Compare the Lineups
Standard, Event Pro and Elite side by side โ frames, materials, wind ratings, components, warranties and list prices.
The differences, in one table
Three lineups, nine sizes. The differences that decide which one a venue needs are the frame, the material, the wind rating and the warranty; everything else follows from those.
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| Specification | Standard | Event Pro | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rectangular inflatable frame, lightweight nylon construction | Free-standing A-frame with rear bracing | Heavy-duty vinyl, free-standing, largest venues |
| Construction material | High-psi airbag material, coated PVC | High-psi airbag material, thickly coated PVC | 18 oz, 400 denier internal weave, PVC vinyl weft, NFPA 701 |
| Projection surface | Removable, zip-off, machine washable | Removable, zip-off, machine washable | Removable, zip-off, machine washable โ front-only, rear-only, dual or cold-weather |
| Projection type | Front only (12' and 16'); front & rear (20') | Front & rear | Front & rear |
| Wind rating | 20 mph | 25 mph operating, 35 mph structural limit | 20 mph operating, 35 mph structural limit |
| Blowers | 1 blower + sound-dampening muffler box | 2 blowers โ one standard psi, one high-psi high-wind โ + sound-dampening box | 2 equal-strength blowers + 2 sound-dampening boxes |
| Tethers & stakes | 8 high-tension tethers, 20 in x 0.75 in rust-proof steel stakes, mallet, cinch straps | 8 high-tension tethers, 20 in x 0.75 in rust-proof steel stakes, mallet, cinch straps | 8 high-tension tethers rated to 5,000 lbs, 36 in x 1 in rust-proof steel stakes, 8 lb sledgehammer |
| Warranty โ screen frame | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
| Warranty โ projection surface | 1 year | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty โ CineBox console | 1 year | 3 years | 3 years |
| Sizes | 12', 16', 20' | 12', 16', 20' | 25', 30', 40' |
| Seated audience | 175 โ 1,000 | 175 โ 1,000 | 2,000 โ 6,000 |
| Screen kit โ list price | $1,499 โ $3,199 | $3,999 โ $5,999 | $13,500 โ $18,000 |
| CineBox system โ list price | $6,599 โ $11,499 | $14,999 โ $19,499 | $29,999 โ $44,399 |
List price, before applicable taxes. Shipping is free unless your quote specifies otherwise.
Every published size
Screen and frame dimensions, weights, audience capacities and list prices, by series.
Standard seriesStandard series โ lightweight, one-person setup, heavy-duty nylon construction
| Specification | Standard 12' | Standard 16' | Standard 20' |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12' x 7' | 16' x 9' | 20' x 11' |
| Diagonal | 14' (166") | 18.4' (220") | 23' (276") |
| Projection surface (sq ft) | 84 | 144 | 220 |
| Screen weight | 14 lbs | 25 lbs | 45.5 lbs |
| Audience โ on grass | 100 | 250 | 500 |
| Audience โ in chairs | 175 | 400 | 1,000 |
| Audience โ standing | 500 | 1,000 | 3,000 |
| Projection type | Front only | Front only | Front & rear |
| Wind rating | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph |
| Screen kit โ list price | $1,499 | $1,999 | $3,199 |
| CineBox system โ list price | $6,599 | $8,999 | $11,499 |
Event Pro seriesEvent Pro series โ free-standing A-frame, front and rear projection, professional grade
| Specification | Event Pro 12' | Event Pro 16' | Event Pro 20' |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12' x 7' | 16' x 9' | 20' x 11' |
| Diagonal | 14' (166") | 18.4' (220") | 23' (276") |
| Projection surface (sq ft) | 84 | 144 | 220 |
| Screen weight | 80 lbs | 95 lbs | 140 lbs |
| Frame dimensions (W x H x D) | 16' x 12' x 7' | 20' x 15' x 7.75' | 27' x 21.5' x 11' |
| Audience โ on grass | 100 | 250 | 500 |
| Audience โ in chairs | 175 | 400 | 1,000 |
| Audience โ standing | 500 | 1,000 | 3,000 |
| Projection type | Front & rear | Front & rear | Front & rear |
| Surface | Removable, zip-off, washable | Removable, zip-off, washable | Removable, zip-off, washable |
| Wind rating | 25 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Structural wind limit | 35 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph |
| Screen kit โ list price | $3,999 | $4,499 | $5,999 |
| CineBox system โ list price | $14,999 | $17,499 | $19,499 |
Elite seriesElite series โ heavy-duty vinyl, NFPA 701 fire compliant, largest venues
| Specification | Elite 25' | Elite 30' | Elite 40' |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 25' x 14' | 30' x 17' | 40' x 22' |
| Diagonal | 29' | 34' | 46' |
| Projection surface (sq ft) | 350 | 510 | 900 |
| Screen weight | 298 lbs | 342 lbs | 550 lbs |
| Audience โ on grass | 1,000 | 1,500 | 3,000 |
| Audience โ in chairs | 2,000 | 3,000 | 6,000 |
| Audience โ standing | 6,000 | 9,000 | 18,000 |
| Drive-in capacity | ~100 cars | ~150 cars | ~300 cars |
| Projection type | Front & rear | Front & rear | Front & rear |
| Surface options | Front-only, rear-only, dual, cold-weather | Front-only, rear-only, dual, cold-weather | Front-only, rear-only, dual, cold-weather |
| Tether strength | 5,000 lbs rated | 5,000 lbs rated | 5,000 lbs rated |
| Material | Heavy-duty vinyl weft | Heavy-duty vinyl weft | Heavy-duty vinyl weft |
| Minimum projector brightness | 6,000 lumens | 7,000 lumens | 9,000 lumens |
| Powered speakers | 2x Mackie / JBL | 4x Mackie / JBL | 6x Mackie / JBL |
| Wind rating | 20 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph |
| Structural wind limit | 35 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph |
| Screen kit โ list price | $13,500 | $15,500 | $18,000 |
| CineBox system โ list price | $29,999 | $34,999 | $44,399 |
Warranty terms are listed once, in the warranty table below, so a size table and the warranty table cannot disagree. Blowers are listed by series in the comparison table above.
What is inside a screen
Computer-cut fabrics, made in the USA
Every screen is cut with computer-guided precision and sewn by hand in the United States. We have been manufacturing since 2001.
High-psi airbag construction
Standard and Event Pro frames are built from high-psi airbag material with a thick PVC coating. Elite frames are 18 oz, 400 denier internal weave PVC vinyl weft, NFPA 701 fire compliant.
Zip-off, machine-washable surface
The projection surface is removable on every model: unzip it from the frame and machine wash it. Replacement surfaces are stocked, and Elite surfaces come in front-only, rear-only, dual and cold-weather versions.
Front and rear projection
Event Pro and Elite frames project from the front or from behind the screen, as does the 20' Standard โ useful when the audience side has no room for a projector throw.
Dual-blower inflation, sound dampened
Standard ships one blower with a sound-dampening muffler box. Event Pro ships two โ one standard psi, one high-psi for high wind โ with a sound-dampening box. Elite ships two equal-strength blowers and two boxes.
Rust-proof stakes, high-tension tethers
Eight high-tension tethers on every screen. Standard and Event Pro ship 20 in x 0.75 in rust-proof steel stakes and a mallet; Elite ships 36 in x 1 in stakes, an 8 lb sledgehammer and tethers rated to 5,000 lbs.
Wind rated, with a structural limit
Event Pro screens are rated for 25 mph operating wind with a 35 mph structural limit. Elite screens are rated for 20 mph operating with the same 35 mph structural limit. Standard screens are rated for 20 mph.
Pre-wired plug-and-play CineBox console
Every CineBox system arrives pre-wired in its console case โ mixer, player, power conditioner and cabling connected โ so a system comes out of the case ready to run.
Printed and online guides
Printed and online manuals ship with every system, including individual component manuals, the sunset start-time guide and the projector distance guide.
What comes in the system
A CineBox system is the screen kit plus everything needed to run a show, pre-wired in its console. An em dash means the item is not part of that system.
| Component | CineBox Standard | CineBox Event Pro | CineBox Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projector | 1080p HD LED, 4,000โ5,500 lumen (by size) | 1080p HD LED, 4,500โ6,000 lumen (by size); upgradeable | 7,000โ15,000+ lumen laser LED (by size); upgradeable |
| Speakers | 2x Mackie Thump 1300W powered | 2x Mackie SRM 2000W powered, Bluetooth input | 6x Mackie 2000W or JBL powered, Bluetooth input |
| Audio mixer | 4-channel rack-mounted, Bluetooth input | 8-channel pro rack-mounted, Bluetooth input, plus USB-C Focusrite digital mixing | 12-channel pro audio mixer, plus USB-C Focusrite digital mixing |
| Media players | Sony Blu-ray with WiFi, USB and Amazon Firestick | External USB-C Blu-ray plus rack-mounted WiFi player and Amazon Firestick | 2x rack-mount Blu-ray/DVD/CD/MP3 players with XLR outputs, external USB-C Blu-ray, Amazon Firestick |
| Video switching & preview | โ | Projection preview on the laptop | HDMI 2.1 seamless switcher and 3-screen rack-mounted 1080p preview panel |
| Laptop | โ | MacBook Pro M5 | MacBook Pro M5 |
| Cases | Padded water-resistant projector backpack; weather-resistant soft console case | Hard-shell waterproof projector case; weather-proof console case with mixer rack and pull-out drawers | Hard-shell waterproof projector case; road-ready ATA rack console case with storage drawer |
| Rolling projection carts | 1 grass-friendly cart with lockable wheels | 2 grass-friendly carts with lockable wheels | 4 grass-friendly carts with lockable wheels |
| Power | Power conditioner with rack lighting; 1x 50 ft and 2x 25 ft extension cords | Power conditioner with rack lighting and voltage indicator; 4x 50 ft and 2x 25 ft extension cords | Power conditioner with rack lighting, voltage indicator and voltage regulator; 4x 100 ft, 8x 50 ft and 4x 25 ft extension cords |
| Microphones | Wired microphone | Wired and wireless Shure microphones | Wired and wireless Shure microphone system |
| Projectionist headlamps | 1 LED headlamp | 3 LED headlamps | 5 LED headlamps |
| Honda Whisperwatt generator | Optional | Optional | Included |
| Support | Phone and FaceTime support during setup | Phone and FaceTime support during setup; on-site training available | Phone and FaceTime support during setup; on-site training available |
Brands and models of A/V equipment are subject to change due to availability; any change is comparable to the item shown.
What is covered, and for how long
| Warranty item | Standard | Event Pro | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen frame | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
| Projection surface | 1 year | 3 years | 3 years |
| CineBox console | 1 year | 3 years | 3 years |
| Projector | Manufacturer warranty | Manufacturer warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Construction material | High-psi airbag material, coated PVC | High-psi airbag material, thickly coated PVC | 18 oz, 400 denier internal weave, PVC vinyl weft, NFPA 701 |
| Manufacturing origin | Computer-cut fabrics made in USA, sewn by hand in USA. | Computer-cut fabrics made in USA, sewn by hand in USA. | Computer-cut fabrics made in USA, sewn by hand in USA. |
Warranty starts from the date of delivery. The projector warranty is provided by the projector manufacturer and is transferred to the customer at delivery.
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