Barco introduces the mFusion ICMP-XS, a new generation of integrated server that combines a media player, an audio processor, and a streaming unit in a single device.
In doing so, it significantly simplifies cinema operations and sets a new standard for performance, efficiency, and user-friendliness.
Three devices in one: everything a cinema needs
The new mFusion builds on the success of the Barco Alchemy ICMP-X, but it arrives with a completely redesigned hardware architecture. It brings together functions that until now required three separate devices:
- A next-generation audio processor: support for 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound, clean dialogue, powerful bass, and a dynamic audio experience for every show.
- A powerful media server: up to 5x faster handling of content, enabling simultaneous playback, ingest, and data transfer without compromise.
- A streaming unit: easily connect a live broadcast or alternative content from anywhere in the world straight into your cinema's program.
The result is one powerful device that significantly simplifies your technical setup and improves operational reliability.
Why is the mFusion so revolutionary?
The most integrated solution on the market
The mFusion brings audio, video, and streaming functions together in a single compact device. It enables fully centralized control of all the technology in your cinema.
A modern user interface
The interface is based on the Barco Series 4 platform, but it goes even further: it is the very first integrated UI for projection, audio, server, and streaming. It is accessible via PC, mobile devices, and the touchscreen directly on the projector. Unified software and an API make it easy to manage every process.
High performance and broad connectivity
Support for 2D 4K60 and 3D 4K30 guarantees a flawless image.
The audio package includes AES3, AES67 AoIP, calibration, and EQ.
The connectivity lineup does not lack HDMI 2.0a, 10Gb SFP+ LAN, USB-A, 3G-SDI.
An internal NVMe SSD of up to 16 TB ensures lightning-fast access to your data.
On top of that, Barco plans further features through updates, for example IAB audio rendering or 12G-SDI.
Greener thanks to integration
Fewer devices means less material consumed, less packaging, simpler logistics, and lower energy demands.
By integrating multiple functions into a single device (and in combination with the projector), you save both energy and space, and operations become more sustainable.
The best cinema server for digital cinema
The mFusion was designed with top-tier HDR projection and premium auditoriums in mind, but standard auditoriums will fully benefit from its advantages too.
Thanks to its greater performance, capacity, speed, and simplicity, it delivers a unique balance of value and capability across the entire Barco Series 4 range.
And what about sound? Pair the mFusion with the Barco Smart Amplifier
The mFusion works perfectly with the new Barco Smart Amplifier, a smart amplifier with powerful sound, flexible connectivity, and easy integration through the Barco Web Communicator. Thanks to advanced control via the API and a modern UI, together they make the ideal setup for any professional cinema.
Source: Barco.com