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Beyond the Boardroom: dvLED Projects That Define Corporate Identity

by | Nov 2, 2026 | Business Development, DVLED, Uncategorized, Video Walls

Updated post. Original published Nov 4, 2025.

As direct view LED (dvLED) technology becomes more accessible and versatile, corporate environments are evolving from functional spaces into immersive brand experiences. From lobbies to executive boardrooms, custom dvLED installations are helping companies communicate their identity with clarity, creativity, and impact.

Of course, bringing these projects to life requires more than just great design. Successful dvLED deployments depend on thoughtful planning, the right technical decisions, and a clear understanding of how the technology works. To help AV professionals navigate the process, Almo’s Breaking Down dvLED blog series, created by longtime dvLED expert Tom Keefe, shares practical insights gained from real-world projects.

While every installation is unique, several key considerations can have a significant impact on project success. Proper site preparation is one of the most important. Before a single cabinet is mounted, integrators must evaluate structural support, power requirements, ventilation, and accessibility to ensure the environment can support the display over the long term. Understanding the building blocks of a dvLED system, including cabinets, modules, and panels, is equally important, as these components influence everything from serviceability to image quality.


 
Design decisions also play a critical role. Selecting the appropriate pixel pitch helps ensure content looks sharp and engaging at intended viewing distances, whether the display is being used for corporate messaging, executive presentations, or data visualization. Just as important is planning for ongoing maintenance. Keeping spare components available can minimize downtime and help protect the investment when service is required.

Even experienced AV professionals can benefit from additional support during installation and commissioning. Expert guidance can help identify potential issues early, streamline deployment, and ensure the display is optimized for performance from day one.

When these considerations are addressed early in the process, organizations are better positioned to deliver dvLED installations that not only perform reliably but also create memorable experiences. From striking lobby displays to high-impact collaboration spaces, a well-planned dvLED solution can elevate both communication and brand presence throughout the corporate environment.

Continue Exploring the Breaking Down dvLED Series

  1. The First Step in Installing a dvLED Video Wall Is Admitting You Need Help
  2. First Things First: The Importance of Proper Site Prep
  3. Cabinets & Modules & Panels, Oh My!!!
  4. Perfect Pitch: The Importance of Selecting the Right Pixel Pitch the First Time
  5. Got Spares? The Importance of Having Spares When Purchasing / Commissioning a dvLED Video Wall

Explore Almo’s dvLED solutions or connect with our BDM team to help design, specify, and support your next dvLED project.

5 Reasons to Use dvLED Technology for Your Next Video Wall

by | Oct 23, 2026 | DVLED, Uncategorized, Video Walls

Updated post. Original published July 23, 2024.

If you happened to go to InfoComm 2024, you were witness to the dvLED revolution. You couldn’t throw a stone without hitting a dvLED display – although I’m not sure why you’d be throwing stones at a technology exhibition. Direct view LED is fast becoming the technology of choice for video walls in our industry, as it offers a range of advantages over traditional LCD displays.

Here’s a detailed exploration of some the benefits that dvLED provides:

Seamless

Absen NX Series dvLED modulesOne of the most obvious benefits of dvLED video walls is their ability to create seamless images. Unlike LCD panels, which often have noticeable bezels that can disrupt the visual flow, dvLED panels can be tiled together without any seams, providing a more immersive viewing experience. This is not only important for retail applications but can be especially beneficial in the conference room where large video conferencing displays can bring a sense of togetherness for those not in the same room. For those of you that have been part of a video conference where the crosshairs of an LCD video appear on the participant’s face can appreciate the benefit of a seamless image.

Superior Brightness and Color Accuracy

DvLED video walls are known for their exceptional brightness and color accuracy. This makes them ideal for environments with high ambient light, where LCD screens might appear washed out. The vibrant colors and high contrast ratios of dvLEDs ensure that images are vivid and engaging. At InfoComm, most of the dvLED displays had their brightness turned down so as to not blind those visiting their booth. As for me, I spent my day visiting many of the booths and getting a “neon tan”.

Flexibility in Design

Absen NX Series dvLED video wall curvedThe modular nature of dvLED panels allows for more creative and custom-designed video walls. They can be built to any height or width and can even be configured into unique shapes, including curved or mosaic patterns. This flexibility is something that LCD video walls, with their set aspect ratios cannot match. While LCD display manufacturers fight for market share by introducing 21:9, 32:9 or even 58:9, dvLED allows the designer to choose the aspect ratio that fits not only the content, but the size of the room.

Longevity

DvLEDs offer a longer lifespan compared to LCD panels, often reaching 100,000 hours of use. Also, since they are made for 24/7 use, they are suitable for continuous operation in demanding environments without the risk of burn-in or image retention issues that can affect LCD displays. And because of their modular design, if you do have a failure, it can be a simple process to replace the failed item with one of the included spares.

Energy Efficiency

Contrary to popular belief, LED technology is generally more energy-efficient than LCD, which relies on backlighting. This efficiency translates into lower power consumption and reduced operational costs over the lifespan of the video wall. Also, because of the emissive technology, the brightness can typically be set at a much lower setting than a comparable LCD display.

BONUS – Better Refresh Rates:

DvLED video walls provide for higher refresh rates that that of most, if not all LCD displays. This means that the content remains clear and consistent even with fast moving action or flashing lights, whereas LCD panels might show pixelation or artifacts.

Conclusion

As you can see, dvLED video walls offer compelling advantages over traditional LCD video walls, ranging from seamless imagery to energy efficiency and longevity. These benefits make dvLED an increasingly popular choice for businesses and organizations looking to create impactful and long-lasting displays. For those considering an investment in video wall technology, dvLED presents a forward-thinking solution that can meet a wide range of display needs. For further information on dvLED technology, please contact me, or your Almo Pro AV account manager to set up a call to discuss.

If you enjoyed this blog, check out Todd’s earlier blog “Monetizing Digital Signage.”

Todd Heberlein
About the Author

Todd Heberlein | CTS, DMC-D-4K, DSCE

Senior BDM – Technical Lead

Supported Manufacturers: Absen and Brightsign

Connecting the Dots in the Drone Solutions Category

by | Oct 6, 2026 | Drones, Uncategorized

Updated post. Original published February 15, 2024.

Oftentimes, AV integrators do not readily understand the connection with Drone Solutions, or why they should be interested. Once they connect the dots, the value proposition is clear, and then it just becomes a discussion at the executive level on how best to move forward.

The bottom line is that commercial drone use is expanding at an accelerated growth rate, and it is a safe bet that at least 10-20% of an AV integrator’s current customers are already using commercial drones to accomplish a variety of different commercial tasks – purchased through other channels. That would equal anywhere from $50K to $300K or more in annual sales that could be incorporated into an AV integrator’s business, simply by having the conversation with their customer to understand if they are using commercial drones and letting those customers know they could purchase the product from them.

Based on the current state of the market, those customers are in 1 of 2 stages – either exploring the adoption of a drone program or expanding/updating equipment for a current program.  If they are exploring adoption, then an experienced AV integration company that they already do business with and trust can become their go-to source for this new and confusing technology with our help, if needed.  If they are in a product refresh cycle or expanding, then an AV integrator that they already know and trust can provide the necessary product on a consolidated purchase order.

Getting involved in the Drone Solutions category is a low-cost way to enter this new market with significant demonstrated growth and opportunity.  We are here to help AV integrators get their feet on the ground in this area by providing subject matter expertise and content training to help quickly bring an integrator up to speed.

The Drone Solutions category is meant to provide a one-stop shop for experienced and novice integrators to find relevant manufacturers that have products associated with solutions that their end-users are looking for.  The Drone Solutions category brings together the various relevant drone hardware manufacturers, along with the needed addons like software for data analysis, potential Command and Control options (think traditional AV tech), and associated services, like training, into an environment where they can all be put on one purchase order.

Contact your Almo Pro AV account manager today to let them know you are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity.

Eric Jameson drones BDM

About the Author

Eric Jameson

Business Development Manager

Supported Drones Manufacturers: ACSL, GeoCue, KSI Data Science, Pierce Aerospace, RtRobotics, Sony Imaging, Vantage Robotics, SensorOps

The Anatomy of An Audio System

by | Sep 1, 2026 | Business Development, Pro Audio, Professional Development, Sound Engineering, Uncategorized

Discover professional audio essentials

At Almo Pro AV, we typically focus on the technologies, trends, and solutions that help systems integrators design and deliver exceptional AV experiences. This guest post takes a different approach, stepping back to revisit the building blocks of a professional audio system.

Whether you’re onboarding new team members, helping sales staff better understand audio concepts, or simply looking for a refresher on system fundamentals, understanding how the core components work together can set the stage for more successful projects.

Professional audio systems can seem complex at first glance, but when broken down into their key elements, the signal path becomes much easier to understand. In this guide, we’ll walk through the essential components that make up a professional audio system and explain how they work together to create a reliable, high-performing solution.

Understanding what completes an audio system and partnering with a team of experts can make all the difference.

Audio SystemThe Core Mission of Any Audio System

When you strip away the knobs, cables, and flashy gear, you can find that every audio system does the same thing: it takes sound waves, converts them into electrical signals to modify, combine, or amplify them, and then pushes them back out as physical sound waves.

You see this process in action every day, in many different places.

  • Your living room home theater blasting a movie soundtrack
  • A car audio system rocking your morning commute
  • A massive stadium PA system or corporate video conference setup
  • A professional recording studio capturing the next hit single

Different gear, same fundamentals. No matter how massive or tiny the setup is, the goal never changes: to capture and recreate sound as clearly, accurately, and powerfully as the environment demands.

The Breakdown

Audio solutions consist of a powerful network of components, all working together to deliver clear, balanced, and reliable sound. Each component is critical to the overall ecosystem. Selecting and integrating these elements is the key to flawless audio quality.

There are four key components to every professional audio system.

  1. Inputs and Sources
  2. Processing
  3. Amplification
  4. Output

Inputs and Source

As the foundation of any audio system, inputs and sources are “where the sound comes from.” They represent the very first step in assembling your setup and include:

  • Microphones
  • Instruments and pickups
  • Computers/phones/tablets
  • Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Players
  • Streaming media players

Audio technician at workProcessing

Audio processing is the practice of altering and refining sounds and sources after they have been recorded. Adjusting volume levels, reducing unwanted noise, and blending all ensure that the final mix sounds clean and balanced.

Types of processors:

  • Mixers (analog or digital)
  • Computer interfaces
  • Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
  • Audio Digital Signal Processors (DSPs)
  • Equalizers
  • Compressors
  • Effects (including reverb, delay, and modulation)
  • Combiners/splitters
  • Encoders/decoders
  • Long distance transmitters
  • Recording devices (analog or digital)

Amplification

Once you have your audio sources, the next step is boosting the signal. Amplification takes quiet, initial sounds and makes them powerful.

  • Loudspeaker amplifiers
  • Headphone amplifiers
  • Pre-amplifiers that boost signals prior to loudspeaker amplification

Output

The final step to a professional audio system involves converting the signals back to a sound wave. By sending the amplified signal to your speakers or monitors, this step brings the entire process to life, allowing listeners to hear your sound clearly.

Loudspeakers can come in a variety of formats:

  • Installed loudspeakers: ceiling, surface-mount, pole-mount, and in-wall
  • Portable loudspeakers: for DJs, performing bands, and public speaking
  • Line array systems: optimal for performance venues
  • Studio monitors: essential for recording studios
  • Built-ins: loudspeakers hardwired into displays and monitors

In addition to loudspeaker options, headphones are an effective output solution.

Audio expertsExpertise You Can Rely On

Whether you’re building complex enterprise audio environments or helping the next generation of AV professionals understand the fundamentals, having the right technology and the right support can make all the difference.

At Almo Pro AV, we’re proud to be a trusted partner for professional audio, offering a comprehensive portfolio of solutions backed by deep technical expertise, strong manufacturer relationships, and dependable product availability. Our dedicated audio team works alongside you at every stage of the project lifecycle, from system design and product selection to implementation and ongoing support.

What sets us apart:

  • Expansive line card of leading audio brands
  • More than 25 years of Pro AV expertise
  • A full-solution approach focused on project success
  • Reliable inventory and availability to keep projects moving

No matter where you are in the process, Almo Pro AV is here to help you deliver audio solutions with confidence, today and into the future.

Beyond Fixed Spaces: The Rise of Flexible Learning Environments

by | Aug 27, 2026 | Business Development, Collaboration, Education, Projectors, Uncategorized, Wireless Collaboration

Is this a post-COVID impact or just a new way of teaching?

I was chatting with a few teachers recently, discussing their methods of interacting with their classroom. Then, I was sitting in training when this same topic came up again, and I decided to dig a little deeper to share some insight flexible classroom models and collaborative technology.

From classrooms and lecture halls to boardrooms and huddle spaces, versatility is everything.

Flexible Learning EnvironmentProject-Based Learning Environments

Many classrooms are straying from traditional rows of desks, and instead, adopting a project-based layout. Think about modular furniture, breakout zones, and studio-style classrooms that provide students with a flexible space that supports their learning preferences.

For many students, flexible classrooms can improve comfort and increase engagement. By providing diverse seating options and different classroom configurations, these modern updates can help facilitate effective group work and long-term projects.

The Blended Learning Model

In many classrooms, face-to-face instruction is often combined with digital or online components to create a blended learning model.

Understanding Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Instead of finding one way to teach all students, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strives to adjust teaching methods and remove any learning barriers to give everyone the opportunity to succeed. Let’s take a look at a few examples of UDL in the classroom.

Accessible Learning Options

Accessibility is an essential part of one’s success, and it’s important to ensure that each student has the resources they need to thrive in the classroom. From captioned videos to text-to-speech programs, these are key elements in creating an inclusive learning experience.

Spaces for Independent and Group Work

As I’ve mentioned, versatility in the classroom provides students with new ways to learn and collaborate. Whether rearranging desks, providing diverse seating options for group projects, or designating quiet spaces for independent work, UDL promotes a dynamic classroom environment.

Corporate Huddle Spaces

In an office environment, meeting rooms and huddle spaces require versatile seating configurations and future-forward AV technology to meet the needs of different team members. These spaces often accommodate both in-person and remote employees, so it’s essential to facilitate an equitable working environment for everyone involved.

Panasonic’s Artome AV CartMaking the Most of Multi-Use Spaces

Common in both corporate and education applications, multi-use spaces maximize resources for lectures, workshops, meetings, and beyond.

AV Freedom in Motion

When it comes to AV in multi-use spaces, flexibility is the key. Combining instant setup and unmatched convenience, Panasonic’s Artome AV Cart is designed to accommodate any VMZ series projector.

By removing the need for permanent AV installations, the solution transforms nearly any environment into a future-forward presentation space. Simply roll it in, plug it in, and you’re good to go.

Learn more about the Panasonic Artome AV Cart.

I would recommend keeping flexibility in the forefront of your mind when designing a learning or training space for a client. This can require little creativity in the design phase; it can definitely lend its rewards to your client in the long term.

Just remember, Almo Pro AV has a solution for you in all areas of the audiovisual business!

Angie Greene
About the Author

Angie Greene | DSCE

Business Development Manager

Supported Manufacturers: Panasonic

Why Corporate Meeting Spaces Are Moving to dvLED

by | Aug 25, 2026 | Business Development, Collaboration, Digital Signage, DVLED, Uncategorized, Video Walls

In today’s corporate environment, the meeting room is where decisions get made, but for many organizations, it’s also where productivity is lost.

Employees now spend up to 11–17 hours per week in meetings, yet over 70% of meetings are considered unproductive. Add in poor visibility, inconsistent technology, and hybrid friction, and the cost becomes significant. U.S. businesses alone lose $37 billion annually to ineffective meetings.

The message is clear: better meeting experiences = measurable business impact.

That’s why organizations are rethinking the centerpiece of the room (the display) and turning to direct view LED (dvLED) solutions like the Panasonic TL‑137.

The Problem with Traditional Displays

Flat panels and projection systems introduce friction where it matters most:

  • Limited screen size or scalability
  • Reduced visibility in bright rooms
  • Bezels breaking up critical content
  • Inconsistent viewing across participants

In a world where meetings already consume up to 28% of the workweek, these inefficiencies compound quickly.

collaboration workspace

Why Direct View LED Drives Better Outcomes

dvLED isn’t just a visual upgrade…it’s a productivity tool.

Compared to traditional displays, dvLED delivers:

  • Seamless, bezel-free canvases for uninterrupted content
  • Higher brightness and contrast, even in daylight environments
  • Wider viewing angles for consistent visibility across the room
  • Scalability to match modern collaboration spaces

This directly supports more efficient meetings: clearer content reduces confusion, accelerates discussions, and enables faster decisions.

A Practical Path to dvLED: Panasonic TL‑137

Historically, dvLED came with complexity and cost barriers.

The Panasonic TL‑137 changes that with a 137” all-in-one dvLED display designed specifically for enterprise meeting spaces.

Key advantages:

  • All-in-one design simplifies deployment and reduces install time
  • Fine pixel pitch (~1.5mm) ensures crisp content – even up close
  • High brightness (~700 nits) supports well-lit corporate spaces
  • Front-serviceability minimizes downtime

→ Result: enterprise-grade performance without traditional LED complexity.

Panasonic DVLED

Built for ROI in the Modern Workplace

Today’s meeting spaces are IT-driven, and expected to deliver measurable returns.

Modern collaboration environments (like Teams Rooms) show:

  • Up to 20% productivity improvement through better meeting experiences
  • 75% reduction in travel costs through effective virtual collaboration
  • 300%+ ROI with payback in 6 months for optimized meeting technology investments

When paired with high-performance displays like dvLED, these gains become even more impactful:

  • Faster content comprehension
  • Fewer meeting delays
  • Reduced technical disruptions

→ Every improvement in clarity and usability translates into time, and cost, saved.

direct view led conference room

The Business Impact

Moving to dvLED delivers tangible value across the organization:

  • Improved meeting efficiency in environments where time is already overallocated
  • Higher engagement for both in-room and remote participants
  • Lower total cost of ownership through long lifespan and reduced maintenance
  • Future-ready infrastructure aligned with IT-managed AV environments

With employees wasting 31 hours per month in unproductive meetings, even small improvements in meeting effectiveness can drive significant ROI.

Final Thought

Corporate meeting rooms are no longer just functional…they’re strategic.

By combining high-performance collaboration platforms with next-gen display technology like the Panasonic TL‑137 dvLED, organizations can transform meetings from a productivity drain into a competitive advantage.

Because in today’s workplace, clearer communication doesn’t just look better…it performs better.

For questions about the new Panasonic TL-137 dvLED and other Panasonic solutions, please contact me or your Almo Pro AV Rep. Almo Pro AV has a full solution of Pro Audio and Video products and services available.

Angie Greene

About the Author

Angie Greene | DSCE

Business Development Manager

Supported Manufacturers: Panasonic

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