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 3 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.

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 via the built-in HDMI output connection. Connect any HDMI television or video projector for full HD resolution monitoring at much lower cost than a dedicated HD broadcast monitor. With a build in HDMI output for connection to a wide range of HDMI televisions and video projectors, you can show your clients big screen digital monitoring with full digital quality. If you want to use DVI computer monitors for full resolution HDTV monitoring, then add Blackmagic Design's HDLink for the ultimate SDI to DVI monitoring solution. The Multibridge Eclipse model includes the new 3 Gb/s SDI so you can monitor 2K film and HD-SDI via the new HDLink Pro which supports SD, HD and up to native 2K via SDI for 2048 x 1556 film 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 independent 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, and 12 channels on Multibridge Eclipse models. 2 channel RCA audio outputs are included for HiFi audio monitoring.

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 Eclipse 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 agnostic, 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 or even the extreme quality of 10 bit 4:4:4, as used on the new Sony HDCAM SR decks. With the ability to update new formats via USB, you can connect to virtually any equipment, now and in the future. Multibridge is ideal if you're only working in standard definition, but need to switch to high definition at any time. Now with the new Multibridge Eclipse, you can even switch SDI speeds up to 3 Gb/s so you can connect using 4:4:4 with a single SDI cable, and 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 either 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.

Two Amazing Models

Multibridge comes in two individual models to suit your workflow. Multibridge Pro provides analog and SDI capture and playback in SD and HD, combined with HDMI monitoring for only $1,595. Multibridge Pro's low cost also makes it a great general purpose video converter. Multibridge Eclipse, at $3,495, features a larger 2 rack unit size, so there is space for a massive 12 channels of AES, and 4 channels of balanced audio, HDMI in and out, Dual Link 3 Gb/s SDI in and out, and an advanced front panel design with status lights and 32 audio level meters.