GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that it will once again participate as a major sponsor of CinemaCon 2025. CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO, has become an annual tradition for motion picture professionals, attracting over 6,000 delegates from around the world to celebrate the theatrical experience and explore the latest technologies designed to enhance image and sound quality.
CinemaCon will take place from March 31 to April 3 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. GDC is located in the Milano Suite 2 on the Promenade Level.
GDC will showcase its latest solutions for micro rooms to premium large-format (PLF) auditoriums, developed specifically for the moviegoing experience:
· Patented GDC HDR LED Media Server: The world’s first HDR LED media server listed on the DCI website, designed for the CINITY LED. Featuring Flexible Architecture Stable Technology (FAST), it supports 4K 3D and 4K 120 frames per second (fps), making it the cinema’s highest-capability media server.
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SR-5520 is an HDR, HFR, and 3D-ready LED media server with FAST designed for leading cinema LED screens. It supports 4K 96 fps.
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SR-1000 IMB/ media server supports both projection systems and LED cinema screens. Renowned for its near-zero maintenance and minimal total cost of ownership, it features a future-proof flexible architecture that offers several affordable built-in options for 4K, storage, DTS Surround, and DTS:X for IAB immersive audio.
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DTS Surround Cinema: Optimized X-curve and full-range surround speakers with enhanced bass management.
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DTS:X for IAB: Supports up to 24 channels, with 32 channels coming soon. It delivers realistic object-based immersive audio that meets the international immersive audio standard – IAB.
On site, we will showcase acoustically transparent LED cinema screen powered by a GDC LED Media Server, which supports DTS:X for IAB immersive audio.
· The standalone
AIB-3000 16-channel Cinema Audio Processor is engineered to work seamlessly with majo legacy and current DCI servers, featuring sensational DTS Surround sound with enhanced bass management to rock your auditorium. It also offers various auxiliary audio inputs, including HDMI with encoded audio formats (AC3).
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Cine-Union pure RGB laser light upgrade for Series 2 projectors delivers bright, sharp, and striking images while reducing electricity costs and the need for lamp replacement expenses.
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DIVE Dynamic Lighting System features programmable light shows that highlight premium format technologies and enhance the pre-show experience.
More GDC innovationsGDC will present a wide array of products, including the SR-1000 IMB with a built-in capacity of up to 4TB CineCache. The SR-1000 is designed to be expanded with an external up to 6TB PSD-4000-SSD Portable Storage Series, creating a cost-effective and reliable storage solution of up to 10TB SSD for every cinema screen. The PSD-4000-SSD is redundant and hot-swappable. It is also a compact, lightweight, and portable storage device that can share the entire library of content with other auditoriums.
Additionally, GDC will showcase recent developments to enhance its enterprise software solutions:
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Cinema Automation CA2.0 - This powerful advanced technology leverages machine learning to revolutionize cinema management, leading to improved efficiency, enhanced reliability, and reduced human intervention. Today, more than 4,100 screens have been installed or committed across over 430 sites globally.
· The new
Web-based TMS-2000WEB provides convenience and flexibility, allowing multi-user control via a dedicated web interface. The GDC Theatre Management System is installed in over 24,300 screens across more than 3,400 sites globally.
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CMS-3000 Web-based Central Management System and
NOC-3000 Network Operations Center have been deployed worldwide, including in China, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and the USA.
“CinemaCon presents an exceptional opportunity to celebrate our 25th anniversary and demonstrate our expertise in developing products for theatrical exhibition, including LED media server technology," said Dr. Man-Nang Chong, founder and CEO of GDC. "We are excited to engage with the most influential leaders in the global cinema industry to forge win-win partnerships. This year, we uphold our tradition of introducing first-to-market yet affordable products that reduce operating costs and enhance the overall quality of the presentation.”
GDC Celebrates 25 Years of Innovations at CinemaCon 2025On Monday, March 31, GDC will host an exclusive, invitation-only event for its esteemed dealer network to mark the company’s 25th anniversary. From 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, we will celebrate a quarter-century of groundbreaking innovation and unwavering partnership with a memorable happy hour. This special occasion will bring together our valued dealers and partners as we reflect on our journey and look forward to an exciting future.
