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Post by forgotteng on Aug 18, 2017 17:18:18 GMT -6
I have 2 computers and 3 monitors so currently both computers are separate and stand alone. I'm looking for a way to connect both computers to my two TV's (Insignia 32") that are currently connected to the DAW/studio computer. I believe the only connections I have on these are HDMI and VGA. I prefer HDMI. The goal is to not use the studio computer for web surfing and general rubbish but I like the size and viewability of the larger displays. Anyone know of an affordable switch? I'm willing to think outside the box if I'm approaching this wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2017 18:01:13 GMT -6
We use Aten2 USB's and Belkins (soho) at work, they cost next to nothing.. If you just want to flip back and forth between two computers w/ two monitors any USB KVM would do the trick, you can get the Aten2's in both VGA and HDMI.
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Post by massivemastering on Aug 18, 2017 22:56:34 GMT -6
Might not be exactly what you're looking for but -- Old-ish pic...  The screen on the lower left is the "audio" PC -- The screen on the lower right is the "business" (and internet and what not) Mac. The screen above can be either (via HDMI inputs). Both machines are running Synergy -- The Mac as the KM server and the PC as the KM client -- The mouse just moves from one screen to the other as if they were the same machine. Also up into the big screen. Sure - this isn't exactly a KVM -- I used to use one, but once I started running Synergy it sorta just sat there (although I do have one of those micro-wireless keyboards connected to the PC just in case I need a keyboard at boot). But I always used the K and the M but never really the V part anyway. Just sumthin' to think about... That said - IOGear USB KVM's worked well for me. They were VGA connectors if I recall, but they ran like tanks. |
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Post by forgotteng on Aug 19, 2017 10:03:25 GMT -6
Might not be exactly what you're looking for but -- Old-ish pic... The screen on the lower left is the "audio" PC -- The screen on the lower right is the "business" (and internet and what not) Mac. The screen above can be either (via HDMI inputs). Both machines are running Synergy -- The Mac as the KM server and the PC as the KM client -- The mouse just moves from one screen to the other as if they were the same machine. Also up into the big screen. Sure - this isn't exactly a KVM -- I used to use one, but once I started running Synergy it sorta just sat there (although I do have one of those micro-wireless keyboards connected to the PC just in case I need a keyboard at boot). But I always used the K and the M but never really the V part anyway. Just sumthin' to think about... That said - IOGear USB KVM's worked well for me. They were VGA connectors if I recall, but they ran like tanks. Yes this is just the thing. I forgot about Synergy. Do you need any special hardware to run it? |
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Post by forgotteng on Aug 19, 2017 18:16:18 GMT -6
Working on Synergy today It just might be the ticket. We'll see how it serves my workflow.
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Post by drew571 on Aug 22, 2017 12:26:04 GMT -6
I've used synergy and KVM switches and my favorite is a little software called share mouse. I believe it is free for two computers and then $25 per computer after that but it's been a long time since I've used it so the price is may be different. But the usability and reliability is wonderful
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Post by winetree on Aug 22, 2017 14:27:32 GMT -6
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Post by forgotteng on Aug 23, 2017 21:14:12 GMT -6
I was looking at those. I actually found an old Kramer VP-724xl scaler that I might try out along with Synergy. |
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