2012Video Assist and Video Accessories forum
Choosing between Decimator 2 and MD-Cross converters for HDMI input requirements
14 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The Decimator 2 is sufficient for converting HDMI input to work with devices like Paralinx transmitters
- The MD-Cross offers more powerful features and functionality compared to the Decimator 2
- The MD-Cross costs approximately twice as much as the Decimator 2
- The Decimator 2 includes composite output capability which the MD-Cross lacks
- The Decimator 2 supports scaleable HDMI output suitable for devices like portable monitors
Depends on
- Discussion is from 2012, product availability and pricing may have changed
- No detailed technical specifications provided for direct feature comparison
- The decision depends on anticipated future needs which were uncertain at the time of discussion