Ensemble Designs
BrightEye 70 Frame Synchronizer
Best audio management tool for professional broadcast and video production workflows.
The Ensemble Designs BrightEye 70 is a versatile audio embedder and disembedder designed for HD-SDI digital video signals. It expertly inserts or extracts digital audio, ensuring high-quality processing with its 24-bit DSP. Supporting up to eight AES audio channels, this device offers flexible audio mixing, level adjustments, and channel shuffling. It seamlessly integrates with various professional HD-SDI formats and provides convenient control via its front panel or USB connection, making it an essential tool for professional video production workflows.
$1596.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
6
/ 235
#6 in Video Editing Hardware & Production Equipment
Price vs Category Average
-1%
Below average
Audio Bit Depth
24
/ bit
Who it's for
- Broadcast engineers managing complex HD and SD signal timing
- Mobile production crews needing space-saving, dependable hardware
- Field technicians requiring fast, intuitive setup
Who should skip it
- Facilities seeking long-term manufacturer support and firmware updates
- Production teams working with 4K or high-bandwidth workflows
- System integrators requiring advanced network diagnostics and remote management
Performance breakdown
Audio Processing Precision
The 24-bit DSP ensures pristine signal integrity for professional broadcast environments.
Format Versatility
Broad compatibility across HD-SDI standards keeps your workflow flexible and future-proof.
Channel Management
Robust shuffling and mixing capabilities handle complex audio routing with ease.
Control Accessibility
Dual front-panel and USB control options provide reliable, intuitive hardware management.
Compact Form Factor
Small footprint design saves valuable rack space without sacrificing essential functionality.
Dolby E Handling
Reliable processing for high-end codecs meets the demands of modern production.
Key Specs
Audio Bit Depth
24 bit
Audio Channels Supported
8 AES channels
Input/Output Interfaces
BNC (HD-SDI/AES), USB
Supported HD-SDI Formats
1080i, 720p, 1080p, 1080sF
Dimensions (WxHxD)
5.625 x 0.8 x 5.5" (14.3 x 2 x 14cm)
Power Source
External 12 VDC (Purchased Separately)
Supported Audio Codecs
AC-3, Dolby E
Maximum Resolution Support
1080p Full HD
Features
- Embeds or extracts digital audio to/from HD-SDI.
- 24-bit digital signal processing for superior audio quality.
- Supports eight AES audio channels for input or extraction.
- Adjustable audio mixing and channel shuffling capabilities.
- Compatible with multiple professional HD-SDI formats.
- Adjustable delay up to one second.
- Front panel and USB remote control options.
- Handles Dolby E processing.
What customers say
Professionals highly regard the BrightEye 70 Frame Synchronizer for its exceptional reliability and stability. Users value its set it and forget it performance, noting flawless synchronization crucial for live environments. Its compact design is a major benefit for dense installations in tight spaces. While it focuses purely on synchronization, customers appreciate this streamlined functionality and robust signal handling. The core appeal is the excellent balance between professional dependability and cost effectiveness, making it an essential, high value tool. Its consistent, low latency performance earns strong loyalty among video engineers.
Know before you buy
Yes, the device is designed to handle Dolby E processing, ensuring your encoded audio remains intact during the embedding or disembedding process.
Yes, the BrightEye 70 operates on an external 12 VDC power source, which must be purchased separately.
Absolutely. The unit features an adjustable audio delay of up to one second, allowing you to fine-tune synchronization between your video and audio tracks.
You can manage settings directly through the physical front panel controls or via a USB connection using remote control software.
Yes, the BrightEye 70 supports various professional HD-SDI formats, including 1080p, 1080i, 720p, and 1080sF.
The device supports up to eight AES audio channels, providing you with significant flexibility for mixing and channel shuffling within your production workflow.
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