Feeding 2 optical inputs from 1 outport

[jasperconman]

I am trying to input two amplifiers (separate rooms) from the Sky plus optical output. Both work individually, so the signal's fine. I've tried a 'Y splitter', but guess I understood it's function the wrong way round as neither worked when I tried it.

As I understand it 'Optic Switches' direct the beam so that only one receiver can be fed at a time, not both simultaneously?

Is this correct, or is there a way so both can be utilised at the same time?

Any ideas or advice gratefully received.

[Jethro]

dunno dude... good question. I've never seen an optical splitter for sure.
good luck man and welcome to the forums here. I hope someone can help you.

[dvenardos]

What you need is a distribution amplifier this splits the signal and amplifies it so that the each device receives a full power signal. When you use a splitter each device receives half the signal which may not be enough to power the end device.
The concept is explained here:

http://www.multidyne.com/blog/2009/02/optical-repeaters-and-distribution-amplifiers/

I found this one at Markertek but have no experience with it. They can probably help you out if you give them a call.

http://www.markertek.com/Routers-Switchers-DA%27s/Video-Distribution/TLDA-1.xhtml

Good luck.

[Stereodude]

You can most definitely buy an optical SPDIF splitter. link

Note this was just a google result, I can't speak for the company.

[Jason]

You can most definitely buy an optical SPDIF splitter. link

Note this was just a google result, I can't speak for the company.

Wow, I wonder how it works....a mirror? Also, it says it can combing 2 into 1, what would a DAC do with that?

[Stereodude]

Wow, I wonder how it works....a mirror? Also, it says it can combing 2 into 1, what would a DAC do with that?

Uh... I'm sure it's just a molded plastic Y.

Well, you could connect 2 to 1, but they both couldn't be on at the same time.

[dvenardos]

You can most definitely buy an optical SPDIF splitter.

He already tried a splitter and it didn't work for him.

I've tried a 'Y splitter', but guess I understood it's function the wrong way round as neither worked when I tried it.