Roland VR-4HD - HD AV Mixer

All-in-one HD AV Mixer with built-in USB 3.0 for Web Streaming and Recording

The VR-4HD is a complete HD studio in a compact and portable package that replaces several different pieces of complex A/ V equipment. Designed with single-person operation in mind, the VR-4HD enables easy switching and mixing of sound and video using advanced video and audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) along with dedicated hardware controls faders, buttons and touch screen interface. It beautifully integrates a digital audio mixer, video switcher, multi-viewer touch screen and USB video/audio streaming interface into a stand-alone device. This portable live HD production solution is ideal for schools, churches, council meetings, corporate events, sports, training sessions, or any other live event.

Easy operation for professional results

The VR-4HD features professional quality broadcast controls and switches ensuring more accurate and faster operation than interfaces based on a computer style mouse and keyboard. The ability to simultaneously switch video with the push of a button and adjust audio with the push of a fader is invaluable and puts all essential features at the operator's fingertips. The built-in multi-view screen is also a touch screen interface for accessing set-up parameters, making it extremely easy to adjust picture-in-picture settings by dragging the inset window onto the screen.

Support for today and yesterday's video sources

The VR-4HD has three dedicated HDMI input connectors compatible with a variety of equipment and support 1080p/1080i/720p video resolution. The fourth input includes a scaler to support both video and computer resolutions and also supports analog RGB and component input so older devices can be used as sources without the need for external conversion equipment.

Both progressive and interlace signals can be input allowing for both 1080i and 1080p signals to be used at the same time. Video signals input from a PC are accurately displayed thanks to progressive signal processing. HDCP is supported for input of copy protected content from devices such as Blu-ray disc players.

Compositing Effects

The VR-4HD includes DSK (Downstream Keying), Picture-in-Picture (PinP), Split and Quad composting effects ideal for creating news style broadcasts and corporate presentation content.

The DSK function is great for overlaying titles, song lyrics or logos onto incoming video sources that can be switched in the background while text or images remain displayed.The DSK supports both Luminance Keying (Black / White) and Chroma Keying (Blue / Green) for compositing two videos in one screen using Picture-in-Picture, or for using the split function - ideal for seminars and presentations.

Great video needs great audio

Achieving great sounding audio for video productions is easy with the VR-4HD which features Roland's award winning digital signal processing and advanced features including auto-mixing, echo cancel and delay for perfect lip-sync between audio and video. The VR-4HD's audio mixer can mix the four XLR microphone inputs, stereo RCA and 1/8 mini connector along with the audio embedded in the four HDMI inputs. The final mix can be output via XLR, RCA and also embedded into the HDMI ouput.

USB 3.0 for Recording and Streaming

Recording or webcasting from the VR-4HD is easily achieved by connecting to a PC or Mac using the built-in USB 3.0 connection. Up to Full 1080p uncompressed resolution can be output from the VR-4HD. The VR-4HD embeds the audio mix with the video program and delivers at the selected resolution.

The free VR Video Capture application for Mac and PC provides an easy and effective way to capture uncompressed video with high resolution audio. The VR Video Capture application can also capture compressed video for easy and immediate delivery of content to online video sites or internal corporate servers.

Remote Control

The VR-4HD RCS software is designed to control the VR-4HD using a computer.

By connecting the VR-4HD to your computer via USB, you will be able to copy settings (backup) or update the system software of the VR-4HD in addition to remote controlling the unit from your computer.

The VR-4HD can be operated remotely from a computer, touch panel, or other external control device through RS-232C.

The VR-4HD is equipped with a D-Sub 9-pin TALLY/GPIO connector. In addition to tally input/output functions, this provides functionality for control signal input and output, and you can use it to transmit and receive.

Features

• All-in-one portable production solution
• Easy to use thanks to dedicated hardware controls and audio faders as well as an integrated touch screen preview monitor
• 6-input, 4-Channel Video Switcher
• Supports HDMI, RGB/component, and composite video inputs
• Built-in scaler on CH4
• 18-Channel Digital Audio Mixer with XLR, TRS, and RCA jacks along with embedded audio from HDMI inputs
• Embedding and de-embedding of audio with delay settings
• Auto mixing and Echo Canceling function
• Composition effects including DSK (Downstream Keyer), picture-in-picture, and more
• Built-in touchscreen quad-input multi-viewer with audio metering
• External Multi-View Output through HDMI
• HDCP Support
• USB 3.0 Video/Audio output up to 1080/30p
• Software control using VR-4HD RCS application for Mac and PC
• Tally, GPIO connections

Specifications

Video Specifications

• Processing: 4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8-bit
• Input Connectors
  • INPUT 1-3: HDMI Type A (19 pins) x 3, * HDCP Supported
  • INPUT 4: HDMI Type A (19 pins) x 1, * HDCP Supported
  • RGB/COMPONENT (Mini D-sub 15-pin type) x 1
  • COMPOSITE (RCA phono type) x 1
  • INPUT 4: HDMI , RGB/COMPONENT or COMPOSITE selected.
• Output Connectors
  • MAIN OUT: HDMI Type A (19 pins) x 1, * HDCP Supported
  • RGB/COMPONENT (Mini D-sub 15-pin type) x 1
  • PREVIEW OUT: HDMI Type A (19 pins) x 1, * HDCP Supported
  • USB3.0: USB B type x 1
• Input formats
  • HDMI INPUT 1-3: 720/59.94p, 720/50p (SYSTEM FORMAT: 720p), 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p (SYSTEM FORMAT: 1080i, 1080p)
  • INPUT 4: HDMI, RGB/COMPONENT: 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)
  • WXGA (1280 x 768/60 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) , WUXGA (1920 x 1200/60 Hz)
  • COMPOSITE: 480/59.94i, 576/50i
• Output formats
  • MAIN OUT (HDMI, RGB/COMPONENT): 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)
  • WXGA (1280 x 768/60 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) , WUXGA (1920 x 1200/60 Hz)
  • PREVIEW OUT: 720/59.94p, 720/50p (SYSTEM FORMAT: 720p), 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i (SYSTEM FORMAT: 1080i), 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p (SYSTEM FORMAT: 1080p)
  • USB3.0: 720/29.97p, 720/25p (SYSTEM FORMAT: 720p), 1080/29.97p, 1080/25p (SYSTEM FORMAT: 1080i, 1080p)
• Video Effects
  • Transition: CUT, MIX (DISSOLVE/FAM/NAM/MOSAIC), WIPE (30 types)
  • Effects: NEGATIVE, EMBOSS, COLORIZE, COLORPASS, POSTERIZE, SILHOUETTE, MONOCOLOR, FINDEDGE (8 types)
  • Composition: PinP, SPLIT, QUAD, KEY (Luminance Key, Chroma Key)

Audio Specifications

• Audio Processing: Sampling rate: 24 bits/48 kHz
• Audio formats
  • HDMI: Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch
  • USB: Linear PCM, 16 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch
• Input Connectors
  • AUDIO IN 1-4 (XLR/TRS combo type, phantom power)
  • AUDIO IN 5-6 (RCA phono type)
  • AUDIO IN 7/8 (Stereo miniature type)
  • USB B type (stereo)
• Phantom Power: DC 48 V (unloaded maximum), 10 mA (maximum load), * Current value per channel
• Output Connectors
  • AUDIO OUT: L, R (XLR type), L, R (RCA phono type)
  • AUX OUT: L, R (RCA phono type)
  • USB: USB B type (stereo)
  • PHONES: Stereo miniature type
• Signal Level and Impedance
  • XLR/TRS combo type
    • Input Signal Level : -60--+4 dBu (Maximum: +22 dBu)
    • Input Impedance : 10 k ohms (GAIN 0--23 dB), 5 k ohms (GAIN 24--64 dB)
  • RCA phono type
  • Input Signal Level : -10 dBu (Maximum: +8 dBu)
    • Input Impedance : 15 k ohms
    • Output Signal Level : -10 dBu (Maximum: +8 dBu)
    • Output Impedance : 1 k ohm
  • XLR type
    • Output Signal Level : +4 dBu (Maximum: +22 dBu)
    • Output Impedance : 600 ohms
  • Miniature type
    • Input Signal Level : -15 dBu (Maximum: +3 dBu)
    • Input Impedance : 15 k ohms
  • Headphones
    • Output Signal Level : 75 mW + 75 mW
    • Output Impedance : 32 ohms
• Audio Effects: Auto Mixing, Echo Cancel, EQ, Delay, Compressor, HPF, Gate, Reverb, Multi-Band Compressor, Limiter

Other Specifications

• Other Connectors
  • RS-232: D-sub 9-pin type
  • Tally/GPIO: Mini D-sub 15-pin type
  • USB 3.0/2.0 (device): USB B type, USB-VIDEO (Super-Speed), USB-AUDIO 2 IN/2 OUT (Full-Speed), remote control from PC
  • Display: Graphic Color LCD, 320 x 240 dots, touch panel
• Other Functions
  • MEMORY (8 types)
  • FREEZE (input video captured)
  • OUTPUT FADE (Audio, Video: WHITE or BLACK)
• Power Supply: AC Adaptor
• Current Draw: 3 A
• Power Consumption: 36 W
• Operation Temperature: +32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit
• Dimensions: 13-3/8 (W) x 8-9/16 (D) x 3-7/16 (H) inches
• Weight (excluding AC adaptor): 5 lbs 5 oz
• Accessories: Owner's manual, AC adaptor, Power cord