Seatback Systems

Innovative Design. Individual Choice. One-Button Control.

Figaro Systems, Inc.—innovators and global leaders in multi-lingual text delivery systems for the performing arts—presents Simultext® the most sophisticated, visionary seatback system available today. Conceived to enhance the live performance experience, the Simultext® system delivers text information on seven channels simultaneously. A discreet viewing monitor at each individual seat is activated with a single button and text appears in any written language in the world. Monitors feature a completely black background for optimal viewing and minimum distraction—absolutely no ambient glow.

Organic LED

This cutting edge display technology features crisp bright letters against a black background for optimal viewing and minimal distraction from neighboring screens. Its compact size (6.7" x 2.2" x 0.65") provides discrete and elegant mounting. As with all Simultext® systems, the fully scalable design allows for installations of any size and configuration. Delivers up to seven channels simultaneously and can present any written language in the world. Simple, intuitive single button operation.
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VFD

The latest generation of Vacuum Fluorescent Displays feature "chip in glass" and "surface mount" technology providing a black background for optimal viewing and contrast. The larger text field affords greater viewing distance. The small 8.7" x 3.0" x 0.9" envelope allows for simple and elegant mounting. As with all Simultext® systems, the fully scalable design applies to installations of any size and configuration. Delivers up to seven channels simultaneously and can present any written language in the world. Simple, intuitive single button operation.
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LCD

Liquid Crystal Display technology has the largest text field of the seat back monitors. The larger text field provides greater viewing distance. Its trim 9.7" x 3.1" x 0.9" envelope allows for simple and elegant mounting. As with all Simultext® systems, the fully scalable design applies to installations of any size and configuration. Delivers up to seven channels simultaneously and can present any written language in the world. Simple, intuitive single button operation.
Available now.

Modular Structure, Innovative Design

Through on-going consultation and project management, Figaro Systems delivers innovative design solutions for any environment, large or small, indoor or outdoor, from grand opera houses to experimental theatres, historic restorations to modern renovations. Our Simultext system offers a completely modular design that can accommodate any combination of devices so that installation configurations are customized to each client's needs. Our fully scalable system accommodates any size theatre.

Expandable, Adaptable and Versatile

Multi-lingual translation, program annotation, sponsorship recognition, and closed captioning can be sent to and immediately displayed on any or all of the following devices: multiple video projectors, individual seatback displays; individual seatback video monitors, individual hand-held wireless monitors and large flat-panel screens. Incremental installations with financing and leasing options are available.

Feature List

• At least 50,000 hours of operation, approximately 16,000 live performances
• Can display any written language in the world
• Low voltage for safety and building code compliance
• Single button control
• Compact to fit into many different design configurations
• Incorporates graphics, logos and animations
• Modular parts allow for easy maintenance and upgrades
• Discreet and elegant

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All of Figaro's Simultext® Products are UL listed, CE certified, and RoHS compliant.