The launch of the M-Series in 2007 represented a radical shift in the professional audiovisual sector. “The M-Series brought a wealth of features to a small package,” says Larry Paul, Executive Director of Technology and Custom Sections at Christie. “For example, features that no one had previously included, such as an intelligent lens system or Twist, a tool that enables blending and warping. Add to that its small size and light weight, and you can understand why the M-Series has become Christie’s best-selling line of projectors and lenses.”.
Now, with the new 4K UHD resolution and 25,000 lumens of brightness in the M 4K25 RGB pure laser projector, Christie reinvents this series, incorporating technical solutions that no other competitor can offer, all in a compact package weighing less than 44 kg, unrivaled in the market. The pure laser RGB technology doubles down on the original M Series' color capabilities. The result is bright, vibrant images that approach Rec. 2020 color volume, a standard that closely approximates what the human eye actually sees.
The addition of TruLife+ electronics completes the necessary connections, eliminating the need for optional input cards. Furthermore, TruLife+ features ECC (Electronic Color Convergence), allowing users to correct color convergence deficiencies and individually adjust red, green, and blue from a distance, eliminating the need to climb a ladder for adjustments. Our intelligent ILS1 lens system simplifies lens changes (a significant advantage for the rental and live entertainment industries) and offers motorized and remotely controlled zoom, focus, and offset. Lenses from the M, J, and Crimson Series, as well as the M Series rigging structure, are compatible with the new M 4K25 RGB, a major benefit for those already using these solutions.
With its exceptional precision, Christie's patented pixel-shift technology eliminates distortions that other pixel-shift technologies struggle to overcome, delivering 4K UHD resolution at 60Hz. With the optional Mirage upgrade, the M 4K25 RGB projector can support 4K UHD at 120Hz in stereoscopic 2D and 3D applications. The optional Mirage Pro upgrade enables refresh rates of up to 480Hz with UHD resolution.
“The new M 4K25 RGB doubles the brightness and color volume capacity and quadruples the resolution of previous M-Series projectors,” explains Paul. “With an unprecedented 50,000 hours of illumination and an instantly replaceable, field-replaceable light source, we’ve surpassed everything the M-Series has achieved in terms of durability and resilience, reinforcing its role as a true workhorse of the industry.”.
Major companies and institutions worldwide have already placed their trust in M-Series products. These include London's Barbican Centre, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and China's Dai Show Theater. All of them delight their audiences with brilliant visuals in a reliable and durable package.
The Christie M 4K25-RGB will begin shipping in November 2021.
