Eiki International recently announced the EK-818U and the EK-812U. These latest high-end projectors from Eiki feature WUXGA resolution (1920×1200) and are 1-chip DLP laser projectors with HDR capabilities. Both are geared towards large venue applications such as auditoriums, large conference rooms, theaters, entertainment venues, houses of worship and rental and staging.

The EK-818U offers 9,500 lumens brightness with a 100,000:1 contrast ratio and the EK-812U laser projectors is rated at 8,200 lumens with a 100,000:1 contrast ratio. Both models carry an IP5X Dust Ingress Test rating and include a 20,000-hour laser light source. Network capable, they have RJ-45 connectors for both HDBaseT and Ethernet. The projectors also provide support for RS232C control as well as an input for a dedicated wired IR remote. Additional connectivity for the EK-818U and EK-812U includes both HDMI input and output, 3G-SDI (on a BNC connector), a DVI-D input connector and VGA I/O. Finally, these projectors both have a USB Type A connector, enabling them to operate over the network using a Wi-Fi dongle

The new Eiki EK-818U and the EK-812U laser projectors offer a wide range of flexible installation options. With 360-degree free orientation (vertically and horizontally), these projectors can handle any positioning the project requires. With their geometric correction capabilities, the projectors can adapt the projected image for use onto spherical, cylindrical and other specially shaped screens. Their portrait orientation projection capabilities make both models potential choices for projection mapping, staging, digital signage and related applications. Six optional lenses are available for the EK-818U and the EK-812U.

Eiki’s new EK-818U is available now at an MSRP of  $11,495 and the EK-812U is also available now at an MSRP of $9,190.

Display market analyst firm PMA Research provides channel data to the Display Industry, Their October Pro AV Channel Tracking report showed that the WUXGA, 6000+ Lumen, Conference/Large Venue segment continued its long standing channel domination in revenue share. And, while the segment’s ASP slipped slightly in October, unit sales jumped sharply.