Rent a screen

A rental screen can be brought in for an evening or a weekend, complete with a tripod or frame, carrying case, and setup instructions. You pay a daily rate, which includes insurance and a local contact person. You can see what is available for your date in the catalog; there is no need to send an email inquiry.

The rental process is quick: book the screen online, pick it up yourself for free or have it delivered, and return it after the event. There is no need for a deposit or an email inquiry. Our service also includes delivery, setup, and on-site support, which costs €59 per hour or part thereof.

Our screen rental service caters to both private and commercial customers. Companies rent screens for presentations, conferences, training sessions, press conferences, and trade fair booths; clubs for meetings and anniversaries; and private individuals for weddings, birthdays, film screenings, and movie nights. Large-format screens are typically used for public viewing and galas, while mobile screens are used wherever presentations take place at changing locations throughout the year.

Renting a screen is the same process at all 28 locations: enter your city, select a date, and book. The catalog will show you which screens are available at your location as soon as you enter your city. The 120-inch tripod screen is the most widely available, while special types like folding frames, rear projection, and high-contrast screens appear in the catalog once the location is confirmed.

For presentations, a readable image in ambient light is key; for film screenings, it's an evenly illuminated projection surface; and for outdoor group viewing, it's size and stability. That is why there are various designs and models rather than just one. Our event technology rental service also includes sound and lighting if needed, from microphones to lighting rigs.

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Which screen size is right for which room?

The size should be based on the depth of the room and the number of viewers, not the budget. Choosing a screen that is too small means losing the back rows, while choosing one that is too large makes it impossible to set up properly in the space. Inches always refer to the diagonal, not the width.

Meetings and Living Rooms

For up to 30 people, a 90 or 100-inch screen is sufficient. The 90-inch model measures 200 × 110 cm and weighs 4.7 kg; it fits into any car trunk along with its carrying bag. The manufacturer suggests a seating distance of 4 to 6 meters.

Seminars and Club Meetings

The 120-inch tripod screen, measuring 265 × 150 cm, is built for 30 to 100 people. Its fabric has a manufacturer-rated gain of 1.5 and a 160-degree viewing angle, ensuring the image remains bright even from side seats. It is intended for rooms up to 80 m².

Halls and Conferences

For audiences of 100 or more, image height is key. The 183-inch folding frame screen measures 405 × 228 cm and remains legible up to about 25 meters according to the manufacturer; it is intended for 50 to 300 people.

Height and the First Row

Set the bottom edge high enough so that it is above the heads of the first row. Otherwise, the last row will not see the bottom part of the image. This is exactly where footers and chart labels are located during presentations. Both the tripod and the frame are height-adjustable.

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Inches, image width, and seating distance: How do you calculate the size?

Inches always refer to the diagonal. In 16:9 format, 120 inches becomes about 265 cm in image width, and 183 inches becomes about 405 cm. For planning purposes, dimensions in centimeters are more important, as they determine whether the screen will fit between a window and a door. All our rental screens have a 16:9 aspect ratio, which is ideal for laptops, streaming, and cameras. You only need the older 4:3 format if your slides were created in that ratio.

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There are two rules of thumb in projection technology for seating arrangements: the last row should be no more than six times the height of the image away, and the image diagonal should be about one-third of the viewing distance. Both lead to the same values for our screens as shown in the table: the 120-inch model is 150 cm high, six times that is 9 meters, and the manufacturer suggests around 10.

The distance of the projector depends on the image width and the lens. As a rough guide: a standard device for a 265 cm wide image should be placed about 4 meters in front of the screen, while a short-throw device can be placed much closer. The projector distance calculator calculates the required distance for any image width. If the distance is not correct, the image will be smaller than the screen, but it will remain sharp.

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What should you know about light, wind, and the screen?

A screen is quick to set up. Whether the final image is impressive depends on the light in the room, the stability of the surface, and how the screen is handled.

Light in the Room

Every screen can handle ambient daylight from the side, but not direct sunlight on the surface. Close the curtains or turn the screen so its back faces the window. If the room cannot be darkened at all, the high-contrast screen is designed to filter out over 80 percent of ambient light.

Stability and Wind

Indoors, a tripod is stable as long as there are no cables in the way. Outdoors, the surface catches wind like a sail. According to the manufacturer, the outdoor screen can withstand winds up to 30 km/h when properly anchored; all other screens should be placed in a wind-protected area.

Screen and Gain

The gain factor describes how strongly a screen reflects light. 1.0 is neutral; the PVC fabric of the 120-inch model has a manufacturer-rated gain of 1.5, making it appear brighter while still providing a uniform image for guests seated to the side. Do not fold the screen or touch it with your hands, as grease marks will remain visible. Always use the included bag for transport. Small wrinkles in a tripod screen will smooth out on their own after half an hour of being set up.

Power and cables

Screens do not require power, with the exception of motorized high-contrast screens. Plan for a power outlet for the projector; if you are outdoors without a connection, a power station will handle the supply.

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Which projector goes with which screen?

A surface needs a projector. Both must be compatible, which depends on three factors:

1. Distance. This determines how wide the image will be. If it doesn't match the screen, you will have empty edges or the image will spill over.
2. Brightness. The larger the screen, the more the light is spread out. A bright room requires extra power anyway. For the 183-inch screen, the manufacturer therefore recommends a high-brightness device; the selection can be found underProjectors.
3. The projection type. For front projection, the projector is placed in front of the screen, which is the standard setup. If it is placed behind, you need to select the rear projection setting in the menu, otherwise the image will appear mirrored. An ultra-short-throw projector is placed very close to the screen and works best with a high-contrast screen.

Booking both together saves you the math: in our projector and screen set, the device and surface are already perfectly matched. If you are bringing your own projector, check the distance beforehand using the projector distance calculator.

Inflatable screens are not part of our range. They require a blower, a constant power supply, and significantly more setup time, which doesn't fit a rental service where you can pick up the equipment yourself and set it up in an hour.