1:2 Video Cables & Interconnects

Split High Definition Outputs Between Two Devices Using HDMI Splitter

An HDMI splitter lets you divide a single high definition output between two devices for home or office use. Get the finer details on this nifty product that can be found on eBay.

A resolution of 1080P qualifies as Full HD. To split your audio and video signals effectively, shoot for an HDMI splitter 1 in 2 out with a resolution that matches that of your host signal and the two monitors receiving the signals. Among the vast assortment of gently used and brand new products on eBay, there are HDMI splitter 1 in 2 out products identified as either 1080P or Full HD.

An HDMI splitter 1 in 2 out is typically a signal splitter. It splits one HDMI signal into two, letting you watch the same HDMI signal on two devices. A bi-directional HDMI splitter 1 in 2 out switcher performs the same function, but it also lets you feed two HDMI signals into a single device and switch between the signals, changing the display as needed.

Yes, you can. The wealth of available product options on eBay includes gently used and brand new HDMI splitter 1 in 2 out products whose "A" and "B" connectors conform to all prevailing HDMI input and output types. Before purchasing, consider what hardware you're working with and what your desired setup is. Examine the ports on your devices and note their sizes. If you have your owner's manual, check to confirm port types and sizes. Some choices of HDMI connector types may include:

• HDMI male/female: The most common form of the interface used to connect high-definition video devices
• HDMI 1.4 standard male/female: An HDMI connection combined with a data channel for speedy, bi-directional communication
• HDMI 1.4 micro male/female: A smaller version of the above.

Amplifiers are standard on HDMI splitter 1 in 2 out products. The HDMI splitter supplies a single signal to two devices by "repeating" or "mirroring" the signal, which requires an enormous amount of power. As a result, each HDMI splitter 1 in 2 out product contains an amplifier without which the split signal degrades to fuzz and noise. Since it's not common knowledge that HDMI splitter 1 in 2 out products contain amplifiers, manufacturers feel compelled to mention this in product titles and descriptions. HDMI 1 in 2 out products that don't mention an amplifier in their product title indeed have an amplifier, but it's just not mentioned in the product title or description.