Blackmagic Design Announces Multibridge Eclipse.The World's First Editing System with 3 Gb/s SDI (1) (Serial Digital Interface) A physical interface widely used for transmitting digital video in various formats. For electrical transmission, it uses a high grade of coaxial cable and a single BNC connector with Teflon insulation. , HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A digital interface for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment. and Analog Video The original video recording method that stores continuous waves of red, green and blue intensities. In analog video, the number of rows is fixed. There are no real columns, and the maximum detail is determined by the frequency response of the analog system. Capture and Playback, 16 Channel Audio, and 2K Film via SDI Resolution Capture and Playback LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Design is a video production equipment company that makes the DeckLink, the Intensity and Intensity Pro, and the MultiBridge Eclipse and Pro break-out boxes and video capture cards. Inc. today announced Multibridge Eclipse, a new editing system with revolutionary new features. Multibridge Eclipse can be seen on Blackmagic Design's NAB 2007 stand located at #SL 11020. Multibridge Eclipse is the most sophisticated editing solution available, with the new 3 Gb/s SDI standard connections, Multibridge Eclipse allows twice the SDI data rate than normal HD-SDI, while retaining compatibility with normal HD-SDI and standard definition SDI equipment. 3 Gb/s SDI allows 4:4:4 video using a single BNC (hardware) BNC - A connector for coaxial cable such as that used for some video connections and RG58 "cheapernet" connections. A BNC connector has a bayonet-type shell with two small knobs on the female connector which lock into spiral slots in the male connector when it is twisted type connection, or Blackmagic Design's new 2k via SDI allows high resolution real time 2048 x 1556 feature film editing. For greater assistance in the feature film editing process, Multibridge Eclipse includes color management via built in 3D lookup tables. 3D lookup tables allow the accurate matching of film stock so editors can see the correct color of the final film output when editing. "Multibridge Eclipse was developed in response to customers growing complex needs in high end broadcast and post production," said Grant Petty, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Blackmagic Design. "Anyone from freelance editors to broadcasters and high end professionals can take advantage of the latest high speed SDI technologies and elegant design of the new Multibridge Eclipse for any kind of creative task. Multibridge Eclipse is easily the most exciting product we have ever developed!" In addition to 3 Gb/s SDI, Multibridge Eclipse also includes HDMI capture and playback and analog component, NTSC (National TV Standards Committee) The committee that developed the television standards for the U.S, which are also used in Canada, Japan, South Korea and several Central and South American countries. Both the committee and the standard are called "NTSC. , PAL and S-Video capture and playback. Sixteen channels of SDI audio, 12 channels of AES/EBU (Audio Engineering Society/European Broadcasting Union) A professional serial interface for transferring digital audio from CD and DVD players to amplifiers and TVs. AES/EBU is typically used to transmit PCM and Dolby Digital 5. audio, and 4 channels of analog XLR XLR X-linked lymphocyte regulated XLR X-Linked Recessive (genetics) XLR Accelar (Nortel/Bay network switch) XLR Ground Left Right (digital audio) audio capture and playback are incorporated in response to feedback from large broadcast networks which were consulted during the research and design phase of Multibridge Eclipse. Multibridge Eclipse includes a new elegant design that shows users instant feedback of operational status, vital in busy broadcast facilities. Multibridge Eclipse includes 32 independent audio level meters for audio monitoring. 16 of these level meters show each audio input, and 16 level meters show each audio output. Indicators are also provided for resolution, genlock format, and video input status. Multibridge Eclipse Key Features * Dual Link 3 Gb/s SDI with compatibility with HD-SDI and SD SDI. * HDMI capture and playback. * Analog component, NTSC, PAL and S-Video capture and playback. * Total of 16 simultaneous channels audio capture and playback. * 12 channels of AES/EBU audio capture and playback. * 4 channels of XLR professional analog audio capture and playback. * 16 channels of SDI audio capture and playback. * SDI switches between standard definition, HD and 2K. * Full resolution 2K capture and playback at 2048 x 1556. * RS-422 remote control for broadcast decks and genlock/tri-Sync input. * Compact 2 Rack Unit A unit of measurement of the height of a rack-mounted device. One rack unit, or RU, is 1.75". See rack mounted. size less than 4 inches deep. * Real time effects in Apple Final Cut Pro[TM] and Adobe Premiere[TM] Pro. Availability and Price Multibridge Eclipse will be available in July for a US domestic recommended retail price of $3,495 from all Blackmagic Design authorized resellers. Press Photography Product photos of Multibridge Eclipse, and all other Blackmagic Design products, are available at www.blackmagic-design.com/press/resources/images. About Blackmagic Design Inc. Blackmagic Design Inc. manufactures the world's highest quality video cards and converters for the post-production and television broadcast industries. The Multibridge, DeckLink and Intensity family of products have revolutionized the post-production industry and made HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates more affordable. Founded by the world's leading editors and engineers from the post-production industry, this knowledge is constantly fed back into our products. Blackmagic Design has operations in the USA, Netherlands, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia. For further information about Blackmagic Design, please visit www.blackmagic-design.com. Blackmagic Design Worldwide Press Contacts USA and Europe press enquiries, contact Victoria Battison Phone: +1.408.324.2707 Email: victoriab@blackmagic-design.com Japan press enquiries, contact Jumpei Suzuki Phone: +81 3 5444 8078 Email: suzuki@blackmagic-design.com SE Asia and China press enquiries, contact Glen Tay Phone: +65 9791 4446 Email: glentay@blackmagic-design.com |
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