Leyard Europe to Show Planar DirectLight Pro LED Walls in Live Studio Setup at IBC 2026
2026-09-02 · via DailyDOOH
Leyard Europe says it will showcase its Planar DirectLight Pro Series LED video walls inside a live, working studio production environment at IBC 2026, rather than displaying the panels in isolation. The setup runs on Stand 9.D01 and pairs the LED hardware with Panasonic's KAIROS production platform, Brompton Technology's LED processing, and studio automation from KST Moschkau. For signage and AV integrators who also handle broadcast-adjacent installs, it is a chance to see fine-pitch LED performance validated under camera conditions rather than just on a spec sheet.
According to Leyard, the DirectLight Pro Series has a 0.9mm pixel pitch aimed at close-camera work, up to 1,000 nits brightness, a 3,840Hz refresh rate, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, more than 93% DCI-P3 colour coverage, HDR support, and brightness/colour uniformity above 97%. The company also states viewing angles beyond 170 degrees horizontal and 140 degrees vertical. For studio use, Leyard says the panels run fan-less with acoustic noise under 30 dBA and carry a 100,000-hour rated lifetime.
Two practical details stand out for anyone specifying LED for demanding environments: front service access with a module locking mechanism, and 45-degree bevelled cabinet edges that let displays wrap around 90-degree corners. Leyard says the range is manufactured in Presov, Slovakia, which it positions as giving European buyers stable pricing and shorter delivery times.
The IBC demo setup
The main installation at the stand will be a 12x6 cabinet DirectLight Pro wall serving as the studio backdrop, with a second 4x6 cabinet unit in portrait orientation off to the side, plus a curved LN Series LED banner wrapping the front and sides. Robin van der Heiden, Leyard Europe's Territory Head for Benelux, says the goal is to let visitors see the display operating inside a functioning production workflow rather than as a standalone unit.
The broader demonstration is built around an ST 2110 IP-based workflow, tying together camera acquisition (Panasonic), studio automation and robotics (KST Moschkau's CamBot, Mantis and Elevion systems), LED processing (Brompton Technology) and visualisation (Leyard). Visitors will be able to watch the environment running throughout the show, including presenter and panel segments, and can request a meeting slot through Leyard's inside sales team.
What the announcement does not cover is pricing, availability dates for the DirectLight Pro Series outside the show, or specifics on how the panels compare directly against competing fine-pitch broadcast LED products from rivals like ROE Visual or Absen. For signage buyers whose main interest is retail or corporate deployments rather than studio backdrops, the relevance here is mostly about Leyard's manufacturing and processing partnerships, which often trickle down into its wider commercial display line.
The announcement in full
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IBC2026 @LeyardEurope Broadcast #LED Stand 9.D01
Leyard Europe , a leading manufacturer of professional digital displays, video walls, and visualisation solutions across Europe, today announced it will showcase its broadcast-focused LED display solutions at IBC 2026, with Planar ® DirectLight ® Pro Series video walls taking centre stage within a live studio production environment on Stand 9.D01.
Designed for demanding studio and on-camera applications, the Planar DirectLight Pro Series combines fine pixel pitch technology with high brightness, high refresh rates, HDR support, excellent image uniformity and front-serviceable design. At IBC 2026, visitors will see two DirectLight Pro displays integrated into a live studio environment, demonstrating the performance and flexibility required for broadcast, television studio and on-camera applications.
The DirectLight Pro Series features a 0.9mm pixel pitch and premium image quality make it ideal for close-camera applications. The display offers brightness of up to 1,000 nits, a refresh rate of 3,840Hz, a contrast ratio of 10,000:1, greater than 93% DCI-P3 colour gamut and HDR support, alongside ≥97% brightness and colour uniformity. With viewing angles of greater than 170° horizontally and 140° vertically, the display is designed to maintain consistent visual performance across a wide range of viewing positions.
For studio environments, fan-less operation with acoustic noise below 30 dBA helps minimise unwanted noise around sound-sensitive production areas, while front service access and a 100,000-hour rated lifetime support long-term, reliable operation.
For broadcasters, the solution also combines performance with practical installation and maintenance benefits. DirectLight Pro Series features front service access, supported by a module locking mechanism, while its 45° bevelled cabinet edges enable displays to wrap around 90° corners, supporting more creative studio configurations. Made in Europe at Leyard Europe’s factory in Presov, Slovakia, the range provides European customers with stable pricing, short delivery times and consistent quality.
DirectLight Pro in a live studio environment
At IBC 2026, the primary DirectLight Pro installation will comprise a 12 x 6 cabinet display, providing the main visual backdrop to the live studio environment. A second 4 x 6 cabinet DirectLight Pro display will be positioned to the side in portrait configuration, while a curved LN Series LED banner will wrap around the front and sides of the studio.
Together, the displays will demonstrate how LED can be integrated into sophisticated studio environments where image quality, colour consistency, reliability and camera performance are critical.
The DirectLight Pro displays will form part of a wider live production demonstration hosted by KST Moschkau , bringing together Leyard Europe, Panasonic and Brompton Technology to demonstrate how display, processing, production and studio automation technologies can operate together within an IP-based production environment.
Bringing the complete production environment together
KST Moschkau will provide the backbone of the demonstration through its CamBot studio automation platform, free-roaming robotics including KST-Mantis and KST-Elevion, and systems integration expertise.
Panasonic will supply its KAIROS live production platform alongside PTZ and studio cameras, while Brompton Technology will provide the LED processing, supporting the low-latency and colour-accurate performance required for the camera-ready displays.
Leyard Europe completes the visualisation element of the environment with the DirectLight Pro video walls and curved LN Series banner.
The combined demonstration will provide visitors with an opportunity to experience the display solutions within a functioning studio production environment, rather than viewing the technology in isolation.
“For broadcast customers, the display is a critical part of the production environment, particularly as studios increasingly rely on LED for backgrounds, visualisation and on-camera applications,” said Robin van der Heiden , Territory Head Benelux, Leyard Europe. “At IBC, we want visitors to see what DirectLight Pro can deliver in a real studio environment – from image quality and colour performance through to the practical benefits of a high-performance, front-serviceable solution. Working alongside KST Moschkau, Panasonic and Brompton allows us to demonstrate that performance as part of a complete, integrated production workflow.”
The wider demonstration will also showcase an end-to-end ST 2110 workflow, illustrating how the different technologies can work together across camera acquisition, studio automation, live production, LED processing and visualisation.
Visitors to Stand 9.D01 will be able to experience the live production environment throughout IBC 2026, including guest presenters, panels and interviews, and see the Planar DirectLight Pro Series displays operating as part of a live studio production.
To book a meeting or express interest in booking a slot in the live studio, please contact insidesaleseu@leyardgroup.com .
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