Barco Balder Cinemascope 2.37:1 HDR Projector
Balder Cinemascope fuses together the world's finest optical components with the imaging device technology chosen by 8 out of 10 professional cinemas, DLP, combined with Barco's unique PULSE electronics platform and in-house designed laser engine. It is the cornerstone of a home cinema system designed to deliver the most outstanding of experiences in the world's finest homes and yachts.
Professional-Grade Optics: By basing Balder's cinemascope optical engine on its top Cinemascope architecture, custom designed aspherical glass elements and enhanced low dispersion glass lenses, image quality is in a class of its own. To top that, Balder Cinemascope's frame and core is built in aluminium, 37kg of pure quality. The result is the best picture quality ever shown at this level.
State-Of-The-Art Electronics: All new "Pulse" electronics have been designed to process 4K with HDMI 2.0a and HDCP 2.2 and the optical engine is utilising the very latest 0.9-inch DMD DLP chipset, delivering 5,120 x 2,160 pixels on screen.
Cinemascope: Balder Cinemascope has a unique automatic aspect ratio detection function. It will look for 2.40:1 content and automatically scale the image to fit the 5,120 x 2,160 resolution and of course change back to 16:9 (3,840 x 2,160) if you have content in that format. It will also change aspect ratio when a movie has a menu's outside the active picture frame. You can also switch manually between the different formats.
Liquid Cooling: Balder Cinemascope has departed from a pure fan based cooling system to a liquid cooling PID regulation system, allowing Balder to operate at any angle.
Cinemascope: Barco Residential has a unique way to detect and manage aspect ratios within the cinemascope projectors called Cropping. Pairing with a supported control system this results in minimal user interaction when selecting aspect ratios for projector and screen.
Prospector: Barco's web interface, Prospector, provides quick and simple configuration and calibration of Pulse projectors, along with monitoring and diagnostic tools. Pulse Prospector is available in all the Pulse based products.
Illumination: Balder Cinemascope uses a unique blue laser phosphor light engine developed by Barco. Blue lasers are selected based on their high density and power efficiency.
Warp & Blend: Warping is the process of digitally manipulating an image to compensate for alignment distortions. Blending allows multiple projectors to be seamlessly combined to create unique digital canvas solutions.
RealColor: RealColor is Barco's proprietary colour management system, enabling simple and accurate calibration to your desired colour gamut or white point.
Latency: Low latency is desirable to achieve that smoother gameplay and user experience we all want, without input lag. If latency is >30ms, your gaming experience will be compromised, Barco's latency is <20ms (including all image processing).
About Barco
Barco, a global technology company, has a rich history dating back to its foundation in 1934 in Belgium. Founder Lucien de Puydt's initial business was to assemble radios from parts imported from the United States-hence the name of his company, the Belgium American Radio Corporation, or "Barco". Barco quickly evolved and diversified its portfolio to become a leading player in visualization and display solutions. In the early years, the company focused on the development of innovative technologies, including the creation of the first European television broadcast receiver. Over the decades, Barco continued to expand its expertise, entering the professional audio-visual market and gaining prominence in sectors such as healthcare, entertainment, and enterprise.
One pivotal moment in Barco's history occurred in the 1980s when the company pioneered the development of high-resolution projection systems. This breakthrough positioned Barco as a key player in the visualization industry, and its cutting-edge technologies became integral to various applications, from large-scale events and digital cinema to medical imaging and command centres. Throughout its history, Barco has consistently demonstrated a commitment to innovation and quality, earning a reputation for delivering state-of-the-art visual solutions that meet the evolving needs of diverse industries worldwide. Today, Barco stands as a global leader in visualization technology, contributing to the advancement of display solutions that enhance communication, collaboration, and engagement across different sectors.
Our Take On The Barco Balder Cinemascope Projector
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the sublime moving pictures offered up by the Barco Balder Cinemascope Projector must be worth 10 times that, maybe more. Of course all the talk in the world won't tell you what it actually feels like to view this sort of visual perfection. For that, you might need to visit Audio Trends to see for yourself. Yes, that's right, the Barco Balder Cinemascope Projector is on demonstration now in our much acclaimed Cinema One. If you've ever wondered if a commercial level cinema experience is possible in the home, including fully immersive Dolby Atmos surround sound, then spending a little time in our top cinema may just be an eye and ear opening revelation.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: State-Of-The-Art Cinemascope 2.37:1 HDR Projector
- Resolution: 5,120 x 2,160 Pixels @ 60Hz
- Display Technology: DLP - 0.9" Single Chip DMD
- Housing: Sealed DMDs and optical assembly
- Input Compatibility: up to 4K UHD
- Light Output
- Theatre Version: up to 4,000 lumens
- Media Version: up to 5,600 lumens
- Contrast: 450 : 1 ANSI Contrast
- Light Engine: Laser Phosphor
- Laser Life
- 100% 20,000 hours -> 50% Brightness
- 75% 60,000 hours -> 50% Brightness
- Lenses (Choose 1 Lens)
- 70 - 2.50 : 1 (EN61) included in RRP
- 21 - 1.70 : 1 (EN63) included in RRP
- 80 - 1.21 : 1 (EN66) extra $2,795
- 90 - 1.30 : 1 (EN76) extra $8,295
- 30 : 1 (EN68) POA
- 41 : 1 (UST 90 degree lens) POA
- 65 : 1 (EN67) POA
- 50 - 4.60 : 1 (EN44) POA
- 50 - 9.10 : 1 (EN69) POA
- Lens Shift Range: Varies depending on lens
- Inputs: HDMI 2.0, HDBaseT (1.4), DVI, DisplayPort, SDI, DMX
- Control: TCP/IP, RS232, IR, Keypad, 12V Trigger
- Control Drivers: Control4, Crestron, RTI and Savant
- 3D: Active Stereoscopic 3D Sync 3-pin DIN, BNC
- BTU (British Thermal Units) per Hour: Max 4,000 BTU/h max
- Noise Level (typical at 25°C/77°F): 36 dB(A)
- Operating Temperature: 10 - 45°C (sea level)
- Operating Humidity: 20 - 80% RH
- Installation: Free Rotation
- Certifications: CE, FCC Class A and cCSAus
- Power Requirements: 110 - 240 V / 50-60 Hz
- Power Consumption: 1,100 W Max
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 475 x 286 x 588mm (including feet / excluding lens)
- Weight: 37 kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: Limited 3 Years Parts & Labour (extendable up to 5 Years)
Note: All Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.