Digital Audio Bi-Directional Optical Toslink Switch and Splitter
Introduction
Digital Audio Bi-Directional Optical Toslink Switch and Splitter is the optical device which is dual functioning. It works as both optical splitter and optical switch. When working as the switch, one or more input sources can be connected to the devices such as home theater receiver or amplifier. For example, with the help of the device as the switch, two audio inputs can be connected. The switch allows the user to select any one of the audio inputs.
When the device acts as the optical splitter, it can split the audio signal into various devises. For example, when connected with single audio input source, the signal can be split and sent to two home theater receivers. This device is mainly designed for home theaters. It does not require a power source. As a result the usage of the device becomes easier.
Features of Digital Audio Bi-Directional Optical Toslink Switch and Splitter
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The device offers some specific features. These features only make it most wanted device for the home theaters. The features have enhanced the device’s basic usage. These are as follows.
The digital and optical bi- directional audio device functions as both optical splitter and switch. When the device works as the switch, two optical input sources can be connected to the home theater’s receiver or amplifier. With the help of this feature one can connect two audio inputs. Without this switch, one may need to plug or unplug the cables continuously. The hassle of such switching is completely eliminated with this optical switch. As a result one can switch between various digital audio modules. For example, the switching between devises like video game component, CD or DVD player and satellite receiver becomes easy.
When the devise works as the splitter, one optical source can act as the input to two receiving devises. For example, if the device is connected to one input of digital audio, like a CD or DVD, the same signal can be split into two branches. The two split signals can be input to the Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and receiver.
The jacks provided with this bi- directional optical device are well- matched with the fiber optic cables. The cables are provided with Toslink connectors that are attached to each end. The compatibility is such that the signal transmission and interfacing is distortion free. As a result there is 0 db signal loss.
Signals forms such as DTS signals, Dolby Digital and PMC signals can easily pass through the device. The bi- directional optical device works with variety of components. Components such as satellite or cable receiver of the home theater, MP3 player, video game console, CD or DVD players and digital receiver can work with the device.
The specifications of the Toslink bi- directional optical splitter cum switch are as follows. There are connectors provided for two optical jacks’ input and one Toslink jack for output. As name suggests, it is bidirectional. The dimensions of the device are 2.5” x 1.5” x 0.5”. The device possesses light weight of 0.05 lbs.