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Multibridge Pro

Multibridge Eclipse

Connections
SDI Video Input2 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.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 Output2 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.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.
Analog Video InputComponent YUV, NTSC, PAL and S-Video switchable between SD and HD in Component.Component YUV, NTSC, PAL and S-Video switchable between SD and HD in Component.
Analog Video OutputComponent YUV, NTSC, PAL and S-Video switchable between SD and HD in Component.Component YUV, NTSC, PAL and S-Video switchable between SD and HD in Component.
HDMI Video InputDirect HDMI type A connection supports HDMI capture from HDMI compatible cameras, set top boxes, decks and video games.Direct HDMI type A connection supports HDMI capture from HDMI compatible cameras, set top boxes, decks and video games.
HDMI Video OutputDirect HDMI type A connection supports HDMI digital compatible displays, such as a TV or video projector. Includes both audio and video.Direct HDMI type A connection supports HDMI digital compatible displays, such as a TV or video projector. Includes both audio and video.
Analog Audio Input2 Channels of professional balanced XLR analog audio.4 Channels of professional balanced XLR analog audio.
Analog Audio Output2 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 Input4 x inputs on DB-25 for 8 audio channels. Sample rate converted.6 x inputs on XLR connectors for 12 audio channels. Sample rate converted.
AES/EBU Audio Output4 x outputs on DB-25 for 8 audio channels. 6 x outputs on XLR connectors for 12 audio channels.
SDI Audio Input16 Channels in HD and 2K capture and playback mode. 8 Channels supported in SD.
16 Channels embedding supported to SDI output in converter mode.
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 Output16 Channels in HD and 2K capture and playback mode. 8 Channels supported in SD.
16 Channels embedding supported to SDI output in converter mode.
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.
HDMI Audio Input2 Channels2 Channels
HDMI Audio Output2 Channels2 Channels
Audio Playback Support16 Channels in HD and 2K, 8 channels in standard definition.16 Channels in HD and 2K, 8 channels in standard definition.
Audio Capture Support16 Channels in HD and 2K, 8 channels in standard definition.16 Channels in HD and 2K, 8 channels in standard definition.
Multi Rate SupportSDI 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.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.
HDMI ConfigurationHDMI automatically configures to connected display.HDMI automatically configures to connected display.
HDMI ResolutionPixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device.Pixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device.
HDMI Color Precision4:2:2 10 bit4:2:2 10 bit
2K Film Support2048 x 1556 at 23.98fps, 24fps and 25fps capture and playback via SDI.2048 x 1556 at 23.98fps, 24fps and 25fps capture and playback via SDI.
Sync InputBlackburst in SD or TriSync HD.Blackburst in SD or TriSync HD.
Device ControlSony™ compatible RS422 deck control port.
Serial ports TxRx direction-reversible under software control.
Sony™ compatible RS422 deck control port.
Serial ports TxRx direction-reversible under software control.
Supported SDI Formats525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720HD, 1080HD and 2K 2048 x 1556 switchable.525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720HD, 1080HD and 2K 2048 x 1556 switchable.
Standards
SD Format Support625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC.625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC.
HD Format Support720p50, 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 1080p60.720p50, 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 Support2048 x 1556PsF23.98, 2048 x 1556PsF24 and 2048 x 1556PsF25.2048 x 1556PsF23.98, 2048 x 1556PsF24 and 2048 x 1556PsF25.
SDI ComplianceSMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M-B, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M-B, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.
SDI Audio SamplingTelevision standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
SDI Metadata SupportVITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal. VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188. Closed captioning.VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal. VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188. Closed captioning.
Video Sampling4:2:2 and 4:4:4 SDI switchable.4:2:2 and 4:4:4 SDI switchable.
Color Precision10 bit10 bit.
Color SpaceREC 601, REC 709REC 601, REC 709
Analog CompositeNTSC/PAL 14 bit and 5x Over-sampled Output.NTSC/PAL 14 bit and 5x Over-sampled Output.
Copy ProtectionHDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
Processing
Colorspace ConversionHardware based real time.Hardware based real time.
HD Down ConversionReal 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 and anamorphic 16:9.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 and anamorphic 16:9.
HD Up ConversionReal time standard definition to 1080HD and 720HD during video capture.Real time standard definition to 1080HD and 720HD during video capture.
Real Time EffectsAvid Media Composer 6™ internal effects in DNxHD, XDCAM and uncompressed. Apple Final Cut Pro™ internal effects in DV, DVCPRO HD, ProRes and uncompressed on Intel Mac OS X™. Adobe® Premiere Pro® Mercury Playback Engine effects in DV, MJPEG, DVCPRO HD, DSLR, AVCHD, XDCAM, XDCAM HD and uncompressed.Avid Media Composer 6™ internal effects in DNxHD, XDCAM and uncompressed. Apple Final Cut Pro™ internal effects in DV, DVCPRO HD, ProRes and uncompressed on Intel Mac OS X™. Adobe® Premiere Pro® Mercury Playback Engine effects in DV, MJPEG, DVCPRO HD, DSLR, AVCHD, XDCAM, XDCAM HD and uncompressed.
Blackmagic Drivers Extra
Software IncludedMedia 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.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.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 ControlMultibridge Utility included free for Windows 7 and Mac OS X.Multibridge Utility included free for Windows 7 and Mac OS X.
Internal Software UpgradeAutomatically upgrades when new software is installed.Automatically upgrades when new software is installed.
Physical InstallationRack Mount. Adhesive rubber feet included.Rack Mount. Adhesive rubber feet included.
Product Warranty3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.
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