EVS to Present World’s First 4K Live Slow-Motion Replay System

EVS’ XT3 live production server will ingest four 3G-SDI feeds , while playing back another four 3G-SDI feeds to provide instant replay of live 4K video. This is the equivalent of 16 live HD channels to guarantee live support of eight million pixels at 50 or 59.94 frames per second.

In this world-first demo, the XT3 server will be used in a one-channel in/one-channel out configuration. EVS is currently working on supporting 4K live replays using a two-channel in/one-channel out configuration, allowing a single XT3 server to continuously record two 4K cameras while providing 4K instant replays and highlights.

The 4K XT3 server will be controlled using EVS’LSM panel. Existing LSM users won’t need any additional training to manage instant replays with slow-motion effects, clipping and highlights operations.

“4K recording and instant replay capabilities are a natural extension to the EVS XT3 server,” said Luc Doneux, executive vice president, EVS Sports. “We’ve been working on the first step with a two-channel 4K server, and thanks to the tremendous bandwidth of the XT3 server, we’re currently working on a multi-channel 4K server. We’ve been collaborating closely with both customers and key partners to test the solution in real live operating conditions to ensure it can cope with tomorrow’s live 4K requirements. These latest developments are part of our ongoing commitment to providing pragmatic and reliable solutions to our customers, as their needs evolve.”

EVS will announce the availability of the XT3 server’s new 4K live replay features in the near future.

The live 4K demo is by invitation only. Interested visitors can request a demo by contacting marketing@evs.com

About EVS
EVS provides its customers with reliable and innovative technology to enable the production of live, enriched video programming, allowing them to work more efficiently and boost their revenue streams. Its industry-leading broadcast and media production systems are used by broadcasters, production companies, post-production facilities, film studios, content owners and archive libraries around the globe. It spans four key markets – Sports, Entertainment, News and Media.

Founded in 1994, its innovative Live Slow Motion system revolutionised live broadcasting. Its reliable and integrated tapeless solutions, based around its market-leading XT server range, are now widely used to deliver live productions worldwide. Today, it continues to develop practical innovations, such as its C-Cast second-screen delivery platform, to help customers maximise the value of their media content.

The company is headquartered in Belgium and has offices in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and North and Latin America. Approximately 475 EVS professionals from 20 offices are selling its branded products in over 100 countries, and provide customer support globally. EVS is a public company traded on Euronext Brussels: EVS, ISIN: BE0003820371.