Convergent Design said a new firmware update allows its Odyssey7Q and Odyssey7Q+ monitor/recorders to monitor two HD video signals while recording one to Apple ProRes.

Also included in this 7Q and 7Q+ update are 12-bit and 10-bit Apple ProRes 4444 and 4444 (XQ) recording in HD and 2K, with supported cameras including most of the Sony F series, the Canon C300 Mark II and C500, and the Panasonic HPX3100. With the Odyssey Raw Bundle, the 7Q and 7Q+ can now capture 2K ProRes from the Sony FS7 and FS700 at up to 240fps.

Convergent also said dual-stream recording, allowing two streams to be monitored and recorded simultaneously, will be enabled for the Odyssey Raw Bundle in a future firmware update. The Apollo quad-stream monitoring, recording and switching option, priced at $1795, is slated to be available in December. 

All Odyssey models, including the original Odyssey 7, get a new spot exposure meter and expanded LUT support with "new and improved" LUTs for Canon C-Log and C-Log2 and Panasonic V-Log.

The v2015.11 firmware upgrade will be available for download from the Convergent Design website.

For the detail-oriented, Convergent Design's full firmware release notes follow.

NEW FEATURES (ODYSSEY7Q+)

HD Dual-Stream Monitoring

•    View two HD video signals while recording one in Apple ProRes (HQ/422/LT)
•    Record in 1080p, 1080i, or 720p up to 50/59.94 up to 1080p50 
•    View two SDI signals or one SDI & one HDMI (SDI A+SDI B or HDMI+SDI B)
•    Select either input for recording (no switching during record) 
Please Note:
•    Both sources must match resolution, frame rate & cadence (ie, 1080, progressive, 30fps)
•    Remove 3:2 pulldown is not supported at the this time (recorded as 60i) 
•    HDMI can only be paired with SDI B (overwrites SDI A)
•    SDI A or HDMI must be present in order to see or record SDI B
•    Dual-Stream Recording Option will come in a future firmware update 
Apple ProRes 4444 / 4444(XQ) 
•    2K 10/12-bit RGB up to 50p/59.94p
•    1080 10/12-bit RGB up to 50p/59.94p
•    Currently available for video sources only (SDI Level B)
•    Supported cameras include Sony F3/F5/F23/F35/F55, Canon C300mkII/C500, plus numerous others
Timecode Window Overlay Option 
•    Available for SDI and HDMI outputs
Expanded Remote Trigger Function
•    Remote Trigger now enabled in all Record & Playback Modes
•    Raw & Raw->Apple ProRes
•    HD/2K/UHD/4K Apple ProRes
•    HDMI 4K/UHD->2K/HD Apple ProRes
Expanded LTC Function
•    Linear Timecode now enabled in all Record Modes 
•    Raw & Raw->Apple ProRes
•    HD/2K/UHD/4K Apple ProRes
•    HDMI 4K/UHD->2K/HD Apple ProRes
Multi-Stream Monitoring LUTs 
•    LUT function enabled in Dual-Stream & Multi-Stream Monitoring modes
Sync Playback Option for Apple ProRes 50p/60p 
•    Option to skip every-other frame in playback of 50p/60p Apple ProRes files for real-time playback speed with audio sync
•    Currently available in all 2K & HD Apple ProRes modes

NEW FEATURES ODYSSEY7Q+/7Q (ODYSSEY RAW BUNDLE)

FS700 2K Raw HS -> 2K Apple ProRes 
•    Supports 100, 120, 200, & 240fps in 2K Apple ProRes (HQ/422/LT) 
FS7 2K Raw HS -> 2K Apple ProRes 
•    Supports 100, 120, 200, & 240fps in 2K Apple ProRes (HQ/422/LT) 

NEW FEATURES (ALL ODYSSEYS)
Spot Meter
•    New Advanced Monitoring Tool for determining precise color and luminance
Additional Test Patterns 
•    EBU 75% and 100% Color Bar Options
Improved Monitoring Tools Overlay Option 
•    Frame Guides now available for video output
•    Graticule lines & marks included on metering tools video outputs 
•    Available for SDI and HDMI outputs
C300 Mark II CLOG2 Preset LUTs Added
Canon_EE_709_CL2_WDR
•    BT.709_CanonLog2-to-BT.709_WideDR_33_Ver1.0.cube
•    CanonLog 2/Rec.709 to Wide Dynamic Range Rec.709
Canon_EE_Cin_CL2_WDR
•    CinemaGamut_CanonLog2-to-BT.709_WideDR_33_Ver1.0.cube
•    CanonLog 2/CinemaGamut to Wide Dynamic Range Rec.709
Canon C500 CLOG Preset LUTs Updated
Canon_EE_709_CL1_WDR
•    BT.709_CanonLog-to-BT.709_WideDR_33_Ver1.0.cube
•    CanonLog 1/Rec.709 to Wide Dynamic Range Rec.709
Canon_EE_Cin_CL1_WDR
•    CinemaGamut_CanonLog-to-BT.709_WideDR_33_Ver1.0.cube
•    CanonLog 1/CinemaGamut to Wide Dynamic Range Rec.709
Panasonic V-Log Preset LUT Updated
•    VariCam35/HS series, GH4 & DVX200

FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
•    FIXED Rare access issue with RAW rental options
•    FIXED Issue with improperly-marked 2K HS RAW->HD Apple ProRes files
•    FIXED Rare interference issue with HDMI display
•    FIXED file name issue with ALEXA SUP 11.01 
•    FIXED Apple ProRes playback skipping and judder
•    FIXED horizontal lines in Multi-Stream Monitoring mode
•    FIXED internal/LTC timecode with Indiecam and IO Industries RAW modes
•    FIXED LUT On/Off clean SDI/HDMI output in FS700 RAW mode
•    FIXED display image tearing in ARRIRAW 48/50/60p
•    FIXED timecode in FS700/FS7 2K HS->HD Apple ProRes 
•    FIXED Vectorscope in 4K Apple ProRes and ARRIRAW modes
•    FIXED analog audio input mixing with playback audio
•    IMPROVED ARRIRAW Detection
•    IMPROVED Touchscreen response
•    IMPROVED Vectorscope magnification increments
•    IMPROVED HDMI/SDI Source detection
•    IMPROVED 1080p24 detection with Canon C100
•    IMPROVED Reduced power consumption in Apple ProRes recording modes

SOFTWARE
CD Apple ProRes Transfer Tool v1.10
•    Support for Apple ProRes 4444(XQ) and 4444
•    Windows and Mac versions available
FS RAW Post Workflow LUT / Workflow Update 
•    New LUTs for matching FS7/FS700 RAW recording to Apple ProRes recording
•    New documentation and video tutorials on Convergent Design website
New Canon CLOG and CLOG2 Additional Presets Available for Download
https://www.convergent-design.com/download-luts.html

KNOWN ISSUES
•    Record Trigger from Panasonic DVX200 not currently supported 
•    If signal is lost while recording in Dual-Stream Monitoring mode, ending current recording may take up to 10 seconds.
•    In Dual-Stream Monitoring Analog Audio is only Supported on HDMI / SDI A
•    Skip Frame 50/60p is not supported in 4K Raw->4K/UHD Apple ProRes.
•    Occasionally when changing frame rates, or when the source is removed the OLED will change to a green / taupe>  To correct, reconnect a video source, switch to playback and then back to live; or cycle power.
•    DPX 444 not currently supported on 7Q (works on 7Q+).  Apple ProRes 4444/4444(XQ) fully supported.
•    Occasionally when switching from Live to Playback the video will be black or White, to remedy, select a clip from the playlist, or switch back to live, then back to playback.
•    if “Input Mismatch” is seen with a dual link source, remove SDI B, then reconnect. (ProRes 4444, ARRIRAW, CanonRAW) 
•    Color bars can appear distorted. To correct, disconnect video inputs when  viewing color bars.
•    Zoom does not work correctly in Canon RAW / Half RAW (this does work in Canon RAW-> Apple ProRes ). 
•    Dual-Link 1080p50/60 422 from the ALEXA is not supported. Use single 3G-SDI for 1080p50/60 422. (ProRes / DPX ) 

PREVIOUS KNOWN ISSUES
Audio
•    SDI/HDMI outputs occasionally will not carry audio.  Cycle Odyssey power to restore.
•    SDI/HDMI audio occasionally will have a static pop when powering up.
•    Audio occasionally will swap tracks when recording in DPX.
•    Audio output (headphones) occasionally flips channels.
Monitor
•    SDI/HDMI outputs have a pink line in image on Canon C500 2K 12-bit/10-bit video.  Recording is unaffected.
•    Switching between ARRIRAW 1.5G DL and 3G DL occasionally can make the image incorrect on the OLED screen.  Disconnect & reconnect one of the SDI inputs to correct.  Recording is unaffected.
•    IO Industries RAW files do not send color balance metadata to the Odyssey7Q so images appear incorrect.  Recorded metadata color balance is set to 5600K but is not baked in.
Play
•    Very fast scrubbing can show bad colors.  The image corrects after scrubbing completed.
•    Multiple clip play is currently supported only in DPX and Apple ProRes 422(HQ).
•    Scrubbing RAW or DPX files occasionally causes the image to pixelate.  The image corrects after scrubbing completed.
•    FS700 2K RAW files occasionally show improper colors on initial selection of a clip.  De-select and then re-select the clip to correct.
•    FS700 RAW files occasionally show vertical line on right edge of frame.  Recording is unaffected.
•    F700 4K RAW 50p files occasionally do not play back audio.  Recording is unaffected.
•    FS700 RAW 30p and 60p files occasionally play with jitter.  De-select and re-select to correct.  Recording is unaffected.
Record
•    Audio at the last few frames of an Apple ProRes 422(HQ) file occasionally records static.  Add two seconds of pre- and post-roll to shots to avoid.
•    ARRIRAW 4:3 mode is currently unsupported. 

Convergent Design: convergent-design.com