Freestanding Digital Podium
Description
Technical Parameters
Freestanding Digital Podium for Planned Presentation Spaces
The HDFocus DP42 Freestanding Digital Podium is designed for projects that need a defined presenter position without building a separate control desk or relying on temporary furniture. As a floor-standing digital lectern, it brings the presenter control screen, microphones, timer, front information display and selected presentation connections into one self-contained workstation.
The DP42 can be planned as a dedicated teaching station, conference presentation point or institutional briefing lectern. Its lockable wheels support controlled repositioning between compatible room layouts and help keep the podium in place during use. Final placement, power, network and connected-equipment requirements should be reviewed for each project.
Why a Defined Presenter Station Matters in Shared Rooms
In a shared classroom, conference room or institutional venue, presentation equipment is often placed wherever a table, laptop or microphone stand happens to be available. This can leave speakers without a consistent operating position, make cable routing less predictable and create different setup conditions from one session to the next.
A freestanding digital podium creates one recognizable presenter station in the room. The DP42 gives project teams a floor-standing lectern position around which they can plan speaker movement, main-display sightlines, power access, network access and selected room connections. This helps replace ad hoc presentation furniture with a more deliberate operating point.
A Freestanding Layout for the Presenter, the Audience and the Room
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Define the presenter zone
Place the podium where the speaker can address the audience, access the presenter-side controls and maintain a practical relationship with the main display or projection surface.
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Protect audience sightlines
Review the podium position against seating, the main screen and room entrances so the lectern does not unnecessarily block the audience view or disrupt circulation.
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Plan service access before installation
Confirm nearby power, network access and the planned route for any presentation, audio or control connections before the room layout is finalized.
Controlled Positioning with Lockable Wheels
The DP42 is supplied with lockable wheels to support controlled positioning within compatible spaces. The wheels allow the podium to be relocated when the room layout changes and help keep it in position while it is in use.
For project planning, movement should be considered together with floor condition, room thresholds, cable connections, power access, equipment protection and the intended operating workflow. The DP42 should not be treated as a temporary outdoor lectern or as equipment that can be moved while connected without a planned procedure.
One Floor-Standing Workstation, Defined Presenter Roles
The DP42 groups the tools used at the presenter position into one floor-standing workstation. The 21.5-inch control display is positioned for the speaker, the microphones support presenter audio use, the independent timer supports session awareness and the front display can maintain approved audience-facing information.
For the full technical workflow of presenter touchscreen operation, AV interface planning or display-angle adjustment, please review the related DP42 configuration pages below.
Specification
PC Control Screen
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Display Screen |
BOE brand 21.5" TFT-LCD |
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Panel Backlight |
LED Backlight |
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Display Ratio |
16:9 |
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Color |
16.7M colors |
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Display area |
477*268mm |
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Resolution |
1920*1080 |
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Brightness |
350cd/m2 |
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Contrast |
≥ 1000:1 |
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View Angle |
89° left and right, up and down |
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Screen Response Time |
14ms |
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Life time |
Over 50000hrs |
PC Control Screen Touch
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Touch Type |
Capacitive Touch |
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Points |
10 points |
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Touch Recognition |
> 1.5mm(Finger, touch pen opaque objects) |
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Scanning Accuracy |
4096*4096 |
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Scanning Rate |
200Hz |
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Response Time |
Less than 5ms |
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Communication |
USB2.0 |
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Life Time |
Over 80,000,000 touches |
Windows motherboard performance
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Configuration options |
Pro version: Intel I3 CPU, 4th Generation, DDR4 4G/8G/16G/32G/64G RAM, 128G/256G/512G/1T SSD & 1T HHD(optional) |
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Max version: Intel I5 CPU, 4th Generation, DDR4 4G/8G/16G/32G/64G RAM, 128G/256G/512G/1T SSD & 1T HHD(optional) |
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Maxplus version: Intel I7 CPU, 4th Generation, DDR4 4G/8G/16G/32G/64G RAM, 128G/256G/512G/1T SSD & 1T HHD(optional) |
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Graphics card |
Intel® HD Graphics card integrated |
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WIFI |
Support WIFI dual band 2.4G/5.2G |
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Windows OS |
Windows 10,11 trial version; Linux OS |
Windows motherboard I/O Interface
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USB |
USB 2.0*2,USB3.0*1 |
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HDMI Output |
HDMI*1 |
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Line Audio Output |
Line*1 |
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Network |
RJ45*1, 10/100Mbps |
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WIFI |
WIFI*1, support 802.11 b/g/n |
Front Signage Screen
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Display Screen |
43" TFT Panel with LED backlight |
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Display Ratio |
16:9 |
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Color |
16.77M colors |
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Display area |
940.2*528.4mm |
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Resolution |
1920*1080 |
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Brightness |
350cd/m2 |
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Response Time |
Less than 5ms |
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Contrast |
3000:1 |
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View Angle |
178° left and right, up and down |
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Life time |
Over 60,000hrs |
Front Signage Screen Motherboard
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CPU |
Quad core Cortex-A55, RK3566 |
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Frequency |
1.8GHz |
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RAM |
DDR4- 2G (can customize 4G) |
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Storage |
EMMC 32G (can expand ) |
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GPU |
ARM G52 2EE |
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Network Card |
10/100M adaptive card |
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WIFI&Bluetooth |
Support WIFI and Bluetooth 4.0 |
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4G Function |
Can customize 4G function(optional) |
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OS |
Android OS 11.0 and above |
Input/output Interface
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Top I/O Interface |
Gooseneck microphone*2 |
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Europe Standard Socket*1 |
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PC USB*1, Front screen control USB*1 |
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HDMI Input*1 , HDMI Switch*1 |
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Wireless charge*1 |
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Digital Touch Timer*1 |
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Back I/O Interface |
Power Switch*1 |
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Power Plug*1 |
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Microphone Audio Output*1 |
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RJ45*1, USB*1 |
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HDMI Output*1 |
Front Signage Screen
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Android Motherboard I/O Interface |
USB 3.0*2 |
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HDMI Output*1 |
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TF card slot*1 |
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Headphone Audio Output*1 |
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RJ45*1 |
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WIFI*1, support 802.11 b/g/n |
Others
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Format |
PAL, NTSC |
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Speaker |
10W*2 |
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Wheels |
Lockable wheels |
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Voltage |
DC12V/AC100-240V 50/60Hz |
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Net Dimension |
1,193 *620*650mm |
Freestanding Deployment Scenarios
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Flexible lecture halls
Use the DP42 to establish a consistent speaking position in lecture halls that may change seating or teaching layouts between sessions. Confirm main-display sightlines, cable routes and the procedure for controlled repositioning.
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Conference and briefing rooms
Use the podium as a defined presentation point for executive briefings, formal meetings and rotating speakers. Plan the relationship between the lectern, the main display, participant seating and room circulation.
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Training centers and multipurpose rooms
Use the floor-standing format where one room supports instructor-led training, scheduled presentations and different room arrangements. Define whether the podium remains in one operating position or is moved between compatible layouts.
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Institutional renovation projects
Use the deployment checklist when replacing temporary lecterns or standardizing presentation positions across planned rooms. This helps document placement, service access and operating responsibilities before handover.
Project Support for Freestanding Deployment
HDFocus supports project discussions for distributors, AV integrators, education suppliers and institutional buyers who need to deploy the DP42 as a freestanding presenter station. Share your room type, expected quantity, floor-plan conditions, main-display position, power and network availability, and operating workflow.
For multi-room projects, it is useful to define a repeatable deployment standard before production and installation. This can include a preferred podium location, cable-access approach, movement procedure, connected-equipment plan, PC configuration and handover documentation.
FAQ
Q: What is a freestanding digital podium?
A: A freestanding digital podium is a floor-standing presenter workstation that is positioned independently of wall mounting or desktop installation. The DP42 provides a defined lectern position for planned presentation environments.
Q: Is the DP42 fixed to the floor?
A: The DP42 is described as a freestanding podium with lockable wheels for controlled positioning. It is not presented here as a permanently floor-fixed installation. Confirm any site-specific securing requirement during project planning.
Q: Can the DP42 be moved between rooms?
A: Lockable wheels support controlled movement between compatible spaces. Actual relocation planning should consider floor condition, thresholds, cable connections, power access, equipment protection and the intended operating workflow.
Q: What should be considered when positioning the podium?
A: Confirm presenter location, audience sightlines, relationship to the main display or projector, room circulation, power access, network access and the route for required cables.
Q: Does freestanding mean the DP42 works without any installation planning?
A: No. Although the lectern is floor-standing, its final location and any power, network, display, audio or cable requirements should be reviewed as part of the project plan.
Q: Is the DP42 a visitor-information kiosk?
A: No. The DP42 is a presenter-operated digital lectern for teaching, presentations, meetings and institutional briefings. Its front display can support approved audience-facing information, but the product is not positioned as a self-service visitor kiosk.
Q: Can the podium stay in one place permanently?
A: Yes, a project can plan the DP42 as a regular operating position in a room. If a site requires permanent securing or a particular installation method, confirm that requirement during project review.
Q: How is this page different from the other DP42 pages?
A: The Arc-Shaped Digital Podium page focuses on venue fit and full model details. The Interactive Digital Podium page focuses on presenter touchscreen operation. The Integrated Control Podium page focuses on AV interface planning. The Adjustable Display Podium page focuses on screen-angle adjustment. This page focuses on how the DP42 is placed, moved and prepared as a freestanding presenter station.
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