REALLY NEED TO KNOW BEFORE PURCHASING TODAY

[Andrew Mcleod]

1) Will I be able to use the DVI monitor out While the Multibridge Extreme is in “STAND ALONE mode” ?

Yes – operation is the same as HDlink software.

2) Will I be Able to Capture Analog HD from my FX 1 throught the MBE with my Decklink ProHD single link ?

Yes – Via Component out of the FX1 to uncompressed. No rendering.
https://www.blackmagic-design.com/support/detail.asp?techID=102

3) How far can I runn SDI HD from the MBE to my Decklink Pro HD single link card ?

300 feet.

4) when and how much will the PC-X Bridge for the MBE be available and cost ?

Sorry unsure – Resellers may have an idea of price.
https://www.blackmagic-design.com/resellers/

5) How is the Dual Core 2.3GHZ G5 (Single CPU) System working for HD capture and editing ? is this working well
Or do we all have to belly up to a Quad Core 2.5 (dual CPU) ?

All new PCI Express Power Macs will work fine.

Any other questions feel free to email support@blackmagic-design.com

Andrew McLeod
Blackmagic Design

[Eric Susch]

[AndrewM] “2) Will I be Able to Capture Analog HD from my FX 1 throught the MBE with my Decklink ProHD single link ?

Yes – Via Component out of the FX1 to uncompressed. No rendering.”

Just to clarify, You can go component HD to MultiBridge to HD-SDI to DeckLink HD-PRO and digitize in FCP with any codec you want right? It’s not just uncompressed. Or am I missing something?

Also, any ship date on Multibridge Studio?

[Andrew Mcleod]

PC currently is uncompressed – FCP on mac will permit working with codecs – Kristian is our resident FCP guru. support@blackmagic-design.com – he can give you the exact breakdown.

[Kristian Lam]

Hi,

Not sure about being a “guru”, but if you’re working with Final Cut Pro, you can capture to DV, DV50, Uncompressed 8 bit and 10 bit (Apple Uncompressed 4:2:2 codeC) as well as JPEG. Do note that you will not be able to use RT Extreme with JPEG.

For HD video, you’ll be able to capture to DVCPRO HD, Uncompressed 8 bit and 10 bit. With Dual Link 4:4:4 video, you can capture to RGB 4:4:4 using our Blackmagic codec.

regards

Kristian
Blackmagic Design