Simple R - Power and Flexibility in compact 1RU chassis! - Slomo.tv

Simple R - Power and Flexibility in compact 1U chassis!

Our experience in development of slow motion instant replay and recording servers has given us an understanding that users need compact, reliable servers suitable for hand luggage.

A distinctive feature of the Simple R servers is their small size (1U) and weight (5.1 kg / 6 kg with redundant power supply). These are broadcast grade systems with all necessary functions for Production and Replays. The basic configuration allows export of recorded video for the subsequent nonlinear editing.

Simple R servers are flexible systems that can expand their capabilities when needed. The Series includes 3 hardware platforms - Simple R II, Simple R IIM and Simple R III with a wide set of available options.

Simple R II	Simple R IIM	Simple R III
Number of bi-directional SDI Inputs / Outputs
8 SDI I/O		16 SDI I/O
Slow motion replays The search and marking is done using the Main Interface or Multiviewer, rather than a separate Playback channel with SDI output. The number of search channels always equals the number of recording channels.
HD: 442 configuration (4 Rec + 4 Search + 2 Playback + FX) (Optional) HD: up to 772 configuration (7 Rec + 7 Search + 2 Playback + FX) 3G: 442 configuration (4 Rec + 4 Search + 2 Playback + FX)	HD: 442 configuration (4 Rec + 4 Search + 2 Playback + FX)) (Optional) HD: up to 772 configuration (7 Rec + 7 Search + 2 Playback + FX) 3G: 442 configuration (4 Rec + 4 Search + 2 Playback + FX)	HD: 12122 configuration (12 Rec + 12 Search + 2 Playback + FX) 3G: 662 configuration (6 Rec + 6 Search + 2 Playback + FX)
Recording for NLE Recording is made to internal storage for further export or, using DMR™ technology, to removable HDDs directly in NLE native video files (external device with 4 DMR™ racks).
HD: Up to 4 / 8 (optional) channels (export)) 3G: Up to 6 channels (export)	HD: Up to 4 / 8 (optional) channels with DMR™ 3G: Up to 6 channels (export)	HD: Up to 8 channels with DMR™ HD: Up to 12 channels (export) 3G: Up to 6 channels (export)

Note, that the first number in configuration indicates the number of recording channels, the second one is the number of search channels and the last one is the number of playback channels. (Because the search can be done on all recording channels simultaneously, the number of search channels always equals the number of recording channels).

SSM cameras support

The Simple R servers are integrated with Super Slow Motion cameras from most manufacturers, providing support for 2x, 3x, 4x SuperMo (e.g. Panasonic AK-UC4000), Xtra Motion 6x (GVG LDX-86 HS/XS) and HyperMotion (1000FPS Ikegami HiMotion-II) cameras. The number of required SDI inputs depends on the camera shooting speed.

SSD-based subsystem

Simple R servers have SSD-based disk arrays. The use of SSD makes the systems more robust, especially when searching on all channels simultaneously. It also makes the system more reliable when working in harsh conditions like heavy vibration.

Transfer function – integration into the network environment

All slomo.tv servers support exchanging of video materials between locally networked servers. This allows clips from servers that work with high-speed cameras to be used by other servers for Summary/Highlights without additional hardware or software options.

For video exchange and integration into a high-performance network environment of TV companies Simple R II and III models are equipped with 1GbE interface, and Simple R IIM comes with a 2-port high-speed 10GbE interface.

Independent workplaces

When working In Replay mode, Simple R III can accommodate a second workplace. Two operators can simultaneously and independently work each in 662 mode.

Thanks to the second workplace option, it is possible to work with different speed cameras connected to one server (hybrid configurations). This feature is available only on the top servers from other manufacturers.

3 graphics ports

Availability of 3 graphics ports allows connecting up to 3 monitors, which can be used to display the Main Interface, Multiviewer, as well as Game Analyzer (Telestrator). Provides comfortable work for the operator if there is enough space available.

DMR™ (Direct Movie Record) – Multi-channel recording direct in NLE native file formats with absolute material protection

The Simple R II and III servers support recording directly in NLE native file formats by DMR™ technology. The proprietary DMR™ technology - recording into native files of non-linear editing systems is the unique feature of slomo.tv servers. When working with the DMR™ server records video using selected codec (ProRes; AVID DNxHD; DVCPro HD; DVCPro 50; IMX; XDCAM 50; AVC-Intra 100/XAVC) to a built-in video array in a specially developed fail-safe high reliability file format and in native files of NLE systems on any available file storage.

Thanks to simultaneous recording to the built-in array and to any file media, the material is duplicated. This ensures that the recorded material is kept safe. Typically, recording is performed on 3.5" SATA spin drives installed in specialized toolless/trayless racks. For recording for NLE, an external 1U device with 4 DMR™ racks (DMR™ Station) is used, which is connected via USB 3.0.

Recording can also be performed to a NAS via 10GbE interface, included in the Simple R IIM’s basic configuration.

Support for "growing files"

The server supports work with "growing files" (MXF, XDCAM 50). Usually MXF "growing files" are recorded to a NAS, connected to the editing systems supporting such technology (for example, Adobe Premiere). This allows editing of video material right after the start of the recording.

Replay console

The server comes with Control ZR replay console.

Control ZR is designed for maximum speed and efficiency. It has 51 RGB backlit buttons with light and color indication providing hints for the operator. The T-bar provides over 1000 values of lever position. The control panel provides direct access to 24 cameras in replay mode.The console can be equipped with Sony Jog/Shuttle or the Jog/Shuttle by slomo.tv. The Shuttle wheel has 64 left and right positions, which allows you to control the search speed and the playback speed with an accuracy of up to 2%. Control console can be connected via RS232/422, USB and Ethernet. It is powered by PoE, as well as by USB.

Available at ordering

The built-in storage capacity of Simple R can be expanded up to 400 hours of HD video. Redundant power is also available.

Demo licenses

With each server, the user gets 20 demo licenses for single use of various options. This allows testing the options in real production.