Short Throw & Ultra Short Throw Projector Rentals — No Ceiling Rigging, No Shadow
Optoma EH412ST (0.50:1) and Optoma EH320UST (0.25:1) — 4,000-lumen 1080p projectors that work in tight rooms, trade show booths, and training environments where standard throw distance is not available.
How Short Throw Changes What's Possible in Your Room
Standard throw projectors need 15–25 feet. Short throw needs 4–6 feet. Ultra short throw needs 12 inches. The same 100-inch image — three completely different room requirements.
| Projector type | Throw ratio | Distance for 100" image | Placement | Presenter shadow? | Best venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Short Throw (EH320UST) | 0.25:1 | ~12 inches | Table below screen | None possible | Booths · boardrooms · demos |
| Short Throw (EH412ST) | 0.50:1 | ~4–5 feet | Table 4–6 ft from screen | Minimal | Training rooms · breakouts |
| Standard throw (Epson 2250U) | 1.21–1.95:1 | ~10–15 feet | Cart behind audience | Yes, if presenter moves | Hotel ballrooms · conference |
| Standard throw (Panasonic PT-VZ580U) | 1.18–1.91:1 | ~10–15 feet | Cart behind audience | Yes, if presenter moves | Multi-day sessions |
Optoma EH412ST & EH320UST — Specifications
Optoma EH412ST
Optoma EH320UST
Which model is right for your room?
If the projector can be placed 4 to 6 feet from the screen and presenter shadow is not a concern, the EH412ST is the more flexible choice — HDBaseT simplifies cable management at that distance. If the projector must sit within 12 inches of the screen, or if presenter shadow at any standard throw distance is a problem that must be eliminated, the EH320UST is the correct specification. Aria AV confirms the right model for your room when you provide the projection distance available and your presenter workflow.
Where Short Throw Projectors Are the Right Solution
Trade show exhibit booths
A 10×10 booth cannot accommodate standard throw distance. The EH320UST at 12 inches or EH412ST at 4–6 feet projects a full booth-width screen image from inside or immediately adjacent to the exhibit footprint.
Corporate training rooms
Modular training rooms are often too shallow for standard throw. Short throw projectors on a cart or table present training content on a full-size screen without ceiling mount hardware or AV rigging contracts.
Executive boardrooms
Boardrooms with fixed furniture and limited ceiling access benefit from tabletop projection. Ultra short throw eliminates the need for a ceiling-mounted projector and creates a cleaner, less permanent AV footprint.
Interactive presentations
Trainers and educators who work close to the screen cannot use standard throw without shadow. Ultra short throw enables the presenter to write on, point at, and interact with displayed content without any shadow interference.
Breakout & meeting rooms
Hotel breakout rooms and meeting rooms with limited ceiling rigging availability or tight room depth are ideal for short throw. Tabletop or cart placement replaces rigging entirely.
Product launch demos
Product demo stations at showrooms, launch events, and pop-up activations often have limited floor space. Ultra short throw places the projector on the same table as the demo, with no equipment behind the audience.
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Short Throw Projector Rental FAQ
- ST inventoryOptoma EH412ST — 0.50:1 Short Throw · 4,000 lm · HDBaseTOptoma EH320UST — 0.25:1 Ultra Short Throw · 4,000 lm · table mount
- ST vs USTShort throw (0.50:1): 4–6 ft from screenUltra short throw (0.25:1): 12 inches from screenUST: table below screen, no rigging, no shadowST: mid-room table · HDBaseT cable management
- No shadow
Ultra short throw projects light steeply upward from below the screen — the beam never crosses the presenter's path. No presenter shadow is possible regardless of where the speaker stands.
- Best usesTrade show booths — limited throw distanceTraining rooms — tabletop, no ceiling riggingBoardrooms — presenter shadow unacceptableProduct demos — projector on same table as demo
- Trade show booths
Yes. Standard throw needs 15–25 feet — impossible in a 10×10 booth. EH320UST projects from 12 inches, EH412ST from 4–6 feet — both fit within or immediately adjacent to a standard booth.
- Accessories
Yes — screen, stand, and cabling available as a bundled package. Quoted separately. Every delivery includes technician setup and image calibration.
- Best price guarantee
Yes. 100% Best Price Guarantee nationwide. All-inclusive: projector, screen, stand, cabling, delivery, setup, 24/7 support, and pickup.
Nationwide Short Throw Projector Rental for Convention Centers
Aria AV Rentals is a trusted partner and supports events and trade shows in all major U.S. convention centers including: Javits Center New York, Las Vegas Convention Center, McCormick Place Chicago, Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Georgia World Congress Atlanta, San Diego Convention Center San, and many more . No matter the location, you receive the same professional short throw projector rentals and reliable service.
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