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MovieBuff
10-28-2015, 07:43 PM
Convergent Design Apollo


https://soundcloud.com/user847872444/mitch-gross-talks-to-newsshootercom-about-the-new-apollo/s-NXykA


Here is a list of Apollo's specs and features:

Recording

HD video recording, up to four signals simultaneously
1080p24 / 1080p30 / 1080i60 / 720p60 (60hz territories)
1080p25 / 1080i50/720p50 (50hz territories)
Apple ProRes HQ/422/LT
Record four HD signals and one quad-split view
Record four HD signals and one live switch
Up to four SDI inputs or three SDI & one HDMI
Embedded audio or analog input
Loss of any signal does not interrupt recording of other channels
Apollo Media Manager App outputs four separate files or one master multi-camera QuickTime for simplified post
Dual SSDs allow spanning (long record time) or mirroring (simultaneous backup)
3.5 hours recording time at highest quality [2TB of 4x HD signals & live switch, 1080p30, Apple ProRes 422(HQ); 8.5 hours in Apple ProRes 422(LT)]


Switching/Monitoring

No Genlock required
Touchscreen interface
Monitor outputs for switched or quad view
Two SDI outputs, one HDMI output
Preset or Custom Monitoring LUTs
Image Analysis tools: False Color, Focus Assist, Histogram, Pixel Zoom, Spot Meter, Vectorscope, Waveform, and Zebra
7.7” OLED panel for true blacks and accurate colors


Other Specs

7.9”x6.1”x1” / 20×15.5×2.5 cm
1.2lbs. / 560g
Under 20w power draw, 6.5-34v with battery mounts available
Two 2.5” SSD slots (Convergent Design SSDs or qualified 3rd party models)
Magnesium case / Gorilla Glass cover / stick-on/peel-off screen protector
No fans or vents


Additional features in free firmware update (Early 2016)

Dual 4K/UHD recording (Apple ProRes in 24p, 25p, 30p)
DNxHD recording
Record XML file Edit Decision List from Live Switch
Remote keyboard control pad
Audio delay
On-screen source naming
Cascade interconnect for 12-channel HD / 6-channel 4K recording



Source: http://nofilmschool.com/2015/10/multicam-live-recorderswitcher-apollo-production-studio-palm-your-hand