Meta Description: Match pixel pitch to viewing distance, pick the right IP rating & save up to 23 % on CAPEX. Spec sheet template included.

1. Why Pixel Pitch Matters Pixel pitch (mm) = center-to-center LED distance. Smaller = higher resolution = higher cost.
2. Viewing Distance Rule of Thumb | Pitch (mm) | Min Viewing (m) | Typical Use | |————|—————–|————-| | 1.2 | 3 | Indoor selfie wall | | 2.5 | 6 | FEC arena backdrop | | 4.0 | 10 | Outdoor façade |

3. IP Ratings: Outdoor vs Indoor • Indoor: IP30 (dust only)
   • Covered outdoor: IP54 (rain splash)
   • Full outdoor: IP65 (jet spray) + UV-stable mask
   Cost delta: IP30→IP65 ≈ +28 %.
4. Refresh Rate & High-Speed Cameras • 1 920 Hz: standard content
   • 3 840 Hz: slow-motion replay & broadcast
   Rule: refresh ≥ 20 × frame rate (e.g., 120 fps × 20 = 2 400 Hz).
5. Controller Compatibility Matrix | Controller | Max Pixels | HDR | Price | |————|———–|—–|——-| | Novastar MCTRL4K | 4 M | No | US $1 100 | | Brompton Tessera SX40 | 8 M | Yes | US $3 900 | | Colorlight S4 | 2.3 M | No | US $650 |
6. 2025 Price Forecast & Tariff Impact LED chip prices ↓ 7 % YoY, but 25 % tariff on China-origin cabinets → net −3 %. Embed Datawrapper price index chart.
7. Downloadable Spec Sheet One-click DOCX with pixel count, power draw, cabinet dimensions.
8. FAQ Quickfire Q: Can I mix pitches?
   A: Yes, but keep same scan boards to avoid color shift.
   Q: Max run length without fiber?
   A: 100 m Cat-6; beyond that use Novastar fiber extenders.