| Content | The Roland XS Series - the new line of Multi-Format Matrix Switchers designed for fixed installations requiring high-quality integrated video and audio conversion and switching.
The series is very adaptable supporting eight HDMI, RGB/Component/S-video/Composite inputs and up to HDMI or HDBaseT outputs with scalers to support picture-in-picture, resizing, rotating, and flipping. Audio can be embedded into outputs via 8 stereo audio inputs (2 mic) and/or HDMI audio as well as de-embedded on output. Additional features include iPad control, EDID emulation and HDCP management.
Main Features
- Inputs: 8 HDMI and 8 RGB/Component/S-video/Composite analog video
- Outputs: 2, 3 or 4 HDMI and 2, 3 or 4 HDBaseT (*Switchable HDMI or HDBaseT per output)
- Support for maximum resolution of WUXGA and 1080p, with built-in scalers
- 8 stereo line inputs (2 mic compatible with 48V phantom) with built-in AD/DA conversion andembedded/de-embedded HDMI audio
- 16 channel digital audio mixer with audio digital effects (HPF, 4 Band EQ, noise gate/expander,and compressor) and outputs delay.
- Support for RS-232C, network, and iPad control
Output Modes
The XS series has four preset output modes that can be edited.
Integrated Video and Audio Environment
- The XS series offers an integrated environment for routing and switching HDMI and analog sources and digital displays. The series enables high-speed switching for HDMI, RGB, component, S-video, and composite video, as well as routing for up to four outputs.
- The series features EDID emulation for HDMI and RGB signals, managing EDID information between the display and HDMI source to ensure a stable system environment for HDMI.
The HDCP key master feature maintains authentication information for each HDMI source enabling high speed switching under 5 frames.
- The powerful DSP enables the switching and mixing of audio input as well. Up to four audio mixes can be created from both analog audio inputs as well as embedded HDMI audio inputs. The resultant mix can be embedded back into the HDMI/HDBaseT output as well as analog audio outputs.
High-quality Video Processing
- The XS series has up to four internal scalers provided with compositing functions (*). It can scale individual inputs of HDMI, RGB, component, S-video, or composite video and output the results in a format suited to the system. Scaling can be adjusted in single-pixel increments enabling display of video that fits any screen exactly.
*When compositing functions, all outputs are fixed to the same format.
- Resolutions up to WUXGA/1080p are supported for both input and output. Deinterlacing interlaced video for output as a progressive signal is also possible.
- Video signals can be flipped vertically and horizontally, or rotated 90 degrees. Using this in combination with scaling makes split-picture output possible.
- The Preview Out function enables the user to check a video source before sending it to an output. The Presentation mode enables the operator to view guides lines indicating the main screen output size.
Integrated Video and Audio Environment
- The XS series achieves sophisticated sound processing thanks to the built-in audio DSP technology from Roland. Along with eight HDMI audio inputs, the series can accept eight stereo analog audio inputs as well. For audio-level adjustment, in addition to using the unit's knob, detailed settings can be configured by remote control from an iPad or external controller. Monitoring volume levels is convenient with the level meter display on each output.
- The XS series accommodates mic-level audio input on two channels. A built-in ducking function enables lowering the volume of other audio during microphone input.
- The audio inputs are each provided with an internal high-pass filter, 4-band equalizer, noise gate/expander, and compressor.
- The audio outputs are each provided with a 4-band equalizer, noise gate/compressor, and delay.
Integrated Video and Audio Environment
- Using the Roland WNA1100-RL wireless USB adapter enables direct control from an Apple iPad installed with Roland XS Remote. Along with operating the unit, Roland XS Remote can be used to change settings instantly with its memory-recall function.
Controllable Functions
Application Examples
A variety of applications for any event and installation.
Conference Rooms
The XS series can perform switching for up to eight computers and video devices. Systems comprising mixed digital and analog video sources in HDMI, RGB, Component, S-video, and composite can be configured. For audio as well, up to eight stereo channels of input can be switched and mixed. The ducking function also makes it possible to lower audio-line volume when someone speaks into a microphone. Performing output using HDBaseT enables transmission of 1080p high-definition video over Cat5e cable to HDBaseT-compatible equipment up to 100 meters away.
Classrooms
The XS series can switch between HDCP-protected HDMI video from computers and smart phones and still-image data saved in internal memory. It can also display a school emblem while in standby with no equipment connected. Built-in compressors, EQs, and HPFs on the input lines enable adjustment of mic and line audio. output on up to four HDBaseT lines makes it possible to transmit video to sub-displays.
Event Halls and Churches
The XS series supports component, S-video, and composite feeds in addition to HDMI and RGB, making it ideal for event halls equipped with sources in various media formats. Mulit-screen productions become possible with the different video modes. The horizontal mirroring and cropping functions enable the creation of laterally symmetrical video output while still sending a wideshot to the lobby.
4K Mode
The XS-84 is capable of switching four video lines as a group, enabling configuration of a 4K system. Switching a mixture of video feeds that includes 4K, HD, and SD sizes as well as up to WUXGA and other computer video formats is also possible.
Teleconferencing Solutions
The XS series features four internal buses each for video and audio. It can be used to create minus-one audio, enabling incorporation into teleconferencing systems.
Events and Conventions
The XS series is equipped with eight ports each for HDMI and RGB/Component/S-video/Composite input, giving it enough capacity to accommodate even large conventions. Previewing output is possible as well, enabling adjustment of the positioning, scaling, and aspect of the input signal before output. The compositing functions make it possible to composite different types of informational screens separately from the main screen, for output to monitor displays visible to presenters and performers. | Pearl 2 Rackmount
Pearl 2 Rackmount, the all-in-one system for live video switching, streaming and recording in HD and with an option for 4K.
- 2U rackmount chassis
- Live video switching using the touch screen or web UI
- Stream audio + 12G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, HDMI™
- Up to 6 1080p HD streams at 30 fps or 2 at 60 fps
- Visual layout editor for simple creation of custom multi-view layouts
Pearl-2 Rackmount is a powerful 2U live production video mixer that fits perfectly into your 19-inch AV rack whether it’s threaded or unthreaded. Create stunning live video programs by by combining, encoding, switching and recording up to six video sources and 2 audio sources. With Pearl-2 Rackmount you can share any kind of video, anytime, anywhere, effortlessly.
Simple to use with a web-based portal for initial configuration, you get a drag and drop interface to create completely customizable layouts for your live stream. You can choose to keep Pearl-2’s default encoding settings or customize them to meet your exact needs. Control the video recorder and video switcher capabilities via the touch screen or the tablet-friendly Epiphan Live interface.
Start streaming live today with Pearl-2 Rackmount!
About Pearl-2 4K Add-ons
Pearl-2 Rackmount is sold as a base model and uses add-ons to activate extra features. With the base model, all six video inputs accept a maximum of input resolution of 1920×1080 and you can create up to six 1080p Full HD video programs at 30 fps.
The 4K feature add-on gives you 4K encoding and streaming capabilities. With this add-on activated you can create a 4K program comprised of up to 2 4K inputs and 2 HD or IP camera inputs.
Add-on details:
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HD INPUTS |
4K INPUTS |
OUTPUT PORTS |
HARDWARE SCALING |
| Pearl2 Base |
6 × HD |
– |
2 × HDMI |
– |
| Pearl2 with 4K feature |
4 × 4K + 2 × HD |
✓ |
2 × HDMI 4K |
4K to 1080p |
Pearl-2 feature add-ons can be purchased any time: either when you buy Pearl-2, or later. Once you purchase your add-on, Pearl-2 uses a one-time web activation to give you the new add-on functionality. | NewTek TriCaster Mini 4K|NDI is an easy to use compact video creation system to let anyone with a story to tell make fun and exciting shows without needing production expertise.
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Key Features:
4K Ultra HD: Produce programs, performances, events and live sports in true 4K UHD (Ultra High Definition) resolution with support for native 2160p video at 60 frames per second.
Multi-Source Video Mixing: Viewers have their choice of devices. You should have options, too. With multiple source channels, including 4 external inputs, you can easily create compelling content using any combination of compatible video sources, including HDMI and NDI PTZ cameras, mobile devices, Skype TX video calls, computers, gaming systems, streaming media, video files, graphics, images, animations and more.
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Live Sound Experience: Set the tone for your production with comprehensive audio integration, including a software-based audio mixer, support for digital, analog and network audio, professional DSPs, fader control, VU metering, Talk Back communication, and stereo audio on master output.
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Studio Grade Video Tools: Perfect your programs with configurable color correction tools, object positioning, and smooth-edge cropping. Apply picture-in-picture effects with optional borders. Build composite scenes from different foreground and background elements. And so much more.
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Interconnected Workflows: You don’t work in a silo. Neither should your equipment. With native integration of innovative Network Device Interface technology, TC Mini connects to the most prolific IP-based workflow in the industry right out of the box, networking seamlessly with compatible products from hundreds of manufacturers and developers. | The ClearCaster Micro is a portable live encoding solution packed with features. Ideal for live event producers in the field, the all-in-one Micro provides a reliable, cost-efficient way to stream broadcast-quality video to any destination.
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The ClearCaster Micro is a portable live encoding solution packed with professional features. Ideal for live event producers in the field, the all-in-one Micro provides a reliable, efficient way to stream broadcast-quality video to any destination.
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Cloud-based control of your entire encoding fleet — from anywhere in the world. Designed with a cloud-first approach and back-end management, Wowza Cloud Orchestration allows you to take complete control of your entire encoder fleet from anywhere in the world. Prebuilt using proven Wowza technology, Wowza Cloud Orchestration simplifies the most dicult parts of the encoding workflow — saving you time and lowering overhead costs. With Wowza Cloud Orchestration, you can easily manage thousands of streams with a scalable API, or build your own architecture on top of our cloud-optimized back-end infrastructure.
Key Features:
- Small and lightweight for on-the-go encoding
- Powerful mini-work station; perfect for challenging network conditions and locations
- Controlled by Wowza Cloud Orchestration API
- Supports Custom Wowza Linux environment
- Local and cloud recording and storage capabilities
- User Management
- Closed Captions
- Titling and Graphics
- Multi-Target/Output
- HEVC
- SRT
- Cloud Storage
- Made for Grab and Go
Cloud-Based ClearCaster Manager
Remote Manger: Browser-based control allows for remote management from anywhere.
Streamlined Workflows: Reliably take broadcasts live with just one click.
Multi-User Access: Provide your entire team with access to your encoders.
Health Monitoring: Identify issues quickly and ensure your broadcasts are ready to go live.
Custom Workflows: Build you own encoding workflows and use interface controls.
User Roles and Permissions: Restrict access on certain features to less technical team members.
Graphics Engine: Enable slates, count-down timers, lower-thirds and animated logos on your broadcast.
APIs: Use the GraphQL API to build your own applications utilizing ClearCaster.
Record Management: Immediately access clean recordings of your broadcasts in the cloud.
Ideal Cases Use:
- House of worship
- On-site events and news
- Education
- Government
- Entertainment
- Prosumers and more!
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The ClearCaster Enterprise is purpose-built for data centers and production teams, the fully redundant and scalable solution simplifies the streaming workflow and delivers next-generation video performance to any broadcast environment.
Revolutionizing Cloud Control
The ClearCaster EnterpriseTM is the ultimate enterprise-grade live encoding solution. Purpose-built for data centers and production teams, the fully redundant and
scalable solution simplifies the streaming workflow and delivers next-generation video performance to any broadcast environment.
What is Wowza Cloud Orchestration?
Cloud-based control of your entire encoding fleet — from anywhere in the world. Designed with a cloud-first approach and back-end management, Wowza Cloud Orchestration allows you to take complete control of your entire encoder fleet from anywhere in the world. Prebuilt using proven Wowza technology, Wowza Cloud Orchestration simplifies the most dicult parts of the encoding workflow — saving you time and lowering overhead costs. With Wowza Cloud Orchestration, you can easily manage thousands of streams with a scalable API, or build your own architecture on top of our cloud-optimized back-end infrastructure.
Key Features
- Reliable 4K video delivery
- Enterprise-class components
- Rack-mountable; comes with pre-installed kit
- Controlled by Wowza Cloud Orchestration API
- Supports Custom Wowza Linux environment
- Local and cloud recording and storage capabilities
- 4K Resolution
- Redundant Power Supply
- User Management
- Closed Captions
- Titling and Graphics
- Multi-Target/Output
- HEVC
- SRT
- Cloud Storage
- Real-time Dashboard
Cloud-Based ClearCaster Manager
Remote Manger: Browser-based control allows for remote management from anywhere.
Streamlined Workflows: Reliably take broadcasts live with just one click.
Multi-User Access: Provide your entire team with access to your encoders.
Health Monitoring: Identify issues quickly and ensure your broadcasts are ready to go live.
Custom Workflows: Build you own encoding workflows and use interface controls.
User Roles and Permissions: Restrict access on certain features to less technical team members.
Graphics Engine: Enable slates, count-down timers, lower-thirds and animated logos on your broadcast.
APIs: Use the GraphQL API to build your own applications utilizing ClearCaster.
Record Management: Immediately access clean recordings of your broadcasts in the cloud.
Ideal Use Cases Include:
- Broadcasters
- Large-scale productions
- Telecommunications
- Sports leagues
- High-end video conferencing and more!
| All-in-one Standard Definition video mixer with HDMI in/out, USB streaming out, and built-in multiviewer with touch control.
Accessible and quality video performance and web streaming - The V-4EX - advancing the legendary V-4 and V-8 family to now include HDMI in/out, progressive internal processing, audio embedding, USB streaming and built-in touch monitor.
The Roland V-4EX advances the industry-standard Roland V-4 four channel video mixer by incorporating HDMI inputs/outputs, USB streaming, HDCP support, built-in touch multi-viewer, and audio embedding. These features are added to the strong primary feature set including built-in effects and unique user interface that has made the V-4 one of the besting selling video mixers of all time.
Features
- 3 Input (HDMI/Composite) + 1 Input (Up to 1080p HDMI/RGB/Component/Composite)
- PGM Output (Up to 1080p HDMI + RGB/Component + Composite) + PVW Output (PVW/Multiviewer)
- 480p/576p Progressive internal processing
- Built-in multiviewer with touch control
- Built-in frame synchronizers on all inputs
- Scalers on CH 4 and Output
- 259 Transitions 148 Effects
- HDCP compliant
- Audio Embedding
- Audio Mixer & Delay -up to 4 frames
- USB Streaming Out for webstreaming
The V-4EX provides a single unit solution for many applications.
Windows ( Checked on Windows 8 Pro )
| Software |
Compatibility |
Remark |
| Ustream Producer 5.0.1 |
Yes |
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| Wirecast for YouTube 5.0.2 |
Yes |
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| Wirecast 5.0.1 |
Yes |
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Windows ( Checked on Windows 7 SP1 64bit )
| Software |
Compatibility |
Remark |
| Ustream Producer 5.0.1 |
Yes |
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| Ustream Producer Pro 2.0.4 |
Yes |
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| Ustream Producer 2.0.4 |
Yes |
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| Wirecast for YouTube 5.0.2 |
Yes |
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| Wirecast 5.0.1 |
Yes |
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| Wirecast 4.2.3 |
Yes |
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| Flash Media Live Encoder 3.2 |
Yes |
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| Niconico Live Encoder |
Yes |
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Mac ( Checked on OS X v10.9 / OS X v10.8 / Mac OS X v10.7 )
| Software |
Compatibility |
Remark |
| Ustream Producer 5.0.1 |
Yes |
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| Ustream Producer Pro 2.0.4 |
Yes |
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| Ustream Producer 2.0.4 |
Yes |
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| Wirecast for YouTube 5.0.2 |
Yes |
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| Wirecast 5.0.1 |
Yes |
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| Wirecast 4.2.3 |
Yes |
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| Flash Media Live Encoder 3.2 |
Yes |
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Processing
- Video Processing
- 4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8 bits (Internal Processing : 480/59.94p when set to NTSC, 576/50p when set to PAL)
- Audio Processing
- Sampling Rate : 24 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch
Input Formats
- HDMI Video (INPUT 1 -- 3)
- 480/59.94p (when set to NTSC), 576/50p (when set to PAL)
- HDMI and Component Video (INPUT 4)
- 480/59.94i, 480/59.94p, 720/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/59.94p (when set to NTSC), 576/50i, 576/50p, 720/50p, 1080/50i, 1080/50p (when set to PAL)
- HDMI Audio (INPUT 1 -- 4)
- Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch
- RGB (INPUT 4)
- 640 x 480/60Hz, 800 x 600/60Hz, 1024 x 768/60Hz, 1280 x 768/60Hz, 1280 x 1024/60Hz, 1366 x 768/60Hz, 1400 x 1050/60Hz, 1600 x 1200/60Hz, 1920 x 1200/60Hz
* The refresh rate is the maximum value of each resolution.
* Conforms to VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11.
* 1920 x 1200/60Hz : Reduced blanking
- Composite Video (INPUT 1 -- 4)
- NTSC, PAL
- S-Video (INPUT 4)
- NTSC, PAL
Output Formats
- HDMI and RGB/Component Video (OUTPUT)
- 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
640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1200
* The output format of HDMI and RGB/Component is always the same.
When an interlaced format is selected, component signal is output from the RGB/COMPONENT connector.
When a non-interlaced format is selected, RGB signal is output from the RGB/COMPONENT connector.
* The refresh rates of RGB format is 60 Hz when set to NTSC, 75 Hz when set to PAL (excluding 1600 x 1200 and 1920 x 1200. The refresh rate of these 2 is 75 Hz when set to PAL.)
V-4EX: 4-Channel Digital Video Mixer with Effects
All-in-one video mixer with HDMI in/out, USB streaming out, and built-in multiviewer with touch control.
The Roland V-4EX versatility and unique features make it suitable for many applications, including clubs, concerts, worship, events, meetings, trainings, weddings, education, and sporting events. The V-4EX?s sleek and compact design lends itself to portable applications as well as permanent installations when size and space are considerations.
In addition to a number of powerful video effects, the user interface incorporates dial controls for effects on each bus and master output dial. The innovative design incorporates a video switcher, audio embedding, preview monitor and streaming-ready USB output all in a single unit. Inputs one to three feature composite (BNC) or HDMI while input four accepts HDMI, RGB/Component or S-video. The output features scaled-up HDMI, RGB/component, or SD composite with an additional HDMI output for external preview monitor. The Roland V-4EX features a stereo RCA audio input allowing you to embed audio into the HDMI outputs and USB stream, which are especially useful for web streaming and recording applications. As a USB Video/Audio class device, web streaming is effortless by simply connecting to a computer running a live streaming service. You can also record the output using Roland?s free Video Capture for Windows software or by using Quicktime on a Mac.
Designed to be a live production switcher and web streaming device, the Roland V-4EX features audio embedding, built-in audio mixer with up to 4 frames delay to ?lipsync? your video source. It supports HDCP video allowing you to mix copyright protected material such as game consoles and Blu-ray content in your live production. HDMI inputs one to three accept video resolutions up to 480p/576p and HDMI input four accepts resolutions up to 1080p and RGB up to WUXGA (1920x1200). Although internal processing is SD-based, the output can be scaled up to 1080p or 1920x1200.
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