Novastar MX20

NovaStar MX20 Hire in Ibiza

Hire the NovaStar MX20 in Ibiza for LED screens, corporate events, concerts, festivals, presentations and professional video productions.

The MX20 is an all-in-one LED display controller from NovaStar’s COEX platform. It combines video processing and LED screen control in a single 1U device, reducing the need for separate processing and sending hardware.

It is suitable for professional productions that require reliable signal management, accurate colour control, low latency and flexible LED screen configuration.

Professional COEX LED Display Controller

The NovaStar MX20 integrates video inputs, image scaling, layer management and LED screen outputs within one controller.

It provides:

• Two HDMI 1.3 inputs
• One 3G-SDI input
• HDMI and SDI loop outputs
• Six Gigabit Ethernet LED outputs
• Two 10G optical outputs
• Genlock input and loop
• SPDIF digital audio output
• Ethernet control
• Auxiliary RS232 control

This connectivity makes it suitable for event production, broadcast workflows and professional LED display systems.

Up to 3.9 Million Pixels

The NovaStar MX20 supports a total LED screen load of up to 3.9 million pixels.

Its six Gigabit Ethernet ports can distribute the signal directly to compatible receiving cards installed inside the LED cabinets.

The maximum configured output width or height is 4,096 pixels, making the controller suitable for panoramic screens, vertical LED walls and non-standard display formats.

HDMI and 3G-SDI Video Inputs

The MX20 includes two HDMI 1.3 inputs with loop-through connections.

The HDMI inputs support standard resolutions up to 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz, as well as selected custom resolutions and higher frame-rate formats.

A dedicated 3G-SDI input supports professional SDI video sources up to 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz.

This allows the controller to receive signals from:

• Media servers
• Video mixers
• Computers
• Presentation systems
• Broadcast cameras
• Blackmagic video equipment
• Playback systems
• Streaming and production computers

Three Independent Video Layers

The NovaStar MX20 supports up to three independent video layers.

Each layer can be positioned, resized and arranged according to its priority in the layer order.

Available scaling modes include:

• Custom scaling
• Pixel-to-pixel display
• Snap to canvas
• Fill screen

This allows several video sources or graphical elements to be combined on one LED canvas.

Genlock Synchronisation

The MX20 includes a Genlock input with signal loop-through.

Genlock allows the LED output to synchronise with an external reference signal, which is especially important for broadcast, live camera and virtual production environments.

Correct synchronisation can help reduce visible tearing, frame mismatch and camera-related artefacts when filming an LED screen.

Up to 20 MX20 controllers can be cascaded from a standard Genlock generator, according to NovaStar’s specifications.

Low-Latency Operation

The NovaStar MX20 supports low-latency workflows.

Under compatible system conditions, its minimum controller processing latency can be reduced to less than one millisecond.

The controller offers two operating modes:

• All-In-One Controller mode
• Send-Only Controller mode

All-In-One mode enables layer and scaling functions. Send-Only mode can reduce latency by an additional frame when external video processing is already being used.

Advanced Colour Management

The MX20 provides detailed colour adjustment tools for professional LED displays.

Its 14-channel colour correction system allows individual adjustment of hue, saturation and brightness for black, white and twelve standard colours derived from RGB.

It also supports full-grayscale calibration when used with compatible NovaStar receiving cards, calibration software and measurement cameras.

These tools can improve:

• Colour consistency
• Grayscale uniformity
• Skin-tone reproduction
• Low-brightness image quality
• Matching between LED cabinets
• Camera performance

Frame Rate Adaptive Technology

The NovaStar MX20 supports input frame rates ranging from 23.98 Hz up to 480 Hz in compatible configurations.

Its frame-rate adaptive system can calculate suitable LED screen parameters according to the incoming signal.

This is designed to maintain consistent LED brightness and performance when working with video content at different frame rates.

Some advanced frame-rate functions require compatible A10s Pro-series receiving cards and supported LED driver ICs.

Flexible Screen Mapping

The MX20 does not impose a conventional rectangular load restriction when calculating irregular screen layouts.

Only pixels assigned to active cabinets count towards the total load.

This makes it suitable for:

• Irregular LED structures
• Custom-shaped video walls
• Staggered cabinets
• Scenic LED designs
• Architectural installations
• Multiple separated screen sections

VMP Software Control

The NovaStar MX20 works with NovaStar VMP, or Vision Management Platform.

VMP allows technicians to configure and manage:

• LED cabinet mapping
• Input sources
• Video layers
• Scaling
• Brightness
• Colour temperature
• Gamma
• Output ports
• Monitoring
• Screen presets
• Device status

The MX20 can store up to 128 configurable presets for rapid recall during events and productions.

Automated System Monitoring

The controller can monitor compatible LED display hardware and report operating information such as:

• Cabinet temperature
• Voltage status
• Fan operation
• Module status
• Device faults
• System alarms

This provides technicians with real-time information about the condition of the LED screen.

Complete LED Screen Controller Hire

The NovaStar MX20 can be hired individually or supplied as part of a complete professional LED screen package.

Depending on the production, the package can include:

• Outdoor or indoor LED screen
• LED screen structure
• Video mixer
• Media server
• Playback computer
• Blackmagic video equipment
• Fibre converters
• Optical cabling
• HDMI and SDI cabling
• Power distribution
• Delivery and installation
• LED screen technician
• Video operator

Every controller is inspected, updated, configured and tested before delivery.

Our technicians can also prepare the screen mapping, receiving-card configuration, resolution, colour settings, Genlock and input routing according to the production requirements.

Main NovaStar MX20 Features

• Professional all-in-one LED display controller
• Part of the NovaStar COEX platform
• Integrated video processing and LED control
• Two HDMI 1.3 inputs with loop-through
• One 3G-SDI input with loop-through
• Six Gigabit Ethernet outputs
• Up to 3.9 million pixels
• Maximum output width or height of 4,096 pixels
• Two 10G optical outputs
• Genlock input and loop-through
• SPDIF digital audio output
• Three independent video layers
• Multiple scaling modes
• 14-channel colour correction
• Full-grayscale calibration support
• Low-latency operation
• Frame-rate adaptive technology
• Irregular screen mapping
• Up to 128 presets
• VMP software control
• Automated system monitoring
• 1U rack format
• Net weight of approximately 4.5 kg

Hire a NovaStar MX20 in Ibiza

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Hire the NovaStar MX20 for a corporate event, concert, festival, presentation, private production or complete professional LED screen installation.

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