I want to use my MacBook pro 2011 for video out to an on stage monitor for shows. Monitor accepts HDMI and VGA. I want to have a 10 to 15 metre cable run. Best solution would be?
MacBook Pro
Hi kaz-k,
I discovered that VGA is all I need. It transmits 15m with no problems, but HDMI does not.
Thanks
Hi,
HDMI signal reaches 5 meters.
VGA signal reaches:
If you use booster, 1024×768 up to 75 meters, and 640×480 up to 300 meters.
Thanks HWTech,
I've discovered that VGA transmits over the 15m but HDMI doesn't.
It has been years since I had to run extended VGA cables so I don't recall specifics. I do recall that there may be some VGA cables that may be able to run further than 5 meters, but they will be extremely expensive. The better option would be to get a video extender which typically converts the VGA signal to run over an Ethernet cable. Each end of the cable will have a converter box to convert the signal. Most likely you will need to connect each video extender box to power. Just search for video extenders.
Thanks HWTech.
I'm about to experiment with just cable at the moment. HDMI works @ 5m but not 10m. I've just tested VGA with 9 metres an it works. I have some VGA extension cables on order to see how far it will go without any boosting.
Hi kaz-k
Thanks. This is helpful.
Do you mean a booster for HDMI or VGA?
I'm about to experiment with both without booster to start with.
MacBook pro 2011 mini display port cable - HDMI or VGA for 15m run to stage monitor?
