Say goodbye to bevels and seams and hello to brighter pictures
The right video system for your restaurant or sports bar depends on the size of the space, how you’ll be using the screens, and your budget. In the New York Tri-State area, you’ll see everything from older, faded LCD screens with thick bevels and even thicker housings to streamlined video walls with pictures that look perfect in every light.
If you’re a restaurant or bar owner contemplating a new video system in New York or New Jersey, you’ve probably noticed what your competitors are doing.
You probably see systems in desperate need of a revamp.
Meanwhile, newer systems raise your expectations about what your video system installation should accomplish. You want to “wow” your customers while staying within your budget for AV systems. That’s exactly why direct view LED walls are worth a look.
Dara AV has been specifying these screens for commercial applications in top venues across the New York area for savvy restauranteurs who want the best technology at a fair price.
Why Choose Direct View LED Screens?
Direct View LED is the next level of technology for sports bars, restaurants, hospitality venues and retailers seeking bold imagery, true colors, optimal viewing from virtually any angle, and larger-than-life screen sizes.
These are some of the benefits we’ve seen since we started specifying these for clients across the New York area, including House of Que in the American Dream Mall and top-rated venues in Chelsea Piers.
No Seams or Bevels
Video walls made up of multiple monitors offer flexibility to send different content to different screens or create one giant image. But there’s an issue that impacts the look of giant video walls – bevels. Even the slimmest bevels will show up to a discerning eye. As technology evolves and more companies adopt direct view LEDs those grid lines we take for granted look outdated, screaming for a video system upgrade.
When video walls from manufacturers like Christie Digital came out more than a decade ago, they represented cutting-edge technology. But today, you can say goodbye to bevels with a seamless, giant screen capable of displaying one image or any configuration of multiple images.
Bright, High-Quality Picture in Any Setting
Previously, the only option to create a large picture (think, more than 250 inches diagonal!) was a projector and screen. But projection systems come with challenges in high ambient light situations. They require perfect calibration during installation. They also need scheduled maintenance, since bulbs burn out and need to be replaced. You also need enough ceiling clearance to mount one properly, unless you opt for rear projection – then you need adequate space behind the screen.
Projection systems have their place in certain venues. But for bright, high-quality pictures, technology like Samsung’s Wall MicroLED delivers true colors, a wider color gamut than conventional LEDs, and no glare, even in high ambient light.
Whether you’re catering to a lunchtime crowd and want to be sure they can see your digital signage, or you have the lights down for game night, a direct view LED shines bright.
Crisp Picture, Even Close Up
Indoor direct view LEDs use similar technology use technology similar to what’s used on the giant screens and perimeter LEDs at places like Madison Square Garden or Citi Field. But there is one crucial difference. Stadium set-ups use larger pixels that, from a distance, blend to create a uniform image. If you were to get a closer look, you’d see the individual lights.
Direct view LEDs designed for indoor use, however, use micro pixels. Thanks to the smaller pixel pitch, viewers can’t discern the individual pixels, even up close. These lead to sharper images, even at close viewing distances, making it perfect for bars, restaurants, and retail stores where customers are likely to be closer to the screen.
All-in-One Systems for Easier Installation
Is it easier to hang 20 screens in a five-by-four configuration or a single screen? Once other considerations, like transporting a 250-inch screen, are taken into account, an all-in-one system will always be the faster, easier solution.
The Samsung Wall All-in-One includes integrated software, making it even easier to share your message or set the mood in your establishment.
Are You Ready for the Next Level of Visual Entertainment?
Direct View LEDs continue to drop in price, making them a viable solution for many restaurants and bars in New York and New Jersey. Yet, they are still new and unique, which means they will catch people’s eyes and set your hospitality venue apart.
As the saying goes, “How you do one thing is how you do everything.” If that’s true, why wouldn’t you want your customers to see that you invest thought, effort, and money into every aspect of your restaurant to give guests the best experience you can?
FAQs
What is direct view LED?
A direct view LED screen displays images as a collection of pixels. Unlike LCD (liquid crystal display) screens, a direct view LED does not need a backlight, since the LEDs provide their own light source. Today’s microLEDs have small pixel pitches, making them suitable for use in indoors where viewers may be closer to the screen.
What is the difference between LED and direct LED?
A backlit LED screen uses LEDs (light emitting diodes) to illuminate an LCD panel from behind. A direct LED provides its own light. Direct view LEDS may be slimmer than LCDs and provide better contrast, a wider color gamut, and higher brightness levels for superior picture quality.
What is pixel pitch?
Pixel pitch refers to the distance between pixels, on center, in a direct view LED. An ultra fine pixel pitch leads to better image clarity, even at closer distances. Stadium LEDs often have wider pixel pitches because they are viewed at greater distances.
