Framing Projectors Are Absolutely The Best Choice For Fine Art Lighting!
So what is a framing projector anyway? Well, its a specialized lighting instrument that contains a series of optical lenses that produces a focused light source that can manipulated to light any shape or art or sculpture. Lighting fine art with framing projectors is one of the most sophisticated ways to display your art collection.
Phantom framing projectors are considered the top of the food chain when compared to other light sources like over the picture lights, recessed accent lights and even inferior framing projectors.
With over the picture lights, you get what you get, little to no control with most of the light on the top half of the art. Adjustable accent lights are a decent option for lighting art because your can vary beam patterns using different MR16 lamps as well as lenses to shape the light. However, shaping the light for an adjustable accent light is much different than framing projectors.
With Phantom framing projectors, you can shape the light to fit the canvas perfectly without any light on the wall around the art. Accent lights on the other hand, create a pool of light around the artwork on the wall and don’t offer the same level of control as framing projectors.
This level of performance is exactly why you would consider using a framing projector.
Though framing projectors come in a number of formats, Phantom’s framing projectors are fully tested, proven and come with one-on-one the phone support to help you through the design phase and the installation. This is because Phantom offers additional versatility and the fixtures are easier for professionals to handle. The fixture is compatible with all kinds of display items, from simple paintings to intricately designed sculptures.
What makes Phantom’s framing projectors stand out is their extensive customization. Each device has a certain setting in mind. For example, the New Construction (NC) series is configured for installation prior to sheetrock placement and has an attractive slotted cover plate with glare shield to conceal the fixture from view. Other framing projector housings are available for a wide array of lighting installation conditions and requirements. This ensures a perfectly smooth ceiling transition.
The Surface Mount (SM Series) framing projector, on the other hand, is an economical choice that is not concealable, but provides the same beautiful illumination as Phantom’s concealed models. It comes in three finishes to match any décor and is perfect for rooms with exposed beams or conditions that are not conducive to a recessed framing projector.
In addition to these housing options, Phantom framing projectors have a custom LED light engine with a Cree XHP70 chip that is powered by an electronic driver that is auto sensing for voltages between 120 and 277 volts operating at either 50 or 60Hz. This is handy for customers who reside outside of the United States who operate at a different voltage. More importantly, though, is how intuitive they are to install because they were designed by an installer!
Other manufacturers produce framing projectors with outdated lamp technology and have large housing to dissipate heat. This naturally makes installation, adjusting and maintenance more difficult for the installer. Phantom’s framing projectors are streamlined and include design concepts that most professionals will enjoy. This will make the installation easier for the installer in the effort to provide the right look for the clients needs.
Phantom lighting systems manufactures a plethora of specialty lighting fixtures such as the Contour framing projector for art lighting and Phantom cabinet lighting for displays. If you are considering ways to effectively light art or ways to effectively illuminate a cabinet, bookcase or pieces of furniture, we have a solution.
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