Christie this week announced that the Christie IMB, an integrated media block solution that converts and delivers feature-film and alternative content within a secure environment, now supports Dolby Atmos. The announcement follows beta tests at several large cinema customers of Christie that confirmed the Christie IMB – Dolby Atmos synergy, including support for all of the latter’s functionality, such as playback.

Available now, the Christie IMB firmware update enables the change for all of Christie’s 2K and 4K, DCI-compliant Solaria Series 2 projectors having a Christie IMB. Built into Christie projectors or inserted into previously purchased units, the Christie IMB utilizes industry standard, non-proprietary storage solutions, giving exhibitors the smoothest possible transition to HFR (high frame rate) and 3D projection standards. The Christie IMB provides an integrated solution from a single, trusted equipment supplier.

All Solaria Series 2 projectors are designed to integrate seamlessly with the Christie IMB and the Christie Previsto High Frame Rate (HFR) technology. It features complete cinema content support, as well as MPEG2 and H.264 support for pre-show advertising and alternative content.

Learn more about Christie IMB here.