Monoprice Blackbird 4K HDMI 1x8 Splitter Extender over Cat5e and Cat6 with IR, Loop Out, EDID, POC with 8 Receivers, 50m, 164ft
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do the IR extenders come with?
A shopper
on Feb 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: yes they do. another nice feature is that you do not have to supply power to each location. It runs through the cat5.
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- ron h on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: yes they do. another nice feature is that you do not have to supply power to each location. It runs through the cat5.
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- ron h on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 28, 2017
yes, there is 1 blaster and 8 receivers that come with this unit.
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- dean s on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 30, 2018
no Extenders but each has an IR optic sensor
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- BRADLEY M on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 19, 2018
Yes, but I'am not using the IR extenders
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- C W H on Feb 25, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 10, 2017
Yes 1 ir emitter and 8 ir receivers.
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- Kyle J on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 20, 2017
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What is the benifit of using cat6 over 5?
A shopper
on Jan 17, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Cat6 is a higher quality cable the Cat5 and in this cause allows you to go further distances and not lose video quality if needed. I used cat5 in my install with this equipment and was fine at 70ft. Also watch for cable kinks or knots. Those will cause video lose.
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- Kyle J on Jan 19, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 20, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Cat6 is a higher quality cable the Cat5 and in this cause allows you to go further distances and not lose video quality if needed. I used cat5 in my install with this equipment and was fine at 70ft. Also watch for cable kinks or knots. Those will cause video lose.
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- Kyle J on Jan 19, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 20, 2017
Cat5 simply will not carry the signal...there is just too much of a voltage drop with cat5....don’t cut corners, run the Cat6!
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- jesse t on Jan 17, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 10, 2017
Not really much of a difference.
Just a little better speed with the cat 6 than the cat 5.
Just a little better speed with the cat 6 than the cat 5.
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- PAUL E on Feb 2, 2018
- Purchased on May 31, 2017
cat 6 is a heaver cable and offers a stronger signal over a longer distance.
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- ron h on Jan 18, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 28, 2017
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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 HDMI 1x8 Splitter Extender over Cat5e and Cat6 with IR, Loop Out, EDID, POC with 8 Receivers, 50m, 164ft
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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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Can I run the "HDMI out" of a cable box to the input of the extender and then split the HDMI output to an array of TVs?
A shopper
on May 16, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes you can. The extensions are via Cat6 or Cat5 cables, with standard termination either 568A or 568B. These connect to the receivers that come with the extender kit. These receivers have the hdmi out that will connect to your TVs that are distributed.
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- Ryan R on May 23, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 13, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes you can. The extensions are via Cat6 or Cat5 cables, with standard termination either 568A or 568B. These connect to the receivers that come with the extender kit. These receivers have the hdmi out that will connect to your TVs that are distributed.
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- Ryan R on May 23, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 13, 2017
Yes it works well but I would use cat6 to the receivers then HDMI to tvs, had a lot of trouble with cat5e.
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- Gary L S on May 16, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 7, 2017
That should work. GENERAL NOTE: It does seem that the Splitter mirrors the resolution of the source (input) .
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- Dallas T on May 16, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 15, 2018
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Can I use this to split the signal(From the PC to the splitter) then to a PC monitor(Using HMDI Output) and output to 5 other TV's (Using 5 Cat5e/6 outputs)? I need to be able to run media software on the PC monitor and have my output go to the 5 other TV's independently.
A shopper
on Jul 20, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hello shopper: I have two of the previous version HDMI splitters 1x8 (8160) and 1x4 (8159), but operating principles are the same. I think you are describing a very common situation: It sounds like you need a dual display setup. (Google "setting up dual displays on your computer".) This permits your primary display to control the presentation software and the second display to show the output from the presentation software. (It's common for presentation software to allow it's output to be sent to a second display.) By sending this second display output to the HDMI splitter input, your presentation software output is split 8 ways. So, with your primary display giving you presentation software control, and using one of the splitter outputs to feed another monitor right next to it, you can see exactly what you are sending to the other 7 monitors. I hope I have interpreted your question correctly...
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- Charles L on Jul 23, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hello shopper: I have two of the previous version HDMI splitters 1x8 (8160) and 1x4 (8159), but operating principles are the same. I think you are describing a very common situation: It sounds like you need a dual display setup. (Google "setting up dual displays on your computer".) This permits your primary display to control the presentation software and the second display to show the output from the presentation software. (It's common for presentation software to allow it's output to be sent to a second display.) By sending this second display output to the HDMI splitter input, your presentation software output is split 8 ways. So, with your primary display giving you presentation software control, and using one of the splitter outputs to feed another monitor right next to it, you can see exactly what you are sending to the other 7 monitors. I hope I have interpreted your question correctly...
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- Charles L on Jul 23, 2017
Dear Shopper,
I purchased 3 of these 1X8 splitters and and they work great.
If you send HDMI out of the computer to HDMI in on the Blackbird, you then can send Cat6 cables out to 8 different monitors, and up to 165 feet away from the blackbird. At the end of the Cat6, Blackbird supplies 8 separate receivers that take the Cat6 as an input and HDMI as the output to the monitor. Whatever you input at the other end comes out at the receiver end. HD video looks great with no signal loss. This is a big improvement over the F connector composite cable used in the past.
I hope this helps.
I purchased 3 of these 1X8 splitters and and they work great.
If you send HDMI out of the computer to HDMI in on the Blackbird, you then can send Cat6 cables out to 8 different monitors, and up to 165 feet away from the blackbird. At the end of the Cat6, Blackbird supplies 8 separate receivers that take the Cat6 as an input and HDMI as the output to the monitor. Whatever you input at the other end comes out at the receiver end. HD video looks great with no signal loss. This is a big improvement over the F connector composite cable used in the past.
I hope this helps.
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- Randall F on Jul 20, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 12, 2017
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Can I run 50' of high grade HDMI cable from the source to the input of the extender?
If not can I run two extenders in series ?
If not can I run two extenders in series ?
Ron v
on Nov 9, 2017
BEST ANSWER: That’s how I have mine setup.i have a camera hdmi out with a 50’ cable going to the input of this device.
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- Kyle J on Nov 9, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 20, 2017
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can i connect different resolution tv's?? can it support 720, 1080 and 4k??
Luis V
on May 21, 2018
BEST ANSWER: According to the EDID section of the user manual, the splitter sends a single resolution out to all connected displays (including the local HDMI loop output). If you use a mix of 720p, 1080p, and 4K displays, they will all operate at 720p. If you want to send 4K to any display (using only this splitter), then every display must be a 4K display. (FWIW, this is consistent with how HDMI splitters generally work.)
One way you could incorporate a lower-resolution display—but still send 4K to other displays—would be to put a 4K-capable scaler between the splitter and that display. The scaler would take the 4K output from the splitter and convert it down to a compatible resolution. (Based on its description, Monoprice's item # 30460 looks like it would work for this task.)
One way you could incorporate a lower-resolution display—but still send 4K to other displays—would be to put a 4K-capable scaler between the splitter and that display. The scaler would take the 4K output from the splitter and convert it down to a compatible resolution. (Based on its description, Monoprice's item # 30460 looks like it would work for this task.)
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- Brian R on Feb 25, 2019
Monoprice Blackbird 4K 18Gbps Scaler, Repeater and Up/Down Converter, HDCP 2.2, Supports HDMI 2.0
BEST ANSWER: According to the EDID section of the user manual, the splitter sends a single resolution out to all connected displays (including the local HDMI loop output). If you use a mix of 720p, 1080p, and 4K displays, they will all operate at 720p. If you want to send 4K to any display (using only this splitter), then every display must be a 4K display. (FWIW, this is consistent with how HDMI splitters generally work.)
One way you could incorporate a lower-resolution display—but still send 4K to other displays—would be to put a 4K-capable scaler between the splitter and that display. The scaler would take the 4K output from the splitter and convert it down to a compatible resolution. (Based on its description, Monoprice's item # 30460 looks like it would work for this task.)
One way you could incorporate a lower-resolution display—but still send 4K to other displays—would be to put a 4K-capable scaler between the splitter and that display. The scaler would take the 4K output from the splitter and convert it down to a compatible resolution. (Based on its description, Monoprice's item # 30460 looks like it would work for this task.)
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- Brian R on Feb 25, 2019
Monoprice Blackbird 4K 18Gbps Scaler, Repeater and Up/Down Converter, HDCP 2.2, Supports HDMI 2.0
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Can I connect an NVR to this device and project the camera system to 7 TV’s? IP based camera system with 13 cameras
A shopper
on Dec 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would support up to 8 TVs so this would work.
This would support up to 8 TVs so this would work.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 13, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would support up to 8 TVs so this would work.
This would support up to 8 TVs so this would work.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 13, 2019
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Does it come with the receivers that are diagrammed under the "Description" tab?
A shopper
on Feb 25, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This kit would have the receivers shown in the pictures in the description an the other pictures that can be found towards the top of the product page.
This kit would have the receivers shown in the pictures in the description an the other pictures that can be found towards the top of the product page.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This kit would have the receivers shown in the pictures in the description an the other pictures that can be found towards the top of the product page.
This kit would have the receivers shown in the pictures in the description an the other pictures that can be found towards the top of the product page.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 28, 2019
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Does this come with rack mounting hardware?
A shopper
on Mar 12, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not come with any rack mounting hardware.
This would not come with any rack mounting hardware.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 28, 2019
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This would not come with any rack mounting hardware.
This would not come with any rack mounting hardware.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 28, 2019
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What is the warranty ?
John
on Mar 29, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Like most other Monoprice brand products this would have a 30 day refund and one year replacement warranty.
Like most other Monoprice brand products this would have a 30 day refund and one year replacement warranty.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 29, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Like most other Monoprice brand products this would have a 30 day refund and one year replacement warranty.
Like most other Monoprice brand products this would have a 30 day refund and one year replacement warranty.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 29, 2019
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What are the dimensions of the main transmitter box? I’m wanting to put this inside of a server rack. Thanks
New User U
on Oct 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
The transmitter box would be 11.6" x 3.3" x 0.7".
The transmitter box would be 11.6" x 3.3" x 0.7".
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- Tyler C Staff on Oct 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
The transmitter box would be 11.6" x 3.3" x 0.7".
The transmitter box would be 11.6" x 3.3" x 0.7".
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- Tyler C Staff on Oct 2, 2019
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Does this system introduce any signal delay (e.g. with different length Cat5 cables?) or does everything stay perfectly in sync?
Aaron H
on Jan 21, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not introduce any latency to your setup.
This would not introduce any latency to your setup.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 21, 2020
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This would not introduce any latency to your setup.
This would not introduce any latency to your setup.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 21, 2020
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I ordered one of these as the specs said up to 4k so I assumed this meant it supported any resolution lower. The manual has no dip switch settings for 720 which is what the max res on some of our older TVs is. Is there support for a 720 EDID setting?
Kermit H
on Mar 17, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not have an EDID option that would force a 720p resolution.
This would not have an EDID option that would force a 720p resolution.
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- Tyler C Staff on Mar 18, 2020
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This would not have an EDID option that would force a 720p resolution.
This would not have an EDID option that would force a 720p resolution.
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- Tyler C Staff on Mar 18, 2020
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I have this 1x8 blackbird. I use it to distribute AV from my media equipment to various TVs though out the house. It has one output for IR distribution at the transmitter, but I need this to control about 6 components (cable box, receiver, PS4, Apple TV, etc). I tried using a powered Niles IR distributer (one in, 8 out) but this didn't work. Does anyone have a solution?
John M
on Nov 23, 2018
Have one run out of 8 that is 189 ft in length. Specs say only 164 ft. Only sending 1080p signal not 4K Is the 189 fygoing to be too far?
A shopper
on Oct 29, 2019
Are the base and receivers always powered?
A shopper
on Nov 2, 2019
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