Expansion of Flagship Planar DirectLight LED Family Introduces New Display Form Factor and Performance Enhancements

Planar announced an expansion of the popular Planar DirectLight family with the launch of the Planar DirectLight Slim Series. Featuring an ultra-thin, narrow width form factor, the new fine pixel pitch MicroLED video wall display accommodates curved and space-constrained applications that benefit from its unique form factor, including control rooms, broadcast studios, virtual production, extended reality, simulation and training, research and more.

Offering an installation depth of less than two inches, the new Planar DirectLight Slim Series is ideal for tightly curved video walls with the solution’s reduced width delivering minimal colorshift compared to other LED displays. The series is also well-suited for flat video walls in tight spaces as a result of its minimum depth and front serviceability. Models feature MicroLED technology and are available in 0.9, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 millimeter pixel pitches with a maximum brightness of 1,600 nits and a unique 4:9 aspect ratio to support deployment versatility and vibrant viewing experiences.

Planar DirectLight Slim Series also introduces pixel-level monitoring, offering more detailed insight into display health and performance by allowing users to identify when service or repair is needed. In addition to further simplifying display management, this delivers a faster time to issue resolution. Planar DirectLight Slim Series customers can also select from the industry-respected Planar® WallDirector™ Video Controller or a compatible ColorLight controller. The solution also features remote power and five times the bandwidth of competitive solutions.

The latest improvements to the Planar DirectLight family also add pixel-level monitoring and MicroLED technology to the industry-leading Planar DirectLight Pro Series, introducing improved brightness, power consumption and overall video performance.