Centerhung at TD Garden Gets Sizable Upgrade from Daktronics
September 29 2021 - 3:00PM
Improving what began back in 2019, TD Garden is upgrading their
video experience to a larger size with the first and only
2.5-millimeter pixel spacing in a centerhung application from
Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota. The
installation provides more than 4K resolution, currently the
highest resolution in professional basketball and hockey, and took
place in Boston, Massachusetts, ahead of the 2021 fall sports
seasons. Altogether, the centerhung provides 48.6 million pixels
and it would take 24 60-inch televisions to cover the four main
video displays.
“We are so excited to kick off the season and deliver the
clearest and most captivating in-game presentation on the all-new
‘Hub Vision’ scoreboard,” said Amy Latimer, president of TD Garden.
“TD Garden is in a constant state of innovation to improve our
guest experience, and Delaware North continues to prove their
commitment to the guest experience with these investments. The
scoreboard is the centerpiece of the arena, and this upgrade will
bring an unparalleled, technologically-advanced in-game experience
for all our guests to enjoy.”
The improvement to the centerhung takes the 2.5-millimeter
technology installed in 2019 and expands the digital footprint of
all four displays to measure 18 feet high by 32.5 feet wide. Four
new underbelly video displays were also added to the centerhung
configuration to cater to fans sitting closer to the action. Each
underbelly display measures 6.5 feet high by 23 feet wide and
features 2.9-millimeter pixel spacing.
Above the 4K video boards, two new ring displays were installed
on their own hoist system to allow them to be raised and lowered
for the needs of the many events held at the venue. These displays
each measure 3.5 feet high 179 feet in circumference and feature
3.9-millimeter pixel spacing.
“We started this transition back in 2019, so to see this new
center-hung finally completed, as originally intended, is just
extra special,” said Daktronics Sales Representative Charley
Bocklet. “It’s an honor for Daktronics to continue our relationship
with TD Garden, which now will showcase some of the highest
resolution screens in sports today. Their staff has always been
great to work with and never more so than through this last
year. Patience and perseverance will finally pay off for the
fans of Boston.”
Supporting the load, two hoist systems are installed to hold the
centerhung display configuration in place. The upper rings are on
one hoist system and the main video and underbelly displays are on
a separate hoist system. Altogether, the system weighs nearly
82,000 pounds and can be raised and lowered separately based on the
needs of TD Garden and the events they host.
The main video displays are capable of variable content zoning
allowing each to show one large image or multiple different zones.
These zones can show any combination of live video, instant
replays, up-to-the-minute statistics, graphics, animations and
sponsorship messages in coordination with their live game-day
production.
Daktronics has grown with the sports industry from the company’s
beginnings in 1968. Today, the company has integrated LED super
systems in nearly 60 percent of all professional sports facilities
in the United States. For more information on what Daktronics can
provide, visit www.daktronics.com/professionalsports.
About TD GardenTD Garden, owned and operated by
Delaware North, first opened its doors to the public on September
30, 1995. In the 25 years since, the venue has generated more than
$365 million in direct economic impact to the Greater Boston region
from its major national events alone, not including its
high-profile Bruins and Celtics tenants. The arena has played host
to countless marquee events, including the Democratic National
Convention, NHL All-Star Game, NCAA Frozen Fours, NCAA Women’s
Final Four, U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials, U.S. Figure Skating
Championships and ISU World Figure Skating Championships among
others.
About DaktronicsDaktronics helps its customers
to impact their audiences throughout the world with large-format
LED video displays, message displays, scoreboards, digital
billboards, audio systems and control systems in sport, business
and transportation applications. Founded in 1968 as a USA-based
manufacturing company, Daktronics has grown into the world leader
in audiovisual systems and implementation with offices around the
globe. Discover more at www.daktronics.com.
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MEDIA RELATIONSJustin OchsnerPublic
Relations/MarketingTel 605-692-0200Email
justin.ochsner@daktronics.com
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