H_1XNDI INPUT CARD | Carte d'Entrée NDI® Novastar H | 4K Vidéo sur IP

Upgrade your Novastar H-Series modular controller with the H_1XNDI Input Card, a professional-grade module designed for high-end video processing over IP. This expansion card allows for the seamless integration of NDI® video streams directly into your LED control system, circumventing the need for traditional point-to-point HDMI or SDI cabling. By leveraging Network Device Interface technology, this card supports high-bandwidth signals and 4K resolution, ensuring that your LED wall displays content with exceptional clarity and color depth. As a key component for modern video infrastructures, it bridges the gap between IT-based networking and professional audiovisual display, providing a reliable and scalable solution for managing vast amounts of data across your screen network.

Pro-Grade IP Video Processing and Integration

The Novastar H_1XNDI Input Card represents a paradigm shift in how we handle video signals for large-scale LED displays. In high-performance environments, maintaining a high refresh rate and low latency is critical to avoiding visual artifacts or motion blur. By integrating NDI directly into the H-Series chassis, Pixelight ensures that users can maintain sub-frame latency even when pulling sources from a distributed network.

NDI® Technology and Video Quality

Unlike compressed streaming protocols that sacrifice contrast ratio and color accuracy, NDI® provides high-quality, frame-accurate video. This card is compatible with both Full NDI and NDI|HX, ensuring versatility across different network bandwidths. For displays utilizing Fine Pitch LED or GOB (Glue on Board) technology, preserving the integrity of the source signal is vital to exploit the high pixel density and superior black levels of the panels.

• Ultra-Low Latency: Optimized processing pipeline to match the H-Series' high-speed backplane.
• 4K Resolution Support: Decodes UHD signals for crisp visuals on high-resolution LED canvases.
• Seamless Switching: Enables instant switching between network-based sources and local inputs without losing sync.
• Reliability: Hot-swappable design ensures 24/7 uptime for mission-critical command centers.

Versatile Applications for IP-Based Video

The H_1XNDI Input Card is designed for environments where traditional video routing is impractical or where remote content delivery is required. Its ability to handle 4K over IP makes it a staple for high-end installations.

• Broadcast & xR Studios: Perfect for virtual production where low-latency sync between the camera and the LED backdrop is mandatory.
• Corporate Command Centers: Enables easy sharing of data-heavy dashboards and monitoring feeds from different floors or locations via the local network.
• Live Events & Concerts: Simplifies front-of-house setups by allowing video technicians to send signals over fiber-optic network lines instead of bulky SDI looms.
• Retail & Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH): Facilitates centralized content management for large-scale indoor LED displays in shopping malls or transport hubs.

Technical Implementation and Network Optimization

To ensure peak performance of the H_1XNDI Input Card, infrastructure planning is essential. Since NDI® is a high-bandwidth protocol, we recommend a dedicated 1Gbps or 10Gbps network environment to prevent packet loss, which can affect the refresh rate and cause stuttering on the LED wall.

• Bandwidth Management: Monitor network traffic to ensure the H_1XNDI card receives a consistent bitstream for 4K content.
• Viewing Angle & Calibration: While the card handles the input, ensure your LED modules are calibrated for consistent brightness and viewing angles to maintain the visual quality provided by the NDI source.
• Firmware Synchronization: Always ensure the H-Series mainframe and the NDI card are running synchronized firmware versions for stable hardware communication.
• Controller Settings: Utilize the Novastar H-Series management software to configure EDID settings and pixel-to-pixel mapping for optimal sharpness.