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Digital Audio and Video Cables |
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Thursday, 16 August 2007 |
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Prior to the invention of digital audio and video cables, it was necessary to have two distinct connections; one for audio and one for video. First was the standard RCA audio cable and the separate RCA video cable. Though commercial cable companies had the technology for this, it was a few years before the next great step was taken. Next came digital media, making it possible to use less space in a single cable for transferring more signals.
With this new technology came the ability to combine both audio and video into a single cable. Along with this, it became a commercially viable alternative for consumers to possess. This also proved to be a boon to the video gaming industry: as prices fell, more high-end video gaming systems became available at cheaper prices.Nowadays, consumers are demanding the most out of their components: better sound quality, higher video resolution. Digital audio and video cables have proven to be the answer thus far. Digital audio and video cables are commonly found in home gaming systems such as Xbox, PlayStation, and other well known systems. The top models are designed using heavy gauge copper wires, with solid silver conductors. Digital audio and video cables combine the best of audio and video transmission into one cable. Many varieties of digital audio and video cables are available for purchase. Some of the possibilities include: HDMI 1.3 Cables, reasonably priced considering the attention to detail that went into design. These come with a variety of connections to suit your need. Available are DVI to HDMI cables for use with a home computer. When shopping for digital audio and video cables ensure you purchase the proper connectors (I.e. male-to-male), the proper length, and most importantly quality of design.
As with most purchases, if you’re not sure of yourself consult an expert or your components manufacturer. |
