LED Display Basics Archives

What is a LED Sending Controller?

October 23, 2024September 13, 2022 by Firefly LED

You may have heard about sending controllers — whether you’re looking into investing in LED video walls, or maybe online. But you aren’t exactly sure what a sending controller is and what it’s used for? We’ll go over the basics, and highlight a few different ones we utilize here at Firefly LED. What is a Sending … Read more

Touring vs Permanent LED Display: What’s the Difference?

October 23, 2024September 9, 2022 by Firefly LED

When it comes to an LED video wall, you must decide first the end-use in order to figure out what kind of features you’ll need. Most notably, you’ll need to decide if your LED video wall will be used for touring and ease of mobility, or stationary and permanent. What are the differences, and which … Read more

Understanding Pixel Pitch: How to Choose the Perfect Display

October 23, 2024September 28, 2021 by Firefly LED

Firefly LED - Indoor LED Display - A Series Application

We have had some questions around pixel pitch recently, so we thought it would be helpful to discuss what is pixel pitch and how it affects LED screens. What is pixel pitch? When referring to LED video walls, panels or screens, a pixel is each individual LED. Each pixel has a number associated with the … Read more

LED vs LCD: Comparing the Key Differences for Your Display

October 9, 2024August 31, 2021 by Firefly LED

Firefly LED - Outdoor LED Display - O Series Application

Before investing in a larger digital video wall you should know the difference between LED and TV wall displays. The truth is, there are pros and cons to both — they each provide a high-definition picture, but work a little differently depending on the placement and primary usage. Although LCD has been a front runner … Read more