Roland VR-1HD AV Streaming Mixer

Roland's VR-1HD lets you broadcast dynamic multi-camera livestreams, complete with amazing picture and sound that easily outshines 'standard' livestreams from a mobile phone or static webcam. Whether you're a creator, gamer, commentator or presenter, it's the easy way to livestream with high production standards. And since youre going to get more comments, ensure they're good ones with the VR-1HD.

Your 'plug and play' broadcast studio

The VR-1HD has three "worry-free" HDMI inputs, and each one accepts a variety of HD and computer-based video resolutions. This lets you connect, switch and stream different sources including cameras, presentations, gameplay and even smartphones and tablets without having to think about it. The audio from these sources can be blended with the two studio-quality XLR microphone inputs and dedicated line input. Best of all, as the VR-1HD is designed for live broadcasting, its dedicated controls and top-mounted mic input (with gooseneck mic) let you go hands-free and headset-free while livestreaming.

Switch to superior livestreams

When preparing a video for uploading, your editing software can add some impressive layering options, including professional transitions that make 'live-switched' videos look boring by comparison. The VR-1HD has built-in Scene Switching to instantly jump between scenes that contain preset arrangements of layered sources, displayed within customizable inset windows. Set-up the scenes in advance and recall them via the five scene preset buttons, to make your livestreaming way more interesting.

Video director inside

When you're presenting a livestreamed vlog or nailing a live music performance, you'd normally need another person to help switch cameras. The VR-1HD lets you go it alone with three Auto Switching modes that take the strain once the broadcast begins.

Beat Sync Switching

Start playing music and the VR-1HD will switch to different camera inputs based on your playing tempo or the music in your DJ performance letting you act as your own VJ.

Auto Scan

For extended live streams with no operator, set the VR-1HD to switch between sources in a pre-defined order, or randomly, at your chosen rate of time.

Radically transform your voice

Roland makes the legendary VT series of Voice Transformers, used by creators, gamers and singers to radically change their voice in real-time. This technology means that a male can sound like a female, a female can sound like a male, and anyone can sound like a robot, a monster or an alien. Derived from Roland's VT series, the VR-1HD's Voice Changer effect can be applied to the mic inputs, and each input even has its own Voice Changer settings, so people can sound like someone else - or something else - entirely.

Sounds and stingers on-demand

Some of the greatest radio and video personalities incorporate a signature soundtrack and sound effects, known as stingers, that become part of their brand and image. The VR-1HD lets you add your own custom sound effects via USB memory, including jingles or even a theme song, and trigger them instantly via the four Audio Effects buttons on the VR-1HDs top panel.

Specificationss

VIDEO

Video Processing: 4:4:4 (Y/Pb/Pr), 10-bit

Input Connectors: VIDEO INPUT 1--3 connectors: HDMI type A x 3, *HDCP Supported, *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

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)

COMMON SECTION

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

Functions

Scene memory : 5

Panel lock function

EDID emulator

Auto switching (Auto scan, Beat sync switching, Video follow audio)

Power Supply: AC Adaptor

Current Draw: 2 A

Power Consumption: 24 W

Operation Temperature: +0 to +40 degrees Celsius (+32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit)

Dimensions (W x D x H): 314 x 169 x 66mm (12-3/8 x 6-11/16 x 2-5/8 inches)

Weight: 1.6 kg (3 lbs 9 oz)

Accessories:

- Startup Guide

- Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"

- AC adaptor

- Power cord