Huidu HD-MS4000 Pro LED Multimedia Server Overview
The Huidu HD-MS4000 Pro is a 4U multimedia broadcast control server for LED display playback in stage productions, exhibitions and creative display installations. It works with HD Show C2 to organize media, arrange scenes and coordinate screen playback with lighting, audio and other equipment.
For projects that need an 8K-class display canvas, this LED multimedia server provides four DP 1.4 video outputs with a specified total maximum output of 8192×4320 at 60Hz. Each output supports up to 4096×2160 at 60Hz. Plan the output layout and downstream LED control system together before selecting the server.
HD-MS4000 Pro Specifications
| Parameter | HD-MS4000 Pro |
|---|---|
| Video output interfaces | 4 × DP 1.4 |
| Maximum single-channel output | 4096×2160@60Hz |
| Maximum total output | 8192×4320@60Hz |
| Maximum single-video resolution | 16384×16384 for decoding; separate from display output limits |
| CPU | Intel 8-core, 16-thread processor |
| RAM / graphics memory | 32GB / 16GB |
| Storage | 500GB; expansion listed in the V1.3 specification |
| Broadcast control software | HD Show C2 |
| Rack size | 4U |
Resolution note: The 16384×16384 figure describes the maximum resolution of a single video that can be decoded. It does not mean that one DP port outputs 16K video or that the LED wall can display a 16K×16K canvas. Content format, output mapping and the downstream display system must be checked for the intended project.
Playback and Creative Screen Mapping
- Mixed media: Combine video, audio, images, PPT and text in playback programs; screen capture is also supported.
- Layer composition: Arrange media layers and adjust position, scaling, cropping, opacity, rotation, brightness and other properties. Actual project complexity depends on the media workload.
- Creative splicing: Segment and reorganize images, apply geometric deformation and rotation, and map content to screens with different shapes and angles.
- Scene operation: Edit, preview, save and copy scenes, switch programs, freeze the screen or display a base map.
- Network and interactive content: Receive and send NDI streams on the LAN, use network images and integrate Spout content.
Timeline, Lighting and Central Control
HD Show C2 supports timeline playback and timecode synchronization for coordinated shows. Control integration includes TCP/UDP, DMX512, MTC/LTC, MIDI timecode and sensor input. The software also supports recording DMX lighting programs as .DMX project files for coordinated playback and lighting control.
Preset instructions can automate playback, power on/off and peripheral control. Mobile control supports exhibition equipment management, screen feedback and scene switching. Confirm the software configuration and peripheral protocol requirements when planning the installation.
Monitoring and Backup Functions
The server supports playback-status monitoring, abnormal equipment or media alerts, CPU/memory/GPU performance monitoring and work logs. User management, password locking, project-media encryption and dongle authorization are also listed. Multi-machine master-slave backup allows the backup server output to synchronize with the master; plan a separate backup server and the required configuration for this workflow.
Choosing the Server for Your LED Display
Use the HD-MS4000 Pro when your project calls for multi-output playback, creative screen mapping and coordinated show control. Before ordering, confirm the LED wall pixel dimensions, refresh rate, output allocation, processor or sending-system inputs, media codecs and simultaneous playback workload.
Hardware revisions may differ: the manufacturer’s current product page and the downloadable V1.3 PDF list different LAN and USB configurations. Confirm the supplied unit’s interfaces, accessories and software authorization for your project. See the Huidu official multimedia server specifications and the retained model-specific PDF below.
Browse our LED video processors or contact us with your screen layout to confirm the complete signal chain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum HD-MS4000 Pro output resolution?
The specified maximum is 4096×2160@60Hz per channel and 8192×4320@60Hz across the whole server. These are output limits, separate from the maximum video-decoding resolution.
Which playback software does it use?
The HD-MS4000 Pro uses HD Show C2 broadcast control software for media arrangement, scene operation and show control.
Can it work with NDI and Spout?
Yes. The listed functions include NDI reception and transmission on the local network, plus Spout integration for interactive content.
How should it connect to an LED wall?
Plan around the server’s four DP 1.4 video outputs. Confirm compatible inputs on the downstream LED processor or sending system, the output mapping and any required adapters. Its network connection should not be treated as a specified LED receiving-card output.
Conclusion
The Huidu HD-MS4000 Pro combines four DP 1.4 outputs, an 8192×4320@60Hz total output specification and HD Show C2 control for demanding multimedia display projects. Match the output layout, media workload and peripheral control requirements to the supplied hardware configuration before ordering.
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Huidu HD-MS4000 Pro Multimedia Broadcast Control Server Specification
