I got this to switch the video source between video content and a camera feed in a remote room and it works as advertised. I have it connected to a control system and the RS232 commands that are posted in the other reviews are correct.

Notes-
-Works as advertised
-Switching between sources has about a 3 second delay (much better than the 13 seconds I was getting with my HDMI matrix)
-RS232 port works
-Good value!

I bought this switch to use with analog cameras. I knew this was an SDI switch but was hoping it would work with analog. This is just a heads up if you are looking at this for this purpose. It does NOT work with analog inputs. I don't really have a negative or positive rating for this item as I knew this might not work.

PROS: Small size, Metal case

I put this in a multi-camera CCU rack for a test output switcher. Fit nicely in the back of the rack, but of course the front panel was inaccessible. Thanks to TVGuy's review I was able to get the RS232 codes and made a little remote control with 4 lighted pushbuttons using a Basic Stamp microcontroller. The signal dropout when switching between (even genlocked) sources bothers some monitors more than others. I think it is probably a firmware issue in the switcher. Anyway, does the job for a good price.

PROS: Small, cheap, works.

CONS: Signal drops out when switching.

Delay between inputs is 1-2secs depending on displays that are attached and resolution differences between inputs.

Works with http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=2067 for usb to rs232 connection.
Wrote a little autoitscript to control it for direct switching to an input, with an auto switching based on window detection, now I can switch between inputs with out touching it or thinking about.

PROS: supports 3g sdi 1080p 60Hz, and rs232 control.


CONS: Not an instant or a production sdi switcher
No rack mount or mounting options of any kind.

It works great. It inserts a few frames of black during a switch, but that's to be expected from any switcher in this price range. It only has one button to cycle through inputs it would be better to have 4 buttons. But the RS-232 port solves this problem for me.



The serial commands posted by TVGuy are correct, thank you. When sending serial commands, you need to use a carriage return, rather than line feed.

PROS: Works

A great device for switching between 4 different HDSDI feeds, Does the job, simple and straight foward, you won't find anything better at this price.

PROS: Reliable SDI switcher at a great price

CONS: LED lights are pretty bright, but no big deal. Wish there was an 8x1

Works well. Great product.

PROS: Fast switch

CONS: I would like a model with a button for each input to jump to that input. but for the price great product.

Purchased this product to use as a remote switch with RS232 control. Unfortunately the RS232 commands were not included and after contacting Monoprice support, no one could locate them. 2 weeks later Monoprice sent them to me. I've knocked off a few points for releasing a product that wasn't properly documented and having to wait 2 weeks to be able to use it.



For reference, here are the connection information and commands:

9600,N,8,1

The Command codes are “1” , ”2” , ”3” , ”4”







PROS: Easy to Set up, decently built.

CONS: Does not include RS232 Commnads. 5v Power Supply - Every other piece of SDI equipment I have uses a 12v.