Scoreboards can do a lot more than just tell the crowd who’s winning. When integrated with the latest in digital video technology, these fixtures can be game-changers — a powerful way to capture the attention of fans and attendees throughout a sporting event. Use them to deliver important information, advertise sponsors’ services and products, and keep fans pumped during a lull in the action.
As leaders in the industry, Fair-Play is proud to offer the best in digital scoreboards. Whether you’re shopping for a display to use in basketball, hockey, volleyball, or another indoor game, we have a range of electronic scoreboards featuring high-resolution color displays that can enhance the experience for virtually any sporting event.
Our lineup of indoor LED video wall products could be the perfect addition to your venue.
The right indoor LED display depends on where it will be mounted, how far spectators will sit from it and what content it must present. Athletic directors and facility planners should define these requirements before comparing individual display proposals.
Pixel pitch measures the distance between neighboring LED pixels. A smaller number places the pixels closer together, producing greater detail for spectators viewing the screen at shorter distances. Fair-Play offers 2.5mm and 3.9mm indoor displays, giving facilities options for different seating layouts and visual requirements.
A 2.5mm display may be appropriate when spectators will be relatively close to the screen or when detailed graphics, statistics and video are priorities. A 3.9mm display can provide a cost-effective balance of image quality and scale when the audience will view it from farther away. Record the distance from the proposed display location to the nearest and farthest seats before requesting a recommendation.
Display size should reflect the venue’s dimensions, sightlines and intended content. A screen that primarily shows video may require less surface area than an indoor video scoreboard divided into zones for scoring, statistics, replay and sponsorship messages.
Facilities should also consider whether an end-wall, wall-mounted or center-hung LED display provides the best visibility. Center-hung displays can serve seating areas on multiple sides of an arena, while an end-wall gymnasium LED display may be more practical for a smaller facility. Modular LED cabinets allow a system to be configured around the available space and the venue’s branding.
An indoor LED video board can display scoring information, clocks, team graphics and other game data while also supporting video and promotional content. Whether it should replace or complement a fixed-digit scoreboard depends on the sports played, the control system and how the facility plans to operate the screen.
Some venues prefer a dedicated scoreboard that keeps essential game information visible while the video display presents replays and advertisements. Others may choose a video-based scoring layout that can be changed for different sports. Discuss the required scoring functions and system compatibility with a Fair-Play dealer before selecting a configuration.
The typical cost of an indoor LED display varies because these systems are configured for individual facilities. Major pricing factors include screen dimensions, pixel pitch, mounting hardware, structural work, electrical service, video processing equipment, control software and installation.
A site survey can help identify wall loading, rigging, power and data requirements before the equipment is ordered. Buyers should request an itemized proposal that also addresses operator training, warranty coverage, service access and spare-module availability. These details make it easier to compare total ownership costs instead of focusing only on the display’s initial price.
For video, instant replay or livestream production, confirm that the proposed display and processing system can support the facility’s cameras and desired content. Buyers should also ask how technicians will access components after installation. Front-service designs can simplify maintenance when there is little room behind a wall-mounted display.
It’s hard to overstate the impact that an indoor LED display can have on the average sporting event, whether at a school, a park district, a church or another facility. When you upgrade your facilities with our help, you can enjoy numerous benefits, including:
Our selection of indoor LED display products makes it easy for you to find the perfect fit for your venue and events. These indoor, full-color LED display devices are available with a pixel pitch sizes of 2.5mm and 3.9mm to provide the right level of brightness and image clarity for fans in the upper reaches of the bleachers, as well as those along the sidelines.
With custom sizes, our indoor LED center-hung displays can produce vibrant, high-quality video and graphics that are sure to keep spectators captivated. We also have the capabilities to build arena display boards for facilities of all sizes, helping enhance the fan experience and promote sponsors.
Our displays are controlled by ViPlex Express Software and Fair-Play Fusion Software, which provides users with simple controls to import media, create messages, add effects and schedule messages. Plus, it’s powerful enough to enable live video transmission directly to the display without noticeable delays.
