Barco and the British Museum have successfully worked together on various projects over the past few years. The Museum installed its first SLM-10 projectors back in 2005, they were originally set up at the Museum's Clore Education Centre, which houses two theatres used for lectures, conferences, concerts and other performances. Barco was also the Museum's visualization partner for the First Emperor exhibition in 2007.
Chris Power says, "The British Museum is committed to continually improving the equipment used on site. So we recently started searching for projectors that would deliver unequalled picture quality in different AV spaces and open up the door to 3D. Our testing showed that Barco products provided the best fit, both technically speaking - picture quality, ergonomics, lamp life and reliability - and in the field of aftersales support."
Barco recommended a combination of an RLM-W8, an RLM-W12 and an HDX-18 projector. With brightness ranging from 8,000 through to 18,000 lumens, the three different projectors will cater to the diverse needs of the Museum's audience - when delivering an extensive public programme; school activities; high-level corporate events, 3D movie exhibitions, etc.
"Our main concern, in everything we do, is the experience of our audiences," Chris Power continues. "We are confident that the different target groups will be delighted with the picture quality offered by the Barco projectors. The RLM-W8 and RLM-W12 will be an ideal solution for educational events. When brightness for business clients, film screenings, or 3D is key, the top-of-line ultra-bright HDX-W18 projector is the best choice."
The installation of the HDX-W18 at the British Museum marks a first: it is the first time such a state-of-the-art projector has entered a UK museum.
(Jim Evans)
