Just to let you know, Carey. HDMI can be one directional. I have an 48Mbps for 8K/60 fps, 4K/120fps active optical cable. It didn't work until I reversed it. It wasn't that long. Bought 2 cables between 6 and 15 ft. It wasn't badly priced, around $26. It was very thin. I bought it 2 years ago. One broke after a year and the other is still working.
@CareyHolzman I bought them because they were a good price and wanted to get a 48Mb HDMI cable to connect my 4k OLED and 4k receiver to my computer. I received them and they were one-way cables. I didn't set out to purchase a one-way cable. They just ended up being that way.
But they are pointless and not necessary in your use. As I said, when running long distances, that's a different discussion. Yes, you could buy a 100ft one way hdmi cable to run 6ft. But why would you? It's not the right tool for the job.
@CareyHolzman I got a 10 ft and a 15 ft HDMI high bandwidth cable. I tried the fiber optic cables to check them out. I didn't pay a large premium. They cost about the same as a standard type. I confirmed they worked at the advertised resolution and fps. One of the two cables is still working after close to 3 years. The one that broke a year ago was replaced with a non fiber optic HDMI cable and it also works. Why criticize my decision to buy it when I didn't waste money. How will I know if it is a good technology for the job without ever trying it? I understand it's required on long runs but optional at shorter lengths. It has some advantages like being thinner and resists interference better. The main reason I didn't rebuy it was because shipping was faster on the one I bought and a couple dollars cheaper for 10 ft.
I don't see ZikeDrive USB4 Enclosure on Amazon US, UK or AUS. there are similar drive enclosures that look similar (even in the enclosure case design) but not the same.
That was almost as surprising as the year 3000+ bios date video, Carey. Loved it.
Just to let you know, Carey. HDMI can be one directional.
I have an 48Mbps for 8K/60 fps, 4K/120fps active optical cable. It didn't work until I reversed it. It wasn't that long. Bought 2 cables between 6 and 15 ft. It wasn't badly priced, around $26. It was very thin. I bought it 2 years ago. One broke after a year and the other is still working.
Why do you use directional hdmi cables?
@CareyHolzman I bought them because they were a good price and wanted to get a 48Mb HDMI cable to connect my 4k OLED and 4k receiver to my computer. I received them and they were one-way cables. I didn't set out to purchase a one-way cable. They just ended up being that way.
But they are pointless and not necessary in your use. As I said, when running long distances, that's a different discussion. Yes, you could buy a 100ft one way hdmi cable to run 6ft. But why would you? It's not the right tool for the job.
@CareyHolzman I got a 10 ft and a 15 ft HDMI high bandwidth cable. I tried the fiber optic cables to check them out. I didn't pay a large premium. They cost about the same as a standard type. I confirmed they worked at the advertised resolution and fps. One of the two cables is still working after close to 3 years. The one that broke a year ago was replaced with a non fiber optic HDMI cable and it also works.
Why criticize my decision to buy it when I didn't waste money. How will I know if it is a good technology for the job without ever trying it?
I understand it's required on long runs but optional at shorter lengths. It has some advantages like being thinner and resists interference better. The main reason I didn't rebuy it was because shipping was faster on the one I bought and a couple dollars cheaper for 10 ft.
Thanks!
I don't see ZikeDrive USB4 Enclosure on Amazon US, UK or AUS. there are similar drive enclosures that look similar (even in the enclosure case design) but not the same.
Great video, Carey
When you're fully set up in Studio C, can we get a full walk-thru tour? 😀