How MEP100 Ensures Quality for Live Shows and Sports

If you're working with large-scale live events, the MEP100 is your safest bet. When every second counts, it guarantees quality, stability, and real-time reliability.

Let’s get one thing straight: the MEP100 isn’t just a network card. It’s the backbone for high-performance IP video streaming, distribution, and editing—used in stadiums, arenas, festivals, and global sports broadcasts.

Today, a screen blackout or signal failure during a live event can cause losses in the millions and destroy the audience experience. That’s why understanding where and how the MEP100 operates makes all the difference.

Imagine a championship final being broadcast live to millions of viewers around the world. Or a concert where HD LED panels are perfectly synchronized with sound and lighting effects.

Now imagine what happens when that system fails…

That’s exactly what occurred during Super Bowl XLVII, when a 34-minute blackout interrupted the game and knocked out the stadium's screens. While the root cause was electrical, much of the issue involved communication system instability.

Had a solution like the MEP100 been in place—equipped with redundancy and hitless protection—much of the video chain could have been preserved.

In this type of environment, there’s no room for unstable systems.

That’s why the MEP100 is gaining traction among system integrators and ProAV companies.

With two 100 GbE interfaces and an FPGA-based architecture, the MEP100 ensures uninterrupted operation (even if one of the Ethernet links fails) thanks to seamless switching via ST 2022-7. It also provides true ultra-low latency, ideal for applications where image and audio sync must be perfect. The result? Flawless real-time content on giant screens.

Whether it’s a global festival, an international concert, or a 4K sports broadcast, the MEP100 adapts with ease—and scales with confidence.

For outdoor events with LED screens, light shows, and synchronized audio, the MEP100 ensures minimal latency and perfect signal sync. Even in the event of a network failure, video delivery continues seamlessly.

Stadiums often use dozens of cameras simultaneously, feeding into video workflows that require real-time editing, mixing, and distribution. The MEP100 supports up to 8 simultaneous 4K streams with total redundancy and rock-solid stability.

For real-time ad campaigns or event coverage across multiple displays, the MEP100 ensures flawless delivery and precise synchronization—no matter the screen setup.

Whether you're dealing with heavy traffic, simultaneous demands, or environments where failure is not an option, the MEP100 is designed for the job.

The MEP100 is a high-performance SmartNIC built for environments that demand secure, fast, and high-quality real-time video.

Dual 100 GbE interfaces ensure redundancy.

With ST 2022-7 hitless switching, video streams continue uninterrupted—even if one network interface fails.

Everything is processed directly on the FPGA—no CPU overload.

The FPGA receives packets from both streams, discards corrupted ones, and processes clean video frames in hardware (editing, multiplexing, effects) without needing CPU or external GPU involvement.

That drastically reduces latency, keeping audio and video perfectly in sync—a must-have for live streaming.

Supports up to 8 simultaneous 4K streams with full IP signal control, even in complex network environments.

Only two 100 GbE fiber optic connections are required per MEP100.

This reduces complexity, potential points of failure, and infrastructure costs in large-scale setups.

Plus, it’s compatible with major operating systems and professional software such as DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut, Softron, and Metal-accelerated AI environments.

At the end of the day, what matters is delivering a smooth show—no drops, no delays, no last-minute scrambles for the production team. The MEP100 was built for this.

With it, you get:

• Stable operation in high-demand environments
• Broadcast-grade performance with IP flexibility
• Scalable, reliable infrastructure
• Easy integration via the M2S SDK
• Full compatibility with macOS, Linux, and Windows