Draper Premier – 104 1/4", 21:9 Ultrawide – 101814CBQ

Product Overview

The Draper Premier is an electric, tab-tensioned projection screen built for permanent commercial AV installations that need a perfectly flat image from a motorized ceiling- or wall-mounted screen. This 104 1/4" 21:9 ultrawide model is fitted with the CineFlex CH1200V surface and configured with a quiet motor, making it a fit for high-contrast rooms and rear-projection systems that run in ambient light. As a 21:9 ultrawide motorized projection screen, it holds the viewing surface flat and wrinkle-free for accurate, distortion-free imaging in conference rooms, boardrooms, and control-room environments. All units ship through Creation Networks at authorized-dealer pricing with Draper's 5-year warranty.

Product Description

The Draper Premier electric screen is engineered for integrators specifying a motorized, tab-tensioned image surface in a durable one-piece steel case finished in black plastisol, with white available as an option. Tab-tensioning uses RF-welded tabs along both edges to keep the surface taut and perfectly flat, eliminating the curl and edge waves common to free-hanging screens. This unit is configured with the CineFlex CH1200V surface, a neutral-grey, high-contrast diffusing surface from Draper's CineFlex rear-projection family with a peak gain of 1.2 and a controlled 30° half-gain viewing cone, which helps preserve black levels and contrast in rooms with ambient light. The 21:9 ultrawide format suits letterboxed cinema content, wide data visualization, and multi-source control-room displays. Matching endcaps form universal wall- or ceiling-mounting brackets, and a standard 12" (30 cm) black drop at the top of the viewing area sets the image at the correct height. This model uses a quiet motor to reduce operating noise in acoustically sensitive rooms and is supplied in a 220 V configuration. The Premier supports a maximum image width up to 12' (366 cm); for wider images, the Premier XL extends the same platform. This makes it well suited to corporate meeting spaces, broadcast and control-room environments, and worship venues that need quiet, reliable daily motorized operation. 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 formats, or the broader projection screens collection. Contact Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net for configuration support, throw-distance planning, and lead times.

Key Features

• Tab-tensioned surface — RF-welded tabs hold the viewing surface flat and wrinkle-free for a distortion-free image.
• CineFlex CH1200V surface — A neutral-grey, high-contrast surface with 1.2 gain that preserves contrast and black levels under ambient light.
• 21:9 ultrawide format — A 104 1/4" diagonal 21:9 surface suits letterboxed cinema, wide data visualization, and control-room content.
• Controlled viewing cone — A 30° half-gain angle concentrates brightness for consistent on-axis performance.
• Quiet motor — This unit is configured with a quiet motor to reduce operating noise in acoustically sensitive spaces.
• Steel case — A one-piece steel case with black plastisol finish, white optional, protects the roller in permanent installations.
• Universal mounting — Matching endcaps form universal brackets for either wall or ceiling installation.
• 12" black drop — A standard 12" (30 cm) black drop positions the image and supports ceiling-recessed mounting.
• Draper 5-year warranty — Supplied by Creation Networks as an authorized dealer with full manufacturer warranty coverage.

Typical Applications

• Corporate boardrooms and conference rooms displaying ultrawide content
• Broadcast studios and control rooms needing high-contrast imaging in ambient light
• Multi-purpose rooms requiring a flat, retractable image surface
• Houses of worship with fixed projection systems
• Training rooms and all-hands rooms that retract the screen when not in use

Technical Specifications

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CineFlex CH1200V surface best suited for?

CineFlex CH1200V is a neutral-grey, high-contrast diffusing surface with 1.2 gain and a controlled 30° half-gain viewing cone. It is part of Draper's CineFlex rear-projection family and helps preserve contrast and black levels in rooms that are not fully darkened.

Is the Draper Premier a tab-tensioned screen?

Yes. The Premier is a tab-tensioned electric screen that uses RF-welded tabs along both edges to hold the viewing surface flat and wrinkle-free, delivering a distortion-free image compared with free-hanging motorized screens.

What does the quiet motor and 220 V configuration provide?

The quiet motor lowers operating noise during raise and lower cycles for acoustically sensitive rooms, and this unit is supplied in a 220 V configuration. Confirm your site's power requirements with Creation Networks before ordering.

What projectors and mounts are compatible with this screen?

The Premier works with any commercial projector matched to its 104 1/4" 21:9 ultrawide 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 is the Premier installed?

It is a motorized screen that mounts to a wall or ceiling. The steel case includes matching endcaps that form universal mounting brackets, and a standard 12" black drop supports ceiling-recessed installation with an optional trim kit.

What warranty and support are included?

The Premier carries Draper's 5-year warranty (valid in the U.S. and Canada), supplied through Creation Networks as an authorized dealer. Contact us at creationnetworks.net for pre-sale specification help and post-sale support.