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DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY www.postmagazine.com 37 POST MAY/JUNE 2019 POSTIUM ROLLS OUT NEW 4K REFERENCE MONITORS RANCHO MISSION VIEJO, CA — Postium (www.postiumamer- ica.com) recently showcased two complimentary 31-inch 4K reference monitors at the 2019 NAB Show in Las Vegas that encompass 4K production, editorial, QC and color grading/ mastering. The company's OBM-X310 (photo, bottom right) is de- signed for HDR/Dolby Vision mastering and uses a native 4096x2160 dual-cell modulated LCD panel with a maximum HDR luminance of 1,000 nits. The unique panel structure allows for light output modulation at an individual pixel level. This panel structure eliminates pixel light leakage to adjacent pixels that often results in a "halo effect" and allows for uni- form gradation of grayscale and color with black level details that are highly accurate and free from visible artifacts related to imprecise local-dimming pixel luminance errors. The OBM-U310 (photo, top right) is aimed at 4K production, editorial and QC and features a native 4096×2160 4K-DCI res- olution LCD panel capable of 850 cd/m² maximum luminance for HDR monitoring with a unique "Black Stretch" feature that is useful in 4K QC to increase shadow detail without changing absolute black level or affecting mid-tones. Both models are equipped with standard 12G/6G/3G-SDI input interfaces (x2) and HDMI 2.0 input, and support both 4K Quad Link 2-Sample Interleave and 4K Quad Link Square Division signals via SDI and SFP. CHRISTIE INTROS DS SERIES 3LCD LASER PROJECTORS CYPRESS, CA — The new Christie (www.christiedig- ital.com) DS Series is a trio of powerful 3LCD laser projectors with ISO lumens ranging from 7,500 to 9,000 and a five-year, 15,000-hour warranty — whichever comes first. The LWU755-DS, LHD878-DS and the LWU900-DS projectors feature 4,000,000:1 contrast ratio and, according to the company, are lighter and quieter than their competitors'. The DS Series features 360-degree orientation for flexible installation, comprehensive input/output options, including HDBaseT, low maintenance and up to 50,000 hours of operation, making it well suited for higher education, business and mid-sized meeting spaces. Needing only one motor, brighter, smaller and more energy efficient than competing models, the LWU900-DS/LHD878-DS projectors offer afforda- ble, mid-brightness 3LCD laser projector options. Delivering 9,000/8,775 lumens and a 4,000,000:1 contrast ratio in WUXGA/HD resolution, these two projectors are intended for medium-to-large spaces or high-ambient light environments where higher brightness is required. Additionally, the Christie LWU900-DS and LHD878-DS accept 4K at 60Hz signals, have built-in edge blending and warping, and feature a low-power mode for up to 50,000 hours of operation. Small, light and featuring omnidirectional capabilities, these projectors are easy to install in tight spaces and blend into any environment. Also a brighter, smaller and more energy efficient projector, the Christie LWU755-DS is an afforda- ble, mid-brightness 3LCD laser projector designed for small-to-medium applications. Delivering 7,550 lumens and 4,000,000:1 contrast ratio in WUXGA resolution, this projector displays a variety of content types in detail. Designed for easy operation, the LWU755-DS includes built-in edge blending and warping, and advanced color management. Small, light, available in black or white, and featuring omnidirectional capabilities, the Christie LWU755-DS projector is easy to install in tight spaces and blends into any environment. All three models provide easy integration with control systems such as AMX and Crestron, and are equipped with LiveViewer so users can share audio and video content directly from their computer or laptop to the projector. The HDMI Loop-Through allows HDMI input signals — up to 4K at 60Hz — to be passed on to other DS Series projectors without a distribution amp/splitter.