Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q+ OLED Monitor & Recorder, HD/2K/UHD/4K Recording over HDMI or SDI

SKU: CDODYSSEY7QP

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2016-11-16T10:39:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A Godsend Recorder

This beauty is dual goodness. A great onboard monitor and the lead recorder on the market!

Phillip S.

2016-10-05T17:35:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Recorder. Best Scopes. But not for kids

If you are looking for a more friendly interface, get an Atomos. But if you want 1-100% Zebras, precise Luts, High frame rates and multi camera recorder... Then you need an Odyssey7Q+. As a recorder, it has some bugs, but once you become familiar, that's nothing better. As critical monitor is the best. I use it regularly with Alexa and F55. It's great to judge exposition, apply luts and send the signal to several monitors. Btw.. Support is amazing!

Hans N.

2016-04-27T15:23:20

Rated 1 out of 5

Very buggy piece of equipment for a high price

From the convoluted menus to the unreliable firmware, I'm completely done with using convergent design products. We were early adopters of the 7Q+ and had spent an arm and a leg to purchased the additional activation keys to make it somewhat useable. List of issues: - can't output playback over SDI - glitches when switching between rec/play modes-- splits picture into quadrants at varying degrees - changes hue of image to blue - intermittent screen lock The list goes on and on. What's the point of spending so much money on something that doesn't even work. Save your money and purchase something better. Maybe Atomos. Maybe Black Magic. But definitely not Convergent Design!

Kevin S.

2015-10-20T13:27:20

Rated 1 out of 5

Nothing but problems

I've had this unit for 6 months and it is completely unreliable. For the price, you'd think they'd have all the bugs worked out, but no. I've had several issues, all I've addressed with them and although they quickly respond, no help is given, other than, "we are aware of that issue and the next firmware upgrade with fix it" List of problems: intermittent screen lock intermittent picture loss and distortion wavy lines on the top few pixels of the picture pink and red vertical lines over the entire screen camera trigger won't trigger the record on the unit battery gauge is primitive I would not recommend this unit at all

Taylor F.

Convergent Design Odyssey7Q+ Specifications

Display

Display

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  • Panel Type

    OLED

  • Display Size

    7.7" / 19.5 cm

  • Screen Resolution

    1280 x 800

  • Viewing Angle

    Horizontal: 176 deg.

  • Touchscreen

    Yes

  • Contrast Ratio

    3400:1

  • Bit Depth / Color Support

    8-Bit (16.7 Million Colors)

  • Video

    4x 3G-SDI (BNC) Input
    1x HDMI 1.4b (HDMI Type C) Input
    2x 3G-SDI (BNC) Output
    1x HDMI 1.4a (HDMI Type C) Output

  • Embedded Audio

    HDMI: 2-Channel
    SDI: 2-Channel

  • Audio

    1x 3.5 mm Line Input
    1x 3.5 mm Headphone Output

  • Built-In Speaker

    1

  • Power

    1x Barrel Input

  • Other I/O

    1x Micro-USB
    1x Proprietary

Recording

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  • 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

  • Encoding Formats (Contd.)

    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

    2x 2.5" SSD (SATA III)

  • DC Input Power

    6.5 to 34 VDC

  • Power Consumption

    8 W (Typical)
    15 W (Maximum)

Environmental

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  • Operating Temperature

    14 to 104 deg. F (-10 to 40 deg. C)

  • Storage Temperature

    -4 to 128 deg. F (-20 to 53 deg. C)

General

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  • Material of Construction

    Magnesium

  • Dimensions (WxHxD)

    7.9 x 6.1 x 1" (200.66 x 154.94 x 25.40mm)

  • Weight

    1.2 lbs (0.54kg)

  • UPC Code

    722301479605

About Convergent Design Odyssey7Q+

FEATURED REVIEWS

A Godsend Recorder

By Phillip S.

This beauty is dual goodness. A great onboard monitor and the lead recorder on the market!

Best Recorder. Best Scopes. But not for kids

By Hans N.

If you are looking for a more friendly interface, get an Atomos. But if you want 1-100% Zebras, precise Luts, High frame rates and multi camera recorder... Then you need an Odyssey7Q+. As a recorder, it has some bugs, but once you become familiar, that's nothing better. As critical monitor is the best. I use it regularly with Alexa and F55. It's great to judge exposition, apply luts and send the signal to several monitors. Btw.. Support is amazing!

The Convergent Design Odyssey7Q+ is the most advanced, most capable, most versatile monitor/recorder in the world. The Odyssey7Q+ can record HD/2K/UHD/4K via SDI and HDMI. It can record RAW (with Record Options), uncompressed DPX and Apple ProRes 422 (HQ). The Odyssey7Q+ features an OLED 1280x800 monitor with true blacks, accurate colors, extended color gamut and a 176 degree viewing angle.

Along with the best image in the industry, the Odyssey7Q+ also features an extensive array of image analysis tools, including an RGB waveform, RGB Histogram, False Color, Pixel Zoom with finger drag, three-mode Focus Assist and monitoring LUTs.

The unique Multi-Stream Monitoring mode allows up to four HD video inputs to be viewed at once in a quad-split view or to be live-switched between in full screen. The Odyssey7Q+ weighs a little over one pound, is just one inch thick and can run on any power source from 6.5-34 volts.

Monitoring
The Odyssey7Q+ features a 7.7" OLED screen with 1280x800 resolution. The OLED display provides true blacks and accurate colors. A full complement of image analysis tools include a waveform (luma or RGB parade), a histogram (luma or RGB parade), zebra, programmable False Color, Pixel Zoom with finger drag, a three-mode Focus Assist and LUTs. The included LUTs provide proper viewing of the LOG and RAW modes available from numerous popular cameras, with programmable LUTs coming in the future. These tools are controlled by the easy to use touchscreen interface and are available to view on the OLED or optionally on the SDI and HDMI video outputs of the Odyssey7Q+.

Recording
The Odyssey7Q+ is able to record more formats and signal types than any other recorder in the world. Included in the Odyssey7Q+ is Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) recording in HD/2K up to 60p and UHD/4K up to 30p. Also included is Uncompressed DPX video recording in HD/2K in 10/12-bit up to 60p. Record Options allow recording of ARRIRAW (ALEXA), Canon Cinema RAW (C500) Sony FS RAW (FS7/FS700 and POV RAW (IO Industries, Indiecam). FS RAW and Canon Cinema RAW also feature the ability to convert RAW signals into video and recording in Apple ProRes 422 (HQ). Additional recording formats will be added via firmware updates. Recording is to SSD drives, available separately. Two SSD slots allow for extended record times and high data load recording.

Playback
All formats are available for immediate playback directly on the Odyssey7Q+. Full deck controls or tablet-style touchscreen scrubbing through clips makes playback quick and easy. On ProRes files, clip markers are available to quickly pinpoint important material. Image Analysis Tools are also available in Play Mode.

Multi-stream monitoring
View up to four HD video signals at once as a quad-split screen or live-switch between inputs. Great for multi-camera shoots and internet streamed productions. Future Record Options will allow recording of four separate simultaneous Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) files, including a live-switch file and an edit decision list (EDL) in an XML file.

Future-proof
Use Odyssey7Q+ as a monitor today on any modern camera. Add an SSD and the Odyssey7Q+ is ready to record. When shooting with a RAW output camera, Record Options can be purchased off the website at any time. Firmware updates continue to expand refine the capabilities of the Odyssey7Q+

Lightweight, low power, smart design
Clever design and a magnesium alloy case keeps the Odyssey7Q+ to just over 1lb (560g). The Odyssey7Q+ consumes 8-19W depending on mode, can run on anything from 6.5-34v and has no fans or venting to make noise or let in the elements.

Power & battery
The Odyssey7Q+ is supplied with a Convergent Design AC power supply (replacement part CD-OD-AC-PS). This is a universal switching power supply that can be used throughout the world and comes complete with several interchangeable plug connectors. Only use a Convergent Design AC power supply on the Odyssey7Q+. The Odyssey7Q+ can accept DC power ranging from 6.5-34v. Depending on monitor and record modes, the power draw from the Odyssey7Q+ can range from 8-15w.

Convergent Design Odyssey7Q+ Features

  • HDMI and SDI I/O: HD/2K/UHD/4K Recording over HDMI or SDI w/ conversion
  • LUT SUPPORT: ARRI Log-C, CANON C-Log, SONY S-Log, S-Log 2, S-Log 3
  • ASPECT RATIO GUIDES: Standard and Custom (user adjustable), may be used for framing guides, Horizontal/Vertical Framing Guides Available
  • FOCUS ASSIST: Video + Edges (Peaking), Edges Only, Enhanced Edges, user choice of color: Red, Green, or Blue
  • ZEBRAS: Adjustable zebra exposure indicators
  • FALSE COLOR: False Color with 5 programmable levels
  • WAVEFORM: Luma only, RGB Parade, Red only, Blue only, Green only, Full Size andCompact Size options
  • HISTOGRAM: Luma only, RGB Parade, Red only, Blue only, Green only, Full Size and Compact Size Options
  • PIXEL ZOOM: 1:1 and 2:1 Image Magnification with frame drag
  • OUTPUT DOWNSCALING: Output 1080p HD via HDMI or SDI from 4K/UHD source (allows for additional on-set monitoring)
  • MULTI-STREAM DISPLAY: Display four simultaneous 1080 or 720 HD streams, HD-SDI and HDMI inputs supported in multiple formats
  • DIGITAL/ANALOG AUDIO: Multi-channel audio support via SDI, HDMI or 3.5mm analogports
  • TIMECODE: LTC I/O (BNC) or embedded timecode via HD-SDI & HDMI (limited to specific cameras
  • IN/OUT MARKERS: In/Out markers set during recording can be used during start/stop/playback and exported to NLE.
  • UPGRADEABLE: RAW Recording Options available for purchase or rental through ourwebsite. (Sony RAW, Canon RAW, ARRIRAW, POV Raw)
  • DUAL SSD SUPPORT: Dual drive architecture allows for long record time, high frame rate and high data rate recording.
  • RUGGED DESIGN: Magnesium alloy case for extreme durability in harsh conditions

Key Features

  • HDMI and SDI I/O
  • ARRI Log-C, CANON C-Log, SONY S-Log, S-Log 2, S-Log 3
  • ASPECT RATIO GUIDES
  • Focus Assist
  • ZEBRAS: Adjustable zebra exposure indicators
  • FALSE COLOR: False Color with 5 programmable levels

What's in the box:

  • Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q+ 7.7 " OLED Monitor & Recorder
  • Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable (36 ")
  • AC Adapter
  • (SSD Drives Not Included)
  • Convergent Design 1 Year Limited Warranty