Multibridge Eclipse is the most sophisticated editing system available. With a massive number of video and audio connections, elegant design and the world's first 3 Gb/s SDI, Multibridge Eclipse is an industrial strength solution for post production and broadcast in SD, HD video and 2K film.
Connect to Anything
Multibridge Eclipse connects to SDI, HDMI, component analog, NTSC/PAL and S-Video equipment for capture and playback, while instantly switching between SD, HD and 2K. Multibridge Eclipse also has 12 channels of XLR AES/EBU audio in and out and 4 channels of XLR professional analog audio in and out. Now you can work with the widest range of equipment, such as HDCAM, HD-D5, HDCAM SR, Betacam SP, Digital Betacam, HD receivers, HDV cameras, televisions, mixers and many more.
Advanced 3 Gb/s SDI Technology
With the exciting new 3 Gb/s SDI connections built in, Multibridge Eclipse allows twice the SDI data rate than normal HD-SDI. Use 3 Gb/s SDI for 4:4:4 HD with a single BNC connection, or use Blackmagic Design?s new 2K via SDI for high resolution real time 2048 x 1556 feature film editing.
Only 3 Gb/s SDI technology provides full compatibility with SD, HD and 2K, in 4:4:4 or 4:2:2, all with a single BNC cable.
World's Highest Quality
Multibridge Eclipse is the first solution to include 3 Gb/s SDI allowing native 2K editing, while retaining full compatibility with HD-SDI and SD-SDI equipment. Multibridge Eclipse features incredible quality Dual Link 4:4:4 SDI and Single Link 4:2:2/4:4:4 SDI in 8 and 10 bit. Elegantly styled front panel status indicators and 32 independent audio level meters provide feedback for mission critical broadcast environments.
Enhanced Audio Connectivity
Multibridge Eclipse features a massive 12 individual channels of AES/EBU digital audio in and out using industry standard XLR connections with sample rate conversion on each input. Multibridge Eclipse also includes 4 channels of XLR professional analog audio in and out and 2 channels out for HiFi monitoring.
High Speed PCI Express Connection
Only Multibridge Eclipse's super fast 10 Gb/s connection plugs directly into the computer?s motherboard. Unlike FireWire, PCI Express doesn't suffer latency or require any video compression, so you get a fluid editing experience at the highest video quality. Includes PCI Express cable and 4 lane plug-in card.
Microsoft Windows or Apple Mac OS X
Use your favorite video software such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Combustion, Fusion and many more. Multibridge Eclipse works in Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X systems with drivers included for both platforms. Instantly switch between 2K, 1080 HD, 720 HD, NTSC and PAL for worldwide compatibility.
Features:
- SDI, HDMI and Y,B-Y,R-Y inputs and outputs for capture and playback for all types of video devices.
- 4 channels of pro analog audio and 12 channels AES/EBU audio inputs and outputs for multichannel capture and playback when used with large post production systems.
- Real time effects support in Apple Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro.
- 3 Gb/s SDI connections for real time 2K capture and playback or 4:4:4 RGB via a single SDI connection.
- Uncompressed and compressed capture and playback. Edit in ProRes(Mac), DV, JPEG and playback in HDV.
- Video Desktop for video output from non video software. Real time RAM preview in After Effects, Motion, Fusion and Combustion.
- Supports: 2K 2048 x 1556 at 23.98 and 24fps, 1080 lines at 23.98PsF, 24PsF, 50i, 59.94i, 60i, 720 lines at
50p, 59.94p, 60p and VariCam. NTSC, PAL and S-Video. - SDI compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M and ITU-R BT.656.
- Blackmagic Deck Control included - complete solution for automated capture and playback of media to broadcast tape decks using serial control.
- Product features are different between platforms and software updates. Uncompressed video requires fast host system and bus performance.
Specifications:
| 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 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 |
| SDI 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 | 2048 x 1556/23.98 and 24. |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 425M-B, 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 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 and letter box 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 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 | Rack Mount. Adhesive rubber feet included. |
| Product Warranty | 3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty. |
