Kona 2 vs Multibridge

[Walter Biscardi]

[mr2005] “Im lookinng into purchasng the Kona 2
and found the Multibridge Extreme by Decklink
does anyone know what the differences / pros and cons
of the two”

The only thing I know is that there were a lot of problems with first multi-bridge units. Something about some bad chipsets or something like that. I’m sure that’s been corrected now.

one thing you get with AJA is the best tech support in the business. I’ve use AVID, Media 100, FCP with Pinnacle’s CineWave and now FCP with Kona 2. AJA’s tech support is as good or better than the old days when Media 100 had a really good Platinum program.

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Creative Genius, Biscardi Creative Media
https://www.biscardicreative.com

Now in Production, “The Rough Cut,” https://www.theroughcutmovie.com

Now editing “Good Eats” in HD for the Food Network

“I reject your reality and substitute my own!” – Adam Savage, Mythbusters

[Michael Ruiz]

Thank You Walter!!!

[Richard Dee]

I thonk multibridge looks like a great next generation product, and because it it pci express I think it will have longevity asa piece of hardware per se.

That being said, Kona2 is a mature solid platform right now. They have had what almost 2 years to work out driver issues, etc.

The decklink people seem to be having some driver issues even with older products.

As walter stated, AJA’s tech support is invaluable.

Perhaps by the time multibridge studio is out and stable – there will be other choices.

Bottom line is features a great- but stability is key to getting work done

[Jeff Bernstein]

I’d like to be the third Syracuse graduate to agree that the Kona2 and AJA tech support ROCK!

Jeff Bernstein

Digital Desktop Consulting
Apple Pro Video VAR
XSAN Certified

323-653-7611

[Walter Biscardi]

[Jeff Bernstein] “I’d like to be the third Syracuse graduate to agree that the Kona2 and AJA tech support ROCK!”

Hey, not bad. Three SU alums in the same thread. pretty neat. I really need to get back and see the campus one of these days. haven’t been back since leaving in ’89.

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Creative Genius, Biscardi Creative Media
https://www.biscardicreative.com

Now in Production, “The Rough Cut,” https://www.theroughcutmovie.com

Now editing “Good Eats” in HD for the Food Network

“I reject your reality and substitute my own!” – Adam Savage, Mythbusters

[Jeff Bernstein]

You and I graduated the same year. I went back in ’90 and it was surreal. I might go back with some alums from LA this fall. I’m dying for some pizza from Varsity.

Walter, your wings are ready!

Jeff

Jeff Bernstein

Digital Desktop Consulting
Apple Pro Video VAR
XSAN Certified

323-653-7611

[Jeff Bernstein]

BTW, Deadhead was 3 years older than us and hung out with my cousin. Thank goodness he didn’t have to take the Screwhouse Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Test.

Jeff Bernstein

Digital Desktop Consulting
Apple Pro Video VAR
XSAN Certified

323-653-7611

[Walter Biscardi]

[Jeff Bernstein] “Walter, your wings are ready!”

Yum!

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Creative Genius, Biscardi Creative Media
https://www.biscardicreative.com

Now in Production, “The Rough Cut,” https://www.theroughcutmovie.com

Now editing “Good Eats” in HD for the Food Network

“I reject your reality and substitute my own!” – Adam Savage, Mythbusters

[David Battistella]

matt,

thanks for your post. The PCI express product is the one I was reffering to in my lost post. I had heard that the mulitbridge was recalled. The PCI express multibridge looks like and amazing product and it was adertized on the front page of your site for quite some time.

My original post into the BMD forum was this

https://forums.creativecow.net/cgi-bin/new_read_post.cgi?forumid=124&postid=852750

I know I did not mention the Express PCI part of it, but as you can see no oone responded to my post there. It is good to know that you are very cose to shipping now. I hope it is a successful product for you.

Thanks,

David

[Richard Dee]

$200,000 in film/TV education between the three of us and look what it’s gotten us.

Discussing the relative merrits of two boxes of wire and silicon.

I knew I should have listened to my parents and become a lawyer.