BlackMagic MultiBridge Eclipse
Home » Pro Video + Audio » BlackMagic MultiBridge Eclipse
BlackMagic MultiBridge Eclipse
$2395.00 Orig. Price
$2275.25
Call for Availability
- Item Number:
- bla-multibrecl
- Vendor Number:
- MULTIBRECL
- Vendor:
- BlackMagic Design
What's on this page?
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.
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 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.
World's Highest Quality
Fully compatible with SDI and HD-SDI 4:2:2, Multibridge Extreme and Multibridge Eclipse also feature 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 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 Mbps standard definition SDI equipment such as Digital Betacam, as well as 1.485 Gbps high definition SDI equipment such as HDCAM or 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 Extreme and Multibridge Pro feature a high speed PCI Express connection so you can connect to a host computer, while using 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, or Premiere Pro on Windows for editing, then combine Adobe After Effects, Fusion and Photoshop for broadcast design and paint. 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 - fantastic for broadcast quality HD down conversion and other processing based features. Down conversion is great when Multibridge Extreme 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 - 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 - 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.
Why buying from PowerMax is risk-free
If there's one thing you should know - it's PowerMax wants you to be 100% satisfied with your product. Because we sell so many different products from a variety of sources, our return policies are specific to the kind of product you ordered. Take a look:
| Product Type | Return Window | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Third Party Products | 30 Day Full Refund | You can return your item for a full refund within 30 days of purchase with the exception of Apple BTO products, opened memory or opened software. Returns on all new 3rd party products must be in complete, undamaged and unmarked condition. |
| New or Factory Refurbished Apple Products | 10 Business Days | If you are not satisfied with your purchase, contact your PowerMax customer service representative within 10 business days of the receipt of the product. Provided you return an item unopened in the original box, we will exchange it or offer you a refund based on your original method of payment. A 10% open box fee will be assessed in any opened hardware or accessory. |
| Pre-Owned Macs | 90 Day Full Refund & DOA Protection | In addition to a 90-day warranty, we will guarantee any pre-owned Mac to be in good operating condition upon its arrival or we'll pick it up and send you a new one if returned within 72 hours of receipt. |
For full details please take a look at our Returns & Errors page.
We warranty our work
In addition to the below warranties on Apple products, we're happy to facilitate communication with manufacturers of non-Apple products at any time (some of them are notoriously hard to communicate with) and do everything we can to make sure manufacturers honor that commitment.
| 1 Year AppleCare | 3 Year AppleCare Available? | 90 Day PowerMax Warranty | 6 Month Powermax Warranty Available? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Apple Computers | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Apple Refurbished | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| PowerMax Pre-Owned |
Nope | Nope | Yes | Yes* |
For more info please check out our warranty page.
Pricing Protection
We've all been there: you pick up the latest gadget only to see it advertised by that same retailer one week later at a 25% discount. Well, with PowerMax you don't have to worry about feeling duped.
If you see a reduced price on an item you've purchased within the last 10 days just let us know and refund or credit the difference back to you.
For full details please take a look at our Returns & Errors page.
Seen enough? Add this to your cart!
BlackMagic MultiBridge Eclipse
$2395.00 Orig. Price
$2275.25
The best place to beat the Apple tax, as seen in:
"PowerMax... is a quirky, knowledgeable company not afraid to crack a joke while working."
Paul Smith
Sustainable Business Innovator
Founder GreenSmith Consulting
"PowerMax is a Mac nerd's dream.."
Chat With a Mac Expert Now!
From 6:30am to 5:30PM PST you'll (typically) find a real, live human ready to answer all your product questions and provide helpful information.
Why People Like You Chose Powermax
Thanks for all the information, it is a great help. I will let you know how it all comes out - and may have to ask you for some more help. I appreciate your consideration - actually this is the way I have been treated by everyone I have worked with at PowerMax. I wouldn't buy a Mac anyplace else. This is my second one from PowerMax.
Take care,
I'm VERY happy with the iMac I purchased from you, and I would definitely say this is the best support I've had. I also want to thank you for PowerMax's support of the military by shipping Apple products to APO addresses. Thanks again, and I look forward to getting another Mac from you soon!
Thank You,
I would like to thank you for the prompt response to the drive situation. I received the drive on Wednesday afternoon, installed it on Thursday and everything went as smooth as could be. My experience with PowerMax has been a pleasant one, and I am looking forward to doing business again in the future. Once again thank you for all of your help.
Thanks,
Thank you soooooo very much for the excellent follow-up and great consistent communication. I know this is a small order than some, but you treated me as if it was a large order. Hats off to you!
Best Regards,
I received the display and the last tablet today, thank you. Your service has been great; I appreciate you taking an interest in my new business, and will certainly have more purchase orders for you in the future.
Best,
You can read these and more on our testimonials page.
Your old Apple gear has value with our trade-in programs
Your electronics always have value with our trade-in programs! We are one of the only places to trade-in your old Mac or iPod. Save on your new stuff by trading in those old electronics.
Mac & iPod Trade-In Program
All Mac trade-ins are handled directly through PowerMax.com. Fill out our online trade-in form and we will issue a quote for the trade-in value of your Mac (typically within 24-48 hours).
Tired of reading product info? Take a break!
While some ecommerce websites are all about SELL SELL SELL we take a slightly different road. One that involves Sasquatch. Join us on that journey, won't you?
Surely you're ready to add this to your cart! (Don't make us beg..)
BlackMagic MultiBridge Eclipse
$2395.00 Orig. Price
$2275.25
