Monoprice Blackbird 4K Mini 1x4 HDMI Splitter
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May the monitors be different models?
A shopper
on Feb 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: For televisions. Yes. However, you will only be able to view one channel. Not sure about computer monitors.
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- Gene M on Feb 19, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 17, 2017
BEST ANSWER: For televisions. Yes. However, you will only be able to view one channel. Not sure about computer monitors.
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- Gene M on Feb 19, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 17, 2017
I would think so, as long as they can all handle the same resolution. Your computer would see this as one monitor. This is an educated guess since I haven't tried this.
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- Randy on Feb 19, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 21, 2017
I haven’t used the blackbird. I imagine they can it’s just an Hdmi switch. Monitor models don’t matter. They might have to all be the same resolution though
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- David J on Feb 19, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 24, 2017
I wouldn’t see why not but know if used with a computer I was only able to duplicate the screens not have 3 independent monitors
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- Eric G on Feb 19, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 31, 2017
Yes, I have mine splitted to 3 different models of tv's
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- john m on Feb 19, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 27, 2017
Hi, I used it with different TV models and it worked.
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- Carlos B on Feb 19, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 21, 2017
I see no reason that they cannot be different models.
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- Jimmie B on Feb 19, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 21, 2017
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will this display video on more than one display at once?
Matthew C
on Oct 7, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes, I use this to send video from an AVR to 3 televisions. The same video will be on all the televisions.
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- Scott L on Oct 7, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes, I use this to send video from an AVR to 3 televisions. The same video will be on all the televisions.
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- Scott L on Oct 7, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 14, 2017
Yes, as long as you are not using a home theater receiver at the main point of connection
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- Carlos B on Oct 8, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 21, 2017
Yes it will mirror one video source on up to 4 devices at once
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- Daniel C on Oct 12, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 21, 2017
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Will this work if I plug in a HDMI to VGA adapter?
New User U
on Nov 1, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Short answer; I don't know / and depends on what kind of adapter?
But generally speaking, VGA is analog, and so you would be better off with a digital adapter, like a DVI (if you are going to a Computer Monitor?) This splitter is actually pretty simple & basic, so whatever you are doing with these digital HDMI signals (video + audio) should work the same as without this spiltter.
If you VGA Adapter (?) is smart enough to work from HDMI normally, then yes it should also work thru this splitter too.
But generally speaking, VGA is analog, and so you would be better off with a digital adapter, like a DVI (if you are going to a Computer Monitor?) This splitter is actually pretty simple & basic, so whatever you are doing with these digital HDMI signals (video + audio) should work the same as without this spiltter.
If you VGA Adapter (?) is smart enough to work from HDMI normally, then yes it should also work thru this splitter too.
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- David L on Nov 1, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 21, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Short answer; I don't know / and depends on what kind of adapter?
But generally speaking, VGA is analog, and so you would be better off with a digital adapter, like a DVI (if you are going to a Computer Monitor?) This splitter is actually pretty simple & basic, so whatever you are doing with these digital HDMI signals (video + audio) should work the same as without this spiltter.
If you VGA Adapter (?) is smart enough to work from HDMI normally, then yes it should also work thru this splitter too.
But generally speaking, VGA is analog, and so you would be better off with a digital adapter, like a DVI (if you are going to a Computer Monitor?) This splitter is actually pretty simple & basic, so whatever you are doing with these digital HDMI signals (video + audio) should work the same as without this spiltter.
If you VGA Adapter (?) is smart enough to work from HDMI normally, then yes it should also work thru this splitter too.
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- David L on Nov 1, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 21, 2018
You would probably not want to transmit standard definition signal in the first place. The "adapter" would need to upgrade/convert to digital before going to this unit.
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- Support S on Nov 1, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 19, 2018
HDMI to VGA would have to be an active adapter, but it should work, all this does is split the HDMI signal, it will be up to the adapter to convert it to analog VGA.
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- Evan D on Nov 1, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 22, 2017
I never tried but taking the cost into consideration take a try.
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- G E on Nov 1, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 21, 2017
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will this device allow me to mirror my directv genie to 2 different tvs?
A shopper
on Dec 31, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Cant answer that question exactly about the genie but I used it for a Security Dvr with hdmi output and it connects to two tvs with No problems give mirror image on both.
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- Jordan on Dec 31, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Cant answer that question exactly about the genie but I used it for a Security Dvr with hdmi output and it connects to two tvs with No problems give mirror image on both.
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- Jordan on Dec 31, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2018
I'm not sure about directv genie but I use it for my NVR Security (Recorder) 32" and 78" LCD TV with no problem. If it has HDMI out this splitter will do the job.
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- Arthur U on Dec 31, 2018
- Purchased on May 26, 2018
This device works really well in mirroring one HDMI to others. I have cable tv and it works on all the devices that are plugged in to it.
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- Donald P on Jan 4, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 16, 2018
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Can I use a cat5 balun from the cable box to this splitter?
Rayland H
on Jan 14, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I have 3 other Monoprice splitters in use with Ethernet HDMI extenders. This model I haven't tried with an extender. I would expect that it will work. All of my extenders have CAT6 cables, the longest is 50 feet to carry a signal from my downstairs cable box to the second TV in my living room. Our cable company only has one remote frequency so two cable boxes cannot be in the same room and have both operated by remote.
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- MickRC3 on Jan 15, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I have 3 other Monoprice splitters in use with Ethernet HDMI extenders. This model I haven't tried with an extender. I would expect that it will work. All of my extenders have CAT6 cables, the longest is 50 feet to carry a signal from my downstairs cable box to the second TV in my living room. Our cable company only has one remote frequency so two cable boxes cannot be in the same room and have both operated by remote.
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- MickRC3 on Jan 15, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2017
I've used my splitter in conjunction with an HDMI Extender system over Cat 6 for signal for 2 data/lcd projectors and it works great. I think the distance was alittle over 125' feet. (Cat 6 length) HDMI cables I think were about 30 feet to the projectors. Ray in AZ
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- Raymond W on Mar 21, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 2, 2018
I don't know what a balun is. I use an HDMI cable from the splitter to my TV monitor and another HDMI cable to my projector. Both will work at the same time.
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- Thomas C on Jan 14, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 21, 2017
Yes, mine is set up with 1 going out to a cat5 hdmi adapter, 1 hdmi to vga adapter, and 1 hdmi to the monitor.
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- michael r on Jan 14, 2018
- Purchased on May 3, 2017
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Would i be able to use this adapter to spilt a ps4, a nitendo switch, a cable box, and a laptop to one tv?
A shopper
on Dec 23, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, this device is for the opposite of that. It will take one HDMI input from any one of those devices and send that input to multiple screens. What you need is an HDMI switch, not a splitter.
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- James D on Dec 23, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 23, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, this device is for the opposite of that. It will take one HDMI input from any one of those devices and send that input to multiple screens. What you need is an HDMI switch, not a splitter.
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- James D on Dec 23, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 23, 2018
No - absolutely not!! This device is a 1 IN / 4 OUT HDMI SPLITTER - what you are looking for is a 4 WAY HDMI SWITCH - 4 IN / 1 OUT
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- Robin P on Dec 23, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 26, 2017
I would imagine you can split any hdmi signal although I only used it for a cable box and it worked great
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- Rayland H on Dec 23, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 21, 2018
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Are there mounting holes on the back of this unit so that it can be attached to a wall? I don't see any photos that show the back.
Daren T
on Apr 15, 2021
BEST ANSWER: There aren’t any holes on the back for mounting. However it is so light you could use an adhesive to stick it to a wall or something
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- Nicholas M on Apr 15, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 27, 2020
BEST ANSWER: There aren’t any holes on the back for mounting. However it is so light you could use an adhesive to stick it to a wall or something
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- Nicholas M on Apr 15, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 27, 2020
no provision of any kind for mounting but you might try 2way adhesive tape ? I did not mount the one I bought.
good luck !
good luck !
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- THOMAS P on Apr 16, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 23, 2020
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Can I use an HDMI splitter to split the signal from a single computer and connect to two Blackbird 4K HDMI 1x8 Splitter Extenders to connect up to 14 monitors? Is this possible or would I need to have a second computer? Thanks in advanced!
A shopper
on Apr 12, 2018
Monoprice Blackbird 4K Mini 1x4 HDMI Splitter
Monoprice Blackbird 4K HDMI 1x8 Splitter Extender over Cat5e and Cat6 with IR, Loop Out, EDID, POC with 8 Receivers, 50m, 164ft
BEST ANSWER: As long as your resolutions are supported by the splitter and extenders you should be fine. I have used this to split a signal off of my ATEM switcher and send them to numerous outputs, sometimes using the single version of the Blackbird extenders.
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- Scott F on Apr 13, 2018
BEST ANSWER: As long as your resolutions are supported by the splitter and extenders you should be fine. I have used this to split a signal off of my ATEM switcher and send them to numerous outputs, sometimes using the single version of the Blackbird extenders.
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- Scott F on Apr 13, 2018
Yes it works for me I split from one HDMI splitter to another HDMI splitter have multiple inputs for my camera system monitors The only down phone was at the resolution get cut .
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- Kiran on Apr 12, 2018
Yes you can however all displays will be a static image.
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- Charles S on Feb 16, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 31, 2017
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Does this come with a 5v power cord or is that a separate item?
A shopper
on Jan 11, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Not included. It isn't necessary unless you are trying to troubleshoot signal issues or are using Active HDMI cables.
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- Manuel H Staff on Sep 20, 2018
Manuel, one of the pictures (https://images.monoprice.com/productlargeimages/187855.jpg) shows and page 4 of the owners manual states that the 5 VDC, 1A AC power adapter is included. You're saying it is not, is that correct? If it isn't included, I'm not buying this product.
BEST ANSWER: Not included. It isn't necessary unless you are trying to troubleshoot signal issues or are using Active HDMI cables.
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- Manuel H Staff on Sep 20, 2018
Manuel, one of the pictures (https://images.monoprice.com/productlargeimages/187855.jpg) shows and page 4 of the owners manual states that the 5 VDC, 1A AC power adapter is included. You're saying it is not, is that correct? If it isn't included, I'm not buying this product.
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Will I work with DTV satellite box?
A shopper
on Aug 6, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I don't see why not... the issue I ran into with is the resolutions have to be the same...
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- Matthew C on Aug 6, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 16, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I don't see why not... the issue I ran into with is the resolutions have to be the same...
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- Matthew C on Aug 6, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 16, 2017
It will work with almost any HDMI output at 1080p resolution.
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- Jay P on Aug 8, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 13, 2017
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Will this work on TVs with less resolution that 1080p such as 720?
Matt S
on Mar 21, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Absolutely. If you have fewer than four devices, you want to ensure that you have output device number one hooked up because I believe it routes the EDID calls to that device based on the fact that it must be plugged in before the output device can sense what resolutions are possible. This device will not handle 4K at 60Hz or any other advanced HDMI 2.0 stuff like HDR. But it works fine for 1080p60, 720p60, and other "normal" high definition formats.
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- AARON H on Mar 21, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 7, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Absolutely. If you have fewer than four devices, you want to ensure that you have output device number one hooked up because I believe it routes the EDID calls to that device based on the fact that it must be plugged in before the output device can sense what resolutions are possible. This device will not handle 4K at 60Hz or any other advanced HDMI 2.0 stuff like HDR. But it works fine for 1080p60, 720p60, and other "normal" high definition formats.
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- AARON H on Mar 21, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 7, 2017
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Will this splitter work with a Direct TV standard HD receiver with 1 HDMI output to feed 4 HD TV's? The splitter will be installed in a RV.
A shopper
on Mar 21, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Yes, you would be able to connect via the HDMI output of your DirecTV receiver to the 1x4 splitter to then split the signal via HDMI to the 4 HD TVs in your RV.
Should you require additional assistance, feel free to reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
Should you require additional assistance, feel free to reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
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Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
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- Mark P Staff on Apr 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Yes, you would be able to connect via the HDMI output of your DirecTV receiver to the 1x4 splitter to then split the signal via HDMI to the 4 HD TVs in your RV.
Should you require additional assistance, feel free to reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
Should you require additional assistance, feel free to reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
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Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
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- Mark P Staff on Apr 28, 2017
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HDCP Version 1.4
I did not think that would work with any 4K copyrighted (movies) media, does it?
I did not think that would work with any 4K copyrighted (movies) media, does it?
A shopper
on Mar 21, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. HDCP 1.4 will work for 4K copyrighted media. However, if your source device/ TV require the updated HDCP 2.2 for 4K media then HDCP 1.4 would not work to display 4K content. I would recommend verifying if your source and display will still support 4K with HDCP 1.4. I hope this helps.
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- Mark P Staff on Apr 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. HDCP 1.4 will work for 4K copyrighted media. However, if your source device/ TV require the updated HDCP 2.2 for 4K media then HDCP 1.4 would not work to display 4K content. I would recommend verifying if your source and display will still support 4K with HDCP 1.4. I hope this helps.
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- Mark P Staff on Apr 28, 2017
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does this HDMI switch support audio to all channel same time?
A shopper
on Mar 22, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. This unit would be an HDMI splitter. Which will send one video/audio signal via HDMI to 4 TV's via HDMI.
An HDMI switch will allow you to connect multiple devices such as a bluray player, cable box and gaming console to one HDMI port on the TV. You would only be able to use one at a time though.
Regardless of using a switch or splitter HDMI will carry the video and audio. So in a splitter, it will send audio and video at the same time to all the ports. I hope this helps.
An HDMI switch will allow you to connect multiple devices such as a bluray player, cable box and gaming console to one HDMI port on the TV. You would only be able to use one at a time though.
Regardless of using a switch or splitter HDMI will carry the video and audio. So in a splitter, it will send audio and video at the same time to all the ports. I hope this helps.
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- Mark P Staff on Apr 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. This unit would be an HDMI splitter. Which will send one video/audio signal via HDMI to 4 TV's via HDMI.
An HDMI switch will allow you to connect multiple devices such as a bluray player, cable box and gaming console to one HDMI port on the TV. You would only be able to use one at a time though.
Regardless of using a switch or splitter HDMI will carry the video and audio. So in a splitter, it will send audio and video at the same time to all the ports. I hope this helps.
An HDMI switch will allow you to connect multiple devices such as a bluray player, cable box and gaming console to one HDMI port on the TV. You would only be able to use one at a time though.
Regardless of using a switch or splitter HDMI will carry the video and audio. So in a splitter, it will send audio and video at the same time to all the ports. I hope this helps.
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- Mark P Staff on Apr 28, 2017
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How far can the hdmi lines go ?
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on Nov 2, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I have mine connected to hdmi to ethernet cables so mine is 100ft.
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- michael r on Nov 2, 2017
- Purchased on May 3, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I have mine connected to hdmi to ethernet cables so mine is 100ft.
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- michael r on Nov 2, 2017
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Does this support CEC?
A C
on Nov 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This item would not pass CEC.
This item would not pass CEC.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jun 21, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This item would not pass CEC.
This item would not pass CEC.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jun 21, 2019
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Can l use it to see the same screen on my tv and my projector from my laptop??
A shopper
on Feb 2, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Yes, a splitter can take the video and audio from one device and send it to multiple displays.
Yes, a splitter can take the video and audio from one device and send it to multiple displays.
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Yes, a splitter can take the video and audio from one device and send it to multiple displays.
Yes, a splitter can take the video and audio from one device and send it to multiple displays.
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 19, 2019
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My TV only has one HDMI input but I have three units that need to go to the same TV what do you recommend?
BOB
on Apr 14, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would work in that situation.
This would work in that situation.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 12, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would work in that situation.
This would work in that situation.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 12, 2019
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Does this support Swann HD security camera systems?
A shopper
on May 15, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This was not tested with those systems specifically but it would probably work if your cables are not too long.
This was not tested with those systems specifically but it would probably work if your cables are not too long.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 18, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This was not tested with those systems specifically but it would probably work if your cables are not too long.
This was not tested with those systems specifically but it would probably work if your cables are not too long.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 18, 2019
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Will it support 4 50 feet HDMI cables?
Murtaza J
on Jul 3, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
If you were using active HDMI cables maybe.
That is kind of a long run so we cannot guarantee it would work.
It would be better to use an extender splitter like #18786 if you wanted more assurance.
If you were using active HDMI cables maybe.
That is kind of a long run so we cannot guarantee it would work.
It would be better to use an extender splitter like #18786 if you wanted more assurance.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 24, 2019
Monoprice Blackbird 4K HDMI 1x4 Splitter Extender --Complete Solution Kit-- over Cat5e/6 with IR, Loop Out, EDID, POC with 4 Receivers, 50m, 164ft
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
If you were using active HDMI cables maybe.
That is kind of a long run so we cannot guarantee it would work.
It would be better to use an extender splitter like #18786 if you wanted more assurance.
If you were using active HDMI cables maybe.
That is kind of a long run so we cannot guarantee it would work.
It would be better to use an extender splitter like #18786 if you wanted more assurance.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 24, 2019
Monoprice Blackbird 4K HDMI 1x4 Splitter Extender --Complete Solution Kit-- over Cat5e/6 with IR, Loop Out, EDID, POC with 4 Receivers, 50m, 164ft
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Can this device work with Active HDMI Cables? I have 2 cables that are 8 feet and 2 cables that are 15 feet for the HDMI Outputs and a standard Passive HDMI cable going to the input from a Roku Express+ HD. Thanks for your time.
jose luis r
on Aug 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Hello, I have two 100 foot cables strung to different parts of the house for our security system. This little device works fine with that, so you should be good with the lengths you asked about. Good luck.
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- JM08844 on Aug 19, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 29, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Hello, I have two 100 foot cables strung to different parts of the house for our security system. This little device works fine with that, so you should be good with the lengths you asked about. Good luck.
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- JM08844 on Aug 19, 2019
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will my 144hz monitors work at 144hz through it or will it limit at 60hz?
A shopper
on Apr 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Not a 100% tbh, all I know is all this product does is extend to one screen, so if you want more than 1 monitor id find something else because it just duplicates your main screen
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- Matthew C on Apr 10, 2020
- Purchased on May 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Not a 100% tbh, all I know is all this product does is extend to one screen, so if you want more than 1 monitor id find something else because it just duplicates your main screen
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- Matthew C on Apr 10, 2020
- Purchased on May 1, 2019
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Does this strip out hdcp?
A shopper
on Dec 8, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I don't think it does - everything has worked normally
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- Joe on Dec 24, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 24, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I don't think it does - everything has worked normally
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- Joe on Dec 24, 2020
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My IR extenders (monoprice) do not work with this splitter. The previous 1x4 splitter I purchased from monoprice worked fine. Any recommendations?
Larry F
on Jan 3, 2021
Monoprice Blackbird 4K Mini 1x4 HDMI Splitter
Monoprice IR Extender Over HDMI
BEST ANSWER: I'm using the Monoprice model # " MP-SP08" 1 x 2 port Mini HDMI Splitter without any problems to operate a Spectrum DVR. maybe you can piggyback them to get more ports. The extender works perfectly over a HDMI 25' cable to the splitter. Good Luck!
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- Chris on Jan 24, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I'm using the Monoprice model # " MP-SP08" 1 x 2 port Mini HDMI Splitter without any problems to operate a Spectrum DVR. maybe you can piggyback them to get more ports. The extender works perfectly over a HDMI 25' cable to the splitter. Good Luck!
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- Chris on Jan 24, 2021
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Any know issues with connecting a PC or Laptop? Used this device for years with a cable box or Roku, I get a flashing input light when I try and connect a laptop. Laptop will successfully connect to each input at a time but not through the splitter .
Rick Z
on Oct 4, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Hello, I've had no issues connecting to any devices
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- Marico B on Oct 17, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 5, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Hello, I've had no issues connecting to any devices
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- Marico B on Oct 17, 2022
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Is this useful for extending a display on 3 monitors with hdmi from a laptop on a dock with an hdmi output?
Jerry P
on Jul 25, 2017
Does this support Hdmi arc (audio return channel)? I want to take the HDMI arc output from my home theater receiver and split it so that one of the outputs goes to an HDMI CAT5 extender and the other out output goes back to the TV's HDMI ARC input. Will that work? Many thanks!
Lawrence H
on Nov 27, 2018
I'd like to use a USB 5v power adapter. What are the plug dimensions and power requirements?
Bryan H
on Apr 1, 2019
In your description you say:
"Note also that only one Active HDMI cable should be present in any single cable run, even if using a switch, splitter, or matrix. Connecting multiple active HDMI cables in series will cause them to fail to reliably transmit the video signal because each is trying to do the same thing."
Does that mean I would not want to use your "Blackbird 4K Mini 1x4 HDMI Splitter" with a standard non-active HDMI cable input and output to 4 of these active cables? Wouldn't that be using them in parallel not series?
thanks for any clarification,
"Note also that only one Active HDMI cable should be present in any single cable run, even if using a switch, splitter, or matrix. Connecting multiple active HDMI cables in series will cause them to fail to reliably transmit the video signal because each is trying to do the same thing."
Does that mean I would not want to use your "Blackbird 4K Mini 1x4 HDMI Splitter" with a standard non-active HDMI cable input and output to 4 of these active cables? Wouldn't that be using them in parallel not series?
thanks for any clarification,
New User U
on Apr 24, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5
This splitter worked well between 2 TV's (1 was 4k) and the cables were longer than average 3 & 10 meters
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Rated 3 out of 5
Lack of instructions for set up of "digital" audio this device claims to support.
Set up was annoying and the instructions were zero help. I wanted the splitter to allow my Verizon Fios Mini to send (via HDMI) video to a projector and audio (via a separate HDMI) to a receiver. The geniuses who made the Verizon Fios Mini box did not include a TosLink or Digital Coax output to send audio to a receiver. Go figure! Anyway, connecting the Verizon Fios Mini to the "In" of the splitter and connecting the receiver and projector to the splitter would not allow a "digital" audio signal (Dolby Digital/dts) to pass through to the receiver. After much thought, I figured out I needed to run the Verizon Fios Mini signal via HDMI to the "In" of my receiver (sending the digital audio directly into the receiver) then run an HDMI from the "out" of the receiver to the "In" of the splitter and lastly connecting the projector's HDMI to the splitter for the video. Once I figured this out, the splitter does the job nicely. However, the instructions should have been more discriptive as there is absolutely no mention of how to connect the splitter to a receiver for "digital" sound that this device claims to support.
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Rated 3 out of 5
Sort of works
Devices coming off the splitter do not retain all the functionality the have off the original connection, but if your need is basic, like splitting a video feed, it works fine.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent : mirrors HDMI video/audio to multiple sources
The 18785"Monoprice Blackbird 4K Mini 1x4 HDMI Splitter" is the 3rd HDMI splitter i've tried (second one from monoprice) and this works perfect.
I previously tried the 2522 HDMI Male to 2x HDMI Female which did not work and another brand which I sent back also.
The Blackbird 4K mini does require power but will duplicate both video / audio over HDMI to multiple TVs and allows a single TV to be turned off while the other TV still gets HDMI video/audio. I mention this the lower price 2522 required both TVs to be on constantly for either to see the video.
The Blackbird 4K mini I tried with 2 TVs only and it takes the input (Satellite in my case) and outputs it to both TVs without issues. Cost in CDN including shipping was $33 so more expensive than some other adapters but compared to Apple products (adapters) this is a bargain.
I have not tried splitting the HDMI from a Macbook. Splitting the HDMI from satellite works fine as does splitting HDMI output from a PC running Windows 10.
While HDMI can communicate in both directions I did not require this functionality and did not test for it. I only wanted down stream video / audio. Some devices over HDMI will shut off the source (Apple TV box, etc) when the TV is shut off. I did not test for this.
I would recommend purchasing this monoprice Blackbird 4K Mini 1x4 HDMI Splitter for anyone wanting to split a single input signal into 2 or more outputs to 2 or more different TVs, etc..
I previously tried the 2522 HDMI Male to 2x HDMI Female which did not work and another brand which I sent back also.
The Blackbird 4K mini does require power but will duplicate both video / audio over HDMI to multiple TVs and allows a single TV to be turned off while the other TV still gets HDMI video/audio. I mention this the lower price 2522 required both TVs to be on constantly for either to see the video.
The Blackbird 4K mini I tried with 2 TVs only and it takes the input (Satellite in my case) and outputs it to both TVs without issues. Cost in CDN including shipping was $33 so more expensive than some other adapters but compared to Apple products (adapters) this is a bargain.
I have not tried splitting the HDMI from a Macbook. Splitting the HDMI from satellite works fine as does splitting HDMI output from a PC running Windows 10.
While HDMI can communicate in both directions I did not require this functionality and did not test for it. I only wanted down stream video / audio. Some devices over HDMI will shut off the source (Apple TV box, etc) when the TV is shut off. I did not test for this.
I would recommend purchasing this monoprice Blackbird 4K Mini 1x4 HDMI Splitter for anyone wanting to split a single input signal into 2 or more outputs to 2 or more different TVs, etc..
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Rated 5 out of 5
It works!
We have multiple TVs in our taproom, and occasionally we want to send one signal to 3 or 4 of them. I have been through three other splitters, which either worked for a while and then died (days or weeks), or would simply not work with certain input devices at all. This one works with everything we've thrown at it so far. I do follow the connection and power-up sequence as laid out in the manual.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great little split
Small form factor, works perfect absolutely 0 lag between the screens. Would recommend to a friend or even a stranger.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Rated 5 out of 5
Works well!
Works well! Says what it does/does what it says.
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