When designing large venues, ballrooms or architecturally appealing rooms, a consultant, integrator or architect may feel conflicted when installing a traditional screen in a room with high ceilings that will require a lot of black drop to accommodate the AV needs and an appropriate screen viewing height. The Wireline Advantage from Da-Lite is the aesthetic […]
By now, it’s likely that everyone knows that the new Da-Lite Parallax screen is an OEM’d dnp screen, but dnp is known for awesome ambient rejection screens. And, it means that it’s available to everyone in the ProAV market. Parallax features an advanced optical lens system that rejects light, rather than only diffusing light. This […]
Melissa Rone, senior marketing manager for Da-Lite, talks about the new Da-Lite customer experience launched this year that creates a single destination for product orders through Milestone.com. Although Parallax, Da-Lite’s ambient-light-rejecting technology, is a big draw to the booth, the company’s Wireline Advantage Screen product attracted just as much attention. Watch this video to hear […]
Milestone, the parent company for Chief, Da-Lite and Projecta, had a visual representation of their company’s history in AV and it dates all the way back to 1909. Chief Sr. Marketing & Product Manager EMEA Commercial Robert de Jong, talks with me about their history and future in this one-on-one video interview from ISE 2015.
Chief will show an updated Chief Integrated Interactive System, an all-in-one design that brings together Chief mounts and Da-Lite screen technology to create a unified solution for the new Epson BrightLink Pro 1430Wi and Brightlink 595Wi. For one, the Da-Lite board surface is now optimized for this finger touch capability in addition to the pen […]
As you may know, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is Europe’s — and the world’s — largest AV show. Combining both residential and commercial AV technology in one giant trade show venue at the Amsterdam RAI, the show is nicely spread out in 12 easy-to-navigate halls that you can walk without back-tracking as it’s laid-out in […]
In addition to accepting two 2014 rAVe Reader’s Choice Awards, Da-Lite’s VP of Marketing, Wendy Cox, talks Da-Lite in 2014 and is clearly excited about their InfoComm 2014 line-up. See the video here:
It’s been a little over a year since Chief, Da-Lite and Projecta were brought together under the Milestone umbrella and started leveraging each other’s strengths through collaborative marketing, sales and R&D. And, obviously it’s working well as the three companies are flourishing and working together on everything from videoconferencing carts to an OEM with Epson […]
Pritzker Group Private Capital today announced that it acquired has acquired Milestone AV Technologies, which owns and markets the Chief, Sanus, Da-Lite brands. Milestone was purchased for an undisclosed price from The Duchossois Group, which will retain a significant interest in the business and continue to have representatives serve on the board of directors. Milestone […]
The New Jersey version of the Almo Pro A/V E4 AV Tour was held last week in the Meadowlands Exposition Center and not only did it set an attendance record for a New York area show, at over 600, but it was also an all-time attendance record for the four year AV Tour. If you’re […]
To see a list of all the awards we are giving as part of our 2013 rAVe Best of InfoComm awards, click here. To see all our of InfoComm 2013 coverage, click here. Best New Screen Product: Da-Lite ViewShare The Da-Lite ViewShare is a Tensioned Advantage Electrol integrated with a ViewShare […]
MIAMI, FL., June 12, 2013 – Herman (www.HermanProAV.com), the leading provider of AV products, procurement services and labor resources to systems integrators in the commercial AV and broadcast industries, announces a new distribution partnership with Da-Lite, one of the biggest names in the projection screen category. “Herman is thrilled to offer Da-Lite’s products to our […]
Chief, Da-Lite and Epson worked together to bring to market a pre-configured AV system aimed at schools. The best part about it is it can be installed in a couple of hours. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Chief is now shipping the Chief Integrated Interactive System, an all-in-one design that brings together Chief mounts and Da-Lite screen technology to create a unified solution for the Epson BrightLink Pro 1410Wi (short-throw projector). The system includes a custom Chief mount, Da-Lite Interactive Dry Erase Application Screen technology (IDEA), a dedicated housing for the interactive control pad and equipment and a marker tray. […]
Da-Lite is launching two tablet sync, charging and storage carts to its Advance line of multimedia carts, the CT-TS32 and CT-TS48. Each cart is equipped to charge and sync tablet computers to a master laptop or desktop computer. The CT-TS32 holds up to 32 tablet computers with an additional shelf for storage, while the CT -TS48 will hold up to 48 tablets. […]
Milestone AV (the parent company of Chief, Sanus, Projecta, Procolor and Da-Lite) held a grand opening of its new 85,000 square-foot headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minn., on Friday, May 11. The event was open to invited community guests and the media and was followed by an open house for employees’ families. The new space was […]
The new Tensioned Conference Electrol from Da-Lite is a unique electric screen that allows the projection screen and video conferencing camera to be completely concealed when not in use. The housing of the Tensioned Conference Electrol is designed to be recessed in the ceiling and includes a trim flange for a clean, finished installation. The […]
Da-Lite has reformulated the Ultra Wide Angle fabric to increase the contrast on this innovative screen surface. The viewing specifications of the Ultra Wide Angle surface remain virtually identical to the original, including its viewing half-angle of 78 degrees and a 0.65 gain. The new light grey tint for enhanced contrast means that Ultra Wide […]
Da-Lite has added four VESA standard mounts to its flat panel monitor mount line, including mounts for 75×75, 100×100-, 200×200- or 200×100-millimeter VESA mounting holes. Each model is load rated up to 40 lbs. and, depending on the monitor’s weight, will accommodate monitors up to a 40” diagonal. The tilt model provides five degrees of […]
With the move to larger custom projection screen installations, Da-Lite has responded to the market with a new online Screen Designer program that makes specifying a custom Da-Lite screen as easy as following the prompts in the new program. Select screen type, screen size and the screen surface that matches your installation needs. The new […]
Available in widths over 39’, the Arena Electrol is designed with a unique built-in balancing system and steel cable guides to ensure smooth, even screen retraction and a flat viewing surface with each use. The housing for the Arena Electrol features a durable steel inner frame with a black steel case finish and fixed mounting […]
Da-Lite has added an iPod dock accessory to its line of Oravisual Lecterns. With the development of new presentation software specifically for the iPod, the iPod and iPhone are now commonly used as the source for presentation materials. Da-Lite is accommodating by offering a universal dock accessory that is recessed into the reading surface of […]
The new Da-Lite Studio Electrol is their latest addition to their line of motorized projection screens. Aimed at large venue applications, it includes an aluminum-extruded case, a grey finish and screen sizes up to 32’ in width. Control is via an RF remote and a three-position wall switch and can be either hung on a […]
PixMate Flat Panel Carts are now available in Da-Lite’s Advance line of carts and stands. These models are UL listed and feature heavy duty five-inch swivel casters. The Flat Panel Carts feature a universal flat panel mount that is compatible with monitors up to 50” in diagonal. The flat panel mount is designed with a […]
Da-Lite Screen Company says they have engineered a breakthrough in large venue electric screens with the introduction of the new Advantage and Advantage Deluxe extruded aluminum cases for its line of non-tensioned and tensioned ceiling recessed applications. Specially designed and engineered for projection screen widths from 14 to 24 feet, the one-piece precision extrusion is […]
Designed for large-format projection of digital signs, the Holo is designed to hang in plain sight (in retail environments) as it’s specifically designed to operate in high ambient light environments. The new Holo accommodates sizes up to 108” x 300” and the rear-screen design uses a new optical coating that makes the projected images sharper […]
Da-Lite Screen Company announced additional sizes and a new design for the Insta-Theater Plus Projection Screen. Easy to raise and lower with one hand, the new Insta-Theater Plus features a single pneumatic extension arm to allow the screen to be opened to any position. Quick and easy set up along with a lightweight design make […]
Da-Lite Screen Company announced last month the introduction of its new 3D Projector Stackers. Constructed from a sturdy aluminum extrusion with steel projector cradles, Da-Lite’s 3D Projector Stackers are a mounting solution for front or rear projection stereoscopic 3D displays. Available with two shelf sizes (either 10” x 19” or 19” x 33 ½”) the […]
Da-Lite Screen Company and Joe Kane Productions entered a partnership to develop and manufacture high definition projection screens for home theater and film production. Da-Lite is a long-time, large manufacture of projection screens and Joe Kane Productions is an HD expert and consulting company that has been working with projector manufacturers of late to develop […]
Da-Lite announced the company is shipping a veneer case option for the Cosmopolitan Electrol screens and Model C and Model C with Controlled Screen Return manual screens. The visible face of the case can be covered with a real wood veneer, and veneer can also be added to the optional Floating Mounting Brackets for each […]
By Blake Brubaker, Da-Lite Screen Company We have all heard the recent news of projector manufacturers boasting about their new 1080p capable projectors. With this newly created resolution is there an impact on some of the rules we have been using for screen selection? Perhaps we should reexamine such decisions as are we… Too Close […]
Da-Lite Screen Company announced that Blake Brubaker will move into the role of systems display manager. Brubaker, a 13-year veteran of the company, has served Da-Lite in a variety of sales and marketing positions. With the new appointment, Brubaker will lead design training programs for system integrators and consultants, and will author a series of […]
