Is there such a thing as a optical cable "hub"? (1 Viewer)

[Richard_T]

I recently bought an X-Box to go with my PS2 and now I have a problem. My processor only has one optical connection and I have two systems I want to run to it. Is there such a thing as an optical cable hub where I could run two cables to it and connect to my single connection on my processor? Sort of like a USB hub on a computer. Has anyone heard of one of these things?

 

[Chu Gai]

Like this, http://www.trianglecables.com/os-3pt.html or do you have something else in mind?

 

[Bob McElfresh]

Radio Shack also carries a optical selector switch. They also carry a converter to turn optical into coaxial-digital if you happen to have spare coaxial-digital inputs.

 

[Richard_T]

Will either of these auto select meaning I don't have to manually select which console I'm using or do I have to do that every time? Thanks for the link too guys! Will there be any loss in sound quality by using one of these?

 

[Chu Gai]

I wouldn't worry about the sound quality being affected. As far as auto select, I take it you mean you would prefer a device that senses which input is active and switches automatically. The one I provided a link to is a passive device and you'd have to spend more than the $30 that one is. For example, for about $90 you can get this: http://www.audiocubes.com/product_in...roducts_id=300
Why not consider poking around in some of the gaming forums on the web to find out what they're using?

 

[Roy Brooks]

i have seen a manual select optical hub for sale in the surplus section of the local Princess Auto store (whitby). I think it was under 20 cdn. You could order them from princessauto.com if you are not close to one. As for auto detecting since we are talking optical here I use a y cable for photo eyes at work should do the same thing. The photoeyes are made by banner, the why cable basically just splits the signal same a an rca y cable would.

 

[SimiA]

I use this set up. You can purchase it here for $39.
http://www.inday.com/?KeohiHDTV
TLDA1 Toslink 4-Output Optical Distribution Amplifier/Repeater for Digital Audio
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