Roland V-160HD SDI/HDMI Streaming Video Switcher

Description

The New Standard in Hybrid Event Switching
Filled with pro features to take on any modern production, the V-160HD sets a new standard in hybrid event switching. Connect with live audiences in Full HD with comprehensive SDI and HDMI I/O and simultaneously stream to any popular web platform via USB-C. There’s also an eight-layer video effects engine, a 40-channel digital audio mixer, and integrated PTZ camera control, plus next-generation cue management and live show automation features that make tough production tasks simple. And everything’s all wrapped up in a portable design with a broadcast-style interface that’s easily handled by a single operator.

• Portable hybrid event switcher with comprehensive features and connectivity
• Eight 3G SDI inputs with frame rate converters
• Eight 1080p HDMI inputs with frame rate converters, including four with real-time scalers
• Seven total outputs across SDI, HDMI, and USB-C streaming
• Seven selectable output modes: Program, Sub-Program, Aux, Preview, and three Multi-View options
• 40-channel digital audio mixer with effects and processing
• Eight-layer video effects engine
• 16-slot still store function supports screen capture or uploaded BMP, JPEG, and PNG images via alpha channel in the internal non-volatile memory
• Powerful live production automation with sequencing, macros, and preset memories
• PTZ control with support for multiple brands and mixed protocols running at once
• Extensive device control with Bluetooth, USB, RS-232, and LAN
• Remote control software available for iPad, macOS, and Windows
• Wireless and wired camera tally support

Hybrid to the Max
The V-160HD combines the robust hardware needed to flawlessly execute live productions with the livestreaming capabilities found in computer-based systems. While software workflows are fine for online-only events, the V-160HD delivers the pro essentials you need for both the in-person and streaming components of a live hybrid event, complete with the ability to tailor the content for each audience.

• On-demand signal processing means you never have to worry about issues like computer CPU overhead, latency, and output delay on live audience screens.
• Integrated connectivity standards like SDI, HDMI, XLR, and USB-C eliminate the need to build out costly infrastructure and conversion processes.
• The comprehensive interface provides hands-on controls that can be learned quickly by a single operator.
• Presets, macros, and advanced sequencing features let you set up and automate complex switching tasks with one touch.

HDMI and SDI Connectivity
The V-160HD supports HDMI for common A/V devices plus SDI for long cable runs and high-end cameras. Seamlessly mix eight HDMI sources and eight SDI sources in Full HD, even with mismatched frame rates and color spaces. And with built-in scalers on four of the HDMI inputs, you can easily interface with client-provided sources like computers, tablets, smartphones, gaming consoles, and legacy 4:3 devices.

Send to Multiple Destinations
With seven freely assignable outputs—including three SDI, three HDMI, and one USB-C streaming—the V-160HD puts a high-end video matrix at your command. Feed program displays, auxiliary monitors, multi-view producer displays, and the online audience at once, complete with a “clean” output left over for a recording feed.

Instant Recall
Storing and recalling custom looks can be accomplished with just a few button presses on the V-160HD.

• The 30 preset memories and powerful effects engine work together to provide seamless scene changes, including synchronizing the transition of all composition layers at the program output.
• The 100 macros go even deeper, allowing you to build and fire off complex action lists that include switching, DSK on/off, audio mixing adjustments, PTZ camera movements, and much more.
• Our free remote control software for macOS, Windows, and iPad further enhances this workflow, providing a large graphical interface for setting up and previewing actions before you take them live.

One-Touch Automation
The V-160HD’s newly developed sequencer makes presets and macros even more powerful, allowing a single operator to execute perfectly timed cues with ease. Up to 1000 steps can be recorded in the sequencer, and each step can include both presets and macros. Simply set up your cues ahead of time in the sequence list and trigger them in order using the Next button on the panel. With the power of the V-160HD’s sequencer, you can tackle the most complex events without ever breaking a sweat.

Powerful Video Effects Engine
Video effects and graphics are must-haves to bring polish and excitement to any production. The V-160HD’s effects engine features eight composition layers that can be assigned to the Program and Sub-Program outs, so you’ll always keep audiences engaged with visually appealing content. With up to four picture-in-picture windows, downstream key layers, 16 still store slots with transparent PNG image support, and more, you can manage the creative needs of any client. For example:

• Layers 1-2: Start with a mixable live background video layer.
• Layers 3-6: Place four picture-in-picture layers or chroma/luminance key effects.
• Layers 7-8: Add two downstream keyers with support for fill and key inputs

Stream Live
The V-160HD uses the same connection technology as webcams,* allowing you to stream events at 30/60 FPS in Full HD** and reach a worldwide audience. Simply connect the USB-C output to a computer and start streaming with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, YouTube, Facebook Live, or any platform that can use a webcam as its source. Everything is plug and play, with no driver installation needed.
*USB video class (UVC) and USB audio class (UAC) compliant.
**YUV2 (uncompressed) and Motion JPEG (compressed) formats supported.

Sonic Perfection
Offering studio-grade sound, the V-160HD’s 40-channel digital audio mixer lets you blend signals from all 16 video inputs, USB-C, and microphones and line-level devices connected to the two balanced XLR combo and stereo RCA inputs. And with the convenience of onboard Bluetooth, it’s possible to wirelessly stream music and other sound sources from a phone or tablet as well. There’s also an extensive effects library for polishing sounds and quickly resolving common issues like audio synchronization and background noise removal.

Extensive PTZ Camera Support
Robotic PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras eliminate the need for multiple camera operators, provide great production coverage with studio-grade broadcast quality, and can be placed in discreet locations thanks to their small size. The V-160HD includes built-in support to directly control select Canon, JVC, Panasonic, Sony, PTZOptics, Avonic, and VISCA-compatible PTZ LAN cameras. Mix and match different brands as you like, and operate up to 16 PTZ cameras simultaneously.

Complete Control
The ultimate hybrid event switcher gives you complete control with a LAN port, Bluetooth, USB, RS-232, tally/GPIO, support for foot-controlled operation, and more.

• Use the dedicated iPad remote control app to create an efficient touch interface.
• Extend your workflow with free Remote Control Software (RCS) for macOS and Windows.
• Plug in a BOSS single or double footswitch to execute over 100 different switcher commands.
• Trigger start/stop on Atomos recorders over HDMI.
• Set up a tally light with Roland’s Smart Tally or the rear-panel hardware connector.
• Seamlessly integrate in system installations with RS-232 and TALLY/GPIO DB-sub connectors.

V-160HD iPad Remote Control Utility
The dedicated V-160HD remote control app turns an iPad into an efficient touch interface for the V-160HD. Run essential switching functions, mix audio with virtual faders, change settings and parameters quickly and create up to 30 custom scenes for fast, efficient setup changes. Coming soon.

VIDEOVideo Processing4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8-bitInput ConnectorsHDMI IN 1–4: HDMI type A x 4
* HDCP Supported

HDMI IN 5–8: HDMI type A x 4
* HDCP Supported
* Multi-format Supported

SDI IN 1–8: BNC type x 8
* Conforms to SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), 292MOutput ConnectorsHDMI OUT 1–3: HDMI type A x 3
* HDCP Supported

SDI OUT 1–3: BNC type x 3
* Conforms to SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), 292M

USB STREAM: USB Type-C (TM)

PREIVEW: HDMI type AInput FormatsHDMI IN 1–4, SDI IN 1–8
720/59.94p *1, *3
720/50p *1, *4
1080/59.94i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/60p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/30p *2, *3
1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/25p *2, *4
1080/23.98p, 1080/24p *2
* The input interlaced video signal is converted to progressive video signal by internal processing.
*1 SYSTEM FORMAT = 720p
*2 SYSTEM FORMAT = 1080i or 1080p
*3 FRAME RATE = 59.94 Hz
*4 FRAME RATE = 50 Hz

HDMI IN 5–8
480/59.94i, 480/59.94p, 720/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/60p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/30p *1
576/50i, 576/50p, 720/50p, 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/25p *2
1080/23.98p, 1080/24p
VGA (640×480/60Hz), SVGA (800×600/60Hz), XGA (1024×768/60Hz)
WXGA (1280×800/60Hz), SXGA (1280×1024/60Hz)
FWXGA (1366×768/60Hz), SXGA+ (1400×1050/60Hz)
UXGA (1600×1200/60Hz), WUXGA (1920×1200/60Hz)
* The refresh rate is the maximum value of each resolution.
* Conforms to CEA-861-E,VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11.
* 1920 x 1200/60 Hz: Reduced blanking
* The input interlaced video signal is converted to progressive video signal by internal processing.
*1 FRAME RATE = 59.94 Hz
*2 FRAME RATE = 50 Hz

Still Image:
Bitmap File (.bmp) Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit color, uncompressed.
PNG File (.png) Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit color
JPG File (.jpg) Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit color
* It can be stored up to 16 files in the internal memory.
* It can be exported in the USB memory.
* PNG alpha channel supported.Output FormatsHDMI OUT 1–2, SDI OUT 1–3:
720/59.94p *1, *4
720/60p *1, *5
720/50p *1, *6
1080/59.94i *2, *4
1080/60i *2, *5
1080/50i *2, *6
1080/59.94p *3, *4
1080/60p *3, *5
1080/50p *3, *6
*1 SYSTEM FORMAT = 720p
*2 SYSTEM FORMAT = 1080i
*3 SYSTEM FORMAT = 1080p
*4 FRAME RATE = 59.94 Hz
*5 FRAME RATE = 60 Hz
*6 FRAME RATE = 50 Hz

HDMI OUT 3:
1080/59.94p *1
1080/60p *2
1080/50p *3
*1 FRAME RATE = 59.94 Hz
*2 FRAME RATE = 60 Hz
*3 FRAME RATE = 50 Hz

SUSB STREAM:
1080/59.94p, 720/59.94p, 640×480/59.94p ※1
1080/29.97p, 720/29.97p, 640×480/29.97p ※2
1080/50p, 720/50p, 640×480/50p ※3
1080/25p, 720/25p､640×480/25p ※4
*Uncompressed format (YUV2) and Compressed format (Motion JPEG) supported.
*1 FRAME RATE(USB OUT) = 59.94 Hz
*2 FRAME RATE(USB OUT) = 29.97Hz
*3 FRAME RATE(USB OUT) = 50Hz
*4 FRAME RATE(USB OUT) = 25HzVideo EffectsTransition: CUT, MIX (DISSOLVE/FAM/NAM), WIPE (8 types), SPLIT (2 types)
Composition: PinP x 4 (SQUARE, CIRCLE, DIAMOND), Keyer x 4 (Luminance Key, Chroma Key), DSK x 2 (Luminance Key, Chroma Key, Alpha Key, External Key)
Others: Flip horizontal, Flip vertical, Still Image Capture, Still Image Playback, Output fade (Audio, Video: WHITE or BLACK), Test pattern outputAUDIOAudio ProcessingSampling rate: 24 bits/48 kHzAudio formatsUSB STREAM (input/output): Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2ch
Bluetooth (input): Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2ch
HDMI IN: Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2ch
HDMI OUT: Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 8ch
SDI IN: Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2ch (Conforms to SMPTE 299M)
SDI OUT: Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 8ch (Conforms to SMPTE 299M)Input ConnectorsAnalog:
AUDIO IN 1–2: Combo type (XLR, 1/4-inch TRS phone), phantom power DC 48 V (unloaded maximum), 14 mA (maximum load)
AUDIO IN 3/L, 4/R: RCA phono type

Digital:
USB STREAM: USB Type-C (TM)
Bluetooth
HDMI IN 1–8: HDMI type A x 8
SDI IN 1–8: BNC type x 8Output ConnectorsAnalog:
AUDIO OUT: XLR type
AUDIO OUT: RCA phono type
PHONES: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type

Digital:
USB STREAM: USB Type-C (TM)
HDMI OUT 1–3: HDMI type A x 3
SDI OUT 1–3: BNC type x 3Input LevelAUDIO IN 1, 2: -60–+4 dBu (Maximum: +24 dBu)
AUDIO IN 3/L, 4/R: -10 dBu (Maximum: +10 dBu)Input ImpedanceAUDIO IN 1, 2: 9.4 k ohms (ANALOG GAIN 0<24 dBu), 74.4 k ohms (ANALOG GAIN ≧24dBu)
AUDIO IN 3/L, 4/R: 47 k ohmsOutput LevelAUDIO OUT (XLR): +4 dBu (Maximum: +24 dBu)
AUDIO OUT (RCA): -10 dBu (Maximum: +10 dBu)
PHONES: 92 mW + 92 mW (32 ohms)Output ImpedanceAUDIO OUT (XLR): 600 ohms
AUDIO OUT (RCA): 1 k ohm
PHONES: 10 ohmsAudio EffectsAuto Mixing, Delay, Reverb, High pass filter, Echo canceller, Anti-feedback, Noise gate, De-esser, Compressor, Equalizer, Voice changer
Multi-band compressor, Limiter, Test tone outputOTHERSOther ConnectorsUSB MEMORY: USB A type (for USB flash drive)
USB STREAM: USB Type-C (TM) (for remote control from PC and iPad)
Bluetooth: for remote control from iPad
CTL/EXP:1/4-inch TRS phone type (for remote control from foot switch and expression pedal)
TALLY/GPIO: DB-25 type (Female)(Tally/GPO: 16, GPI: 8)
RS-232: DB-9 type (Male) (for Remote Control)
LAN CONTROL: RJ45 100BASE-TX (for Remote Control)
Reference IN/THRU: BNC type * Black Burst (Sync to frames), Bi-Level, Tri-LevelOther FunctionsPreset Memory (30 types)
Macro Control (100 types)
Sequencer Control
Panel lock function
EDID Emulator
Auto Switching
Auto Input Detect
Smart Tally
Remote Camera Control
Rec ControlBluetoothVer 4.2
Profile Support: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy)
Codec: SBC (Support to the content protection of the SCMS-T method)Display4.3 inches TFT Color LCD: 480 x 272 dotsPower SupplyAC adaptorCurrent Draw2.5 APower Consumption55 WOperation Temperature+0 to +40 degrees Celsius
+32 to +104 degrees FahrenheitDimensions437 (W) x 253 (D) x 103 (H) mm
17-1/4 (W) x 10 (D) x 4-1/16 (H) inches

480 (W) x 253 (D) x 103 (H) mm
18-15/16 (W) x 10 (D) x 4-1/16 (H) inches
* When rack mount angles are fitted.Weight (excluding AC adaptor)3.9 kg
8 lbs 10 ozAccessoriesStartup Guide
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
AC adaptor
Power cord
Rack-mount angle x 2
Rack-mount angle mounting screw x 6Options (sold separately)Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7
Expression Pedal: EV-5, BOSS FV-500L, FV-500H

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
* This product is a Class A digital device under FCC part 15.