What Is an LED Wall and What Are They Used For?
There are many different choices when it comes to using display technology for an event. Arguably one of the best choices for any medium or large-scale event is an LED wall. But what is an LED wall and what are they used for?
What is an LED wall?
LED walls, also known as video walls, are multi-monitor setups made up of modular LED screens that can be tiled together to make huge visual displays. The images that appear on the LED walls are split across the multiple screens using either a hardware-based controller or a software-based PC and video card controller.
As the name would suggest, LED walls use light-emitting diodes to generate the image. LEDs are used for video walls because they generate bright, sharp images that do not require backlighting. LED walls also have the best refresh rates of any video wall technology.
The picture quality of LED screens is far superior to that of LCD screens and provides greater control over the contrast, also displaying truer blacks and whites.
What are LED walls used for?
LED walls can be used to display video, images, text and signage on a large scale. This makes them ideal for use in a range of different events where standard-sized screens are not sufficient, such as:
Conferences
Trade shows
Product launches
Exhibitions
Sports screenings
Festivals
Live performances
Outdoor cinema screenings
What are the benefits of an LED wall?
LED walls are becoming the most popular choice for large-scale displays because of the many benefits of the technology.
A wide viewing angle
LED walls are slightly curved, providing an excellent viewing angle for all viewers, no matter where they are positioned. There is also no colour shift at extreme viewing angles, and the colour is smooth from any distance.
Modular design
The modular design means that LED walls can be created in any size. They are designed to work well for medium to long-distance viewing, which means they are ideal for large-scale events such as festivals and outdoor cinema screenings.
Great for both indoor and outdoor use
LED walls can be waterproof, which means they can function no matter the weather during the event. LED technology also provides a better image outdoors than other types of screens such as LCD.
Customisable
They can be configured into different arrangements to create unique visual displays and are fully customisable on a variety of rigging solutions.
Branding and presentation opportunities
LED walls can provide various presentation and display opportunities. They can be used to provide live backdrops at exhibitions or on stage at a conference for a visually pleasing setup that helps engage your audience.
LED walls are fast becoming the display technology of choice when it comes to events, particularly those that take place outdoors.
Now that you know what an LED wall is, if you want to hire an LED wall or screen for your event, you can read more about our hire services, or you can contact us to discuss your event, and we will be happy to advise you.