Draper Acumen E – 117", CinemaScope – 151212SA

Product Overview

The Draper Acumen E is a surface-mounted, free-hanging motorized projection screen built for permanent commercial AV installations. This 117" diagonal CinemaScope (2.39:1) model pairs the ClearSound White Weave XT900E acoustically transparent surface with a quiet tubular motor, making it a clean fit for conference rooms, boardrooms, and screening spaces that place loudspeakers behind the image plane. As an acoustically transparent motorized screen, it delivers a uniformly bright picture across a 180° viewing cone with 0.9 gain. All units ship through Creation Networks at authorized-dealer pricing with Draper's standard warranty.

Product Description

The Draper Acumen E surface-mounted motorized screen is engineered for integrators specifying a durable, low-profile electric screen for heavy commercial use. The screen retracts into a streamlined extruded-aluminum case measuring 7-1/8" high by 5-7/8" deep, finished in white powder coat as standard, so it blends into modern interiors when not in use. Floating wall and ceiling brackets are included as standard, allowing the case to be positioned on the wall or ceiling and adjusted during installation, and the removable fascia simplifies long-term service. A 4-wire tubular motor mounted inside the roller draws 1.1 amps, is instantly reversible and lifetime-lubricated, and includes an internal thermal overload protector and electric brake with factory-set limits. This 220 V unit ships with a built-in low-voltage controller and wall switch, and it integrates with third-party control systems for automated boardroom and conference room deployments. The ClearSound White Weave XT900E surface is an acoustically transparent woven material with over 76,000 microscopic openings per square foot, letting audio from behind-screen loudspeakers pass through with an average insertion loss of only 0.7 dB. This makes the CinemaScope format well suited to constant-image-height cinema layouts, briefing centers, and worship spaces where centered audio and a wide image both matter. Pair it with a compatible unit from our commercial projectors and a bracket from our projector mounts and lifts collection to complete the system. Browse the full Draper projection screen lineup for alternate sizes and surfaces. Contact Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net for configuration support, throw-distance planning, and lead times.

Key Features

• Surface-mounted, free-hanging design — Mounts to a wall or ceiling using included floating brackets, giving integrators placement flexibility without a recessed ceiling pocket.
• Acoustically transparent surface — ClearSound White Weave XT900E lets audio from behind-screen loudspeakers pass through with an average insertion loss of only 0.7 dB.
• 0.9 gain, 180° viewing cone — Delivers uniform brightness and accurate color across wide seating layouts in controlled-light rooms.
• CinemaScope 2.39:1 format — A 117" diagonal wide aspect ratio suited to constant-image-height cinema and presentation content.
• Quiet tubular motor — A 4-wire, instantly reversible, lifetime-lubricated motor with thermal overload protection, electric brake, and factory-set limits.
• Built-in low-voltage control — Ships with an integrated controller and wall switch and integrates with third-party AV control systems.
• Streamlined aluminum case — A 7-1/8" x 5-7/8" extruded-aluminum housing in white powder coat with a removable fascia for easy service.
• Draper warranty through an authorized dealer — Supplied by Creation Networks with full manufacturer warranty coverage.

Typical Applications

• Corporate boardrooms and conference rooms requiring a concealed motorized screen
• Commercial meeting spaces and briefing centers using front projection
• Screening rooms and multi-purpose rooms with behind-screen loudspeakers
• Houses of worship using front projection with centered audio
• Training rooms and auditoriums with wide CinemaScope content

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from Draper, Inc. (draperinc.com). Confirm exact viewable dimensions and surface size limits with Creation Networks before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Acumen E a recessed or surface-mounted screen?

The Acumen E is a surface-mounted, free-hanging motorized screen. It installs on a wall or ceiling using the included floating brackets and does not require a recessed ceiling pocket. If you need an in-ceiling recessed model, contact us about the Draper Access E series.

Is the ClearSound White Weave XT900E surface fully acoustically transparent?

Yes. The woven surface has over 76,000 microscopic openings per square foot and passes audio from loudspeakers placed behind the screen with an average insertion loss of only 0.7 dB, comparable to high-quality speaker grille cloth.

What projectors and mounts are compatible with the Acumen E?

It works with any commercial front projector matched to its 117" CinemaScope format and your room's throw distance. Browse our commercial projectors and projector mounts and lifts, or contact us for a throw-distance calculation.

How does the Acumen E integrate with an AV control system?

The screen ships with a built-in low-voltage controller and wall switch, and the low-voltage motor can be tied into third-party control systems for automated raise and lower alongside projectors, shades, and room scheduling.

What power options are available?

This unit is configured for 220 V operation. The tubular motor draws 1.1 amps and includes an internal thermal overload protector and electric brake with factory-set travel limits.

What warranty and support are included?

The Acumen E carries Draper's seven-year warranty (USA and Canada), supplied through Creation Networks as an authorized dealer. Contact us at creationnetworks.net for pre-sale specification help and post-sale support.