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Cable Electronics LABS AV 400SV Prograde S-Video Distribution Amplifier

3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 34 ratings
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  • Full Mosfet Power Supply
  • S-Video & Composite Video
  • Analog Left & Right Audio
  • No Signal Loss
  • Unity Gain
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Product Description

These high quality audio/video amplifiers give you ability to distribute low-noise, low-distortion signals to four destinations. Amplified, broadband circuitry eliminates signal loss and assures true one-to-one ratio, low noise, low distortion, unity gain L/R audio and video distribution. The amplifiers are capable of supplying enough signal for cable runs of up to 150'. They can also be looped or cascaded for additional runs. Includes AC adapter. Operational from 12-15 VDC with a 2.5 x 5.5mm center positive DC plug.

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3.6 out of 5 stars
34 global ratings

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Customers like the performance, signal conversion, and value of the CE Labs AV 400SV. They mention that it's very reliable, performs as advertised, and is a high quality distribution amplifier. They appreciate the strong and clear signal, and that it improves their ability to distribute video signals. Customers also say it'll simultaneously record video and stream live video and audio to the net. They say it handles both composite and S-video.

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11 customers mention "Performance"11 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the CE Labs AV 400SV. They say it is a high quality distribution amplifier that performs as advertised, is solidly built, and works right out of the box.

"...So I went ahead and bought this and Im glad I did because it works right out of the box I had some RCA cables laying around and now I can record my..." Read more

"...bought two of these s-video cables which is at a cheap price but is very durable and flexible: <...>...." Read more

"...'s Distribution amplifiers, they do what they are suppose to do and keep working! They are priced very competitively and are a great product!..." Read more

"...Still works pictures are very clear. This product is very reliable. Gonna purchase another one for backup soon. :)" Read more

8 customers mention "Signal conversion"6 positive2 negative

Customers like the signal conversion of the product. They mention that the signal is strong and clear, it allows them to send the signal to a video screen or several without any loss of signal. They also say it improves their ability to distribute video signals in their church as mush as 60 feet from the unit. They say it's perfect for splitting the signal from a console to.

"...This unit allows me to send the signal to a video screen or several screens with out any degradation of signal...." Read more

"...It has really improved our ability to distribute video signals in our church as mush as 60 feet from the control room...." Read more

"...Garbage at input = garbage at output (at least it doesn't make a bad signal worse!)...." Read more

"This unit does exactly what it claims to do without any loss of signal. Just what I needed...." Read more

6 customers mention "Value"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the ce accessory.

"...with it, I also bought two of these s-video cables which is at a cheap price but is very durable and flexible: <...>...." Read more

"...You can't beat the price. This device along with other CE Labs devices are used in countless showrooms (Costco, department stores, etc.)..." Read more

"...methods I settled for this distribution amplifier and it was well worth the money.Good:..." Read more

"...They are priced very competitively and are a great product! Powered 15v DC allows you to take this unit on the road as well." Read more

3 customers mention "Video recording"3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the video recording capabilities of the adapter. They mention that it is able to simultaneously record video and stream live video and audio to the network. They also appreciate the ability to connect multiple video outputs and that it handles both composite and S-video.

"I was able to simultaneously record video and stream live video and audio to the net without any problems. This is great tool...." Read more

"...It handles both composite and S-video...." Read more

"Great way to connect multiple video outputs. Works great." Read more

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Joe M
5.0 out of 5 stars just the thing I needed
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2010
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If you need to split an A/V signal and or S video this is exactly what is needed. I have a digital cable box that would not allow analog signals to pass through the coax signal; so I needed a way to use the RCA cable option to more than one input. I heard the Y cables would degrade the signal when splitting. So I went ahead and bought this and Im glad I did because it works right out of the box I had some RCA cables laying around and now I can record my digital cable or analog if I want to, all the while I can watch the other signal. Sadly there is only input in this box but you might need to split an Svideo connection this has that option available although I havent needed it. I dont believe this would convert to Svideo from RCA. It works I cant find a major complaint I just needed to free a outlet for the big ac adapter that was the only inconvenience and it lacks a way to split HDMI but that wasnt promised overall Im still very happy with this purchase. As always Amazon was early when sending this purchase I got it a week after order just a day or so before christmas eve at free shipping. Package in original new condition. I am very pleased with this purchase.
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Robert Woods
3.0 out of 5 stars didn't do what it said it would do
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2014
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i didn't do what i wanted it to do did not fix the problem so it was a wast of money
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Can't Get Enuf Books
4.0 out of 5 stars No competition at this price - very good value
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2006
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Not quite a 5-star item, and I can't vote 4-1/2, so I rate this a "4". Pro amps of this type cost well over $500, but at Amazon's price of a c-note this amp is a good performer. Runs circles around the noisy, junky Radio Shack and Terk models. Do yourself a favor, spend a few bucks more and get vastly better performance. Caveat: some buyers assume this amp converts S-Video to composite, and vice-versa. No way. If you have no S-Video components, you need a composite input source. You can use S-Video and composite at the same time with no problems, but there's no signal conversion. I'm feeding both inputs and getting much improved pic and audio over other units I used. Another warning: these amps don't 'clean' a poor input signal. Garbage at input = garbage at output (at least it doesn't make a bad signal worse!). Avoid cheap cables, avoid Monster and Radio Shack, get good connects from Belden, AR, or any other, and this unit will be a good performer at this price. It's one of many good values made by CE Labs (I tried their digital cable RF amps, they were good values as well). To get better than this, be prepared to shell out the kind of big bucks spent on electronics store displays.
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j t axline
1.0 out of 5 stars Does the job just fine - for a while
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2013
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Splitting composite video, s-video, and analog audio 1:4 is probably not much of a challenge, but in any case this does the job fine. I'm not thrilled with the form factor, but given all the jacks needed I can't think of a better layout.

December 2017 update: Only one S-video output works now, the left-most of the four. Using a standard color-bar input, it looks nominal (I didn't put a scope on it), the next two outputs have severely degraded signals, and the last one has no signal at all. The device has been powered constantly though not actually used since the tuner that required it was retired a couple of years ago. The first and second outputs were never used; the 3rd and 4th were/are connected to a projector and TV respectively. Moot, given that it's no longer available. Disappointing nevertheless for a "prograde" part.
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Addison Hicks
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything I expected it to be
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2011
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Alright. I bought this because I use an HD Dazzle in order to capture my gameplays. I was using y-splitters and composite video (the yellow cable) to capture my gameplay. I knew that s-video was better quality but I didn't know how to use it. So, I did a little research and found out people were using these. I wasn't sure if I could find a distribution amp that had s-video but I looked on Amazon. I found this, read the very consistent reviews and decided on it. Along with it, I also bought two of these s-video cables which is at a cheap price but is very durable and flexible: <...>. I am absolutely, 100% satisfied with this product and if I ever need another distribution amp, I will be looking at this company without a doubt.

PS make sure that if you are using a PS3 or Xbox you buy the s-video cable for the system
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HarryKerryJr
5.0 out of 5 stars CE Labs: No need to look any further
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2007
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I have tried in many examples, to see a difference between the signal from this device and from the video being connected directly into the recording device, and I can see no "appreciable" difference. I've tried "blind" test DVD's to see if I can see a difference, and I just can't. If you need to feed multiple recording or input devices, this is the device. You can't beat the price. This device along with other CE Labs devices are used in countless showrooms (Costco, department stores, etc.) to distribute video to the many TV's on sale. Blown away by the great picture on that TV on the sales floor? It is most likely distributed by a CE Labs product. That's how good it is. This device certainly meets the standards of the home consumer user. Get it while you can.
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charlesmarache
4.0 out of 5 stars Great product!
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2014
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I was able to simultaneously record video and stream live video and audio to the net without any problems. This is great tool. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because it does not have an on and off switch. However, that did not affect the performance at all. Still a great product!
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Graywolf
5.0 out of 5 stars Am pleased
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2012
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Just received today. (again - 2 day free ship Prime rocks - got it in one day!)
Hooked it up no problem in about 2 mins.
I have my computer outputting s-video to 5 tv's I don't use all at one time so the 4 output wrks fine for me for the time being. I may eventually "daisy chain" another unit but wanted to see how this worked first.
So far am very pleased. I had one 19" LCD hooked up to a plitter before and the picture definitely is brighter than before with the output from the CE Labs AV 400SV.
Will update later if I learn of any problems..so far so good!
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