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MATRIX 500과 LITE 시리즈: 어떤 렌탈용 LED 조명이 귀사의 재고에 적합할까요?

Matrix 500 vs Lite Series is the first decision most rental companies face when building an LED inventory. They look similar on a 500 mm grid — but they are built on different material systems. Matrix uses 100% DOIT-designed, custom-moulded parts and a higher-tier LED / IC / PCB / power stack for pro and

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Matrix 500 vs Lite Series is the first decision most rental companies face when building an LED inventory. They look similar on a 500 mm grid — but they are built on different material systems. Matrix uses 100% DOIT-designed, custom-moulded parts and a higher-tier LED / IC / PCB / power stack for pro and high-end fleets. Lite uses about 70% common-mould parts, which is why it wins on cost, cabinet-size flexibility, and first-inventory budget. Here is how to choose.

Side by side comparison of Matrix 500 rental LED cabinet left and Lite Series rental LED panel right on white studio background 500x500mm format
주요 요점
  • 핵심적인 차이점: Matrix is a fully custom DOIT hardware system — every part designed and moulded in-house, with LED, IC, PCB and PSU one tier up. Lite uses ~70% common-mould parts. That is why Lite costs less, and why Matrix holds flatter seams and stays more stable over heavy touring seasons.
  • Matrix 500 — indoor 7.3 kg / outdoor 7.7–7.8 kg, Brompton Tessera on P2.6 (separate receiving-card config), outdoor standard to 4,500 nits with 6,500-nit high-brightness on P3.9 / P4.8. Built for pro / high-end fleets where downtime costs more than the panel.
  • Lite Series — 500×500 at 6–6.5 kg, 500×1000 at 12–12.5 kg; P1.9 available; outdoor standard to 3,500 nits with 6,000-nit high-brightness on P3.9; best price-per-sqm. Right for first inventory, dry-hire, conference and church volume.
  • If you need Brompton Tessera, the decision is made — only Matrix 500 supports it (P2.6). Lite is Novastar or Colorlight only. Many companies run both platforms at different tiers.
01 — 숫자들

Matrix 500 vs Lite Series: At a Glance

한 페이지짜리 자료가 필요하시면 Matrix 500 vs Lite comparison to share with a business partner or your own team, here it is. The numbers are from production data, not marketing.

스펙 매트릭스 500 라이트 시리즈
픽셀 피치 P2.6 / P2.9 / P3.9 / P4.8 P1.9 / P2.6 / P2.9 / P3.9
내각의 크기 500×500mm only ✓ 500×500mm + 500×1000mm
Hardware / parts system ✓ 100% DOIT-designed custom moulds — every accessory matched in-house ~70% common-mould parts — lower cost, more shared industry tooling
LED / IC / PCB / PSU tier ✓ One tier higher — pro / high-end touring & install Cost-optimised stack for volume inventory
Panel Weight (indoor) 7.3kg(500×500) ✓ 6–6.5 kg (500×500) / 12–12.5 kg (500×1000)
Panel Weight (outdoor) 7.7–7.8 kg (500×500) ✓ 6–6.5 kg (500×500) / 12–12.5 kg (500×1000)
실내 밝기 ✓ 1,000–1,100 nits 800의 nits
실외 밝기 ✓ Standard up to 4,500 nits; high-brightness 6,500의 nits on P3.9 / P4.8 Standard up to 3,500 nits; high-brightness 6,000의 nits P3.9에
IP Rating (outdoor) ✓ IP65 front & rear IP65
제어 장치 ✓ Novastar / Colorlight standard; Brompton Tessera (P2.6) separate receiving-card config 노바스타 · 컬러라이트
재생률 3,840Hz (upgradeable to 7,680Hz) 3,840Hz (upgradeable to 7,680Hz)
그레이 스케일 16-bit 16-bit
곡선형 조립체 볼록 & 오목 ✓ Convex, concave, 360° cylinder
모듈 크기 250×250mm × 4 modules per panel 250×250mm × 4-8 modules per panel
프론트 서비스 ✓ Yes · sub-3-min module swap ✓ Yes · front access
GOB(보드에 접착제) ✓ Optional on all models ✓ Optional on all models
플랫폼 호환성 ✓ Indoor & outdoor modules share same frame ✓ 500 & 1000 cabinets share same modules & PSU
가격 관계 Moderate premium over Lite ✓ Best price-per-sqm in rental range

The weight and pitch columns matter on a truck. The hardware rows above are the reason Matrix holds a premium — and why Lite exists as a separate platform, not a discounted Matrix.

02 — The Touring Choice

When Matrix 500 Is the Right Pick

Matrix 500 is for companies that need a professional, high-end rental cabinet — not a side-line screen. The premium is not marketing. It is a different bill of materials and a different tooling strategy.

1. You need a fully matched custom hardware system

Every Matrix 500 part is designed by DOIT VISION and produced from DOIT-owned moulds — locks, corners, power box, structural pieces, the lot. Fit tolerance is controlled as one system, which shows up as flatter seams, more consistent cabinet alignment after dozens of load-ins, and fewer “parts that almost match.” Lite intentionally shares about 70% common-mould industry parts so the capital cost stays lower. That trade-off is the real Matrix vs Lite decision — before brightness or pitch.

2. You need a higher-tier LED / IC / PCB / power stack

Matrix selects LED, driver IC, PCB and power-supply materials one tier above the Lite stack. That is what pro touring companies, high-end corporate and broadcast-adjacent buyers are paying for: colour stability under load, fewer early failures, and a cabinet that still looks even after a hard season. Lite is engineered for volume inventory economics; Matrix is engineered for fleets where image quality and uptime sit above unit price.

3. You need Brompton Tessera

Brompton Tessera (SX40, S8, S4) is the standard processor for major concert touring — HDR, per-pixel calibration, frame remapping, and seamless input failover. If productions specify Brompton, Lite is not an option. Only Matrix 500 P2.6 supports Brompton, as a separate receiving-card configuration (BOM, quote and lead time differ from the Novastar / Colorlight standard).

4. You do direct-sun outdoor shows

Standard outdoor brightness is up to 4,500 nits on Matrix up to 3,500 nits on Lite — fine for covered stages and overcast days. For hard midday sun, specify the high-brightness option: Matrix P3.9 / P4.8 at 6,500 nitsLite P3.9 at 6,000 nits. Quote the high-brightness SKU explicitly — do not assume the standard outdoor sheet covers festival sun paths.

Real-World Durability Signal

A German rental company running Matrix 500 P3.9 across 30+ European festival dates reported zero cabinet flatness issues across four years of weekly deployment cycles. Rental companies in Europe and Australia have been reordering the same Matrix 500 modules for over five years with no part substitutions. This is the signal that matters more than a spec sheet.

03 — The Smart Alternative

When Lite Series Wins

Lite is not a discounted Matrix. It is a different product architecture: roughly 70% common-mould parts plus a cost-optimised LED / IC / PCB / PSU stack. That is intentional — and it is why Lite wins on first inventory and dry-hire volume while Matrix wins on long-haul stability and seam quality.

1. You are building your first inventory and budget matters

Because Lite shares common-mould tooling instead of a fully custom DOIT part set, it is the best price-per-square-metre in the rental range. For a first 50–100 m² fleet, the capital saved versus Matrix can fund flight cases, cabling, a processor and spares. Start on Lite; add Matrix later for outdoor touring or Brompton shows when the calendar justifies it.

2. You need two cabinet sizes from a single platform

Lite is the only DOIT VISION rental series that offers both 500×500mm and 500×1000mm cabinets sharing the same LED modules and power supply box. This means you can stock 500×500mm panels for small stages and 500×1000mm panels for large walls — without managing two separate module inventories. For conference centres and churches that run events of wildly different sizes, this flexibility eliminates the need for two product lines.

3. You need P1.9 for near-stage IMAG screens

Lite P1.9 is the finest pixel pitch in the entire DOIT VISION rental range. For IMAG screens where the audience is 3–5 metres away, or for stage monitoring screens where performers stand within 2 metres, P1.9 delivers visible clarity that P2.6 cannot match. Matrix 500 starts at P2.6. If your typical gig includes close-proximity screens, Lite P1.9 is the only option.

4. You want 360° cylindrical LED capability

Lite’s curved locking system can form concave, convex, and complete 360° cylinders — not just gentle arcs. For creative stage designs, column wraps, or immersive exhibition booths, the cylinder capability is a differentiator. Matrix 500 does convex and concave curves but is not designed for full 360° cylinders.

Real-World Example — Conference & Church Hybrid

An AV integrator serving both corporate conferences and houses of worship standardised on Lite Series P2.6. Conferences needed 12-metre-wide 16:9 walls (500×1000mm cabinets for speed). Churches needed a 6-metre-wide curved backdrop (500×500mm cabinets with curve locks). One module type. Two cabinet sizes. One spare parts pool. The integrator never stocked two different product lines because the platform handled both use cases.

04 — Operations

Weight, Speed & Crew Size: The Operational Difference

Weight is secondary to the material-system difference above — but on a truck it still matters. Per-panel numbers below; kg/m² assumes a filled wall.

Matrix 500 Weight
  • Indoor 500×500: 7.3 kg ≈ 29.2 kg/m²
  • Outdoor 500×500: 7.7–7.8 kg ≈ 30.8–31.2 kg/m²
  • 200 m² outdoor wall: ~6,160–6,240 kg of panels
  • Road cases (~40 kg, 6 panels): ~34 cases ≈ 1,360 kg
  • Panel + case ≈ 7,500–7,600 kg
Lite Series Weight
  • 500×500: 6–6.5 kg ≈ 24–26 kg/m²
  • 500×1000: 12–12.5 kg ≈ 24–25 kg/m²
  • 200 m² wall (mixed footprints): ~4,800–5,200 kg of panels
  • Flight cases at similar pack density: ~1,200 kg
  • Panel + case ≈ 6,000–6,400 kg

On a 200 m² wall, Lite typically lands ~1,200–1,600 kg lighter in panels than outdoor Matrix — fewer trucks and a less fatigued crew. That does not replace the Matrix material advantage on seam flatness and season-long stability.

Setup speed is comparable. Both use quick-lock, tool-free assembly and front service. Crew experience on one platform still beats switching brands every gig.

For a deeper dive into pixel pitch selection and brightness requirements by venue type, see our stage rental LED pixel pitch & brightness guide.

05 — The Gating Decision

Controller Choice Often Decides the Platform

If your productions require Brompton Tessera, Matrix 500 is the only option in the DOIT VISION rental range. If you run Novastar or Colorlight, both Matrix 500 and Lite are available — and the decision reverts to the operational factors above.

브롬톤 테세라

사용 가능 장비 Matrix 500 P2.6 only. HDR processing, per-pixel calibration, frame remapping, seamless input failover. The standard processor for major concert touring and xR/virtual production.

If you need Brompton

You are buying Matrix 500 P2.6 as a separate receiving-card configuration — BOM, quote and lead time differ from the Novastar / Colorlight standard. No other DOIT VISION rental product supports Brompton. Lite Series cannot be optioned with it at any pixel pitch.

노바스타 / 컬러라이트

Supported across the full Matrix 500 and Lite Series range. Novastar A8s and A10 Pro are widely used in mid-tier touring and corporate events. Shipment includes controller config files on USB.

With Novastar, both platforms are available. The decision returns to material system (custom moulds vs ~70% common-mould), brightness, weight, pitch and cabinet format — not controller lock-in.

For a complete breakdown of Brompton vs Novastar — including the specific features that justify the Brompton premium — see our controller selection guide for touring systems.

06 — Real-World Strategy

How Most Rental Companies Actually Split Their Inventory

After shipping products to rental companies in 55 countries, here is the pattern we see most often. It is not Matrix 500 or Lite. It is both — at different tiers.

Rental LED inventory strategy pyramid Matrix 500 touring fleet at top Lite 1000 dry hire in middle Lite 500 conference at base
프로덕트 Typical Qty 봉사하다
Touring Fleet Matrix 500 P3.9 Outdoor IP65 80~200 제곱미터 Festival main stages, outdoor touring, direct-sun shows
Touring Fleet (indoor) Matrix 500 P2.6 Brompton 40~100 제곱미터 Premium indoor touring, broadcast, xR productions
Dry-Hire Volume Lite P2.6 500×1000mm 60~150 제곱미터 Corporate events, conference dry-hire, large indoor walls
Small Stage / Church Lite P1.9 / P2.6 500×500mm 20~50 제곱미터 Church IMAG, small conference stage, curved backdrop

“Start with one platform and build from there. If your first 50 sqm is Lite P2.6 and you win a festival contract next year, add 80 sqm of Matrix 500 P3.9 Outdoor. The two platforms run the same software. They share the same QC standards. They ship from the same factory. You are adding, not replacing.”

For the full four-product comparison including X-1000 and Flex Series, see the LED 디스플레이 렌탈 제품 허브 with the side-by-side comparison table.

Not sure which platform fits your rental inventory?

Tell us your typical gigs, preferred processor, and budget range. An engineer recommends the right platform — with factory pricing for both Matrix 500 and Lite Series so you can compare directly.

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