Atomos Shogun Recorder Firmware 6.21 Download

Posted at April 26, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Atomos Shogun Recorder Firmware 6.21 Description

Important:

- All 6.2 users must upgrade to 6.21 immediately.
- Occasional corrupted frames are recorded due to out of spec memory chips on the latest production run. This only affects a small percentage, but all 6.2 users must upgrade to 6.21 to fix this issue.

Features in AtomOS 6.21:

- New feature! Added ability to load 3D LUTs. Load Cube files on SSD (refer Shogun FAQ for file compatibility details) and access via the new Display Options button on the home screen.
- New feature! Record and playback using Avid DNxHD (HD) and DNxHR (4K).
- New feature! Downscale 4K input to 1080p (matching frame rate) on the loop out port. Access the setting via the input menu page.
- New feature! Playback now displays a preview frame of the selected clip in the file browser.
- Separate analog gain settings for left and right channels now available via the new audio options page. Enable Mic +48V to use Shotgun and Lavalier Mics that require Phantom Power to operate.
- Larger audio meters for easier visibility of ballistic levels.

Bug Fixes:

- Corrected direction of manual gamma setting.
- Improved drive compatibility.
- Take number is correctly reset after disk format.
- DNxHR requires AVID Media Composer 8.3.1 or later.

Special Upgrade notice for 6.2 users:

- Some units may require a hard reset of the boot firmware

Reset Boot Firmware procedure is:

- Ensure your Atomos recorder is powered down (Hold power button for 4 seconds)
- Hold down the power button for 10 seconds approximately
- You will see the "Firmware Update Failed" screen
- Insert your HDD / SSD
- After a few seconds the firmware update should start to run
- You will see a progress bar. Do not power off the Recorder whilst this is shown as you can permanently corrupt your Recorder
- Once complete the Atomos recorder will power down.

About Video Recorder Adapters:

Applying a new firmware package on your Video Recorder adapter should improve overall performance and stability, fix various issues encountered with the device, or add support for newly developed features.

The Video Recorder adapter should be carefully upgraded by a power user (that is to say, someone who has the know-how to successfully complete the process), but it can also be performed by an average user at his or her own risk.

Either way, given the fact that each producer has their own method for installing a new firmware, and that every device has a particular way to enter the update mode, you must not consider upgrading the adapter’s software until you have read and thoroughly understood the installation steps.

As a rule, said steps shouldn’t pose too much of a challenge because manufacturers strive to make them as easy as possible. As with everything else, exceptions do occur, and users should be prepared for them.

Usually, you should transfer the compatible firmware to the Recorder through a USB cable or a memory card, and afterwards enter update mode from the unit’s setup menu or through a specific power-on method.

With this in mind, if you intend to apply this release, make sure the package is compatible with your Video Recorder and that it brings about the changes you want or require; hit the download button and apply the new firmware.

Don’t forget to regularly check with our website so that you don’t miss any updates. 

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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