Blackmagic Design Multibridge Eclipse
3Gb/s SDI, HDMI & Analogue Editing PCIe Video Bridge
Blackmagic Design > Video Capture > PCIeฃ1,379.00
ฃ1,654.80 (inc 20% VAT)
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Multibridge is the worlds first external PCI Express capture and playback solution that instantly switches between SD, HD and 2K, in 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 video quality. Connect to your PC or Mac with high speed 10 Gb/s PCI Express for the world's highest quality editing system, or use independently as a bi-directional SDI video converter. With two models to choose from, there is a Multibridge model for every workflow.
Multibridge Eclipse features a larger 2 rack unit size for a massive 12 channels of AES/EBU, and 4 channels of balanced audio, HDMI in and out, Dual Link 3 Gb/s SDI in and out, and an advanced front panel design with status lights and 32 audio level meters. Multibridge models are packed with so many features.
Multibridge Eclipse features a larger 2 rack unit size for a massive 12 channels of AES/EBU, and 4 channels of balanced audio, HDMI in and out, Dual Link 3 Gb/s SDI in and out, and an advanced front panel design with status lights and 32 audio level meters. Multibridge models are packed with so many features.
Dual Link 4:4:4
Uncompressed Video Quality
Standard Definition, HDTV and 2K
Uncompressed Video Quality
Standard Definition, HDTV and 2K
Connections
SDI Video Input: 2 x 10 bit SD, HD, 3Gb/s HD and 2K switchable. Usable as Dual Link HD-SDI for 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 connection or 3 Gb/s for HD-SDI 4:4:4 or 2K.
SDI Video Output: 2 x 10 bit SD, HD, 3Gb/s HD and 2K switchable. Usable as Dual Link HD-SDI for 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 connection or 3 Gb/s for HD-SDI 4:4:4 or 2K.
Supported SDI Formats: 525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720HD, 1080HD and 2K 2048 x 1556 switchable.
Analog Video Input: Component YUV, NTSC, PAL and S-Video switchable between SD and HD in Component.
Analog Video Output: Component YUV, NTSC, PAL and S-Video switchable between SD and HD in Component.
Supported Analog Formats: 525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720HD and 1080HD switchable.
SDI Audio Input: 16 Channels in HD and 2K capture and playback mode. 8 Channels supported in SD. 16 Channels de-embedding supported from SDI input in converter mode.
SDI Audio Output: 16 Channels in HD and 2K capture and playback mode. 8 Channels supported in SD. 16 Channels embedding supported to SDI output in converter mode.
Analog Audio Input: 4 Channels of professional balanced XLR analog audio.
Analog Audio Output: 4 Channels of professional balanced XLR analog audio. 2 Channels of unbalanced RCA analog audio for monitoring.
AES/EBU Audio Input: 6 x inputs on XLR connectors for 12 audio channels. Sample rate converted.
AES/EBU Audio Output: 6 x outputs on XLR connectors for 12 audio channels.
HDMI Audio Input: 2 Channels.
HDMI Audio Output: 2 Channels.
Audio Capture Support: 16 Channels in HD and 2K, 8 channels in standard definition.
Audio Playback Support: 16 Channels in HD and 2K, 8 channels in standard definition.
HDMI Video Input: Direct HDMI connection supports HDMI capture from HDMI compatible cameras, set top boxes, decks and video games.
HDMI Video Output: Direct HDMI connection supports HDMI digital compatible displays, such as a TV or video projector. Includes both audio and video.
HDMI Configuration: HDMI automatically configures to connected display.
HDMI Resolution: Pixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device.
HDMI Color Precision: 4:2:2 10 bit.
Multi Rate Support: SDI and component analog video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI, 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI and 3 Gb/s HD and 2K SDI.
2K Film Support: 2048 x 1556 at 23.98fps, 24fps and 25fps capture and playback via SDI.
Sync Input: Blackburst in SD or TriSync HD.
Device Control: Sony compatible RS422 deck control port.
Serial ports: TxRx direction-reversible under software control.
Video Standards
SD Format Support: 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC.
HD Format Support: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080p50, 1080i59.94, 1080p59.94, 1080i60, and 1080p60.
2K Format Support: 2048 x 1556PsF23.98, 2048 x 1556PsF24 and 2048 x 1556PsF25.
SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M-B, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.
Video Sampling: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 SDI switchable.
Color Precision: 10 bit.
Color Space: 4:2:2 YUV and 4:4:4 RGB.
Analog Composite: NTSC/PAL 14 bit and 5x Over-sampled Output.
SDI Metadata Support: VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal. VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188. Closed captioning.
SDI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
Copy Protection: For legal reasons HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
Processing
Colorspace Conversion: Hardware based real time.
HD Down Conversion: Real time 1080HD and 720HD to standard definition during video playback. Also supports down conversion on capture from HD video input to SD files. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3.
HD Up Conversion: Real time standard definition to 1080HD and 720HD during video capture.
Real Time Effects: Apple Final Cut Pro internal effects on Mac OS X. Adobeฎ Premiere Proฎ internal effects in DV, DVCPRO HD, MJPEG and uncompressed edit formats.
Blackmagic Driver Extras
Software Included: Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic System Preferences and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS X. Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Windows. Media Express, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Linux.
Installation: Connected via PCI Express cable and plug in adapter card on compatible PCIe Windows, Mac OS X and Linux systems. Please see the full system requirements for Mac OS X and Windows.
Extras
Software Control: Multibridge Utility included free for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Mac OS X.
Firmware Upgrade: Automatically upgrades when new software is installed.
Installation: Rack Mount. Adhesive rubber feet included.
Product Warranty: 3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.
SDI Video Input: 2 x 10 bit SD, HD, 3Gb/s HD and 2K switchable. Usable as Dual Link HD-SDI for 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 connection or 3 Gb/s for HD-SDI 4:4:4 or 2K.
SDI Video Output: 2 x 10 bit SD, HD, 3Gb/s HD and 2K switchable. Usable as Dual Link HD-SDI for 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 connection or 3 Gb/s for HD-SDI 4:4:4 or 2K.
Supported SDI Formats: 525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720HD, 1080HD and 2K 2048 x 1556 switchable.
Analog Video Input: Component YUV, NTSC, PAL and S-Video switchable between SD and HD in Component.
Analog Video Output: Component YUV, NTSC, PAL and S-Video switchable between SD and HD in Component.
Supported Analog Formats: 525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720HD and 1080HD switchable.
SDI Audio Input: 16 Channels in HD and 2K capture and playback mode. 8 Channels supported in SD. 16 Channels de-embedding supported from SDI input in converter mode.
SDI Audio Output: 16 Channels in HD and 2K capture and playback mode. 8 Channels supported in SD. 16 Channels embedding supported to SDI output in converter mode.
Analog Audio Input: 4 Channels of professional balanced XLR analog audio.
Analog Audio Output: 4 Channels of professional balanced XLR analog audio. 2 Channels of unbalanced RCA analog audio for monitoring.
AES/EBU Audio Input: 6 x inputs on XLR connectors for 12 audio channels. Sample rate converted.
AES/EBU Audio Output: 6 x outputs on XLR connectors for 12 audio channels.
HDMI Audio Input: 2 Channels.
HDMI Audio Output: 2 Channels.
Audio Capture Support: 16 Channels in HD and 2K, 8 channels in standard definition.
Audio Playback Support: 16 Channels in HD and 2K, 8 channels in standard definition.
HDMI Video Input: Direct HDMI connection supports HDMI capture from HDMI compatible cameras, set top boxes, decks and video games.
HDMI Video Output: Direct HDMI connection supports HDMI digital compatible displays, such as a TV or video projector. Includes both audio and video.
HDMI Configuration: HDMI automatically configures to connected display.
HDMI Resolution: Pixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device.
HDMI Color Precision: 4:2:2 10 bit.
Multi Rate Support: SDI and component analog video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI, 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI and 3 Gb/s HD and 2K SDI.
2K Film Support: 2048 x 1556 at 23.98fps, 24fps and 25fps capture and playback via SDI.
Sync Input: Blackburst in SD or TriSync HD.
Device Control: Sony compatible RS422 deck control port.
Serial ports: TxRx direction-reversible under software control.
Video Standards
SD Format Support: 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC.
HD Format Support: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080p50, 1080i59.94, 1080p59.94, 1080i60, and 1080p60.
2K Format Support: 2048 x 1556PsF23.98, 2048 x 1556PsF24 and 2048 x 1556PsF25.
SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M-B, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.
Video Sampling: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 SDI switchable.
Color Precision: 10 bit.
Color Space: 4:2:2 YUV and 4:4:4 RGB.
Analog Composite: NTSC/PAL 14 bit and 5x Over-sampled Output.
SDI Metadata Support: VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal. VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188. Closed captioning.
SDI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
Copy Protection: For legal reasons HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
Processing
Colorspace Conversion: Hardware based real time.
HD Down Conversion: Real time 1080HD and 720HD to standard definition during video playback. Also supports down conversion on capture from HD video input to SD files. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3.
HD Up Conversion: Real time standard definition to 1080HD and 720HD during video capture.
Real Time Effects: Apple Final Cut Pro internal effects on Mac OS X. Adobeฎ Premiere Proฎ internal effects in DV, DVCPRO HD, MJPEG and uncompressed edit formats.
Blackmagic Driver Extras
Software Included: Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic System Preferences and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS X. Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Windows. Media Express, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Linux.
Installation: Connected via PCI Express cable and plug in adapter card on compatible PCIe Windows, Mac OS X and Linux systems. Please see the full system requirements for Mac OS X and Windows.
Extras
Software Control: Multibridge Utility included free for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Mac OS X.
Firmware Upgrade: Automatically upgrades when new software is installed.
Installation: Rack Mount. Adhesive rubber feet included.
Product Warranty: 3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.
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