MX SERIES 1X ST2110 (25G) CARD | Carte d'Entrée Broadcast IP 25G Novastar MX

Elevate your broadcasting infrastructure with the MX SERIES 1X ST2110 (25G) Input Card, a premier expansion module for Novastar MX Pro series controllers. Designed specifically for professional Tier 1 studios, this high-performance card enables seamless integration into Full IP broadcast environments. By leveraging a massive 25 Gigabit bandwidth, it supports uncompressed 4K video signals and high-frame-rate 8K workflows with absolute signal integrity. Whether you are managing complex virtual production stages or live television studios, this hot-swappable module ensures that your LED display system receives the highest quality raw data without the artifacts associated with compression. It is the definitive solution for engineers requiring maximum interoperability and future-proof connectivity in modern media networks.

Professional IP Broadcast Standards: SMPTE ST 2110

The transition from traditional SDI to IP-based workflows demands hardware that can handle immense data throughput while maintaining synchronization. The MX Series 1X ST2110 card utilizes the SMPTE ST 2110 suite of standards, allowing for the separate routing of video, audio, and metadata. This level of granularity is essential for high-end LED deployments where color depth and refresh rate consistency are paramount.

Uncompressed 25G Throughput

Unlike standard 10G interfaces, the 25G SFP28 link provides the necessary overhead for uncompressed 4K content, preserving every detail of the original signal. This is critical when working with narrow pixel pitch displays (such as 0.9mm or 1.2mm) where any compression artifacts would be immediately visible. By maintaining raw data integrity, the MX Pro processor can apply advanced algorithms for HDR10, HLG, and 22-bit+ grayscale enhancement, resulting in superior contrast ratios and smoother gradients across the entire LED wall.

• Minimal Latency: Designed for real-time processing in live broadcast environments.
• Signal Integrity: Fiber optic transmission eliminates electromagnetic interference, common in large-scale LED installations.
• Modular Reliability: Hot-swappable design ensures zero-downtime maintenance for the MX2000 Pro and MX6000 Pro chassis.

High-End Broadcast and Virtual Production

The MX SERIES 1X ST2110 (25G) card is engineered for mission-critical scenarios where failure is not an option and image quality is the priority:

• Tier 1 Television Studios: Seamlessly integrate large-scale LED backdrops into a standard IP-based broadcast facility.
• XR & Virtual Production: Provide uncompressed high-frame-rate feeds to LED volumes, essential for reducing motion blur and maintaining camera-sync during film shoots.
• Control Rooms: Display ultra-high-resolution data visualizations across large COB or GOB technology video walls with zero latency.
• Live Concerts & Events: Manage massive 8K pixel canvases across multiple MX Pro units, using the 25G backbone to simplify cabling and increase reliability over long distances.

Technical Integration & Optimization

To maximize the performance of the ST2110 25G input card, Pixelight recommends the following technical considerations:

• Network Infrastructure: Ensure your network switches support PTP (Precision Time Protocol) IEEE 1588 to maintain perfect synchronization between the IP stream and the LED refresh rate.
• Fiber Selection: Use high-quality SFP28 modules and OM4 or OS2 fiber cables to sustain the 25Gbps bandwidth over required distances.
• Controller Configuration: Utilize the VMP (Vision Management Platform) software to map the IP streams. Correctly configuring the bit depth (10-bit or 12-bit) within the software will ensure the color gamut of your LED tiles is fully utilized.
• Thermal Management: In high-density MX6000 Pro configurations, ensure the rack environment is climate-controlled to maintain optimal operating temperatures for the high-speed 25G processing chipsets.