Multibridge Pro vs. Multibridge Extreme —– Same?

[Geir Ove thorsveen]

Before their last hardware upgrade of their multibridge line, the Multibridge Pro had some restrictions to what formats it could handle, whereas the Multibridge Extreme could do up to 10-bit 4:4:4 (if memory serves me right). Both these models have been replaced by the new Multibridge Pro and Multibridge Eclipse models, which both have dual-link and 3 Gb/s capacity.

The older hardware editions also don’t come with HDMI inputs. But have HDMI (Pro) and DVI (Extreme) monitor outputs.

This is from memory, so it should be taken with a grain of salt, but I don’t think there are any reason for buying an old Extreme model over a new Pro.

Geir.

[Jonathan Steinhauser]

Thanks for the info. You summarized more or less what I was able to find out even without info on the Multi Extreme on the BMD website. It is as if it has dissappeared from their view.

[Kristian Lam]

Hi Jonathan,

We’re no longer producing the Multibridge Extreme which is why it’s no longer on our website.

The main differences between Multibridge Pro and Extreme:

Pro | Extreme
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HDMI (input/output) | DVI (output only)
2K I/O via 3 Gb/s SDI | 2K monitoring via DVI to 30″
Software downconversion| Hardware downversion

regards

Kristian Lam
Blackmagic Design

[Jonathan Steinhauser]

What is the process / software needed for updating the firmware in a MBE? Is it available on your site?

[Chris Paul]

One huge difference for me is the split down conversion. The MBE will output HD and SD simultaneously. I do spots in both HD and SD- it’s really helpful to see how both version will look as you go.

Chris Paul
POV

[Jonathan Steinhauser]

I was able to grab a MBE for about 2/3 of the cost of the MBPro on Ebay and it is working out very well… The split HD SD monitoring that you speak of is a bonus…. Thanks.