Description
Deliver a PC’s display to two monitors simultaneously with a rugged, dependable VGA 2-Channel Video Splitter from Black Box. Built to withstand everyday use in classrooms, control rooms, retail environments, and event spaces, this device ensures consistent image quality and synchronized visuals across displays. Whether you’re duplicating a presenter’s screen for a two-projector setup or extending a digital signage feed to multiple displays, this 2-channel VGA splitter makes distribution simple, reliable, and cost-effective.
Designed with plug-and-play simplicity in mind, the Black Box VGA 2-Channel Video Splitter requires no software or drivers. Just connect a PC’s VGA output to the splitter input, attach two VGA cables to the two outputs, and power the unit from a standard 115-VAC outlet. The result is an uncomplicated, interference-resistant signal distribution that preserves clarity, color accuracy, and text sharpness across displays. Its solid construction and straightforward operation make it an ideal backbone for venues where dependable video mirroring is essential.
In addition to its core capability of mirroring a single source to two displays, this splitter offers several performance attributes that matter in real-world deployments. The device maintains signal integrity across the two outputs, reducing the risk of color drift or image degradation that can plague cheaper splitters. With a compact, durable metal enclosure, it can sit on a desk, be mounted in a rack, or be deployed in tight spaces where reliable performance is critical. It supports standard VGA signals, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of legacy and modern monitors that use analog RGB input.
Whether your application involves training rooms, point-of-sale displays, broadcasting graphics to multiple screens, or synchronized monitoring across desks, the Black Box VGA 2-Channel Video Splitter is engineered to deliver stable, high-quality duplicates. This product is a practical choice for IT managers, educators, event coordinators, and technicians who value dependable performance without the complexity or cost of more advanced video distribution systems.
- Single VGA input with two mirrored VGA outputs to duplicate the PC display on two monitors
- 115 VAC powered for reliable operation from standard electrical outlets
- Rugged metal enclosure built for everyday use in busy environments
- Plug-and-play design with no software or drivers required
- Broad compatibility with standard VGA displays and analog RGB signaling
Technical Details of Black Box VGA 2-Channel Video Splitter, 115-VAC
- Power: 115 VAC power supply (external or internal depending on model variant) for reliable, continuous operation
- Inputs: 1 x VGA input (HD-15 connector)
- Outputs: 2 x VGA outputs (HD-15 connectors) for dual-monitor mirroring
- Signal type: Analog VGA (RGB) with synchronization signals preserved across outputs
- Connectors: Standard 15-pin D-sub (HD-15) connectors on both input and outputs
- Enclosure: Durable metal housing designed for desktop use or rack-mount compatibility with appropriate accessories
- Form factor: Compact, unobtrusive footprint suitable for crowded desks or equipment cabinets
How to install Black Box VGA 2-Channel Video Splitter
- Power off your PC and the monitors before making connections to avoid any transient issues
- Connect the PC’s VGA output to the splitter’s input port using a standard VGA cable
- Run two separate VGA cables from the splitter’s two output ports to each monitor
- Plug the splitter into a powered 115 VAC outlet and verify all connections are snug
- Power on the PC and displays, then select the appropriate display mode (mirrored or duplicated) depending on your monitor setup
Frequently asked questions
- Q: What does a 2-Channel VGA Video Splitter do? A: It takes a single VGA source and duplicates the signal to two monitors, providing synchronized, identical displays on both screens.
- Q: Do I need software or drivers to use it? A: No. This is a plug-and-play device that operates with standard VGA signals without requiring installation of software or drivers.
- Q: Will it degrade video quality or color accuracy? A: The design emphasizes signal integrity to maintain clear text, sharp images, and faithful color across both outputs when used within the supported VGA specifications.
- Q: Can I use it with high-resolution monitors? A: The splitter supports standard VGA signaling, which typically covers a wide range of resolutions supported by both legacy and modern VGA displays. For very high-end, non-standard resolutions, performance may vary.
- Q: Is external power required? A: Yes, it is powered from 115 VAC to ensure stable operation of both outputs, especially in multi-monitor deployments or higher-demand environments.
- Q: Can I mount it in a rack? A: Depending on the model, the enclosure is designed for desktop use and can be adapted to rack mounting with the appropriate hardware or brackets provided by Black Box or a compatible third party.
- Q: Is it compatible with digital interfaces like HDMI or DisplayPort? A: This device is specifically designed for VGA (analog) signaling. If you require HDMI or DisplayPort distribution, you would need a different distribution device or an adapter that preserves the signal integrity for those interfaces.
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