Outdoor vs. Indoor                                                         

Outdoor LED displays need to be brighter since they are competing with glare from the sun. When reviewing specifications, keep in mind a good rule of thumb to have at least 4,500 nits (a measure of light output) to break through the mid-day sun. LED's degrade over time so purchase a display with a higher nit rating to compensate.

Environmental conditions are the biggest consideration for an exterior installation. Multimedia LED uses a variety of cooling methods including AC systems and high speed fans to maintain the internal temperature of a display. Proper ventalation is key in order to cool the cabinet, however, inproper design can cause water to leak and ultimately damage electronics. Multimedia LED will work with you to determine the best cabinet and cooling design for your location.

Engineering Indoor LED displays is typically more simplified since the environment is more predictable. Light output can be less than 4,500 nits. Most indoor displays utilize the Surface Mount(SMT) 3 in 1 technology (red/green/blue light chips are mounted under one lens directly onto the surface of printed circuit boards) due to the close viewing distances needed.

Window units may need to use an outdoor display unit since you will still need to break through the glare of the mid-day sun.