Roland Systems Group takes VR-50HD multi-format AV Mixer to Prolight + Sound Frankfurt 2014

RSG introduces VR-50HD multi-format AV Mixer at InfoComm 2013

At InfoComm 2013, Orlando, Florida, Roland Systems Group introduced the Roland VR-50HD, an all-in-one AV Mixer with output for web streaming and recording. The VR-50 HD will also be exhibited at Prolight + Sound show 2104, Frankfurt, Hall 8G54. The Roland VR-50HD fully integrates an audio mixer, video switcher, multi-viewer touch screen and USB video/audio streaming into a stand-alone device controllable by a single operator. This product adds HD/multi-format capability to the popular all-in-one VR Series that includes the Roland VR-5 and VR-3 AV Mixers.

Typical live events today, whether large or small, all require a wide variety of equipment and needs in order to produce including an audio mixer, a video mixer to mix various video and computer sources of various formats using difference connectors (digital and analogue), preview monitors to view all the sources, recording or archiving the event, and streaming the event online. The VR-50HD is design to reduce hardware equipment, setup time and connection complexity to ensure a worry-free, easy to use solution.
The video side of the VR-50HD includes a 12-input, 4-channel multi-format video switcher that also includes a still store channel for graphics, logo or frame capture. Inputs can be 3G/HD/SD SDI, HDMI, RGB/component and composite. Output includes USB and both a Main and Aux bus, both available via SDI, HDMI and RGB/Component connections. An additional HDMI output is included for an external multi-viewer monitor.
The audio section features a 12-channel digital audio mixer. Sources can be mixed from any of the 12 analogue inputs or from audio embedded in the four SDI or four HDMI inputs. Audio processing includes audio-follow settings as well as gates, compression, equalizer, delay, reverb and mastering capabilities on the main output. Audio is mixed and re-embedded into the SDI, HDMI, and analogue Main and Aux buses as well as the USB output.
The USB 2.0/3.0 output enables web streaming with ease by simply connecting to a computer running a live streaming service such as USTREAM. Recording is equally simple by using QuickTime or the dedicated Windows/Mac capture software, VR Video Capture.
The interface is intuitive with dedicated audio faders, gain knobs, video input selectors and touchscreen monitor. The monitor enables a clear way to view, operate menu function and switch video sources. It can provide multiple views including a four or seven channel multi-viewer configuration. The VR-50HD is HDCP compliant which allows you to mix copy-protected game, tablet, and Blu-ray content with other computer and camera sources.

Roland Systems Group RSG introduces VR-50HD multi-format AV Mixer

The R-50HD provides a portable live HD production solution for schools, churches, council meetings, corporate events, sports, trainings, or any production live2web.