Convergent Design Apollo - Multicamera Recorder/Switcher

Apollo is a portable multichannel monitor/recorder. Apollo can simultaneously record up to four HD video signals, along with a fifth channel of either a live-switch between the four or a quad-split reference view. Apollo can also function as a four-channel live switcher while simultaneously recording the four isolated HD video signals. The size of a small tablet and able to run for hours on a camcorder battery, Apollo is truly portable and the only device of its kind that can both record multiple HD camera feeds as well as live-switch between them. It’s a production studio in the palm of your hand.

Multi-stream post made easy

The Apollo Media Manager App exports separate Apple ProRes files with matching timecode or a single multi-stream QuickTime file that drops directly into the timeline of supporting NLEs such as FCP-X. Only one SSD is needed to contain all of the media, allowing Apollo’s dual SSD slots to be used for either extended record times or mirror recording backup. Apollo utilizes industry-standard 2.5” SSDs from Convergent Design or qualified 3rd party models.

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