Roland VR-1HD
AV Streaming Mixer

The Roland VR-1HD is a truly unique product - this is not your typical mixer!

Roland gave us a sneak peek at this product before it was released and we were amazed and excited by what they showed us!

It may look like a video switcher, but the big surprise of this product is how you can use your audio signal to determine the video feed.

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.

Imagine a streaming podcast interview with 2 cameras and the mixer automatically chooses the image of the person speaking. That's just one idea for the VR-HD1.

Watch the quick video below for some other applications for 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:

1) Video Follows Audio
The VR-1HD switches cameras based on who's speaking into their microphone. If both people talk at once, or if no one is speaking, the VR-1HD can switch to a wide shot showing both presenters.

2) 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.

3) 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.

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-1HD's top panel.

Connect to your computer, connect to your audience
The VR-1HD uses the same connection technology as webcams, so just hook up to your computer via USB 3.0 and fire up the live casting or recording software. Then jump straight into a professionally produced, Full HD broadcast on your favorite platform, including Twitch, YouTube or Facebook Live.

RCS
The VR-1HD RCS software is designed to control the VR-1HD using a computer.
By connecting the VR-1HD to your computer via USB, you will be able to copy settings (backup) or update the system software of the VR-1HD in addition to remote controlling the unit from your computer.