For the DL.3 digital light and the Axon media server, Barco advances the product line's core capabilities with new version 2.0 software - providing additional media streams, new features and additional creative effects.
Exclusive to the Axon media server, each unit now ships with dual HD-SDI inputs as standard. For the DML-1200 digital light, the unit's latest software upgrade expands the system's functionality with new configuration features that include settings for high altitude mode, lamp modes, default imagery, shutdown options, and selectable aspect ratios - from 4:3, 16:9, or 5:4. In addition, the software now enables the projector toolset while DMX is connected.
Two new product announcements round out Barco's new offerings from High End Systems. First is the SDI-DMX Mixer Pro, a hybrid switcher that offers users the ability to switch, mix and matrix four video inputs to four video outputs - directly from any DMX lighting controller.
The second and most important product announcement is the new intellaspot XT-1, an advanced lighting fixture from Barco that's designed "to set a new benchmark in price and performance for mid-market customers". The intellaspot XT-1 follows last year's successful introduction of Cyberlight 2.0. The intellaspot XT-1 offers innovations in optics, lamp configurations, high lumen output, energy efficiency, zoom range, and overall feature set - all at "a highly economical price point". The intellaspot XT-1 is slated for release at the end of Q2.
"We are very pleased to introduce such a full range of new products and enhancements at the Pro Light and Sound expo," said Chris Colpaert, VP of creative lighting for Barco. "During the last 18 months, we have continued to invest in R&D, and we've strengthened our full range of lighting products. In particular, the intellaspot XT-1 is destined to amaze the industry with its efficiency, high output and low price. Together, these advances demonstrate our commitment to the technology, and our keen desire to address our customers' requests."
(Jim Evans)
