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Advanced playback functionality bridges gap between studio and OB production needs

At IBC 2019, slomo.tv, a leading manufacturer of slow motion replay servers and video refereeing solutions, will demonstrate significant new functionality in its flagship 4K broadcast production server system, Dominator AT/12G. Slomo.tv has expanded the server capabilities when working with 3G/HD signals and introduced new features that make the server appropriate for both studio and OB VAN system integration.

First introduced at IBC 2018, Dominator AT/12G represents the world's most powerful 4K replay server. The server is equipped with 12G SDI interfaces and supports 662 configuration for 4K resolution: 6 recording + 6 search + 2 playback channels + FX.

Slomo.tv has expanded the server's capabilities when working with 3G/HD signals. While the previous model had the same 662 configuration for all resolutions, now, the latest version working in 3G/HD replay mode empowers operators to handle simultaneously 14 recording channels, 14 search channels, 2 playback channels + FX. A second workplace option for the Dominator AT/12G server supports two replay operators working in parallel and independently in 772 mode: 7 recording + 7 search + 2 playback channels + FX.

With this extended functionality Dominator AT/12G has become an ideal broadcast solution including use in eSports, where the main requirement is the support of a large number of incoming 3G signals in a single device.

The latest version of Dominator offers a versatile server platform for studios and OB Vans, since the choice of equipment for OB Vans focuses on the ability to use it both for multi-channel recording and slow-motion replays. The server is designed to work with a large number of channels, to provide slow motion replays at major sports competitions and recording for non-linear editing of large-scale TV shows and events. It provides simultaneous recording of up to 16 channels of HD video with ProRes 422 or AVID DNxHD codecs on hard drives or NAS. Dominator AT/12G is equipped with 8 DMR™ Racks for Toolless/Trayless installation of standard 3.5" SATA HDDs.

"The ideology of "server grows with you" is now applicable to Dominator AT/12G as well. In addition to hardware and software upgrades, the server sale scheme has also undergone changes, allowing customers to purchase only the necessary capabilities for current tasks and not to overpay for unused ones," explained Michael Gilman, CEO of Slomo.tv. "If there is no need to work with 4K signals, the user can purchase a server in basic configuration to work with 3G/HD for 70K euro, and then add 4K support later for only 10K euro."

The server is equipped with four graphical outputs, which provide each operator workplace with two monitors for displaying the main interface and Multiviewer. The server has built-in high-speed 10GbE interfaces for recording on NAS and accelerating the exchange of clips and playlists when working over the network.

Dominator AT/12G, together with other slow-motion replay servers will be showcased on the slomo.tv booth (8.B40) at IBC 2019.

The NAB Show 2019 ended and we would like to thank all the guests of our stand. We appreciate your interest in our products and solutions.

Since this year's show was busy and full of ground-breaking novelties we want to be sure that you don't skip the solutions that are perfectly suited for your needs and requirements.

This year slomo.tv presented a large range of servers and solutions: from the world’s compact replay server Ripley Plus , incorporated into standard replay console to 4K server Fulcrum AT/12G with wide capabilities for working with 3G/HD.

Here's a quick recap of what you were able to see at our booth this year

FIFA approved VAR solutions

videoReferee^®-FC - configurable modular VAR system which meets all FIFA requirements. It's hard to believe, but the latest addition to the company's sports video refereeing family works with up 32 3G/HD signals and allows to accommodate up to 4 independent workplaces. The system has all necessary options for a full-fledged VAR operation in football.

We also took an important step towards making VAR systems affordable for all football federation and leagues by creating the 12-channel VAR system videoReferee^®-ST. The truly affordable system meets FIFA requirements for VAR and can be later upgraded to 16 channels.

World’s most compact 662 replay server incorporated into replay console

The uniqueness of Ripley Plus attracted everyone's attention. The system is designed for TV companies that do not have the ability to use large servers due to the specifics of their business. The compact light weight (4,5 kg) system with wide range of capabilities make Ripley Plus a perfect solution for changing locations.

The Ripley Plus can also work as an 8-channel videoReferee^®-R system for video refereeing in many sports.

• HD: 6REC + 6SEARCH + 2PLAY
• Networking, SuperMo, export, NLE, telestrator.
• 2 servers can be placed into the standard hand luggage.

New generation of 4K server with wide capabilities for working with 3G/HD

Fulcrum AT/12G offers broadcast production companies 10 channels in replay mode at 4K resolution and up to 16 channels in replay mode for 3G/HD/SD as well as direct recording of native NLE files.

The 4U – 56 cm and 18.5 kg. Fulcrum is ideally suited for fly-away and OB environments.

• 4K: 4 REC + 4 SEARCH + 2 PLAY
• 3G&HD: 6/7 REC + 6/7 SEARCH + 2 PLAY
• Direct recording of up to 8 HD or up to 3 4K channels in NLE file formats

The most affordable solution for 4x Super Slow Motion

No high-level sports broadcast can be without Super Slow Motion cameras. Slomo.tv successfully integrated all its servers, including the most affordable broadcast grade server Arrow-II, with new Panasonic AK-UC4000 camera in all SuperMotion modes It is perfectly suited for high-level sports broadcast, multichannel recording and video refereeing and supports up to 16 channels: 7REC + 7SEARCH + 2PLAY.

One Arrow-II server works with one 4x or 3x camera or with two 2x cameras in 1080p video format. In interlaced mode (1080i), you can work with one 4x, two 3x or three 2x cameras.

The joint solution is the most cost effective combination for working with 4х SuperMotion.

Simple R Series - Instant and slow motion replay servers for any task and budget

Simple R III is a new generation of our compact 1U replay servers. The uniqueness of Simple R III is the presence of 16 bi-directional 3G/HD/SD SDI video ports and a second workplace option, which allows each replay operator to work with 6REC + 6SEARCH + 2PLAY. The server has the optional DMR™, which allows direct recording of NLE files with broadcast codecs in appropriate containers. In addition, this server can be used as a 12-channel video refereeing system.

• In Replay mode up to 12 REC + 4 PLAY + FX.
• 8 SDHC standard memory card slots
• Recording of up to 12 channels in NLE file formats
• Dual 10GbE for high speed networking and integration in production environment
• Broadcast options - Networking, SuperMo, Export, Telestrator
• 1U, 40cm, 5.7Kg. Up to 400 hrs. of HD video.

Simple RIIM has almost the same capabilities and options as Simple RIII, but as an entry level solution, it supports less channels and does not have second workplace option. Simple RIIM also supports DMR™ option, which allows direct recording of up to 8 HD channels in NLE files format. The option includes an external 1U unit with 4 Trayless Toolless racks for 3.5" SATA discs. NLE files can also be recorded directly to NAS via 10GbE. The front panel of the server has 8 slots for SD cards for recording of video for immediate editing.

• 8 bi-directional 3G/HD/SD SDI video ports. SSD based storage.
• In Replay mode up to 7 REC + 7 SEARCH + 2 PLAY + FX channels with one SDI Output.
• Up to 8 channels recording for NLE.
• Dual 10GbE for high speed networking and integration in production environment
• Full set of options - SuperMo, NLE, video refereeing, etc.
• 1U, 40cm, 5.7Kg. Up to 400 hrs. of HD video.

For the NAB Show 2019 slomo.tv have updated the software for its servers. The unique feature of the updated software is the ability to work with and play of both the main and alternative independent Playlists.

All slomo.tv systems are based on 2 main ideas: ease of use and wide functionality. Particular attention is paid to the high speed of the basic operations, which is the key to high performance of the complex. So the standard operation of clip marking the and adding it to the Playlist on slomo.tv servers takes 25% less time than on other systems and requires to press only 3 buttons on the replay console.

After the software update, a new and important function of simultaneous work with 2 independent Playlists in the replay mode was added.

Now when using a configuration with 2 SDI outputs, it is possible to play 2 independent Playlists at the same time, which can be useful on live broadcasts and various shows.

The desire to make the workflow of the replay operator as effective as possible led to the implementation of the simultaneous editing function of 2 independent Playlists. This feature allows the replay operator to add clips to both the main and alternative Playlist without switching between them. A replay operator can create a second alternative Playlist dedicated to, for example, a key person of a sports event or rules violations in parallel with the creation of the main Summary/Highlights during the broadcast.

You can get acquainted with the novelty at the stand #SL3829 at NAB Show 2019.

4K instant replay server now supports 662 and 772 configurations for replays.

At NAB (booth SL3829), Slomo.tv will launch its second generation Fulcrum AT/12G 4K instant replay server. Representing one of Slomo.tv's most advanced replay server systems, this new version of Slomo.tv's flagship 4K platform offers broadcast production companies 10 channels in replay mode at 4K resolution and up to 16 channels in replay mode for 3G/HD/SD. Highlighting its cost-efficiency, the company is offering Fulcrum for USD $60,000 during April 2019.

The compact 4K server system enables advanced slow motion and instant replay capabilities as well as direct recording of NLE native video files for editing 'on site'. Search is available on all recorded channels simultaneously with recording and playing back of 2 channels with transition effects. The automatic creation of clips during instant replays is a Slomo.tv proprietary feature, which allows the operator to quickly create highlights/summary packages while working in instant replay mode.

First presented at NAB Show 2018, Fulcrum AT/12G shows the best price/functionality ratio among 4K broadcast grade servers.

Initially Fulcrum AT/12G provided 442 (4REC+4SEARCH+2PLAY+FX) configuration for all resolutions (4K/3G/HD), the improved Fulcrum AT/12G not only supports 442 mode for 4K, but also has 662 and 772 (with one physical SDI output) configurations for 3G/HD. This means that the system records 6 or 7 3G/HD channels, plays back 2 channels with the transition effect and simultaneously searches on all 6 or 7 recorded channels.

The increase in the number of channels allowed having SuperMo option. One Fulcrum AT/12G server processes the video signal from up to 3 SuperMotion cameras.

Fulcrum AT/12G features include:

• Unique channel combination for working with 4K and 3G/HD.
• Support of 4K/3G/HD/1280p formats.
• Proprietary DMR™ technology enables recording of up to 8 channels with Apple ProRes/AVID DNxHD/XDCAM50/DVCProHD/AVC Intra 100 codecs into NLE native files formats. As such it mitigates content export. For 4K resolution, 3 channels can be recorded using DMR™ technology with Apple ProRes codec.
• The video material is directly recorded on standard 3.5" SATA hard drives ToolLess/TrayLess installed in 4 DMR™ Racks located on the front panel or on a network attached storage system connected via 10GbE local network.
• DMR™ technology provides simultaneous recording of both full resolution video files and SD Proxy files, which significantly increases the speed and comfort of editing and MXF XDCAM50 – growing file support.
• Fulcrum offers a broad set of broadcast options and features: SuperMo, ExtraMo and HyperMo cameras support, 10 GbE replay networking, multi-channel DMR™ Apple ProRes, DNxHD, XDCAM50, AVC-100, XAVC, H264 recording and telestrator.
• Integrated SSD storage capacity of 133 hours of HD video, which can be increased by a factor of four.
• A built-in Multiviewer features five basic configurations of different numbers of video feeds – displaying video inputs, search channels, and system video outputs. Developed specifically for cramped production environments where space-saving is at a premium, a MultiSkin function allows the operator to use one monitor to display different interfaces: the main GUI interface, Multiviewer or Game Analyzer (telestrator).

Fulcrum is compact and lightweight 4U – 56 cm and 18.5 kg form factor making it ideal for fly-away and OB environments.

At SVG Football Summit 2019 slomo.tv sponsored the session where match directors Sarah Cheadle from Sky Sport and Grant Phillips Director/Executive producer have shared the secrets of their storytelling success.

Before the session began slomo.tv representative has welcomed the audience and demonstrate its FIFA inspected VAR system «videoReferee^®-FC» designated for soccer.

Slomo.tv - Fair play for everyone. Any sport, any budget.

TORRANCE, CA (February, 2019) - Nowadays no high-level sports broadcast can handle without Super Motion cameras. Therefore, all TV companies specializing in sports broadcasting and sports arenas face the issue of finding the optimal solution to «cover» their needs. The number of solutions - server + camera - for these purposes is limited in the market, and in most cases they significantly "hit" the budgets of companies.

The release of Panasonic's 4x Super Motion camera AK-HC5000 with a surprisingly affordable price was enthusiastically welcomed by the market.

Because of the growing number of requests on support of this camera slomo.tv successfully integrated its multichannel recording and slow-motion replay servers with Panasonic AK-HC5000 camera in 2017 including the most affordable broadcast grade server Arrow-II. The solution based on Arrow-II server and 4x Super Motion camera Panasonic AK-HC5000 was the most cost effective solution for Super Motion on the market.

This joint solution significantly reduced the users’ costs and the entry barrier into 4x Super Motion broadcasting and replays.

The release of the Panasonic 4K/4X SuperMotion AK-UC4000 camera in 2018 led to integration of all slomo.tv servers with this camera in all Super Motion modes. The difference between AK-UC4000 and its predecessor is that it supports several Super Motion formats -2x, 3x, 4x - both for progressive (1080p) and for interlaced (1080i) modes.

New Super Motion modes of Panasonic's AK-UC4000 made it possible to use one Arrow-II server with one 4x or 3x camera or with two 2x cameras in 1080p video format. In interlaced mode (1080i), you can work with one 4x, two 3x or three 2x cameras.

As since 2018 a basic configuration of all slomo.tv servers includes free Transfer (networking) option, which provides the exchange of clips and Playlists between servers, all clips from servers that work with Super Motion cameras are available for creating Summary/Highlights on other servers without additional hardware or software options.

The price of the starter kit for Panasonic AK-UC4000 camera in the 1080i mode is €24,200.

Starter kit price for Panasonic AK-UC4000/AK-HC5000 cameras in the 1080p mode (including the 3G-SDI option) is €26,700.

You can get acquainted with the novelty at the stand #SL3829.

Arrow-II is the most affordable broadcast grade multichannel recording and slow-motion replay server.

The server is equipped with 8 bi-directional 3G/HD/SD SDI video ports and has a built-in storage of up to 533 hours of HD video. The server is designed to «cover» any task and provides 6 recording channels with simultaneous search on all 6 channels and 2 playback channels with transition effect. If necessary, this server can be used as a 7-channel slow motion replay system.

Arrow-II is the first budget server to provide a DMR™ option for direct recording in NLE file formats. Arrow-II has a redundant power supply option. Also, the videoReferee^® option of Arrow-II can be used as an eight-channel video judging system in different sport leagues, including, soccer, ice hockey, basketball and handball.

Server dimensions: 2U, 9kg.

Slomo.tv’s active cooperation with international sports federations on implementation of video judging in various sports has led to the use of videoReferee^® solutions in Wrestling.

The United World Wrestling (UWW), that brings together more than 180 national federations of Freestyle, Greco-Roman Wrestling, Women's Wrestling, Pankration, Alysh, Beach Wrestling, etc., chose the compact videoReferee^®-SR systems of video judging for its international competitions and signed a contract for supply of three systems for use at the 2018 Senior Wrestling World Championships held in the «Papp László Sports Arena» in Budapest. In October 2018 the Hungarian capital hosted the competition among Greco-Roman and Freestyle wrestlers.

The signing of the contract was preceded by testing of the system at the 2018 Junior World Championships in Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Women Wrestling in Trnava (Slovakia). The judges highly evaluated the usability of the system, and the United World Wrestling remained pleased with the results of the test.

The individual approach of slomo.tv specialists to each customer requirements and regulation of each sport or a single competition resulted in modifying each videoReferee^®-SR system to support 2 fully independent workplaces for judges, each working with 4 cameras on his wrestling mat. Thus, one compact 1U server allows carrying out the video judging of two parallel rounds.

This modification became one of the decision-making factors for the United World Wrestling in choosing Slomo.tv. SSD based storage, low weight and compact size of the videoReferee^®-SR allow the system to be used as a mobile solution for frequent travel and competition venue changing.