. Even in its 1.4 version, copy protection can produce a completely reasonable high-end
It takes more than 15 seconds to switch from one input to another. In a world of ever-changing information and satisfaction-connect to HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) sources (e.g.,
, Video games and others are not just luxury-it is a necessity.
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Benefit from HD-MD8x1.
Crestron’s HD-MD8x1 retails for US$2,400, which is more expensive than some ordinary HDMI 1.4.
But this powerful independent solution can switch HDMI switching in a way that other components simply cannot. Crestron’s QuickSwitch HD technology can actually manage the "keys" needed to switch from one device to another, making your switching time close to one second instead of 15 seconds. Crestron HD-MD8x1 has also successfully transmitted all current 7.1 HD audio formats and complete 1080p video through HDMI. Therefore, it is trying to make your system produce a suitable "
"Because there is nothing to impress customers, neighbors, family members and friends on your home theater, instead of waiting for a 15-second stop time, such as waiting in a dark room to switch from Apple TV to Blu-ray . CrestronHD eliminates this trouble, don’t worry, it brings the rock-solid reliability of the top automation system to those who have a complete Crestron rig, as well as those who are looking for high-end HDMI switching solutions.
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I did a good job of switching HDMI, and it works well with my Crestron wireless remote control system designed by Simply Home Entertainment. However, there are only 4 HDMI inputs-the requirements of the system far exceed the number of HDMI inputs I have on Classé. This summer, my rack needs to be slightly modified. Simply Home Entertainment reworked my rack to include modern gifts such as 24x rack-mounted switchers and the new Crestron HD-MD8x1, and removed Such as ReQuest music server, HD DVD player, D-VHS recorder and a component video switcher.
After reconfiguring the system, the programmer can achieve most of his magic from a distance through a fixed IP address, which allows us to update the source page on the Crestron touch screen remote control and provide a new video switching location.
In terms of video, directly connecting to the Classé SSP-800 AV preamplifier will not cause any loss in performance. Audio on
, The movie and sound sent out through 7.1 HDMI audio are just as good. When the clown rammed his stolen school bus into the bank, the bank robbery scene of the "Dark Knight" was also shining. I can't detect the difference in audio or video performance at all, and this is exactly the performance I want from devices such as HDMI switches. Its purpose is to do one thing-to switch inputs reliably and quickly-and Crestron HD-MD8x1 does just that.
Except for the crazy expensive professional HDMI switcher, all other aspects of Crestron HD-MD8x1 are in switching speed. This sucker is fast and can be executed correctly every time. The long delay is gone forever. Although there is a slight wait between inputs, it is many times faster than other HDMI sources and switchers I have used in the past.
Although you can use Crestron HD-MD8x1 alone, it is best to use it with the full version.
Many do-it-yourself people don't like any product they can't do, well...make it yourself. By the way, I have yet to meet end users who have successfully programmed their own Crestron, although I am sure they are already there, Crestron is as good as the people who programmed it. The brand is sometimes beaten because the poor programmer did not design the best system. This is not entirely fair, because the hardware is almost rock solid, but gears are usually blamed for bad programming.
Priced at $1,800, the appearance of this component has nothing but audio jewels. For end users who do not want to place Crestron HD-MD8x1 in an equipment rack, they should not expect an industrial design that looks like a Classé preamplifier. In fact, it looks more like a Carver amplifier from 1988 than a modern AV device. Installed in an equipment rack like mine
-The appearance is fine. Sitting next to a Krell, Classé or Mark Levinson AV preamp-this switcher looks very pedestrian.
There is no doubt that Crestron HD-MD8x1 is an expensive HDMI switcher. This is one of the most expensive things I have found so far. However, it performs simple tasks better than any HDMI switcher I have tested so far, so it is a pure luxury in my system. With input from DirecTV to AppleTV to Blu-ray, and easy return, it is worth the high asking price. Crestron didn't have the trouble of letting HDMI be that format. What Crestron does is to provide a meaningful solution that anyone can use to achieve rock-solid HDMI switching in any mid-to-high-end home theater system.
