LIVE STREAM - The New Roland VR-120HD Streaming Mixer
Overview of the Roland VR-120 HD
The Roland VR-120HD is a high-performance all-in-one video switcher designed for live events, broadcasts, and productions. It is the largest and most advanced model in Roland’s VR Series of vision mixers, with a range of features and capabilities to meet the needs of professional video producers.
New I/O
The VR-120HD supports up to 12 input sources, including 6 x HDMI, 6 x SDI, as well as embedded audio. It also includes six XLR audio inputs for connecting external audio sources, such as microphones or mixers. The mixer features advanced audio processing capabilities, including a built-in equalizer, compressor, and limiter, as well as support for audio embedding and de-embedding.
The mixer can output Full HD via 3 x HDMI and 3 x 3G-SDI outputs and includes a built-in scaler for upscaling or downscaling input sources to match the output resolution. It also includes advanced video effects processing capabilities, including chroma keying, picture-in-picture, and split-screen layouts.
Summary
One of the key features of the VR-120HD is its advanced multi-viewer functionality, which allows up to 10 video sources to be monitored simultaneously on a single display.
Overall, the Roland VR-120HD is a powerful and versatile video switcher designed for professional use. Its advanced audio and video processing capabilities, multi-viewer functionality, and support for a wide range of input sources make it well-suited for use in live events, broadcasts, and productions.
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Summary of the Live Stream
A quick breakdown of the stream is as follows:
The I/O Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Time: 1:05
- 6 x HDMI Inputs
- 6 x SDI Inputs
- 6 X XLR audio Inputs (+ RCA inputs)
- 3 x HDMI outputs
- 3 x SDI outputs
- Direct Stream via Ethernet
- USB 3.0 Streaming
- All inputs are simultaneously useable.
- 42 audio channels
- Plus USB and SD ports on the front of the VR-120HD
New User Interface                           Time: 2:52
- Multiple shortcuts added and new Menu system
Layer Compositing              Time: 4:30
- 8 Layers including:
- 4 x PinP
- 2 x DSK
- PGM
- AUX
Streaming                                          Time: 6:15
- Ethernet without computer
- USB 3.0
- Adaptive Bit rate Technology
Built in Recorder                               Time: 7:40
- Direct to SSD Card
- Import and Play content from card
Audio Upgrades                                 Time: 8:42
- 42 Channels of Audio
- Assign any source to a fader
- Effects include:
- Parametric EQ
- Virtual Faders
- Loudness Auto Gain
- Adaptive Noise Reduction
- 15 Band Graphic EQ
- + 8 x Audio Trigger Pads (for playback
Macros                                               Time: 11:28
- Program complex sequences of events
- 100 macros available to program
Scenes and Sequences                      Time: 14:00
- Scenes are a snapshot of the mixer setup
- Scenes can now fade/dissolve seamlessly into each other
PTZ Camera Control                          Time: 14:50
- You can ‘sequence’ PTZ camera positions (demonstration)
- 12 PTZ cameras can be operated
Q & AÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Time 17:35