Exhibit LED Walls: What You Need to Know

When choosing your exhibit LED walls, be sure to review these important considerations with your AV partner.

If you’re considering using LED walls in your exhibit, you’re already well on your way to capturing the attention of attendees. However, not all LED walls are alike. Work collaboratively with your AV production partner to choose the LED walls that are right for your exhibit. For starters, we recommend that you can use the criteria described below.

Exhibit LED Walls: 5 Key Criteria

1. High Resolution and Brightness

LED walls can display high-resolution images and videos with a high level of brightness, making them highly visible from a distance.

High-resolution LED walls use arrays of individual light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to display images and video. Because LEDs are small and can be placed very close together, these walls can achieve a very high resolution, with a high number of pixels per square inch. Brightness in LED walls refers to the amount of light emitted by the individual LEDs. A high-brightness LED wall will have a higher level of luminosity, making the images and videos displayed on it more visible in well-lit or outdoor environments.

Key questions to review with your AV production partner:

• How close to other light sources will the LED wall be? When LED walls are near other lighting sources, the LED display may be problematic.
• Will the brightness of your exhibit LED walls be affected by other factors such as the viewing angle, contrast ratio, and color temperature?

2. Exhibit LED Walls Customizability

LED walls can be customized to display different content for different audiences or to highlight specific products or services. When discussing your exhibit LED walls project with your AV provider, you will probably want to review the following details.

• Size and Shape: LED walls can be made in a variety of sizes and shapes, allowing them to fit into different spaces and configurations

• Resolution: The resolution of LED walls can be customized to suit different needs. High-resolution LED walls can display very fine details and text, while lower-resolution walls may be sufficient for displaying larger images or videos.

• Brightness: The brightness of LED walls can also be adjusted to suit different lighting conditions. Some LED walls can be made very bright, making them suitable for outdoor or well-lit environments, while others may be dimmer, making them more suitable for indoor or darker environments.

• Color: LED walls can be made to display a wide range of colors, allowing for a more dynamic and vivid display.

• Pixel Pitch: The pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of two neighboring pixels and can be customized to meet different needs. As of the writing of this article, it can be as small as .6mm for high-resolution mission critical displays or as large as 16mm for bigger displays with lower resolution. Be sure your AV provider provides a pixel map and offers to test your content prior to arriving at the show. This assures you that your content matches your LED system and you won’t have to make that dreaded call to marketing for last-minute content adjustments.

• Control System: LED walls can be controlled by a variety of systems, including computer software, mobile devices, and even voice commands. This allows for easy customization and real-time adjustments to be made to the display.

Durability

Exhibit LED walls are built to last and, with proper handling, can withstand the wear and tear of being used in a trade show environment. Here are some durability benefits of exhibit LED walls:

• Rugged Construction: LED walls are typically made with high-quality materials that are designed to withstand the wear and tear of regular use. This makes them well-suited for trade show environments where they may be assembled and disassembled multiple times.

• Heat Dissipation: LED walls are designed to dissipate heat effectively, which helps to prevent damage to the LEDs and other components. This makes them more durable in high-temperature environments.

• Water and Dust Resistance: Some LED walls are designed to be water and dust resistant, which can help to protect them from damage during transport, setup and can provide an ideal solution for outdoor applications.

• Easy Maintenance: LED walls are relatively easy to maintain, and their components can be easily replaced if they become damaged.

• Brightness and Color Consistency: LED walls have a high degree of brightness and color consistency which helps to maintain a good image quality even after a long period of use.

• Lightweight and Slim Design: LED walls are lightweight and slim design which makes them easy to transport and set up.

However, it’s important to note that the durability of LED walls can also be affected by factors such as the quality of the LED and other components used, as well as the level of training from your audiovisual provider. Rent from a reputable AV company to ensure that the LED walls are appropriate for the specific trade show environment and are professionally installed, maintained, and removed.

4. Energy Efficiency

LED walls are highly energy efficient, which can be a benefit for trade show exhibitors who are looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

5. Cost–Effective Exhibit LED Walls

LED walls can be cost-effective in the long run, as they have a long lifespan and low energy consumption. They also weigh less which may save on transportation and exhibit drayage charges.

LED Wall Considerations

Key LED Wall Considerations

Here are some key considerations to help you make the right decision:

• Buying an LED wall requires a larger upfront investment compared with renting, but it could be more cost-effective in the long run if you use it frequently.
  
  
• If you need an LED wall for occasional events or short-term projects, renting might be more practical and cost-effective. Also, if your needs are likely to change or you’re unsure about future requirements, renting provides flexibility. However, if you have regular events or long-term installations, buying might be a better option.
  
  
• If you require specific sizes, resolutions, or custom configurations for your LED wall, renting might be preferable. Your AV partner should have a wide variety of available sizes and configurations available for greater customization possibilities.
  
  
• When you buy an LED wall, you’re responsible for maintenance and repairs, which can get expensive. With rentals, maintenance and repairs are typically handled by your AV partner.
  
  
• Owning an LED wall means you’ll need space to store it when it’s not in use and arrange for transportation to and from events. Renting eliminates these concerns, as the rental company typically handles these logistics.

Exhibit LED Walls from TST

LED video walls are becoming the de facto standard in ballrooms and in trade show booths for organizations that need to reinforce their brand or communicate important messages.

With so many options available, it’s hard to know which LED video walls will best serve your needs. Choosing an LED wall and using it safely and effectively is no easy feat.

Be sure to work with a reputable AV production company that can provide end-to-end LED video wall rentals and support. Your AV partner should provide best-in-class video wall technology and should be able to help assess your video wall requirements. They should be able to ensure that the LED walls are appropriate for the environment and weigh in on what size, model, and pixel pitch are right for your conference, trade show booth, corporate meeting, or nightclub event.

TST is the total show production solution for anyone who hosts, plans, manages, or produces trade shows, conferences, corporate meetings, and nightclub events. To support exhibit builders at NIADA and other big shows, TST provides AV design, setup, staffing, and operation. Our services include audio, video, LED and OLED walls, lighting, staging, computers and laptops, AV gear rentals, and affordable trade show Wi-Fi.

In the events industry, what you know and who you know are everything. We know the Pacific Southwest, Las Vegas, and all of the venues inside and out. We also travel with our clients to support their shows around the country. In an industry where almost anything can go wrong, we make sure everything goes right.

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