Lumagen ArtisaN 8K Ready

Lumagen ArtisaN 8K READY – Reference class for uncompromising image quality

The new Lumagen ArtisaN 8K READY was developed for discerning home cinema enthusiasts, professional integrators, and filmmakers who demand the highest image quality and performance. With state-of-the-art image processing, high-quality components, and flexible upgrade options, the ArtisaN sets new standards in high-end video processing.

The name “ArtisaN” is symbolic of masterful craftsmanship, uncompromising precision and the highest quality standards – qualities that are reflected in every function of this processor.

Thanks to optional software upgrades, the ArtisaN is already future-proof: HDMI 2.1, 8K, and 4K120 passthrough and processing can be activated later. This ensures the system remains compatible with the latest video formats and modern gaming or home theater setups in the long term.

The award-winning 12-bit 4:4:4 video processing ensures exceptional image fidelity, precise colors, and maximum detail. The integrated Dynamic Tone Mapping is among the best solutions in the industry, dynamically optimizing HDR content scene by scene – with impressive color accuracy close to the studio master. HDR10, Dolby® LLDV™, and HLG are supported.

For maximum flexibility in home cinema, the ArtisaN supports anamorphic screens with or without an anamorphic lens and offers a non-linear stretch function for optimal display of 16:9 content on Cinemascope screens. Extensive adjustment options for aspect ratios, masking, and image sizes allow for perfect adaptation to individual installations.

The ArtisaN also impresses technically with uncompromising precision: Thanks to true video genlock, each input signal is output exactly once – without frame drops or duplicate frames. This ensures not only perfect motion rendering but also optimal lip-sync performance.

For gamers, the integrated Game Mode offers an extremely low video latency of just 3 ms – even with image processing enabled. This is complemented by a programmable audio/video delay for precise synchronization of complex home theater systems.

Proprietary Lumagen NoRing™ scaling technology, high-quality pixel-based SD/HD deinterlacing, and DARBEE Visual Presence™ for added image depth and plasticity complete the powerful overall package.

The ArtisaN is housed in a robust 2U rackmount chassis, comes complete with rack mounting brackets, and features a backlit remote control. Free software updates after purchase and an extendable warranty of up to five years underscore the premium status of this exceptional video processor.

Technical Highlights

• 12-bit 4:4:4 video processing pipeline
• HDMI 4K60 inputs and outputs
• Support for HDMI 1.X / 2.0 as well as HDCP 1.X and 2.3
• Optional upgrade to HDMI 2.1, 8K and 4K120
• Dynamic HDR tone mapping
• Support for HDR10, Dolby® LLDV™ and HLG
• Automatic detection and switching of aspect ratios
• Support for anamorphic canvases
• Non-linear stretch function
• Programmable image masking and image formats
• True video genlock without frame drops
• Game Mode with only 3 ms delay
• Programmable audio/video synchronization
• Lumagen NoRing™ Scaling
• DARBEE Visual Presence™ Enhancement
• High-quality SD/HD deinterlacing
• Support for common HDMI 3D formats
• 21-point 1D LUT and 4913-point 3D LUT calibration
• Support for Kaleidescape Coster Metadata
• Integration into home theater control systems
• Four freely configurable memory profiles per input
• FPGA-based hardware architecture
• 2U rackmount enclosure including rack brackets
• Illuminated remote control
• Free software updates
• Planned IP control
• 2-year warranty, extendable to 5 years