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CREATION NETWORKS
AV EXPERTS

Nationwide • Since 2006

  • Professional AV Equipment Sales
  • Nationwide AV Design
  • Integration & Support

Creation Networks
AV Experts

Nationwide • Since 2006

  • AV Sales
  • Design
  • Integration
  • Support

Professional AV Equipment Sales • Nationwide AV Design, Integration & Support | Creation Networks

Creation Networks — nationwide AV experts since 2006. Professional audio-visual equipment sales, AV system design, integration, and support for video conferencing, control systems, audio, and displays.

Planar Rental & Staging LED | CarbonLight, Mantis & Venue Pro Cabinets (100 products)

Planar Rental & Staging LED

Light, tool-less, camera-ready LED built to be struck and re-rigged.

Rental and staging LED is judged on different criteria to fixed install: weight per cabinet, how fast a crew can build and strike it, how well it survives a truck, and — increasingly — whether it holds up on camera. Planar's staging range is built around those constraints, with patented carbon-fibre construction on CarbonLight, magnesium alloy on Mantis, tool-less rigging across the board, and dedicated VX camera-ready variants with genlock and high frame rates for broadcast and virtual production.

Rental & Staging Product Families

  • CarbonLight CLI Series — indoor panels at 1.9, 2.6 and 3.9mm (earlier generations also at 1.5 and 5.2mm) in 500x500mm and 500x1000mm cabinets. Patented carbon-fibre build makes them uniquely light and thin, with 18mm edges bevelled at 30 degrees so cabinets meet at acute angles, front and rear serviceability, tool-free mounting hardware, and the ability to hang, stack or wall-mount. 3-year LED Standard Limited Warranty.
  • CarbonLight CLI Flex Series — bendable indoor modules at 0.9, 1.3, 1.5, 1.9, 2.6 and 3.9mm that form smooth concave or convex curves and curved domes, with matching distro/control boxes per pitch.
  • CarbonLight CLM Series — thin, lightweight mesh LED at 5.9, 6.9 and 10.4mm, in mesh and solid-back variants, for indoor or outdoor and temporary or fixed transparent-look architectural and stage work.
  • CarbonLight CLF VX floor — LED flooring rated to support over 1,000 lb per display with wear-proof masking, modular so a single cabinet can be lifted and reseated without disturbing the layout.
  • Mantis Series — the current-generation staging platform at 1.5, 1.9 and 2.6mm in 500x500mm and 500x1000mm cabinets. Magnesium alloy construction for lighter handling with retained rigidity, fully tool-less installation, quarter-turn access to modules and electronics for in-field service, integrated edge protection for transport, and purpose-built top-loading road cases. Optimised for on-camera work.
  • Venue Pro Series (VPI) — indoor rental and flexible-fixed LED at 1.5, 1.9, 2.5 and 2.9mm, with VX camera-ready variants at 1.5 and 1.9mm. Built-in curving blocks to 7.5 degrees of faceting, front-accessible electronics, universal mounting hardware, retractable 90-degree corner guards and a quick-lock system for single-person handling. The verified VPI-1.5 cabinet is 500x500x63mm at 17.64 lb, 320x320 pixels, 800 nits calibrated, 3840Hz refresh, IP30.
  • VX camera-ready variants — across CarbonLight and Venue Pro: genlock sync, 24Hz to 144Hz including frame multiplication, HDR-ready, extended colour spectrum, high brightness and high refresh. Compatible with Brompton Technology and Colorlight processing.
  • Rigging, transport and processing — flight cases and road cases, stacking frames with vertical ladders, footers and cabinet adapters, hanging supports, telescoping support rods, rental frames, and Planar-SKU Brompton Tessera SX40, S8 and XD processing.

Why Specify Planar for Staging

  • Weight is the whole game — carbon fibre on CarbonLight and magnesium alloy on Mantis cut cabinet mass, which cuts rigging cost, truck space and crew fatigue
  • Tool-less build and strike — Mantis is fully tool-less with quarter-turn service access; CarbonLight uses tool-free mounting hardware
  • Front and rear service on CarbonLight CLI, so a panel mid-array can be fixed whichever side the crew can reach
  • Built to survive transport — integrated edge protection on Mantis, retractable corner guards on Venue Pro, and purpose-designed road cases
  • Curves and angles without custom parts — 30-degree bevelled CLI edges, bendable CLI Flex modules and 7.5-degree faceting blocks on Venue Pro
  • Camera-ready when it needs to be — VX cabinets add genlock, 24-144Hz frame rates and frame multiplication so the wall does not band or scan on camera
  • Industry recognition — rAVe Best of Show at InfoComm 2023 for Best XR in ProAV Demo, plus NewscastStudio and NAB Show recognition

Typical Applications

  • Live events, concerts, festivals and touring production
  • Corporate general sessions, tradeshows and exhibition stands
  • Broadcast studios and on-air set elements
  • Virtual production and XR volumes
  • LED flooring for activations, studios and immersive rooms
  • Multi-event venues needing fast turnarounds between shows
  • Architectural and stage mesh applications where transparency matters

Choosing a Staging Platform

Series Pixel pitch Construction Best for
Mantis 1.5 / 1.9 / 2.6mm Magnesium alloy, fully tool-less Fast turnarounds, on-camera work
CarbonLight CLI 1.9 / 2.6 / 3.9mm Carbon fibre, 30-degree bevels Lightest rigs, angled and creative builds
CarbonLight CLI Flex 0.9mm - 3.9mm Bendable modules Curves, domes and cylinders
CarbonLight CLM 5.9 / 6.9 / 10.4mm Mesh, indoor or outdoor Transparent architectural and stage looks
Venue Pro VPI 1.5 / 1.9 / 2.5 / 2.9mm Quick-lock, corner guards, faceting Indoor events and flexible-fixed installs

Related Planar Collections

Building out a rental inventory or speccing a virtual production volume? We will match cabinet, processing, rigging and cases as one package, and advise on where non-VX cabinets are sufficient. Contact Us or call 1-888-230-3661.

Planar

Frequently Asked Questions — Planar LED Video Walls & Large Format Display Solutions

Expert answers from our visualization specialists on Planar’s premium LED video walls, LCD displays, fine-pitch LED, and control room visualization solutions trusted for mission-critical environments, broadcast, corporate, and entertainment applications.

What makes Planar a leader in video walls?

Planar is a globally recognized brand known for high-performance LED video walls, seamless LCD video walls, and professional-grade large format displays. They deliver superior image quality, reliability, and engineering excellence for demanding 24/7 environments.

What are the key benefits of Planar displays?
  • Exceptional Visual Performance: True-to-life colors and high contrast
  • Fine Pixel Pitch Options: From 0.9mm up to large-scale outdoor
  • 24/7 Reliability: Built for continuous mission-critical operation
  • Seamless Integration: Excellent for video walls and control rooms
What are Planar’s main product lines?

Planar offers the Clarity LED series, Matrix LCD video walls, DirectLight fine-pitch LED, and high-brightness professional displays designed for control rooms and large-scale installations.

Does Planar offer fine-pitch LED video walls?

Yes. Planar provides ultra-fine pixel pitch LED (as low as 0.9mm) for exceptional close-viewing clarity in command centers, broadcast studios, and corporate environments.

Where are Planar solutions commonly used?

Control rooms, command centers, broadcast studios, corporate lobbies, retail environments, simulation & training facilities, airports, and houses of worship.

What resolutions and brightness does Planar support?

Planar solutions support up to 8K resolution with high brightness levels (up to 2000+ nits), wide viewing angles, and excellent color uniformity across large video walls.

Are Planar video walls easy to maintain?

Yes. Most Planar LED systems feature front-service access, making module replacement fast and minimizing downtime.

Can Planar displays integrate with control systems?

Yes. Planar products are fully compatible with Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron, AMX, and other major AV control platforms via IP and serial control.

Does Creation Networks work with Planar?

Yes. We are an authorized Planar partner offering expert video wall design, structural engineering, professional installation, calibration, content management, and long-term support.

Contact us at 1-888-230-3661 for a consultation or project quote.

NATIONWIDE AV SERVICES

Nationwide Audiovisual Services, Design, Installation & Support

Creation Networks is a trusted nationwide partner for complete audiovisual solutions — delivering expert AV system sales, professional design, programming, installation, and ongoing support to organizations across the United States.

From Microsoft Teams Rooms and enterprise video conferencing to LED video walls, live streaming production, and hybrid collaboration systems, we provide end-to-end AV integration using premium, certified technology from industry leaders including Crestron, Q-SYS, Shure, Extron, and Absen.

Whether you operate a single location or manage facilities nationwide, Creation Networks ensures your AV systems are designed for reliability, scalability, security, and long-term performance — helping your organization communicate more effectively and operate at peak efficiency.

CREATION NETWORKS — A PARTNER YOU CAN TRUST SINCE 2006

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