit?
Looks the same but has a different company name on the unit -
http://www.amazon.ca/Panlong-Switcher-Composite-Switch-Selector/dp/B00KXVBB7C/ref=pd_sxp_grid_i_1_0
Your's - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DRGDBTG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm currently using this.
http://www.amazon.com/MT-VIKI-Splitter-Selector-Adapter-MT-831AV/dp/B00DRGDBTG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417768845&sr=1-1
8 Ports, decent price, and sturdy as a brick.
I use this for my AV solution. For HDMI OP uses two of these, I also have one of those and it works great.
Edit: The AV switch looks weird in the Amazon picture, but the actual unit is buttons on front, ports in back. The picture is of two of them stacked on top of each other.
I just picked up these: MT-VIKI 8 Ports 8-In 1-Out AV RCA Splitter Selector Switch Adapter MT-831AV https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DRGDBTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jNy4xbXK6ZT6T
C&E Premium 3 RCA Audio Video Composite Cable 6 Feet Black, VF-34-RCA-RCA-CBLE-06-4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VJ465O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kOy4xbHZ2QAYZ
NES AV Cable "Simulated Stereo" Audio Video TV Cord for Original Nintendo System replaces RF Switch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006457FUI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xPy4xbP6JF30T
Sega Genesis 1 Standard AV Cable (Bulk Packaging) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002FY0CM0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DPy4xbXCD658S
The Dreamcast, GameCube, etc. already came with the AV cords. These will have to do for now, at least they beat RF units even if only by a little. I can't afford mods to make these consoles HDMI compatible. Like you said the Gamecube HDMI cord goes for like $300 on eBay. For a 7yr old I think he'll be fine with these for now until proper funds come in to upgrade so many consoles. I doubt many kids his age would notice the difference unless it was on some huge TV.
Edit: The Element TV I got my son, listed in the OP was an open box and I had to return it base was broke. However all the consoles worked on it. I bought a Westinghouse 40"1080p TV to replace it, it was pretty cheap: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/westinghouse-40-class-40-diag--led-1080p-hdtv-black/5452800.p?skuId=5452800
I just hope all the consoles will work with this TV as well. I noticed some consoles will work on some TVs but not others? Example, his Dreamcast will work on my LG Plasma in my living room but not my LG LED in my bedroom.
http://www.amazon.com/MT-VIKI-Splitter-Selector-Adapter-MT-831AV/dp/B00DRGDBTG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1406345568&sr=1-1&keywords=8in+1+out