Blackmagic Design Multibridge Pro 2
Multibridge Pro provides Dual Link 3 Gb/s SDI, HDMI and analog capture
and playback in SD, HD and 2K, with 8 AES/EBU and 2 channels of analog
audio. Multibridge Pro's low cost also makes it a great
general purpose rack mounted video converter. Multibridge models are packed with so
many features, you'll need to check the Tech Spec's page to see all the powerful features included!
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 two models to choose from, there is a Multibridge model
for every workflow.
Capture and Playback
Multibridge
connects to your computer via PCI Express and works just like a capture
and playback card that plugs into your Mac or PC. All electronics are
contained in a compact external chassis connected to your computer via
an included PCI Express cable and plug in board. This unique design
allows space for lots of video and audio connections, and you can use
Multibridge as a video converter when not connected to your computer.
All Multibridge models are fully compatible with your favorite video
software such as Apple Final Cut Pro™, Adobe® Premiere Pro® and more.
High speed 10 Gb/s PCI Express has 25 times faster bandwidth than
FireWire so editing is responsive. With 2 models to choose from, you
can edit, design and paint in SD, HD and 2K at 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 video
quality.
Connect to Anything
All
Multibridge models support SDI, HDMI and analog video input and output.
Capture and playback from any SDI, HDMI or analog broadcast deck,
camera or monitor. Use Multibridge as a video converter and convert
from SDI to analog or HDMI, and SDI to analog or HDMI simultaneously.
For the widest compatibility, SDI, HDMI and analog component
connections switch instantly between standard definition and high
definition. With all Multibridge models supporting Dual Link SDI and 3
Gb/s SDI, you can capture and play back 4:4:4 video when used with
decks such as Sony HDCAM SR™, or play back in real time 2K film
resolution at 24 fps with Blackmagic Design's HDLink Pro.
More audio connections
No
other editing system has such a wide range of audio connections and
metering. Multibridge Eclipse supports a massive 12 channels of AES/EBU
digital audio on balenced XLR connectors, as well as 4 chanels of pro
balenced analog audio on XLR connectors. Multibridge Pro supports 8
channels of AES/EBU digital audio on a multi-pin DB-25 connector, as
well as 2 channels of pro balanced analog audio on XLR connectors. All
models of Multibridge support sample rate converters on AES/EBU inputs
for the widest plug and play audio compatibility, and all models
include 2 channel RCA audio outputs for low cost HiFi monitoring.
New 3 Gb/s SDI Connections
Multibridge
Eclipse and Multibridge Pro are the first editing solutions to include
high speed 3 Gb/s SDI connections. 3 Gb/s SDI is the latest version of
the SDI video standard that allows 4:4:4 RGB and 2K film connection
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 full resolution 2K feature film quality 24 fps 2048 x
1556 capture and playback. 2K via SDI allows a revolutionary change to
feature film workflow as now you can connect film resolution video
around your facility easily as video is handled today. This eliminates
retraining time and cost when you want to work on film projects.
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.
Built in HDMI
You'll
love the full resolution HDMI input and output built into every
Multibridge model. Use the HDMI output for connecting to any HDMI
television or video projector for full HD resolution monitoring at much
lower cost than a dedicated HD broadcast monitor. Imagine presenting
your work to your clients using cinema size large screen video
projectors or televisions! Use the built in HDMI input for capturing
from cameras with HDMI outputs. Unlike FireWire capture, using the HDMI
output of consumer cameras means you get the highest quality
uncompressed video from the camera, and your video files can use the
native compression of your editing software, such as uncompressed,
JPEG, DVCPRO HD, and ProRes. Unlike FireWire compression, the native
compression of your editing software lets you use real time effects and
real time playback direct to large screen displays and broadcast
monitors.
World's Highest Quality
Fully
compatible with SDI and HD-SDI 4:2:2, Multibridge Eclipse also features
Dual Link HD-SDI 4:4:4 connections for feature film quality. Dual Link
4:4:4 is used on the latest Sony HDCAM SR decks, and contains
additional color detail giving you full RGB color bandwidth and extra
precision of up to 10 bit SDI video. When connected via PCI Express to
a host computer, this higher quality video can be captured and played
back completely uncompressed for amazing feature film quality.
Multibridge also takes a new lead in quality with the latest 3 Gb/s SDI
technology, so you can connect RGB 4:4:4 and 2K via a single SDI
connection. 3 Gb/s SDI technology is the video standard of the future
for post production, and allows "beyond HDTV resolutions". Multibridge
is ideal for connecting to Digital Betacam™, Panasonic HD-D5™ or the
new Sony HDCAM SR decks. Uncompressed 10 bit video is the highest
quality possible from the SDI television system, and only uncompressed
video will hold up under heavy working conditions demanded by clients
today while retaining a delicate film look.
Standard Definition, HDTV or 2K Film
All
Multibridge models feature dual rate SDI and are completely format
independent, so you can switch between high definition or standard
definition instantly. Easily connect to 270 Mb/s standard definition
SDI equipment such as Digital Betacam. As well as 1.485 Gb/s high
definition SDI equipment such as HDCAM, HD-D5. Because Multibridge
models include the extreme quality of Dual Link SDI connections, you
can work in 10 bit 4:4:4, and connect to the latest decks such as Sony
HDCAM SR. With the ability to update new formats via USB, you can
connect to virtually any equipment, now and in the future. With built
in 3 Gb/s SDI, you can connect 4:4:4 with a single SDI cable, or even
edit in high resolution 2K film in real time.
Compatible with all Video Software
Multibridge
models include a high speed PCI Express connection so you can connect
to a host computer, and then use a wide range of video software for
video capture and playback. Multibridge is compatible with QuickTime™
and DirectShow so you can use any supported video software in standard
definition, high definition, or even 4:4:4 10 bit RGB HD. Unlike
pre-built systems, with Multibridge you can customize your system for
different tasks simply by selecting the video software you prefer to
use. Use Final Cut Pro™ on Mac OS X™ and Premiere Pro on Windows™ or
Mac OS X™ for editing, then combine After Effects®, Fusion™ and
Photoshop® for broadcast design and paint. Then finish your job by
using DVD authoring software to give your clients a DVD. That’s
unlimited flexibility to work in any way you want. Finally the choice
is yours.
Down Conversion
and Real Time Effects
Multibridge
features massive processing power, that is fantastic for broadcast
quality HD down conversion and other processing based features. Down
conversion is great when Multibridge Eclipse is used as a standalone
converter, or when plugged into Mac OS X and Windows platforms via the
built-in PCI Express connection you can play back simultaneous HD and
SD, which is great for monitoring in both standards at the same time.
Even complex multi layer HD editing can be down converted and played
out in standard definition all in real time. Down conversion uses our
custom polyphase interpolation and filtering for incredible quality at
the highest 10 bit precision.
Loads of Software Utilities Free
Multibridge
includes the famous DeckLink software, when connected to a host
computer via PCI Express, giving you a wide range of free software
utilities. For broadcast graphics and paint, we include Photoshop
plug-ins for capture and output of still frames. If you need DPX image
sequence, our new FrameLink lets you access QuickTime™ and AVI media as
DPX files instantly. The famous Deck Control application lets you
control a deck remotely via RS-422 and capture and play clips to and
from tape with timecode accuracy, which is great for broadcast
designers. For easy disk array setup we include Disk Speed Test, for a
real-world check of your capture disk, with speed results displayed in
easy to understand video frames per second. When moving media between
systems, use the free Blackmagic Software Codec for opening and
rendering media even when you don’t have hardware installed.
