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Multibridge Eclipse

Multibridge Eclipse
Item# MULTIBRECL
$2,395.00

Product Details

Multibridge Eclipse
Mutlibridge Eclipse PCI Express capture and playback solution with 3Gb/s SDI, HDMI and analog editing with 16 channel audio

Multibridge Eclipse is the most sophisticated editing solution available. With a massive number of video and audio connections, elegant industrial design and the world’s first 3 Gb/s SDI - Advanced systems for Mac OS X and Windows are now a reality.

Multibridge Eclipse is the only solution that connects to SDI, HDMI, component analog, NTSC/PAL and S-Video for capture and playback, with instant switching between SD, HD and 2K. Multibridge Eclipse also features 12 channels of XLR AES/EBU audio in and out and 4 channels of XLR professional analog audio in and out. Work with the widest range of equipment, such as Betacam SP, HD set top boxes, HDV cameras, Digital Betacam, HDCAM, HD-D5, HDCAM SR, audio mixers and more. Multibridge Comparison Chart

Features

  • XLR connections support 4 channels of balanced audio out
  • 12 channels of AES/EBU digital audio in. All inputs feature sample rate conversion.
  • Super high quality HDMI in and out
  • 12 channels of AES/EBU digital audio out
  • PCI Express connection to your computer. Includes cable and plug-in card.
  • XLR connections support 4 channels of balanced audio in
  • Genlock and HD Tri-Sync input
  • Analog video in HD or SD, YUV/NTSC/PAL and S-Video
  • 2 channel HiFi monitoring out
  • RS-422 port for controlling broadcast decks
  • 3 Gb/s SDI Dual Link works in SD, HD and 2K in 4:2:2 or 4:4:4
  • USB connection for setting video levels and upgrading the firmware

    • Additional Features

    Additional Features

    • Real time effects support in Apple Final Cut Pro™ and Adobe Premiere Pro™.
    • True 10 bit and 8 bit uncompressed YUV video quality modes with support for film quality 10 bit RGB 4:4:4.
    • 3 Gb/s SDI connections for real time 2K capture and playback or 4:4:4 RGB via a single SDI connection.
    • Compressed video capture and playback on supported platforms. Edit in DV, JPEG and playback in HDV.
    • Blackmagic Deck Control included - complete solution for automated capture and playback of media to broadcast tape decks using serial control.
    • Video Desktop for video output from non video software. True computer monitor display on video out.
    • Real time RAM preview in After Effects™, Shake™, Motion™, Fusion™ and Combustion™.
    • Super high quality 64 bit RGB codec, QuickTime rendering at trillions of colors in Adobe After Effects™.
    • Supports 4:2:2 YUV and 4:4:4:4 RGB colorspace.
    • Format support: 2K at 2048 x 1556, 1080 lines at 23.98PsF, 24PsF, 25PsF, 30PsF, 50i, 59.94i, 60i, 720 lines at 50p, 59.94p and 60p. NTSC, PAL and S-video.
    • SDI compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M and ITU-R BT.656.
    • Product features are different between platforms and software updates. Uncompressed video requires fast host system and bus performance.

     

    Multibridge Comparison Chart

    Connections Multibridge Pro™ Multibridge Eclipse™
    SDI Video Input 1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable. 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 switchable. Can also be used as fill and key outputs. 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 and 1080HD switchable. 525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720HD, 1080HD and 2K 2048 x 1556 switchable.
    Analog Video Input Component YUV/NTSC/PAL/S-Video switchable between SD and HD in Component.
    Analog Video Output Component YUV/NTSC/PAL/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 2 Channels of professional balanced XLR analog audio. 4 Channels of professional balanced XLR analog audio.
    Analog Audio Output 2 Channels of professional balanced XLR analog audio.
    2 Channels of unbalanced RCA analog audio for monitoring.     		4 Channels of professional balanced XLR analog audio.
    2 Channels of unbalanced RCA analog audio for monitoring.
    AES/EBU Audio Input 2 x inputs on DB-25 for 4 audio channels. Sample rate converted. 6 x inputs on XLR connectors for 12 audio channels. Sample rate converted.
    AES/EBU Audio Output 2 x outputs on DB-25 for 4 audio channels. 6 x outputs on XLR connectors for 12 audio 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.
    DVI-D Video Output None None
    DVI-D Configuration None None
    DVI-D Resolution None None
    DVI-D Connection None None
    HDMI Video Input None 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. 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 Y,B-Y,R-Y and 8 bit RGB.
    Multi Rate Support SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI and 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI. 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 None 2048 x 1556 at 24fps and 23.98fps 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, 525/29.97/23.98 NTSC.
    HD Format Support 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080PsF23.98/24, 1080i48, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94.
    2K Format Support None 2048 x 1556/23.98 and 24.
    SDI Compliance SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601. SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, ITU-R BT.656, ITU-R BT.601 and SMPTE 372M.
    Video Sampling 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 SDI & analog switchable.
    Color Precision 4:2:2 10 bit and 4:4:4 10 bit.
    Color Space 4:2:2 YUV, 4:4:4 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 with DeckLink driver. VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file when used with DeckLink driver. HD RP188.
    SDI Audio Sampling Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.

     

    Processing 
    Colorspace Conversion Hardware based real time.
    HD Down Conversion Supports playback from HD to SD. Supports down conversion on capture from HD video input to SD files. Anamorphic, letter box and center cut formats selectable.
    HD Up Conversion Supports capture from SD and 720HD video input to 1080HD files.
    Real Time Effects Apple Final Cut Pro internal effects on Mac OS X™.
    Adobe® Premiere Pro® internal effects in DV, MJPEG and uncompressed edit formats.

     

    DeckLink Driver Extras 
    Configuration Software Blackmagic Design System Preference and Control Panel.
    Software Included Deck Control, Disk Speed Test and Blackmagic QuickTime™ driver.
    Installation Connected via PCI Express cable and plug in adapter card on compatible PCIe Windows systems. Connected via PCI Express cable and plug in adapter card on PCIe Apple Mac OS X 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™ and Mac OS X™.
    Firmware Upgrade Automatically upgrades when new software is installed.
    Installation Reversible Rack Mount. Adhesive rubber feet included.
    Product Warranty 3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.

     

     

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