Considerations before Purchasing a Video Wall for Your Business A video wall is a category of equipment that assumes a long period of operation, up to several decades. That is why the selection of such a system must be approached reasonably and responsibly. Below Bitsy Displays experts will break down the main criteria that must be considered before purchasing video walls.
1. Purpose of the system First of all, you need to determine what functions the new video wall will perform. Most often, such solutions are acquired: ● ● ● ●
for broadcasting mass events (sports competitions, show programs) for a large audience; showing presentations during exhibitions and conferences; demonstration of commercials and other multimedia content in shopping and entertainment centers; The output of important data in situational centers and control rooms.
A suitable solution must be selected depending on the application. For example, if a video wall is to be used during large-scale events, it must be large enough.
2. System dimensions Since most LED video panels are modular, they can be almost any size. However, you should not be guided by the "the more the better" principle. Multiple screens will not only increase the cost of the system but also require significant energy costs. The calculation of the video wall is made depending on the size of the room and the distance from which the audience will perceive the information. For an optimal result and correct filling of every centimeter of the room, it is recommended to entrust this task to specialists. They will be able to take into account all the nuances and find the right solution.
3. Video wall brightness This is an important metric because it affects the successful reading of information from the wall. All media content broadcast on screens must be clearly visible. If the video wall will be used indoors, the acceptable brightness level is 400-700 cd / m2. To demonstrate video clips on the street, it is worth choosing equipment with an indicator of 1000 cd / m2 or more. In addition, the level of ambient light matters. If the wall will be surrounded by a large number of light sources, it is better to choose LED video panels for it that are less sensitive to glare.
4. Panel type There are two most common types of video wall displays offered by LED video panel suppliers. LED screens- These are LED-based displays. As a rule, such solutions are used in outdoor advertising. The main advantages of LED video panels are increased reliability and image brightness. There are also laser-illuminated options on the market that are less sensitive to ambient light.