The key is to match the equipment to your specific needs, as there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Here are some general guidelines based on typical scenarios:
Screen Size Recommendations (based on audience size and room dimensions):
- Small rooms (10-20 people): 60-80 inches
- Medium rooms (20-50 people): 100-120 inches
- Large rooms (50+ people): 150 inches or more, or even multiple screens.
- Very large venues/concerts: 24 feet wide or more, often requiring multiple screens or LED walls.
Projector Brightness (Lumens) Recommendations:
- Dark rooms (controlled lighting, office, theatre): 2,000 - 4,000 ANSI lumens
- Meeting rooms/classrooms (minimal ambient light): 3,000-4,999 ANSI lumens (for 80"+ screens)
- Larger rooms/exhibition halls (with ambient light): 5,000+ ANSI lumens (for 100"+ screens)
- Outdoor or very bright environments: 6,000 - 10,000+ ANSI lumens, often requiring LED walls.
