Lumagen joins Barco Residential projection systems as a member of the DbM partner family

DbM (Distributed by Meridian) has expanded its brand portfolio with the addition of video processor specialist Lumagen. The company has been appointed a sub-distributor for its cutting-edge Radiance range of video processors, which is an exciting development for home cinema integrators.

Lumagen is joining the ranks of renowned brands such as Barco Residential projection systems, Display Technologies projection screens, Complete Acoustic Treatment System (C-ATS), Meridian Audio, nexgentec, Trinnov Audio and Waterfall Audio speaker range, as a member of the DbM partner family.

The Lumagen Radiance Pro range stands out as an advanced solution for implementing dynamic mapping on HDR content in a more effective way than is possible via an unadorned projection system. With the addition of Lumagen to the DbM partner family, customers can now have access to a comprehensive range of high-quality products that can elevate their home cinema experience to the next level.

Overall, the addition of Lumagen to the DbM partner family is a clear indication of the company’s commitment to providing its customers with the latest and most advanced technology solutions for their home entertainment needs. This move is sure to excite home cinema integrators and enthusiasts alike, who are always on the lookout for innovative products that can enhance their viewing experience.

“We aim to offer the complete solution at DbM,” said Barry Sheldrick, Director of Sales at DbM. “We had seen the challenges that dynamic tone mapping presented in our own demonstration rooms, and using content metadata was unreliable, the frame-by-frame approach utilised by Lumagen is the perfect solution. Recognising that Lumagen has been in the business for 20+ years and is a renowned specialist of video processing and video calibration, we knew that they would be the right partner for us. We saw synergy between what we want to achieve for our integrators and what Lumagen offers.”

Lumagen Radiance Pro processors use FPGA hardware processing, which can be fully programmed.

The processors have a 1U form factor and offer a full range of resolution enhancement and picture quality improvements, including aspect ratio detection and non-linear stretch. The Lumagen line also offer video switching, calibration, plus deinterlacing and scaling solutions.

Another feature valued by installers is the video delay option. This delays the video signal to the projector, enabling perfect lip-syncing; normally only the audio can be delayed in an audio processor. Small details like this really boost the immersion of a system and draw the viewer in, says the distributor.

Integrators buying the Lumagen Radiance range via DbM will have access to a full calibration service. The Lumagen team will perform a site visit to calibrate the system.

“We are delighted to partner with DbM as the company puts performance and customer service at the forefront of its business model,” said Gordon Fraser, Managing Director of Convergent AV. “The brands it represents, such as Meridian and Barco, are world renowned for producing reference quality video and audio products. Lumagen has been at the top of the game for video processing solutions for the last 20 years, with the current Radiance Pro platform going from strength to strength as we continue to develop and enhance features and video accuracy. We look forward to working with DbM and its dealer network to create the best possible cinema rooms.”