SLOMO.TV, an international provider of affordable and powerful broadcast-grade multi-channel recording and replay servers, took part in the recent AVITENG Tech Days 2023 exhibition held in Turkey with a demonstration of the Arrow III server and Dream Chip AtomOne SSM500 camera integration at the company’s stand.
Just a few years ago, super slow-motion cameras weren't as common as they are today. Nowadays, the presence of Super Slow Motion cameras is moving from desirable to mandatory for broadcasting not only sports competitions, but also any other major events.
It usually requires a substantial investment to acquire SSM cameras and compatible servers. SLOMO.TV has proven that SSM can be truly accessible: the Arrow III server integrated with the Dream Chip AtomOne SSM500 camera provides a 2x, 3x, 4x Super Slow Motion budget solution for broadcasting that can handle both basic and complex tasks.
The self-contained powerful 2U replay server Arrow III is compact, mobile and affordable for most broadcast companies. It is suitable for broadcasting live events, sports video-refereeing (football, hockey, basketball, water polo, handball, wrestling, canoe slalom, etc.) and recording for NLE of TV programs.
The Arrow series servers are seamlessly integrated with SSM cameras from most manufacturers, providing support for 2x, 3x, 4x SuperMo, as well as Xtra Motion 6x and HyperMotion cameras. The number of required SDI inputs depends on the shooting speed of the camera.
The AtomOne SSM500 camera by Dream Chip has an excellent image quality, converges with other television cameras in all image transmission parameters, and has a continuous recording feature, which greatly benefits the broadcast workflow. The SSM500 is available with either a C-Mount or a B4-Mount. Due to the small size of the Dream Chip AtomOne SSM500 camera (190mm x 60mm x 60mm), it can be installed where it is impossible to use a standard television camera, including on small cranes.
Extensive experience with Super Slow Motion cameras has allowed SLOMO.TV specialists to implement an intuitive user-native interface designed specifically for the setup and management of such cameras, including smooth speed adjustment. All the main parameters of the SSM500, such as color correction, white balance, exposure, can be configured via the SLOMO.TV server interface. It is also possible to connect an additional RCP (Remote Control Panel) for special fine-tuning.
Networking support with the ability to share clips and playlists between servers, included in the basic package of all SLOMO.TV solutions, makes it easy to expand the hardware complex and increase the number of channels for both standard and super slow-motion cameras used for broadcasting.
The Arrow III server integration with the AtomOne SSM500 camera is an exemplary illustration of the optimal cost-effective solution for the companies that would like to enter the Super Slow Motion market without compromising quality.
