Top 6 Reasons to Choose Two-Piece Projection
Letās say this firstā¦weāre here to embrace AV technology, and weāre excited about its evolution. When it comes to deciding when to use two-piece projection
or Direct View LED, there are many considerations to weigh. The following points highlight those areas that may help you tip the scale.
Initial System Costs
When we think about design options, projection is still at the head of the class. The purchase price of a two-piece projection system is documented as being a cost-effective option. However, application, system features, and size play a role in calculating the overall investment.
Installation and Ease of Maintenance
The general rule of thumb says that two-piece projection systems are often straightforward installs requiring minimal time and labor for setup – especially when walls are not uniform or flat. Direct View LED walls must be structurally engineered for the load. Expensive stocks of extra bulbs and difficult-to-access service calls are a thing of the past. Projectors have become long-term, low-maintenance workhorses, with laser-based light engines requiring nearly no maintenance. Electrical requirements should be taken into account for both types of installations, however. Direct View LED solutions may require an additional electrical subpanel; while two-piece projection often only requires an extra electrical circuit.
Challenging Environments
Where flexibility is required to retrofit historic buildings or environments when wiring electricity becomes project-prohibitive, Da-Lite offers alternatives for challenging wired screen installations. The Tensioned Designer Contour with Agility Battery Motor provides all the benefits of an electric screen with the perks of wire-free installation. Additionally, you could select a fixed frame screen in these unique locations for no-fuss installations, such as a UTB Contour, Cinema Contour, Parallax, or Parallax Thin. These screens only require simple mounting brackets.
Portability
Regarding large-scale projects for staging and live events, two-piece projection has this crowd on their feet! Da-Lite’s flagship lineup of portable screens – Fast-Fold®, provides sizes up to 367” diagonal, easy case transport with foldable components and screen surfaces, quick set-up and teardown for ballrooms, pop-up spaces, and impromptu meetings. Other than the behemoths of light output, most projectors can be moved around easily, positioned on a table, mounted in the ceiling, and used for front- or rear-screen applications.
Aesthetics
If your installation isn’t meant to run 24/7,two-piece projection should be at the top of your list. If architectural features are prominent or critical for room design in the space you’re specifying, consider an electric projection screen like our flagship Tensioned Advantage. This product allows for content to be viewed when needed and retracted when it’s not. Also, a feature such as the SightLine Cable Drop allows up to70” of vertical positioning, eliminating the need for black drop and providing a floating effect with thin cables. Additionally, when aesthetics are at the forefront of the conversation, explore FullVision – a borderless fixed frame screen that enables the entire surface to be used for projection. Modern and low profile, FullVision is a great choice for any room where the screen should blend into the environment when not in use and deliver the very best in projection when the projector is turned on.
Image Uniformity and Viewing Comfort
Projection provides a comfortable viewing experience for a couple of reasons. First, a projection system features a single light source from the projector, eliminating distortion or alignment challenges while providing consistent color and quality across the viewing area. Second, Ambient Light Rejecting screen surfaces, such as Parallax PureĀ® or Parallax Stratos 1.0 help wrangle unwanted ambient light - up to 96%, in the room while maintaining high-contrast, bright images. Finally, combating glare is a non-starter with a projection screen, ultimately reducing painful eye fatigue.
We hope we've given you some compelling reasons to choose two-piece projection. However, if your project requires Direct View LED, we encourage you to check out TiLED Solution Services from Chief.
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