SLOMO.TV has unveiled a U2SI option for 4K servers based on new I-Frame codec software that boosts recording channel capacity in replay mode for some 4K replay servers (eg Arrow 4K/Fulcrum AT/12G) by 50%.
It is designed mainly for compact servers such as the Arrow 4K and Arrow 2110, increasing the number of channels without changing the hardware. Before the upgrade, these compact servers offer 4-4-2 channel setup in Replay Mode. With the new software activated, performance jumps up to a 6-6-2 channel configuration.
Beyond the Arrow series, the new channel capacity boosting option also enhances larger SLOMO.TV systems by two recording channels. The top-level Dominator AT/12G, for example, can be upgraded from its standard Replay Mode setup of 6 Rec + 6 Search + 2 Play configuration to an even more capable 8+8+2 setup, unlocking additional channels for high-intensity live productions.
The U2SI upgrade transforms compact servers into top high-performance units, reaching the level of larger systems. For small and medium studios, this opens a practical way to enter and compete in the demanding 4K sports and event broadcasting space.
Additionally, the increased channel capacity unlocks new possibilities for broadcasters. For example, production teams can now use high-speed cameras more effectively, which can be crucial for capturing dramatic slow-motion replays in sports broadcasting. The upgraded 6-channel capacity supports configurations like two 3x speed cameras or three 2x cameras.
It also streamlines live production – with more search channels, operators can quickly locate and replay key moments during live events, enhancing viewer engagement – and optimises mobile setups: servers with the new software option fit perfectly into budget OB vans, enabling high-quality 4K slow-motion replays even in smaller productions. The ability to record more channels simultaneously also provides greater flexibility for editing, allowing creative teams more flexibility and access to richer footage.
SLOMO.TV continuously aims to lower entry barriers to professional 4K/UHD production, making top-tier capabilities accessible to a wider range of users – showing that the value of compact, software-optimised 4K servers extends beyond the technical benefits.
