Epson and Show Sage Unveil New 4K Projection and Media Server Tech at USITT 2025

At the upcoming USITT Conference and Stage Expo in Columbus, Ohio, from March 6-8, Epson and Show Sage will be showcasing their latest innovations in 4K projection and media server technology. The two companies will be joining forces at booth #279 to demonstrate how their combined solutions can create complete visual solutions for theaters, immersing attendees in vibrant visuals while offering hands-on experience with expert scenic projection and mapping tools.

Epson continues to push the boundaries of projection innovation in the theater market, offering advanced features and supporting software to help bring stages to life. At USITT 2025, Epson will feature its impressive new EB-PQ series of 4K projectors, designed to work seamlessly with Epson's ultra-short throw lenses to deliver vibrant, high-resolution displays ideal for backdrops and various theater applications.

The EB-PQ series of projectors utilizes Epson's 3-chip, 3LCD technology and new state-of-the-art 4KCrystal Motion technology with a high native contrast ratio, bringing stages to life with extraordinary detail, vibrant colors, and deep blacks. While offering up to 20,000 lumens of brightness, the projectors can operate at 16,000 lumens from a standard 120 volts power source for simpler setup and installation. The ELPLX02S lens with 0.35 throw ratio and zero offset is ideal for theater backdrops, limiting shadows in close-up projection and simplifying installation in narrow spaces and rear-projection applications.

Epson's energy-efficient large-venue laser projectors come with convenient features for the theater industry, such as a mechanical shutter to protect the projector during laser light shows and enable smooth changes of scenery. Plus, with DMX/Art-Net support, end-users can manage the projector from theater lighting consoles and controllers. Featuring a filterless cabinet, hermetically sealed optical and light source unit, and a virtually maintenance-free 20,000-hour laser light source, the projectors also include HDR support, adaptive gamma correction, and NFC functionality. They are designed to work with Epson's range of optional lenses and attachable PixAlign® camera to simplify complex multi-projector installations.

Show Sage offers a range of media-server and control solutions which can be configured into a system to meet requirements – large or small, basic or highly interactive – with real-time content. Helping creative minds deliver stunning multi-display events, scenery, and installations, Show Sage solutions at USITT will include Dataton WATCHOUT and WATCHPAX, Hive Media Control System, LightAct, and PIXILAB Blocks. These tools allow users to orchestrate stills, animations, graphics, video, sound, and live feeds into a single impressive show across multiple display areas, whether a huge, seamless image or a whole array of displays working together.



By combining Epson's high-lumen projectors with Show Sage's media server and control technology, theater productions can achieve complete visual solutions that captivate audiences and enhance the overall production experience. The integration of these advanced technologies enables theater professionals to create immersive, high-quality visuals that engage and entertain audiences like never before.

Don't miss this opportunity to see the future of theater projection and media server technology in action. Visit Epson and Show Sage at booth #279 during the USITT Conference and Stage Expo in Columbus, Ohio, from March 6-8, 2025.