Legrand | AV Brands Ready for Trending 21:9 Ultrawide Format for Video Conferencing

Posted on 7/21/2022 by Legrand AV Team



A key theme out of InfoComm 2022 was the emergence of the 21:9 ultrawide format for video conferencing applications. Driven by new video conferencing software layouts, ultrawide formats lend themselves to segmenting presentation space more equitably between participants, shared workspace, live chat and ancillary data. The brands of Legrand | AV have launched a suite of projection screens and display mount solutions to support this new format.  

"If it can be adopted, I do see how it can help conferencing experiences,” said Brian Schwartz, Product Manager at Da-Lite. "You tend to talk to the people in the room and forget about the people on the call. I think this has the potential to overcome that and make the people on the call more able to equally participate.” 

Ultrawide Da-Lite Screen in a conference room

Da-Lite has added standard 21:9 ultrawide format part numbers to select electric and fixed frame screens to its portfolio. Tensioned Advantage® with SightLine™ - the latest cable drop feature that eliminates the need for black drop - is now available in ultrawide format standard line part numbers without needing customization or drawing sign-off. Other electric and fixed frame options in standard part numbers for this format include Tensioned Contour, Cinema Contour and UTB Contour. For other custom ultrawide format options, the Screen Designer tool can customize any Da-Lite product to meet specific requirements.  

Chief also supports ultrawide format displays with mounts for wall, ceiling, floor stand or cart applications. The ultrawide wall mount can be enhanced with a pull-out accessory that makes storage and servicing behind the display easier.  

Ultrawide Display in a conference room

The rest of the brands of Legrand | AV support the video conferencing solutions with auto-framing ePTZ cameras, tables designed to enhance hybrid meetings, furniture to keep equipment where it’s needed, and connectivity solutions that ensure video and audio signals reach their destination.  

Visit the ultrawide application landing page on Legrandav.com for room diagrams, solution overviews and an in-depth dive on the topic.