Convergent Design's Odyssey7Q+ is a monitor/recorder that provides all of the features and functionality of the Odyssey7Q but adds support for 4K recording over HDMI. It features a 7.7" , 1280 x 800, OLED, touchscreen display with a 3400:1 contrast ratio, true blacks, and professional monitoring features such as waveform, histogram, vectorscope, anamorphic de-squeeze, and 3D LUT support. Out-of-the-box, the Odyssey7Q+ can record up to DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) and Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) in the compressed Apple ProRes 422 HQ format or up to 2K/1080p using the uncompressed DPX file format. The Titan Extract option, which allows you to create multiple HD windows from a single 4K source, is included. Additionally, it supports several RAW recording options for ARRI, Canon, Sony, and POV cameras, which are available for purchase or rental from Convergent Design's website.
The Odyssey7Q+ has two 3G-SDI inputs (6G-SDI compatibility requires firmware v2016.01), two 3G-SDI outputs, and two bi-directional 3G-SDI connectors which can be assigned as either inputs or outputs via menu selection. It also has a 4K-capable HDMI input and an HDMI output that supports up to 1080p30 4:2:2. Most of the inputs/outputs are on the bottom of the monitor, with 1/4" -20 mounting threads on the sides. Dual SSD slots are provided for recording video to Convergent Design Premium 2.5" SSDs, which offer high speeds, reliability, and power-loss protection. Select Samsung SSDs are also supported for more cost-effective recording media. An AC adapter is included for powering the device, with optional battery plates available. Also included is a 36" Micro HDMI to HDMI cable and a HDMI to Mini HDMI adapter, useful for using the Odyssey7Q+ with DSLRs and mirrorless cameras with Micro HDMI outputs.
The Titan HD Extract option allows you to take one camera to a shoot and obtain three separate recordings (plus a live switch between the three images). This feature can add a multi-cam look to single-camera shoots without the expense of multiple cameras or recorders. One view is an HD downscale/super-sample of the full image area, and two views are windows selected from the full image area. These views can be panned smoothly through the 4K field, and the three views can be Live-Switched. All four HD views (The master/wide, the two windowed views, and the live-swtiched/program) can be recorded simultaneously in Apple ProRes with matching timecode and file names.
Firmware 2016.1
The following features have been added to the Odyssey 7Q+ with the release of firmware update 2016.1:
Monitoring
Professional Monitor
7.7" 1280x800 OLED touchscreen panel featuring true blacks and accurate color with a full range color gamut for REC709 or DCI-P3 viewing.
Flexible I/O
The Odyssey7Q+ features two dedicated 3G-SDI inputs, two dedicated 3G-SDI outputs, two switchable 3G-SDI input/outputs, one HDMI input, one HDMI output (up to 1080p 30fps). Active Cross-Conversion means that all outputs are always active regardless of which input is used.
Multi-Stream Monitoring
Up to four HD video signals can be input and viewed simultaneously (quad-split) or live-switched (choose between inputs for full screen display). A future paid update will allow Multi-Stream Recording of up to four simultaneous Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) files and an XML log file of the live switch.
Image Analysis Tools
Waveform— Luma only, RGB Parade, Red only, Blue only, Green only, Full Size and Compact Size options
Histogram — Luma only, RGB Parade, Red only, Blue only, Green only, Full Size and Compact Size options
Vectorscope — Analog or digital Trace display in green or color (true CbCr) Variable Zoom 1.0x - 15.0x (finger drag left-right) Zoom Presets 1, 2, 5, 10, 15x (finger drag up-down)
False Color — six programmable levels & adjustable ranges
Zebras — Dual adjustable zebra exposure indicators, selectable colors
LUT Support — LUTs for Log formats from ARRI, Blackmagic Design, Canon Panasonic and Sony, plus up to 140 custom 3D-LUTs in .CUBE format
Focus Assist & Pixel Zoom
Focus Assist — Video + Edges (Peaking), Edges Only, Enhanced Edges, user choice of color: Red, Green, or Blue
Pixel Zoom — 1:1 and 2:1 Pixel Zoom with moveable image
Hyper Zoom — 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12x Pixel Zoom on selected portion of image displayed in the lower right corner of the OLED display with selectable color reference frame
Anamorphic De-Squeeze
2.0x, 1.5x, 1.33x de-squeeze options for monitoring anamorphic footage. Adjusted image sent to video outputs recording unaffected.
Center Extraction mode de-squeezes and magnifies center portion of image for common anamorphic formats. Adjusted image sent to video output recording unaffected.
- 1.33x (1.78:1) — Stretches center 4:3 image to cover 16:9 frame
- 2.0x (2.39:1) — 2.0x stretch with image zoom and crop to 2.39:1
- 2.0x (2.67:1) — 2.0x stretch with image zoom to 2.67:1
LUT System & Custom 3D LUT Support
- Expanded set of Preset LUTs
- Support for user-loadable custom 3D LUTs (up to 140)
- 17x, 32x, 33x, 64x, 65x 3D-LUT .CUBE formats supported
- .CUBE LUTs translated for Odyssey using Convergent Design 3D-LUT Converter App
- LUTs are currently for monitoring only, not recording
- LUTs viewed during recording noted in XML file metadata (new CD Apple ProRes Transfer Utility 1.7 required)
- Extended and Legal Range LUTs supported (EE vs LL)
- Image Analysis Tools can measure " LUTTED" image or original source
- Video outputs can independently turn ON/OFF LUT or Mirror OLED
Built-in Preset 3D LUTs
ARRI_EE_LOG_R709 — Standard Alexa LogC to Video LUT (camera default)
Blackmagic Design
BMD_CC_EE_FILM_V — Blackmagic Cinema Camera LUT from DaVinci Resolve (Version 2)
BMD_PC_EE_FILM_V2 — Version 2 Blackmagic Production Camera 4K LUT from DaVinci Resolve
Canon_EE_709_LOG_WDR — Canon Log/Rec.709 to Wide Dynamic Range Rec.709
Canon_EE_Cin_LOG_WDR — Canon Log/CinemaGamut to Wide Dynamic Range Rec.709
PANASONIC_EE_LOG_709 — Duplicate of the ALEXA Rec.709 LUT
RED_EE_RLF_RG3 — REDlogFilm to REDgamma3 with color space as input, e.g. REDcolor3
SONY_EE_Slog1_R800 — S-Log1 to Rec.709 (800%) with no color space change, matching the in-camera MLUT
SONY_EE_Slog2_LC709A — Alexa style Low Contrast Rec.709, converted from the Sony original to Extended range in and out, to match the in-camera MLUT
SONY_EE_Slog3C_L709A — Alexa-style Low Contrast Rec.709, converted from the Sony original to Extended range in and out, to match the in-camera MLUT
SONY_EE_Slog2_R800 — S-Log1 to Rec.709 (800%) with no color space change, matching
Convergent Design Odyssey7Q+ Specs
Display
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Display Size | 7.7" / 19.5 cm |
| Screen Resolution | 1280 x 800 |
| Viewing Angle | Horizontal: 176° |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Contrast Ratio | 3400:1 |
| Bit Depth / Color Support | 8-Bit (16.7 Million Colors) |
I/O
| Video | 4 x BNC (3G-SDI) Input 1 x HDMI Type C (HDMI 1.4b) Input 2 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output 1 x HDMI Type C (HDMI 1.4a) Output |
| Embedded Audio | HDMI: 2-Channel SDI: 2-Channel |
| Audio I/O | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Line Input 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output |
| Built-In Speaker | Mono |
| Power I/O | 1x Barrel Input |
| Other I/O | 1x Micro-USB 1x Proprietary |
| Card Slot | No |
Recording
| Camera Trigger | SDI, HDMI |
| Encoding Formats | 4096 x 2160 ProRes 422 HQ, 422, LT 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps DNxHD 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps 3840 x 2160 ProRes 422 HQ, 422, LT 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps DNxHD 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps 2048 x 1080 ProRes 422 HQ, 422, LT 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps DNxHD 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps 1920 x 1080 DPX 12-Bit 4:4:4 at up to 30 fps DPX 10-Bit 4:4:4 at up to 60 fps ProRes 4444 XQ 12-Bit 4:4:4 at up to 60 fps 1280 x 720 ProRes 422 HQ, 422, LT 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps DNxHD 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps |
| Recording Media | 2 x 2.5" SSD (SATA III) |
Power
| DC Input Power | 6.5 to 34 VDC |
| Battery Type | No |
| Power Consumption | 8 W (Typical) 15 W (Maximum) |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 128°F / -20 to 70°C |
General
| Material of Construction | Magnesium |
| Dimensions | 7.9 x 6.1 x 1" / 20 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm (Including ) |
| Weight | 1.2 lb / 0.56 kg, Including |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 3.07 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 14.2 x 10.6 x 2.3" |
In the Box
- Convergent Design Odyssey7Q+ OLED Monitor & 4K Recorder
- HDMI to Mini HDMI Adapter
- 36" HD-SDI 3G Ultra-Thin Cable
- USB 3.0 SSD Reader
- Plastic Case for SSD
- SSD Handle Pack (5 Handles)
- AC Adapter
- 2-Years Manufacturer Warranty
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