Blackmagic Design debuts the Multibridge Eclipse

The first system in the world to feature 3Gb/s SDI, HDMI, and analog editing with 16 channels of audio premieres at NAB 2007...

Multibridge is the world’s 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 three models to choose from, there is a Multibridge model for every workflow.

New 3 Gb/s SDI Connections

The exciting new Multibridge Eclipse model is the first editing solution to include the new high speed 3 Gb/s SDI connection. 3 Gb/s SDI is the latest version of the SDI video standard that allows 4:4:4 RGB and 2K film monitoring with a single BNC type connection. 3 Gb/s SDI runs twice the data rate of normal HD-SDI video, however instantly switches to traditional standard definition and high definition SDI. 3 Gb/s SDI allows 4:4:4 RGB workflow or Blackmagic Design's new full resolution 2K feature film quality 2048 x 1556 capture and playback. Only 2K via SDI allows feature film editing with the convenience of a video workflow.

The All-in-one Converter

When you disconnect the PCI Express cable from the host computer you have the ideal solution for converting analog equipment to SDI-based digital systems, as all Multibridge models will instantly switch into a bi-directional broadcast video and audio converter. Simultaneously convert from digital to analog, and analog to digital all at the same time with selectable audio embedding and de-embedding.

HD Resolution Monitoring

You'll love the full resolution HD monitoring that's included with Multibridge Extreme via the built-in DVI-D dual link connection. Connect any DVI-D 23 inch LCD computer monitor for full HD resolution monitoring at much lower cost than a dedicated HD broadcast monitor. DVI-D monitoring is fully digital and every single pixel in HD video is digitally mapped to each pixel on a 23 inch computer display, so you get incredible digital to screen quality. Multibridge uses the new dual link DVI-D standard which combined with extra processing power, lets you connect larger 30 inch computer displays. Multibridge Pro and Multibridge Eclipse models include a HDMI output for connection to a wide range of HDMI televisions and video projectors, so you can show your clients big screen digital monitoring with full digital quality. The Multibridge Eclipse model includes 3 Gb/s SDI so you can monitor 2K film and HD-SDI via the new HDLink Pro which supports 2K via SDI for native 2048 x 1556 monitoring.

Fully Featured Audio and Video Support

Need to be ready for HD while also connecting to analog decks such as Betacam SP™? Multibridge models are format agnostic and include enough video and audio inputs and outputs to connect to virtually anything!

All Multibridge models support both analog and digital audio conversion in an all-in-one compact rack mountable chassis. Video connections include analog component and composite NTSC/PAL and SD/HD-SDI digital connections. Multibridge Eclipse also includes HDMI in and out. For audio, 2 channels of balanced +4dB analog audio on standard XLR connectors is included with 4 channels on Multibridge Eclipse models. AES/EBU digital audio inputs and outputs are included on all models with each AES/EBU input featuring sample rate conversion. A large number of AES/EBU connections are included with 4 channels on Multibridge Pro, 8 channels on Multibridge Extreme, and 12 channels on Multibridge Eclipse models. 2 channel RCA audio outputs are included for HiFi audio monitoring.

To arrange for a demo of the Multibridge Eclipse when it becomes available or to pre-order now, contact us:

Audio Intervisual Design
1155 N. La Brea Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90038
(323) 845-1155
sales@aidinc.com
www.aidinc.com

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