Middle Atlantic Un-cut Presenters Panel 33 Inch - L5-SPNL-33

Middle Atlantic L5-SPNL-33 Un-Cut Presenter Panel

The Middle Atlantic L5-SPNL-33 is a blank, un-cut presenter panel designed for the L5 lectern system — the right starting point when your AV integration requires a custom connector layout that no pre-cut panel can accommodate. At 20.44 inches wide × 10.88 inches tall × 0.75 inches deep, this panel fits flush within the L5 lectern frame and gives integrators a clean, paintable surface to punch, drill, or cut to exact specification. It ships without any pre-formed openings, so you control precisely where every HDMI passthrough, USB-C charger, Ethernet port, or cable grommet lands.

Overview

Pre-cut presenter panels work well for standardized deployments, but enterprise conference rooms, university lecterns, and corporate training centers rarely share the same connector mix. The L5-SPNL-33 (sometimes searched as L5 SPNL 33) eliminates the compromise: you receive a purpose-built Middle Atlantic panel — same material, same finish, same fitment as the keyed pre-cut variants — and your shop handles the cutout work once, to a layout that survives the next AV refresh without requiring a new panel order. For Middle Atlantic AV infrastructure projects where longevity and customization matter, this blank panel is the professional-grade answer.

The 0.75-inch depth keeps the panel slim enough to avoid conflicts with cable bundles or rack-mount equipment immediately behind the lectern surface, while still providing adequate material thickness for clean, rattle-free cutouts when using standard chassis punches or step bits. This matters in permanent installations where vibration from HVAC or foot traffic can work loose a panel punched in material that is too thin.

Key Features

• Full-Width Blank Surface (20.44 in × 10.88 in): The usable panel face spans 20.44 inches wide by 10.88 inches tall — enough real estate for a dense multi-connector layout (dual HDMI, USB-A/C, XLR, Ethernet, and a cable well) without crowding. Integrators working in AV mounting and lectern accessories know that available panel area is always the first constraint; this one is generous by L5-series standards.
• Shallow 0.75-Inch Profile: At three-quarters of an inch deep, the panel clears most cable dressing and connector tails behind the work surface without requiring a recessed chase or additional standoff hardware. Tight lectern interiors benefit directly — no retrofitting needed.
• Un-Cut Construction: No factory cutouts means no compromises. You place connectors where signal flow, ergonomics, and ADA reach requirements dictate — not where the manufacturer's template assumed. This is the correct panel when your AV design calls for non-standard port geometry or when institutional standards require a specific layout across a multi-room deployment.
• L5 Lectern System Compatibility: Engineered to fit the Middle Atlantic L5 lectern frame, ensuring panel-to-frame tolerances are met without shimming or custom trim. Mixing this blank with L5 series lectern components maintains the finished appearance of the lectern system — same material stock, same edge profile, same surface finish as the keyed pre-cut panels.
• Commercial-Grade Panel Material: Built to Middle Atlantic's commercial furniture standards. The material accepts standard chassis punches and step-drill bits cleanly, and the surface finish holds paint or vinyl wrap if your room design requires a color match to the lectern body or institutional branding.
• Repeatable Across Multi-Room Projects: When you need the same custom cutout pattern across a fleet of lecture halls or boardrooms, one shop template cut from this blank produces identical results across every unit — no variation introduced by pre-cut SKU substitutions mid-project.

Integration & Compatibility

The L5-SPNL-33 is designed for the Middle Atlantic L5 lectern system. Before ordering, confirm your lectern model accepts the 20.44 × 10.88 inch panel form factor. For AV system planning that includes PoE network switches or signal distribution equipment that will be routed through the lectern, this panel's blank face lets you position passthrough openings to align directly with cable pathways inside the lectern cabinet — reducing strain on connectors and simplifying serviceability. Verify cutout placement against the specific AV plates, wallplates, or cable management inserts you plan to install before any drilling or punching is performed on the panel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the L5-SPNL-33 compatible with Middle Atlantic L5 lecterns?

A: Yes, the L5-SPNL-33 is engineered for the Middle Atlantic L5 lectern system, matching the panel dimensions and fitment of other L5-series presenter panels at 20.44 in wide × 10.88 in tall × 0.75 in deep.

Q: Does the L5-SPNL-33 come with any pre-cut openings?

A: No. The L5-SPNL-33 ships completely blank — no factory cutouts of any kind. All cutout work is performed by the integrator to match the specific connector layout required for the installation.

Q: What are the exact dimensions of the L5-SPNL-33?

A: Width: 20.44 in (51.9 cm) × Height: 10.88 in (27.6 cm) × Depth: 0.75 in (1.9 cm).

Q: Can the panel surface be painted or vinyl-wrapped?

A: The panel is built to Middle Atlantic's commercial furniture finish standards and is compatible with standard surface treatments including paint and vinyl wrap for institutional color-matching requirements.

Q: What tools are needed to cut openings in the L5-SPNL-33?

A: Standard chassis punches and step-drill bits work cleanly in this panel material. Confirm the specific tool requirements against the AV plates or connector inserts you plan to install before beginning any cutout work.

James Everett

The L5-SPNL-33 is the panel I specify when a client's lectern connector layout doesn't map cleanly onto any pre-cut option — which, in my experience, is most university podiums and executive boardroom installations. The 20.44 × 10.88 inch face gives you enough room to run a practical multi-connector layout without crowding, and the 0.75-inch depth keeps cable tails from conflicting with whatever is mounted immediately behind the panel inside the lectern cabinet.

Technical Highlights:

• Panel Dimensions (20.44 × 10.88 in): Wide enough to accommodate a full presenter layout — dual video passthrough, USB charging, Ethernet, and an open cable well — without cutting into structural frame members. Measure your intended inserts against this face before drilling.
• 0.75-Inch Depth: Thin enough to clear most low-profile connector backshells and cable dressing inside a standard L5 lectern cabinet. If you're running bulky right-angle HDMI adapters, verify clearance before panel installation.
• Blank Construction: No pre-formed openings means the panel isn't committed to any layout until you cut it. That flexibility is worth real money on multi-room contracts where the connector map changes between design and delivery.

Deployment Considerations:

• Mark and verify all cutout positions against the actual AV inserts — not just the datasheet dimensions — before any punching or drilling. Panel material cannot be un-cut, and replacements add lead time to a project schedule.
• The 0.75-inch depth, while excellent for cable clearance, does limit the bite depth of some threaded connector inserts. Confirm that your chosen wallplate or AV insert hardware threads are compatible with sub-1-inch panel stock.

For AV integrators outfitting university lecture halls or corporate training rooms with non-standard connector requirements, the L5-SPNL-33 is the practical choice when no pre-cut panel matches the design — plan your cutout template before the panel arrives on site.