Barco has announced the launch of two new projector families, the I600 and QDX. The new flagship line projectors are designed to redefine the standards of visual excellence and versatility, giving higher resolutions and brightness levels in a more compact design than currently available on the market. In addition, the company launched the Encore3, the third generation Event Master platform, and the IO Gateway, its first IPMX transcoder.
I600: Expanding immersivity with compact power
The I600 4K UHD single-chip laser phosphor projector is designed to offer exceptional color fidelity, high resolution and a long lifetime. With its compact and lightweight design, weighing under 25 kgs (55.1 lbs), the I600 is the most portable in its category.
The new Barco-patented SuperShift® technology ensures the sharpest 4K UHD images, and the integration of next-gen Barco Pulse electronics ensures a seamless experience, delivering smoother images at the lowest latency.
In addition, the I600 is joined by a new range of swappable lenses. The ILD lenses offers a ratio range from 0.37 UST to 7.4:1 long-throw.
Frederik Bouckaert, Senior Product Manager for I600, summarizes: “The I600 takes affordability and high-resolution projection to new heights. This projector is designed for long-lasting image quality, multichannel compatibility, and versatility in a wide range of applications like artainment, museums, corporate events, simulation environments, projection mapping, and many more…”
QDX: Brighter. Sharper. Lighter. Faster.
The Barco three-chip portfolio also welcomes a new addition with the QDX projectors. The feature-packed projector elevates visual experiences with up to native 4K resolution, REC. 2020 colors and brightness levels going up to 40,000 lumens – boxed into a lighter unit to optimize transport costs and installation time.
In addition, the QDX supports existing TLD+ lenses, offering the highest flexibility in installations. The projector’s intuitive and user-friendly interface makes it easy to operate, catering to both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the world of visual technology. The incorporation of IoT allows for remote projector management, enhancing operational efficiency.
QDX Senior Product Manager Alexis Skatchkoff shares that “customers and partners are eager to embrace the long-awaited next-gen three-chip projector in their fleet. And this first release is only the tip of the iceberg with new innovations in terms of light-source modularity coming in the next phases of the QDX roadmap.”
ENCORE3: Better – Faster – Stronger
The Encore3 is designed to be the complete image processing platform for every event offering integrated video signal distribution, switching, layered video screen composition, and the ability to manage all screens – be it projection, LCD or LED.
It grants access to a broader canvas space of ~80MP PVW/PGM, boasting 12 bits 4:4:4 processing with never less than 16 fully capable 4K layers per screen. And like any other of the Barco state-of-the-art video processors, this presentation powerhouse brings forth exceptional native 4K image quality, best-in-class Athena scaling, and ultra-low processing latency down to 16ms.
With a flexible slot-based architecture and modular cards, the Encore3’s built-to-order design enables users to configure the system to their requirements and safeguards their investments through card and controller reusability.
Barco IO Gateway: AVoIP revolution
Barco IO Gateway series brings a revolutionary AVoIP solution using IPMX/2110 open standards. The gateways with bi-directional connections form the foundation of a simplified, future-proof setup, seamlessly transporting traditional baseband signals, such as HDMI and SDI, into an open standards networks-based system. By reducing the need for additional switchers, cables, converters, and more, the IO Gateway solution streamlines installations and interoperability while minimizing clutter and costs.
