Introducing Apollo: The First Truly Portable 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.
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.
Apollo is designed to answer many modern production needs. Field producers can take it on location, record from any four HD cameras, view a quad-split playback on the way home and drop all four cameras in perfect sync into a single timeline to dive immediately into an edit. Reality programs shot in cramped cars with tiny cameras can slip Apollo in the glove box or under a seat. A concert performance can be captured by recording four camera ISOs along with recording a Line Cut that can also be sent to a large live display at the venue. Live-streamed events can be covered with four camera switching without having to bring in a large flypack. Apollo can also be used as a secondary recorder/monitor; using our battery and wireless video receiver bracket makes for a great handheld Director's Monitor. And Apollo's advanced built-in Image Analysis tools can be used to match the cameras during setup. Apollo addresses many modern multicamera field production needs in a single 1" thick device.