Choosing the wrong rental LED system can make the production process difficult and frustrating. A good rental LED system, however, effortlessly integrates into a production system and complements the work of the crew. The purpose of a rental LED display system is to make the production seamless, so the system should to the best of its abilities. Because of this, the specs for a rental LED system do not serve a purpose without the context of the job the system is intended for.
The job the rental LED system is meant for can change very easily from production to production. A system meant for a corporate presentation is not designed to serve as a backdrop for a concert, nor as a display system for a trade show, nor as a modular system for building a stage that will be used on a tour. Because of this, the first question regarding the rental LED system should never be “What are the maximum specs?” but should rather be “What is the intended purpose of the system?”
Consider the Event First
When making the decision for the best rental LED, staging LED, or event LED system, the first thing to consider should always be the specifics of the event, such as the venue, the audience, and the pace of the production. Once that is done, consider if the usage of the system is a one-time rental or if the system will be rented multiple times and/or integrated into various events.
The proximity of the audience is one of the most important aspects to consider. If the rental display is intended to be viewed from a distance, but is routinely observed at close range, it may not be sufficient. Systems that are used for multiple events have to be easy to transport, set up, and take down. A good system should enhance the production on event day and on all the days in between.
Ask About Setup and Support
Here is where renting separates from purchasing. How fast can it be built? How fast can it be taken down? How scarce are the resources when it comes to supporting it if it needs to be fixed during the event? When it comes to rentals, time equals money, and holdups will affect the rest of the production.
United Signs’ Adapto’s front and rear service access and 1+1 redundancy are beneficial because they balance maintainability and flexibility. Production teams are especially interested in features such as cloud monitoring and calibration memory, as they support easier, less labor-intensive oversight.
The maintainability of the system during the event is only one of the concerns of the production teams; they need to know how convenient the system is in the long run since it will be used repeatedly. Convenience in rental work is a large part of the value.
Use This as Your LED Display Rental Guide
Below are some of the most important things to consider before renting:
- What’s the event?
- Will the display be indoors or outdoors?
- How close will the audience be?
- Will the system travel frequently?
- Who does the setup and provides support?
- What service is provided during the rental?
- Which specs are confirmed, and which still need to be determined?
These questions help buyers compare rental LED, staging LED, and event LED systems while minimizing confusion. They also address the concerns production teams have to the greatest extent.
Talk With Sales About Event LED Options
If you are comparing a rental LED, staging LED, or event LED system, start with the right questions and build from there. For United Signs customers, that is the simplest way to choose a display that fits the job instead of fighting it.
Talk with our sales team about event LED options.
