Running multiple consoles thru the same DAC

https://www.reddit.com/r/AnalogueInc/comments/1i5bzh5/running_multiple_consoles_thru_the_same_dac/

created by dzumeister on 19/01/2025 at 23:11 UTC

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Any users here have both a Mega Sg and Super Nt and using the Analogue DAC to play on a CRT? Is there a way to hookup both to use the DAC or am I forced to swap cables every time?

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Comment by Vpc1979 at 20/01/2025 at 00:39 UTC

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I use an hdmi auto switch and run all 3 systems.

Comment by iamjrosh at 20/01/2025 at 11:09 UTC

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Yes I used an inexpensive manual 2 switch I got from Amazon a few years ago. Just one button to press to switch. Works well no issues.

Comment by L-Digital82 at 20/01/2025 at 00:07 UTC

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I did this for a long time before selling my sg. I got a basic auto switch and it worked fine

Comment by supermetroidcharles at 20/01/2025 at 03:10 UTC

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This video goes into this in further detail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf8vuRgRhHQ[1][2]

1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf8vuRgRhHQ

2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf8vuRgRhHQ

Comment by zxcbvnm90 at 22/01/2025 at 21:38 UTC

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I use an HDMI switch for this as well, but I think it's important to point out that I did initially have problems and only on the most recent firmware versions can I switch between my NT Noir, Super NT, and Mega SG without any problems. It also worked on a super dumb HDMI switch but not one that tries to "auto-detect" which input is live.

Comment by mediumcheese01 at 19/01/2025 at 23:35 UTC

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You *might* be able to use a switcher, but you never know if any switcher is going to change the signal in a way that the DAC doesn't like. If it ends up not being possible and you have to keep swapping, I'd recommend getting a small male to female HDMI cable so you can swap from that instead of beating up the DAC port. HDMI is a pretty fragile connection and not rated for a lot of plugs.