Lumagen Expands Video Processing Line with Artisan 8K Processor
Lumagen has announced its latest product, the Artisan 8K video processor, slated for release in 2025. This processor is designed for home cinema use, offering video processing capabilities that support up to 8K60 and 4K120 inputs and outputs. The Artisan includes support for HDCP 2.3, HDR10, and HLG, and is compatible with Dolby LLDV sources. It features eight inputs, two outputs, and a range of video processing, setup, and calibration options.
The Artisan builds upon Lumagen’s Radiance Pro series, maintaining all the existing features of that series while adding new functionality. One such feature is the ability to control Seymour-Screen Excellence’s masking systems. Lumagen's proprietary Dynamic Tone Mapping (DTM) technology, which optimizes images on a per-frame basis, has been refined for the Artisan.
The processor also addresses scaling quality for 8K projectors and televisions, using Tektronix PQA600C analysis software for various video resolutions, including 4K and lower. An edge-sharpening feature is included to restore detail lost during compression.
To reduce HDMI output clock jitter, the Artisan uses specialized circuitry, which is said to improve audio quality by minimizing distortion at the DACs. The processor uses FPGA technology to allow for future upgrades.
The Artisan will be manufactured in the USA and will be priced at $12,995. Lumagen plans to offer a trade-in program for customers wishing to upgrade from the Radiance Pro series.
