Update for Apollo / Odyssey7Q+ / Odyssey7Q / Odyssey7
Convergent Design have released a firmware update for the Apollo and Odyssey monitor/recorders that adds features unavailable on any other device. These new functions are useful in numerous forms of production and add additional power and flexibility to Convergent Design’s family of products.
The Convergent Design Apollo, Odyssey7Q and Odyssey7Q+ will now support monitoring and recording Dual-4K, Quad-HD 1080p60 and 4K60p. 6G-SDI support (Apollo & Odyssey7Q+) has also been added to accommodate cameras from Blackmagic Design.
Additional features & functionality have also been added for Apollo and Odyssey. View firmware release notes in download package (or below) for more information.
NEW FEATURES APOLLO & ODYSSEY7Q+/7Q WITH APOLLO OPTION
Dual-4K
Monitor & Record two 4K/UHD Video Signals
Supports 4K/UHD 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p
Record in Apple ProRes (HQ/422/LT)
Resolution & framerate must match
4K/UHD video only, no RAW conversion
Input Combinations (Apollo & Odyssey7Q+):
HDMI + 3G-SDI Dual-Link (use SDI C & D inputs)
HDMI + 6G-SDI (SDI B input)
3G-SDI Dual-Link (SDI A & B inputs) + 3G-SDI Dual-Link (SDI C & D inputs)
6G-SDI (SDI A input) + 3G-SDI Dual-Link (SDI C & D input)
6G-SDI (SDI A input) + 6G-SDI (SDI B input) Input Combinations (Odyssey7Q):
3G-SDI Dual-Link (SDI A & B inputs) + 3G-SDI Dual-Link (SDI C & D inputs)
Quad-HD 1080p 50/60 Support
Monitor & Record up to four 1080p 50p, 59.97p, 60p video signals
No recording of Quad-Split or Live-Switch when inputs are 1080p
50/59.94/60
Both 3G level A and 3G level B supported
Input Combinations (Apollo & Odyssey7Q+):
HDMI + 3x 3G-SDI
4x 3G-SDI
Input Combinations (Odyssey7Q):
4x 3G-SDI
4K 50/60p Support
Monitor & Record 4K/UHD 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50p, 59.94p, 60p
Record in Apple ProRes (HQ/422/LT)
4x 3G-SDI required for 4K/UHD 50p, 59.94p, 60p
Dual-4K not supported at 50p, 59.94p, 60p
Supporting Sony F55 & IO Industries 4KSDI
Set F55 to “2SI” output for 4K/UHD 50p, 59.94p, 60p
Set IO 4KSDI to Quad-Link interleaved output for 4K/UHD 50p, 59.94p, 60p
Additional Apollo Functions
Lower Toolbar full screen switching in Quad-Split or A/B/C/D recording modes
Improved Monitoring Tool usage when not recording
Program-Preview single-tap switching in Live-Switch mode (upon selection of new Program source, previous selection automatically becomes Preview)
Input labeling (display as overlay on OLED and/or outputs)
NEW FEATURES APOLLO / ODYSSEY7Q+ (APOLLO OPTION NOT REQUIRED)
6G SDI Support for BlackMagic Design Cameras
Monitor & Record 4K/UHD 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p
Record in Apple ProRes (HQ/422/LT)
Note: – 6G 75 Ohm SDI cables required
In Odyssey “4K ProRes 422” mode, only SDI A IN is 6G active
NEW FEATURES ODYSSEY7Q+/ODYSSEY7Q (APOLLO OPTION NOT REQUIRED)
4K 50/60p Support
Monitor & Record 4K/UHD 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50p, 59.94p, 60p
Record in Apple ProRes (HQ/422/LT)
4x 3G-SDI required for 4K/UHD 50p, 59.94p, 60p
Supporting Sony F55 & IO Industries 4KSDI
Set F55 to “2SI” output for 4K/UHD 50p, 59.94p, 60p
Set IO 4KSDI to Quad-Link interleaved output for 4K/UHD 50p, 59.94p, 60p
Quad-HD Monitoring
Monitor only mode
FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
FIXED Rare Canon C500/C300 Mk II RAW->Apple ProRes frame issue
FIXED Rare file corruption issue with Apollo recordings
FIXED DPX Sony F35 Support
FIXED SDI/HDMI Record Trigger from the Panasonic DVX200
FIXED in Apollo Option SDI B Out now carries audio
FIXED HDMI Source -Time of day timecode
IMPROVED Playback without a connected source (all record modes)
IMPROVED Shot Angle info added to metadata
IMPROVED Playback Scrubbing artifacts in 4K
IMPROVED Playback Scrubbing artifacts in all RAW modes
IMPROVED Power saving for inactive ports
SOFTWARE
CD Apple ProRes Transfer Tool v2 .2
Improved Support for Apollo Apple ProRes files
ADDED Camera Angle
FIXED Timecode Issue with Spanned Apollo Files
Other minor fixes and updates
Windows and Mac versions available
Download Firmware HERE.