ISE: Christie makes closer pitch for direct view LED, for critical viewing

[donaldk]

Christie said today that it will introduce a new direct view LED display range for critical viewing. Last year's 2.5 mm was just too coarse for high end video. This new, high-end, LED range is to add some very specific - and unique - features for critical viewing plus ever smaller pixel pitches so you can get even closer to the screen. Christie is trying to build up buzz as all it says: "(To be announced Feb 4th)".


Last year's 2.5 mm pitch Velvet, as shown at ISE 2015

[donaldk]

So 1.2 mm and 1.6 mm, the most popular fine pitch range, cost vs size.



Christie Expands Velvet Family with Apex Series of Narrow-pitch LED Tiles
New series includes 1.2 and 1.6 millimeter pitches designed for critical viewing applications

ISE/AMSTERDAM – (February 4, 2016) – Christie®, a leader in creating and sharing the world's best visual and audio experiences, today launched its Christie® Velvet® Apex Series of LED tiles featuring 1.2 and 1.6 millimeter pixel pitches. Part of the Christie Velvet family, Apex Series is designed for 24/7 critical viewing applications including command and control rooms, and high security surveillance monitoring. Apex Series’ high impact visuals are also suitable for corporate lobbies, museums, large-scale experiences, as well as indoor advertising and high-end retail applications.

Designed for uniformity and performance using only the highest quality components, each Christie Velvet component is system level certified and tested to meet the most stringent safety and environmental requirements.

Continuing the Velvet design that offers the highest image quality and premium performance, the Apex Series offers increased flexibility with a new slim design, 100 percent front-serviceability, 16 x 9 aspect ratio, native HD and UHD resolutions, micro adjustments, and more. With the highest quality components that are designed to work together, remote/redundant power, and advanced monitoring, the Apex Series ensures peace of mind and uptime.

“Featuring the most efficient use of power, precision output control, advanced monitoring capability and design flexibility, with clear, detailed imagery, Apex Series delivers what critical viewing environments are looking for. Our design also includes the Macroblock Hawkeye Solution Platform® for long term image uniformity, quality, and performance,” said Nick Fazio, product manager, Christie.

The Apex Series is easy to install, configure, manage and service. The Apex Intelligent Module adds features that make modules ‘plug and play,’ reducing downtime and reconfiguration requirements.

Apex Series solution features include:

16 x 9 aspect ratio.
Remote & redundant power supply.
100 percent front serviceable.
Slim ADA-compliant design.
Landscape and portrait options.
Advanced monitoring capability (SNMP).
Apex Intelligent Module, enabling memory on module and more.
Native HD and UHD resolutions.
Micro adjustment capability.
Very low frame delay compared to competition.
Apex Series ships in April 2016 with a three-year parts and labor warranty along with Christie’s industry-leading customer service and post warranty options.