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>Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 15:03:15 -0400
>Subject: Re: #6003AV switchers
>From: Mary Fetherston <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information    Forum   <[log in to unmask]>
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Chris,

Don't be too skeptical about the cheaper routers. I have equipped several
equipment carts with A/V switchers (choosing between video, DVD or computer
source). I use the SIMO SVS-14. Find their price list at www.simacorp.com

Mary

on 3/14/01 6:10 PM, LLTI-Editor at [log in to unmask] wrote:

> --- Forwarded Message from Chris <[log in to unmask]> ---
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>> Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 12:25:38 -0500
>> From: Chris <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: AV switchers
> 
> Dearest IALLers,
> 
> I'm putting together a proposal for outfitting out language classrooms
> with A/V equipment.  This should include DVD/CD (does that Infinity, now
> Odyssey, really take EVERYthing and output to NTSC?  Noone seems to
> believe me when I tell them), VHS, teacher computer, and possible video
> presentation stand and sound reinforcement mic.
> 
> Part of my goal is to make it user friendly to the average tech-unsavvy
> faculty member.  To me, that means reducing to an absolute minimum the
> number of buttons they press.  The logical solution would seem to be an
> A/V swither which will simultaneously send audio to the amps and
> speakers and the video to the 32" monitor.  Are others doing this, and
> if so what are you using and how happy are you with your results?  I
> have found some chincy looking devices in the $50 range, but I'm afraid
> of "you get what you pay for" results.  Then I've seen the hi end models
> which price out at $650 or higher.  Is there anything in between?
> 
> Someone has suggested that the ATI all in wonder raddion card would
> allow me to perform this function with the teacher worstation, but I'm a
> bit skeptical.
> 
> Thanks for your input.
> 
> Chris Alberg
> Walpole High School
> Walpole MA

Mary Fetherston    
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