Syncing two different videos on two different monitors

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#1 — jutboyd · 2023-08-22

Hello, I know the Andor 1 can sync one video to multiple monitors, and I know if I bought 2 I could sync those and have two separate videos synced on two separate monitors. But was looking for other options that you might have tried? Would love the ability to sync 4 different videos on 4 different projectors or monitors for example. Thanks!

#2 — FoundUnsound · 2023-08-22

At that point I would get a computer with four separate outputs and run each one as it’s own screen with software syncing them.

#3 — jutboyd · 2023-08-22

for sure, that is where I’m headed, but just wanted to see if anyone happen to know of a hardware solution.

#4 — j4s0n · 2023-08-23

Even with a decent gaming computer you will still only get 3 external outputs + 1 control monitor. To go further you will need a desktop with multiple video cards or something like a datapath fx4 (examples below). And software like Resolume Arena or TouchDesigner to play and map the content.

Datapath Fx4 (big $): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1260320-REG/datapath_datapath_fx4_h_display_wall_controller_with.html

BZBGear 2x2 (medium $): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1608585-REG/bzb_gear_bg_uhd_vw2x2_2x2_4k_60hz_hdmi.html

gofanco (amazon low $)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6Y6G8ZB/?th=1

#5 — dryodryo · 2023-08-24

If you get an older card e.g. GTX 1080, it can have five outputs. I had one for many years but eventually took it out in favor of a new RTX 3060. If anyone wants my old GTX 1080, I will sell it to them.

#6 — j4s0n · 2023-08-24

As far as I am aware, all nVidia GTX and RTX series cards can only run 4 simultaneous pixel clocks. The card may have 5 or more physical outputs but, can only run 4 at a time.

#7 — dryodryo · 2023-08-24

Oh, I didn’t know that. Thanks