Roland Pro AV’s VR-1HD HD Video Switcher Lets Streaming Media Creators Engage in Real Time

Roland has released the VR-1HD, a mixing deck capable of managing up to three cameras on the fly, allowing you to put out professional-looking, multicamera live broadcasts.

The VR-1HD has three HDMI inputs that each accept HD and computer video resolutions up to 1080p. HDMI embedded audio from all sources can be mixed with the two studio-quality XLR microphone inputs and analog line input. Further, the VR-1HD is designed with dedicated controls and features that accommodate operation by talent during live broadcasting.

When editing video to post online or for playback during video streaming, the VR1-HD offers options for layering video along with high impact transitions. With Scene Switching, end-users can instantly switch between ‘scenes’ containing preset arrangements of layered sources in customizable inset windows. The VR-1HD can be connected to a computer via USB 3.0 for livecasting or recording.

The VR-1HD’s three Auto Switching Modes simplify talent-as-operator use for applications like live musician performance and live streamed vlogging. In the Video Follows Audio mode, cameras are switched based on who’s speaking into their microphone. With Beat Sync Switching, the VR-1HD will switch camera inputs based on musical tempo. In Auto Scan mode, the VR-1HD can be set to switch between sources either in order or randomly at a preset rate.

The VR-1HD also features an Auto Mixing function to balance sound levels. Audio sources can also be set to automatically change when video sources are switched by engaging the Audio Follows Video mode. The VR-1HD’s audio processing capabilities include equalizers, compressors, gates and reverbs, as well as Roland’s Voice Transformer technology for real-time effects ranging from gender transformation to radical stylized vocal character. Recorded sounds can be triggered by a button push to play back from USB memory.

Users can take advantage of preset sound effects, jingles and theme songs and more content assignable to Audio Effects buttons, to play during a video or performance. Streaming performances and presentations are also made easy by using USB 3.0 ports on the user’s computer.

The Roland Pro AV VR-1HD AV Streaming Mixer will be available in Q2 2019 for $1,500.

Specifications

Video Processing: 4:4:4 (Y/Pb/Pr), 10-bit
Input Connectors: VIDEO INPUT 1--3 connectors: HDMI type A x 3 ( HDCP and Multi-format supported)
Output Connectors:

MAIN connector: HDMI type A (HDCP Supported)
MONITOR connector: HDMI type A ( HDCP Supported)
THRU connector: HDMI type A ( HDCP Supported)
USB STREAM port: USB B type

Input formats: 480/59.94i, 576/50i, 480/59.94p, 576/50p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p, VGA (640 x 480/60 Hz), SVGA (800 x 600/60 Hz), XGA (1024 x 768/60 Hz), HD (1280 x 720/60 Hz), WXGA (1280 x 800/60 Hz), SXGA (1280 x 1024/60 Hz), FWXGA (1366 x 768/ 60 Hz), SXGA+ (1400 x 1050/60 Hz), UXGA (1600 x 1200/60 Hz), FHD (1920 x 1080/60 Hz), WUXGA (1920 x 1200/60 Hz)
* The refresh rate is the maximum value of each resolution.
* Conforms to VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11.
* 1920 x 1200, 60 Hz: Reduced blanking
* The video signal frame rate can be selected at the SYSTEM menu (59.94 Hz or 50 Hz).
Output formats:

MAIN, MONITOR connectors: 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p, XGA (1024 x 768/60 Hz) (*1), WXGA (1280 x 800/60 Hz) (*1), SXGA (1280 x 1024/60 Hz) (*1), FWXGA (1366 x 768/60 Hz) (*1), SXGA+ (1400 x 1050/60 Hz) (*1), UXGA (1600 x 1200/60 Hz) (*1), FHD (1920 x 1080/60 Hz), WUXGA (1920 x 1200/60 Hz)
* The video signal frame rate can be selected at the SYSYTEM menu (59.94 or 50).
(*1) Output refresh rate is 75 Hz when frame rate is set to 50 Hz.
USB STREAM port: 854 x 480/29.97p, 854 x 480/25p, 854 x 480/59.94p, 854 x 480/50p, 720/29.97p, 720/25p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/25p
* The video signal frame rate can be selected at the SYSTEM menu (59.94 Hz or 50 Hz).

Still Image
Maximum Size: 1920 x 1200 pixels
Format: Windows Bitmap File (.bmp) 24 bit per pixel, uncompressed
* It can be loaded up to 2 files from USB memory at startup.
Video Effects

Scene: PinP, Split
Transition: Black fade, Mix fade
Key Composition: Luminance key
Other: Still Image playback, Output fade (Audio, Video: WHITE or BLACK), Test pattern output

Audio Processing: Sample rate: 48 kHz, 24 bits
Audio formats

VIDEO INPUT 1--3 connectors: Linear PCM, 48 kHz, 24 bits, stereo
USB STREAM port: Linear PCM, 48 kHz, 16 bits, stereo

Input Connectors

VIDEO INPUT 1--3 connectors: HDMI type A
MIC IN 1--2 jacks: Combo type (XLR, 1/4-inch TRS phone), phantom power (DC 48 V, 10 mA Max)
LINE IN jacks: RCA phono type
USB STREAM port: USB B type

Output Connectors

MAIN connector: HDMI type A
MONITOR connector: HDMI type A
LINE OUT jacks: RCA phono type
USB STREAM port: USB B type
PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type

Nominal Input Level

MIC IN 1--2 jacks: -60--+4 dBu (Maximum input level: +28 dBu)
LINE IN jacks: -10 dBu (Maximum input level: +8 dBu)

Input Impedance

MIC IN 1--2 jacks: Minimum 10 k ohms (balanced, HEAD AMP GAIN: 0--+17 dBu), Minimum 5 k ohms (balanced, HEAD AMP GAIN: +17--+64 dBu)
LINE IN jacks: 15 k ohms

Nominal Output Level

LINE OUT jacks: -10 dBu (Maximum input level: +8 dBu)
PHONES jack: 92 mW + 92 mW (32 ohms)

Output Impedance

LINE OUT jacks: 1 k ohms
PHONES jack: 10 ohms

Audio Effects: Auto mixing, Echo canceller, Howling canceller, EQ, Delay, Compressor, HPF, Gate, Reverb, Limiter, Voice changer
Audio Player

Number of Players: 4
Data Format: WAV (Linear PCM, 48 kHz, 16 bits stereo/44.1 kHz, 16 bits, stereo)

Connectors

USB MEMORY port (HOST): USB A type (For USB flash drive, Still image, Audio player)
USB STREAM port (DEVICE): USB B type (For USB-VIDEO (USB 3.0), USB-AUDIO stereo (USB 2.0): 1 IN/1 OUT, Remote control)
DC IN jack