{"product_id":"extron-sw2-46-vga-rs-vga-switcher","title":"Extron SW2 46 VGA RS VGA Switcher","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Extron SW2 46 VGA RS is a four-input VGA switcher with stereo audio and RS-232 control, engineered for reliable switching of high-resolution computer video and HDTV component video sources to a single display. It supports VGA through QXGA resolutions with 350 MHz (-3 dB) RGB bandwidth, ensuring sharp, high-fidelity image quality without degradation. Features include auto-input switching based on active signal detection, input signal sensing, active computer audio buffering, and routing of ID bits from input 1 to the primary output for seamless display compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe switcher handles balanced and unbalanced stereo audio alongside video, providing versatile connectivity for professional AV setups. Multiple control options—front panel buttons, RS-232 serial, contact closure, and optional IR remote—enable flexible integration into automated systems or manual operation. Its compact design suits rack, furniture, or standalone installations where multiple sources need efficient routing to one output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIdeal for classrooms, conference rooms, training centers, and presentation environments, it excels in switching between laptops, desktops, document cameras, or media players. It integrates well with Extron control systems, projectors, and displays supporting VGA\/RGB and stereo audio signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eBenefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFour VGA inputs with stereo audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eConnects multiple high-resolution sources for versatile source selection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e350 MHz (-3 dB) RGB bandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eMaintains excellent signal integrity for VGA-QXGA and HDTV 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