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What is an Acoustically Transparent Cinema LED Display?

Difference Between Standard LED Displays and Acoustically Transparent LED Displays

Traditional LED screens block sound and may cause echo in dome theaters.

Acoustically transparent LED screens use micro-hole design to let sound pass through while keeping excellent image quality. Suitable for: flight cinemas, science museums, cinemas, dome theaters and planetariums.

Sound Transparency Beyond Flat Screens

Sound transparency is the core technology of dome screens, solving on-site echo issues.

What are the technical advantages of acoustically transparent cinema LED screens compared to traditional cinema screens?

• High Brightness: LED self-illumination, far brighter than projectors.

• High Contrast: Clearer image layers, enhanced color performance.

• High Uniformity: Consistent visual quality, stronger immersion.

• HDR: Only LED cinema screens support DCI-standard HDR.

• High Grayscale: Smoother color transitions, better shadow details.

• Wide Viewing Angle: Optimal viewing experience.

• Anti-Interference: Immune to sunlight and ambient light interference (unlike traditional screens).

• Modular Design: Modular structure for easy installation and maintenance.

• Long Lifespan: Reliable LED chips, no periodic light source replacement required.

• No Projection Room Required: Self-emissive screen eliminates the need for a projection room, boosting profit margins.

Transparent Acoustic Cinema LED Screen vs DLP Cinema Screen

Tips: Traditional high-end cinema screens can only achieve the DCI-SDR standard, while only LED cinema screens can achieve the higher DCI-HDR standard.

Features of Acoustically Transparent Cinema LED Screen

MIP LEDs (Optional)

For conventional cinemas, 300 nits brightness is sufficient.

For daily indoor non-cinema applications, MIP LEDs are recommended (with brightness ranging from 650 to 850 nits).

Standard Module Sizes & Customization

The standard module size is 320 x 160mm, with support for customized dimension designs to meet different project requirements.

Customized Sound-Transparent Module for Dome Screens

Aluminum Profile CNC Process Cabinet

The cabinet is precision-manufactured using CNC technology, ensuring ultra-high flatness. Its unique structural design delivers excellent heat dissipation performance, guaranteeing stable equipment operation.

High Dynamic Range (HDR) Technology

Supports high dynamic range, high color depth, and wide color gamut, restoring colors as they are and delivering a more realistic visual experience.

120Hz 3D Display Technology

Acoustically Transparent LED Screen Open-Area Ratio Calculation (Current Version)

P2.5 Acoustically Transparent LED Display

Module: M-P2.5-22S(1010)-128X64-V1.0

Hole Diameter: 1.5mm

Single Hole Area: 1.7672 mm²

Total Holes: 3330 pcs

Transparency: 1.7672*3330/320/160≈11.5%

P3.33 Acoustically Transparent LED Display

Module: M-P3.33-16S(1010)-96X48-V1.2

Hole Diameter: 2.18mm

Single Hole Area: 3.7325 mm²

Total Holes: 1716 pcs

Transparency: 3.7325*1716/320/160≈12.51%

P3.07 Dome Acoustically Transparent Display

Module: M-P3(1515)-26s50x104-1.0

Hole Diameter: 1.3mm

Single Hole Area: 1.3273 mm²

Total Holes: 4150 pcs

Transparency: 1.3273*4150/318/153.4≈19.45%

P3.1 Dome Acoustically Transparent Display

Module:M-P3.1-(1010)26S-90X156-282.42X485.77mm-V1.0 UC1-T1

Hole Diameter: 1.25mm

Single Hole Area: 4.8079 mm²

Total Holes: 5213pcs

Transparency: 4.8079*5213/485.77/282.25≈18.23%

P3.91 Dome Acoustically Transparent Display

Module:m-p3.91(1010)-21s31x119-(u20)

Hole Diameter: 2.55mm

Single Hole Area: 5.1071 mm²

Total Holes: 1767pcs

Transparency: 5.1071*1767/54744≈16.5%

Technical Specifications of Acoustically Transparent LED Screens

Standard Acoustically Transparent LED Display

Customization and dome screen development are supported

Acoustically Transparent Dome LED Screen

Applications of Acoustically Transparent LED Displays

Flight Cinemas

Science Museums

Cinemas

Dome Theaters

Planetariums

Conclusion

Meiyad’s acoustically transparent cinema LED solution is transforming the experience of flying theaters and dome theaters. By combining high brightness, ultra-clear resolution, and sound-permeable technology, it overcomes the limitations of traditional screens, delivering a more immersive, dynamic, and interactive visual experience. This innovative solution also offers greater flexibility in theater design, supporting customized content and spatial layouts, making every screening a unique sensory journey.