Fresh off of CEDIA Expo 2023 and numerous product introductions this past September, Screen Innovations has added another motorized screen solution to its range of assemblies and materials. The company’s Short Throw Lift is a motorized solution designed to conceal and reveal an ultra short throw projector below one of SI’s projection screens. The solution, the company says, addresses the growing need for large but discreet displays in smaller media rooms and corporate boardrooms.
In what SI is dubbing a pop-up “laser TV,” the company is pairing the Short Throw Lift with its 120-inch ambient light rejecting screen (a 110-inch ALR screen is also available) for a turnkey system that combats glare from artificial and natural lighting to deliver a bright, crisp, well-defined image. Viewers can sit wherever they like — a 12-foot seating distance is recommended — without casting shadows on the screen. This makes the Short Throw Lift particularly useful for gaming, business presentations, and videoconferencing.
The Short Throw Lift also blends in with the room design. The laser TV rolls quietly and smoothly into the base of the unit and is concealed by a trap door when it’s not in use. The base can stand alone, be integrated into cabinetry, mounted to the wall, or tucked beneath the floor. Control options include a 12-volt trigger, infrared, or SI’s new wireless Sub-Gig 485 RF transceiver, called Pegasus. Hidden handles enable the unit to be easily positioned according to the projector, viewing, and space requirements.
“The big-screen experience has evolved dramatically over the past few years, transforming from a dark room where only movies are enjoyed to a multimedia experience that invites us to gather as a family and with friends to play video games, connect with others via Zoom, or simply watch TV together,” said SI screen evangelist Blake Vackar. “People still want a big screen experience but may not have the room design for a long-throw projector. Our Short Throw Lift gives integrators a great alternative to this common installation challenge. The lift is easy to integrate into any viewing environment, features our best ALR screen, and delivers stunning images up to 8K resolution.”
