Plasma and LCD screens are not only impressive in terms of their display capabilities but also due to their great versatility.
The dimensions of flat screens such as plasma and LCD screens allow them to be incorporated into virtually any event venue by a variety of mounting options. This ensures that whatever type and style of event you are holding that there is a mounting option that allows the hire screen to be seamlessly fitted to suit the venue.
Many AV hire suppliers will offer a variety of plasma and LCD screen hire mounting options. Discuss your particular requirements with your chosen AV hire supplier and they can recommend the most suitable mounting option for event.
Detailed below are a number of the plasma screen stands available in the plasma screen hire market:
Table top Mount Stand
As seen with the majority of flat screens used in the home, the table top mount stand allows the screen to be positioned on any level and sufficiently strong surface such as a desk.
This table top mount stand gives a more natural and aesthetically pleasing finish compared to other mounting options but is perhaps limited to smaller audiences as it may not be possible to safely position the screen high enough to cater for larger audiences.
Table top stands offer the following benefits when used as a plasma screen mount:
Aesthetic - Table top plasma screen stands offer a more pleasing aesthetic
finish when compared to other mounting options. However there may be a trade off with the number of people the screen is visible to due to the lower height it can be sited at.
Wall mounting bracket
Wall mounting provides a highly unobtrusive solution to positioning a flat screen television in an event venue.
This though may not always be an option as the installation will require secure attachment of the bracket to the wall via drilling and bolt fittings. This allows the cables to be hidden in wall cavities and provides a more permanent solution that better incorporates the screen into the venue surroundings.
Wall mounting a plasma screen allows the following benefits:
Seamless venue incorporation - Wall mounting a plasma screen gives a greater impression of permanence in the venue with all cables potentially hidden in the wall cavity. The angle of the screen can also be adjusted so the plasma screen can cater for the appropriate section of the room.
Lectern Mounting
More suited for smaller smaller LCD screens this mounting solution allows speakers to view their presentations via a seemless installation into the lectern.
These interactive lecterns are available on the audio visual hire market and can include IT connectivity for seamless presentation capabilities. They provide a neat solution, allowing presenters interactive access to presentations. Screens can also be fitted to the front of lecterns to display images such as company logos.
Having LCD screens integrated into a lectern displays the following benefits:
Speaker reference - Lectern users can refer directly to their presentation without having to view a separate projection screen. It also gives users the ability to alter their presentation without using a separate laptop or desktop computer.
K-stand Trolley Mount
The K mount stand is regularly available on the audio visual hire market and is a versatile option allows for the mounting of screens up to 60”.
Once mounted, the screen can be manoeuvred easily around a venue due to the castors which can then be locked to prevent unplanned movement. K mount stands also allow height adjustment via an adjustable back plate to which the screen is secured.
K mount stands offer the following benefits when used as a plasma screen mount:
Manoeuvrability - K mount strands allow easy manoeuvring of the screen to the preferred location in the venue. Once mounted the screen can easily be pushed around but ideally two people should carry out this job to protect the screen from potential impacts or unstable surfaces.
Height adjustable - Once attached to the back plate of the K stand the plasma screen can be adjusted to the optimum height for the assembled audience. This job requires two or three people to carry out safely. Two to support the screen while the other loosens and tightens the bolts accordingly.
Shelves - K stands can have an adjustable shelf mounted on the vertical pole mounts. This allows mounting of laptops or DVD players in close proximity to the screen. If you require a shelf unit check with your AV hire provider to ensure it can be supplied and if an additional charge is payable.
When deciding on the best mounting option for your chosen flat screen the following considerations should be made:
Audience size – Depending on how large the audience is and how they are positioned may dictate the best stand for the job. K stands allow screens to be mounted up to a height of around 7ft which may allow unobstructed viewing for much of the audience.
Access issues – Due to their size and weight flat screens can be awkward to install. Advise your audio visual hire supplier of any access issues that may be present at the event venue such as stairs. Extra charges may be incurred if additional AV hire personnel are required to install your chosen equipment.
Weight – When installing any flat screen, irrespective of the chosen mounting option, be aware that due to their weight at least two people will be required to safely fit the unit. If you are having the unit delivered be aware that an extra charge may be included for the additional staff required to safely install the screen.
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