Yokohama’s Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, has become the world’s first LED-
integrated performance arts space, unveiling a revolutionary “DMM VR THEATER’.
This combines on stage entertainment with holographic visualisations using a
SiliconCore 4K wide Orchid 1.9mm LED backdrop.
Traditionally this method of 3D and holographic image generation would have been
achieved using a projector solution, but the tight pixel pitch of the SiliconCore
Orchid 1.9mm has made it possible for an LED display to be utilised, along with the
other benefits of the manufacturer’s unique and patented Common Cathode design.
This includes the ultra wide 160° viewing angle that ensures everyone in the
audience has a clear and uninterrupted view of the display, with no drop off or fade.
The high brightness of 2000 nits is also superior to a projector system and ensures
that the visuals don’t look washed out under the intense theater lighting. The truly
seamless nature of LED also means there are no bezels or gaps between images.
The Common Cathode driver method reduces the amount of power being wasted as
heat with twofold benefit; firstly giving the LED a longer lifespan of 100,000 hours
and secondly the display runs cool so no additional cooling infrastructure is needed,
ensuring silent operation. Power usage is also reduced for industry leading total
cost of ownership.
Eric Li, CEO of SiliconCore explains: “Not only was the SiliconCore Orchid 1.9mm a
great aesthetic choice for the DMM VR THEATER, but it has also proved to be one of
the most sustainable. The power savings and low maintenance result in industry
leading total cost of ownership making it a smart financial decision and allowing
performers to deliver great shows day-in, day-out, without a hitch.’
