Barco | Press Releases

Barco lights the nights for The Crystal Method tour

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:55:00 GMT

Famed rock band uses the newest creative digital lighting products from Barco to provide layers of looks to match their layers of sound.

Barco creates giant 360° LED screen for U2

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:55:00 GMT

Kuurne, Belgium, 30 June 2009. Barco, a global leader in creative LED technology, is proud to announce the world's first transformable LED screen for U2's latest world tour. With its 360° shape, the LED screen surrounds the band while performing and can change shape in all directions during the concert, For the third time this millennium, the Barco – U2 cooperation resulted in a revolutionary approach to video, this time totaling more than 500,000 pixels of video, making it the biggest LED screen ever used in concert touring. U2's worldwide tour kicks off 30 June in a sold out Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

Barco image processing, projection and LED products contribute to prestigious industry awards

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:55:00 GMT

Three highly-regarded industry award ceremonies were held by Lighting&Sound America, ARCHI-TECH and PRO AV, last week in Orlando, FL. Among the winners in all major categories at each separate event, the distinct common thread was the role of Barco products.

Barco debuts new wash light on tour

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMT

No Doubt, The Crystal Method and Aerosmith choose SHOWBEAM 2.5 for their touring shows

Barco media servers solve a 360-degree challenge

Wed, 27 May 2009 06:00:00 GMT

SJ Lighting selects 15 Axon media servers as the perfect solution to the challenge of projecting onto a 360-degree screen at the Rok Vegas nightclub.

Barco supplies more than 1000 LED tiles for 54th Eurovision Song Contest

Fri, 15 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Kuurne, Belgium, 15 May 2009. Barco, a leading provider of video and lighting solutions, is proud to announce that its rental partner Procon has installed a wide range of Barco solutions for this year's Eurovision Song Contest, taking place in Moscow.

Barco's LED processor features video processing delay of less than 2 ms

Fri, 15 May 2009 15:00:00 GMT

New enhancements to Barco's DX-700 LED Processor improve the system's delay specifications for delay-critical video applications.

Barco 'ups the ante' at the Hard Rock Hotel

Fri, 08 May 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel's new 60 million dollar on-site entertainment venue distinguishes itself with new High End Systems lighting and control products.

Barco 3Gbps video production switcher wins Mario Award at NAB 2009

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT

From a field of hundreds of new products at NAB, Barco's FSN Series multi-format switcher receives one of ten prestigious Mario Awards, given annually by TV Technology Magazine.

Barco Announces New Software for Digital Lighting Family

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT

V1.5 software for the Barco/High End Systems DL.3 and Axon media server expands feature functionality, opening new creative possibilities for lighting professionals.

Barco's 3G Video Production Switcher Makes Its Church Debut

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Advanced Lighting & Sound and Barco collaborate to install the first FSN Series video production switcher at Mt. Zion Church in Clarkston, Michigan — the first Michigan church with an all-HD turnkey production system.

Barco Announces Revolutionary Automated Wash Luminaire

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Rancho Cordova, CA — 31 March 2009 — Visualization pioneer Barco announced today the debut of the SHOWBEAM™ 2.5, a new High End Systems automated wash luminaire that features a jointly developed Philips MSR 2500-watt lamp source. A smooth field, soft-edge illumination is produced using a new radial lenticular homogenizing lens system that provides a signature look on stage. In addition, the dedicated wash light includes a user changeable fixed color wheel, a variable CTO, a full CMY color mixing system, and the ability to produce an 11-degree fixed hard-edge profile with fast color change and Electronic Strobe. The profile can be rapidly zoomed from 11 to 33 degrees.

Barco Media Servers Enhance Vegas Ventriloquist Act

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Terry Fator's new comedy revue uses a theatre full of High End System media servers and lighting products, providing substantial savings.

Barco teams with AV Promotions to illuminate Hong Kong's Asian Film Awards with dazzling LED backdrop

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Beijing, CHINA, 25 March 2009 — Barco, a world leader in visualization and display solutions, partnered with AV Promotions to bring added luster to the much-celebrated Asian Film Awards held Monday 23 March in Hong Kong. An array of Barco LED screens provided a stellar backdrop to what is often considered the Asian Oscars. Barco's ILite 6BK LED tiles, along with a series of FLM R20+ projectors, all driven by the highly versatile Encore System, created an atmosphere of exciting movement to the event.

Barco and LD Systems Transform the Houston Rodeo

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Using over 4000 Barco MiTRIX modules, LD Systems raises the bar on stadium entertainment with a remarkable, multi-purpose video centerpiece at the 2009 Houston Rodeo.

Barco Ships World's First 3Gbps-Ready Multi-Format Production Switcher

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Sacramento, CA — 16 March 2009 — Barco, a world leader in image processing technology, is proud to announce that the FSN Series multi-format video production switcher is now shipping. Purpose-built for live switching at events, small broadcast installations, corporate and industrial installations and houses of worship, the FSN switcher seamlessly integrates SD-SDI, HD-SDI, and 3Gbps along with VGA and DVI computer resolutions in a powerful, flexible and economical package.

Barco appoints RGB Communications official UK and Ireland distributor for projection and image processing

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Kuurne, Belgium, 10 March 2009. Barco, a global leader in visualization technologies, announces that it has appointed RGB Communications Ltd, as official UK and Ireland distributor for its projection and image processing solutions for rental and fixed install.

Barco announces software feature to spread images across multiple High End Systems' pixelation luminaires

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

With the ability to display a single image across multiple fixtures, Pixellage™ adds a new creative dimension to multi-LED luminaire events.

Creative Technology and Barco Share the LED Spotlight at Super Bowl XLIII

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Using true black 4mm (NX-4) LED tiles from Barco, the imaginative backdrops for the Super Bowl broadcast's Commentary Desk and Red Carpet area shined with brightness, clarity and the highest LED resolution possible.

Barco and SenovvA Impress at the 81st Annual Academy Awards® Broadcast

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT

As key elements in the stage's dynamic and re-configurable set, Barco's true black NX-4 and ILite 6 BK LED tiles, plus multiple FLM large-venue projectors created an atmosphere of movement, beauty and brilliant imagery in this year's Oscars® ceremony.

Barco introduces the first true black outdoor LED displays

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Kuurne, Belgium, 26 February 2009. Barco, a global leader in LED display solutions, is proud to present its new range of first true black outdoor LED displays, the T-16BK series. With this introduction Barco expands its existing range of black indoor LED with a range of black outdoor LED, available for the live events and fixed installations market.

Barco is main LED supplier for one of the world's biggest shopping malls

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Kuurne, Belgium, 25 February 2009. Barco, a world leader in LED technology, is proud to announce that Barco is the main LED supplier for The Dubai Mall. Located at the foot of the Burj Dubai, it is one of the largest malls in the world and the region's premier lifestyle and entertainment destination.

Barco pushes creative boundaries with new transformable LED

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Kuurne, Belgium, 24 February 2009. Barco, a global leader in LED display solutions, takes creativity to the next level with the introduction of its transformable LED. Thanks to this brand new concept designers are no longer limited to traditional LED displays but can instead create any shape they dream of.

Barco helps put Chinese Spring Festival Gala 2009 in the OX Year spotlight

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Beijing, CHINA, 2 February 2009 — Barco, a world leader in visualization and display solutions, once again deploys its advanced technology in bringing excitement to CCTV Chinese Spring Festival Gala.

Barco digital projection exclusive choice for Premiere Cinema Corp.

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Following closely on the signing of the Phase II Supply Agreement for Digital Cinema systems with Cinedigm (formerly AccessIT), Premiere Cinema Corp. exclusively selects Barco for its digital projectors and complete systems integration solution.

Barco stars in architectural fairy tale in Brussels designed by Magic Monkey

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Kortrijk, Belgium, 12 December 2008. Barco, a global leader in LED technology, is proud to announce that its creative LED MiSTRIP has been chosen for the Electrabel Nights in Brussels. From 28 November to 28 December 2008, the Grand Place is the setting for a spectacular sound and light spectacle designed and produced by Magic Monkey and showing Barco's MiSTRIP at its best.

Barco unveils patent-pending luminaire and new lighting control processor at LDI 2008

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

AUSTIN, TX, October 24 2008. Barco, a global leader in Video Lighting Solutions, debuts a number of new High End Systems lighting and control products at LDI which takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 24 to 26 October. Making its worldwide debut are the SHOWBEAM automated wash luminaire, and the SHOWGUN 2.5 automated luminaire. Also making its first appearance is the DMX Processor 8000 for Wholehog software.

Barco wins big at AV Awards

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

London, UK, October 12, 2008. Barco, a world leader in video lighting solutions, is proud to announce that it has won three prestigious awards at the 2008 AV Awards ceremony. Barco's DML-1200 digital moving luminaire was awarded Best Display Product of the year, while The Comcast Experience with Barco's NX-4 LED product won the award for Digital Media Project of the year. Barco was also awarded with the most prestigious Grand Prix Award.