Barco Balder 4K UHD Laser Projector | 7,000 Lumens | Single-Chip DLP | Liquid Cooled
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Barco Balder — 4K UHD Single-Chip DLP Laser Projector | Liquid Cooled | Made in Belgium
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The Barco Balder is a premium single-chip DLP 4K UHD laser projector, manufactured to perfection in Belgium from the highest quality materials including aluminium, magnesium, and glass. Sharing the same Ultra HD and HDR-compatible Pulse electronics and optical design as the flagship Loki platform, Balder delivers extraordinary image quality with the added advantage of liquid cooling for silent, 360° free-rotation operation.
Professional-Grade Optics
Balder’s optical engine is based on its bigger brother Loki’s architecture, featuring custom-designed aspherical glass elements and enhanced low-dispersion glass lenses. The aluminium and magnesium chassis and core provide exceptional robustness, resulting in the best picture quality ever achieved at this level.
State-of-the-Art Pulse Electronics
Barco’s Pulse electronics are built on a superior FPGA platform with a dual-core processor on the industry’s only 20nm SoC, featuring 96 transceiver lanes delivering 3.3 Tbps of serial bandwidth. Single Step Processing (SSP™) processes 4K UHD, HDMI™ 2.0a, HDCP 2.2, and HDR10 signals with extremely low latency — delivering exceptional gaming and movie viewing experiences.
Laser Light Source — Up to 60,000 Hours
Balder’s laser engine delivers up to 7,000 ANSI lumens (M colour wheel) with up to 60,000 hours of laser lifetime at lower intensities. Three interchangeable colour wheels — DCI P3, T (REC.709), and M (REC.709) — allow precise optimisation for cinema, broadcast, or home entertainment content. Lasers offer near-instant on/off, consistent image quality over their lifetime, and far greater robustness than traditional lamps.
Liquid Cooling for Silent, Free-Rotation Operation
Balder departs from conventional fan-based cooling, using a liquid cooling PID regulation system instead. Combined with Barco’s simulation-grade warp engine, this allows Balder to operate at any angle with full 360° free rotation — opening new possibilities for architectural and custom installation scenarios.
P7 RealColor™ & Flexible Installation
P7 RealColor™ processing enables simple, accurate calibration to any desired colour gamut and white point. With up to 88% vertical and 38% horizontal motorised lens shift, a comprehensive EN lens range (including periscope and ultra-short throw options), and native Crestron, Control4, RTI, and Savant driver modules, Balder adapts to virtually any installation geometry.
Key Features
- 4K UHD resolution (3,840 × 2,160) via single-chip DLP (0.9″ DMD™)
- Up to 7,000 ANSI lumens (M wheel); 5,000 lumens (T wheel); 4,000 lumens (DCI P3 wheel)
- Laser phosphor light source: 20,000–60,000 hours (intensity dependent)
- Liquid cooling PID system — 360° free rotation, silent operation
- HDR10 support; P7 RealColor™; DCI P3 / REC.709 colour gamuts
- Single Step Processing (SSP™) for ultra-low latency
- Motorised lens shift: up to 88% vertical / 38% horizontal
- Embedded Warp & Blend engine; 4-corner warp & bow correction
- Active stereoscopic 3D ready
- 24/7 operation rated
- Manufactured in Belgium from aluminium & magnesium
- 3-year warranty; extendable to 5 years
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Projector Type | Single-Chip DLP |
| Technology | 0.9″ DMD™ |
| Resolution | 3,840 × 2,160 (4K UHD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.78:1 (16:9) |
| Light Source | Laser Phosphor |
| Light Source Lifetime | 20,000–60,000 hours (laser intensity dependent) |
| Light Output — M Colour Wheel (REC.709) | Up to 7,000 ANSI Lumens |
| Light Output — T Colour Wheel (REC.709) | Up to 5,000 ANSI Lumens |
| Light Output — DCI P3 Colour Wheel | Up to 4,000 ANSI Lumens |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,800:1 Sequential; 450:1 ANSI |
| Brightness Uniformity | >90% |
| Colour Gamut — DCI P3 Wheel | DCI P3 |
| Colour Gamut — T & M Wheels | REC.709 |
| Colour Correction | P7 RealColor™ |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| Image Processing | Single Step Processing (SSP™); Embedded Warp & Blend Engine |
| Warp & Blend | 4-Corner Warp & Bow Correction via Warp Engine |
| Orientation | 360° Free Rotation (liquid cooled) |
| Optical Lens Shift | Up to 88% vertical / 38% horizontal (lens dependent) |
| Input Resolutions | VGA up to 4K UHD (3,840 × 2,160) @ 60Hz; or up to 2,560 × 1,600 @ 120Hz |
| Inputs | 1× HDMI™ 2.0 (HDCP 2.2), 1× HDBaseT (HDCP 1.4), 2× Dual Link DVI-D, 2× DisplayPort 1.2, 12G-SDI, 1× RJ45, 1× RS232, 1× RC, 3× USB, 2× DMX (In/Out) |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet via RJ45 |
| Control | IR, RS232, IP, 12V Trigger; Crestron, Control4, RTI & Savant driver modules |
| 3D | Active Stereoscopic 3D (additional hardware required) |
| Constant Light Output (CLO) | Yes |
| Optical Dowser | Yes |
| Integrated Web Server | Yes (Prospector interface) |
| 24/7 Operation | Yes — designed and warranted for continuous 24/7 use |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooling (PID regulation) |
| Power Requirements | 100–240V / 50–60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 1,100W maximum |
| Standby Power (ECO Mode) | 0.73W @ 110V / 0.82W @ 230V (with LAN) |
| BTU/h | 4,000 BTU/h maximum |
| Noise Level | 36 dB(A) (typical at 25°C) |
| Operating Temperature | 10–45°C at sea level (optimal: 20°C) |
| Operating Humidity | 20–80% relative humidity |
| Exhaust Airflow | 112 ft³/min / 190 m³/h @ 25°C |
| Airflow Clearance | Front: 1cm, Left: 1cm, Right: 50cm, Rear: 100cm, Top: 1cm |
| Dimensions (W×L×H, excl. lens) | 475 × 588 × 286 mm (18.7 × 23.1 × 11.3 in) |
| Weight (excl. lens) | 37 kg / 81.5 lbs |
| Shipping Dimensions (excl. lens) | 730 × 600 × 480 mm (28.7 × 23.7 × 18.9 in) |
| Shipping Weight (excl. lens) | 43 kg / 94.8 lbs |
| Standard Accessories | Power Cord, Remote Control |
| Certifications | CE, FCC Class A, cCSAus |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium |
| Warranty | 3 years parts & labour (extendable to 5 years) |
Note: This projector is Risk Group 2 (RG2) per IEC EN 62471-5. It may become Risk Group 3 (RG3) when a lens with throw ratio greater than 4.7 is installed (or greater than 2.5 for North America). Refer to the installation manual for details. Lens sold separately.
Caring for your Speakers and Amplifiers
To Keep your equipment safe these are some best practices to note. Please be advised that this is only to reduce the risk of misuse and is not an exhaustive list.
Speakers
- Speaker terminals are marked red and black, ensure your amplifier to the speakers are wired on the same colours
- Ensure no loose speaker wire from the red touches a loose wire from the black as this will lead to a short circuit and damage either the speaker, the amplifier or both.
- Not all speakers are designed to play at max volume, kindly consider the pairing of your amplifier and speakers
- Speaker cabinets cannot be replaced please handle with care.
AV & Stereo Amplifiers
- If your amplifier has HDMI ports, ensure all devices are off before plugging in the HDMI cable
- Turn off the amplifier before swoping out or adding speaker cable
- Amplifiers generate heat, place them in a well ventilated space. if possible avoid having anything on top of the unit.
- adding a surge protector can assist with power dips which are likely to damage your devices. Isotek and Furman are industry standard.
- Dusty environments can sometimes lead to accumulation of dust in the electronic components that might affect heat regulation
Shipping & Returns
- Free shipping on orders over R500 within the country.
- Standard delivery within 2–5 business days. Delays will be communicated. This might vary slightly depending on your location.
- Return items in original condition for a full refund. (unopened state)
- Returns that are open/unboxed will be subject to a handling fee. Refunds will only be processed after testing the unit.