LED VIDEO WALLS

Specifying an LED Wall? Get the Numbers Before Design Review

Configure pixel pitch, viewing distance, and mounting, then get an instant ballpark price for the project you're specifying. Get a cost sanity check mid-design.

Spec'ing the Wall: What to Nail Down

The right LED wall is a function of how it's viewed and how it's built into the space. These are the specs that drive both the design and the cost.

Pixel Pitch & Viewing Distance

Pitch and minimum viewing distance are directly linked — the tighter the pitch, the closer viewers can stand before pixelation shows. Get this pairing right and you avoid over-speccing an expensive wall no one stands close enough to appreciate.

A deeper look at pixel pitch.

Mounting, Frame & Power

Wall-mount, recessed, or freestanding changes the frame system, depth tolerance, and load on the structure. Power and heat load factor into the MEP coordination early. The calculator gives you a starting footprint to design around.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right pixel pitch for an LED wall in my design?

Match the pixel pitch to the closest viewing distance in the space. The nearer people stand, the finer the pitch needs to be to keep the image seamless, so close-viewing interiors like lobbies and conference rooms typically call for finer pitches while walls seen from across a large room can use wider ones. The calculator lets you compare pitches at your exact dimensions so you can weigh resolution against cost before design review.

What dimensions do I need to specify an LED wall?

You need the intended display width and height in feet, plus the mounting height from the floor. LED walls are built from fixed-size cabinets, so the final dimensions snap to whole-cabinet increments rather than any arbitrary measurement. Enter your target width and height in the calculator and it returns the nearest buildable size and the full cabinet grid.

How much wall space and structure does an LED video wall require?

An LED wall mounts to a flat, structurally sound surface and is assembled from tiled cabinets, each roughly two feet by one foot, that lock together into a seamless grid. Plan for the full display footprint plus clearance for mounting hardware and service access. Share your dimensions with the DGI team and we confirm the structural and clearance requirements for your specific wall.

Can an LED wall be built to a specific size or aspect ratio?

Almost any size, within whole-cabinet steps. Because the wall is tiled from fixed cabinets, buildable dimensions land on multiples of the cabinet size, so the calculator rounds your target to the nearest achievable width and height and shows the difference. Standard 16:9 layouts, such as a Full HD 1920x1080 wall, are reached by choosing the cabinet count and pixel pitch together.

What should I have ready before the design review?

Have the display dimensions, the viewing distances in the space, and the intended content defined. Those three inputs drive the pixel pitch, resolution, and budget, which are the numbers reviewers will ask about. Run the configuration through the calculator first so you arrive with an instant estimate and the cabinet grid already worked out.

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