June 7, 2006 - Nantes, France –
Screen Research, industry leader in acoustically transparent, acoustically
neutral projection screens for the home and commercial markets, has announced a
new range of curved 1.78 and 2.35 aspect ratio models called
TheaterCurve. Available
now in a wide range of sizes in both fixed frame and fixed frame with lateral
masking panels, the curved design ensures a projection image without distortion
while creating a cinematic impression of being surrounded by the projected
image.
Available in screen widths from
50” to 270” wide, all TheaterCurve™ models feature Screen Research’s
award winning ClearPix™ acoustically transparent screen formulations. ClearPix
is the first and only acoustically transparent screen material that has been
certified THX and ISF for its sound transparency and outstanding image
qualities.
ClearPix2 is fast becoming
recognized as the optimal acoustically transparent projection screen fabric for
use in residential (home theater) applications, post-production facilities,
screening rooms, dance clubs, recording studios, worship houses, and other small
to medium commercial venues because of its lack of visual moiré and audio
degradation effects typically found with common vinyl-perforated screens (i.e.,
comb filtering and high frequency loss). Speakers can be placed without
compromise, where the sound designer or movie’s director intended them to be -
behind the screen, at the actor’s lips or where the action takes place. Video quality is uncompromised as well,
with no appreciable loss in resolution compared to perforated screens.
Yves Trelohan, CEO for Screen
Research asserted, “TheaterCurve
projection screens are the ideal match for today’s digital projectors with
anamorphic lenses. The slightly curved screen corresponds exactly to the curve
of the anamorphic lens. The image in 2.35 ratio is perfectly balanced. TheaterCurve screens are a hand-in-glove
fit with the growing movement of constant height 2.35 projection technologies
like CineWide™ by Runco and Vidikron and TheaterScope™ by DPI.”
“In
response to the growing demand by our cutting-edge dealers who are pushing the
envelope from home theater into “home cinema” for their clients, the arrival of
TheaterCurve™ screens rounds out what is now the most complete line of 2.35
screen options in the home theater industry” said
John Caldwell, Director of Sales for StJohn Group, Inc., Screen Research’s
exclusive North American distributor.
“The constant height, 2.35 theater architecture is arguably the cutting edge of
technology for entertainment.
Screen Research has been positioned from the outset as a brand at the
forefront for rectifying the worlds of video and audio performance. TheaterCurve is an amazing experience in
either 16:9 or 2.35, and a natural extension of Screen Research’s engineering
expertise.”
Screen Research’s new TheaterCurve offerings eliminate the pin-cushioning
effects that may be present in short focal distance applications of some
anamorphic lenses. Another major benefit of TheaterCurve is its ability to
eliminate the “audio hot-spotting” effect caused by solid, non-acoustically
transparent curved screens. Traditional solid screen approaches to curved
screens results in the creation of a large parabolic reflector in the room, thus
focusing reflected acoustical energy into a narrow hot spot in the middle of the
listening area. With TheaterCurve, the audio passes right through the screen
unabated and any reflected energy from the back wall can pass through the screen
and be absorbed by acoustic treatment placed behind the screen.
TheaterCurve fixed frame models start at $2,700 MSRP. TheaterCurve XMask
masking screens with unique lateral masking panels that can be made in solid or
acoustically neutral masking material, start at $16,500 MSRP.
Screen Research’s line of 1.33, 1.78 and 2.35 screens now includes hundreds
of models of flat fixed screens, TheaterCurve fixed, TheaterCurve XMask
Cinescope with lateral masking, CMask fixed masking systems, motorized screens,
and in-ceiling motorized screens with masking. Custom sizes, aspect ratios and
models are also available.
What Is Constant Height 2.35 Theater Architecture?
Constant height 2.35
system architecture maintains the same vertical picture height at all times and
uses all of the projector’s vertical array of pixels at all times. In
combination with the proper video scaler and anamorphic lens that moves into
position when Cinescope material is present, there will be no annoying grey bars
at the top and bottom of the picture There is no loss in vertical pixel count,
thus maximum video resolution and picture brightness is maintained regardless of
the source material’s aspect ratio.
About Screen Research
Screen Research is comprised of scientists and
business professionals with years of experience in Audio Visual Design and
Technology with the goal of bringing innovative and solution-oriented products
to the video market. Screen Research specializes in acoustically transparent
video-projection screens of the highest quality especially designed to match
today’s modern fixed pixel projectors (LCD, DLP, L-COS etc). The company offers
a full range of fixed and motorized screens up to the most sophisticated
solutions - fixed screens with masking systems and award winning “Le Wing”, the
only retractable screen with retractable speaker system on the market. The
products have rapidly been recognized and awarded for bringing significant
improvements to existing technology. Headquartered in Nantes, France, Screen
Research distributes its products worldwide via a privileged network of
distributors, dealers and integrators.
About Stjohn Group
StJohn Group is a distribution and marketing company
specializing in products and services for the custom integration (CI) market –
both residential and commercial. StJohn Group is the exclusive distributor and
marketer for Screen Research in North America and the Caribbean.
Visual Assets
A high resolution photograph of a fixed TheaterCurve screen
and a Screen Research logo are available by request.
Contact Information
Sales:
John Caldwell
Phone: 805-647-3779 •
Fax: 805-856-2212
E-mail: john@stjohngroup.com
Administration:
4396 Saddlestone Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone:
360-756-2205 • Fax: 360-647-1087
E-mail: info@stjohngroup.com
Web sites:
www.screenresearch.com
www.stjohngroup.com
www.cebiz.net
www.artcousticusa.com
