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Roland VR-5

Item ID: VR5

5-channel Video Mixer with Onboard Audio Mixing, Transition Effects, Chroma Keying, Luminance Keying, and SD Recording

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A Simple and Powerful Video Mixer

If you're looking for an all-in-one audio and video mixer, then you have to check out the Roland VR-5. The VR-5 is one of the most comprehensive and easy-to-use audio/video tools in its class. An extraordinary selection of simple and accessible functions, as well as flexible audio and video I/O make the VR-5 perfect for broadcast and recording in churches, schools, conference rooms, performance halls, and many other midsize events. Its 5-channel video capacity (three video sources, one VGA input, and USB/SD card playback) allow you to process multi-camera shoots and complex layers of additional material.



In addition to a standard selection of transitions, you can also composite video sources together side by side, nest them together picture-in-picture style, or perform advanced keying for professional overlays. The VR-5's dual touch-sensitive LCD monitors give source selection and effects cuing hands-on simplicity. At the same time, the VR-5 is a fully functional digital audio mixer, equipped with a pair of balanced mic and line inputs, as well as stereo inputs for each video source. The VR-5's Audio Follow function even automatically crossfades audio as you switch from video source to video source. What's even more impressive is the VR-5's built-in recording and output functions. Because you can use both of these functions simultaneously you can broadcast via USB straight to your USTREAM, Stickam, or other streaming account online, all while recording in high-resolution MPEG-4 format to an SD card. Producing audio and video on the fly couldn't be easier!

Roland VR-5 Digital Audio/video Mixer Features at a Glance:
  • 5-channel video switcher (3 video sources, PC input, video playback)
  • 2 mono (XLR/TRS) and 5 stereo mixable audio channels
  • Built-in scan converter for PC (VGA) input
  • Built-in dual LCD monitors with touch control for easy video source selection
  • Three video layers for 2 video sources plus DSK (downstream keyer)
  • MPEG-4 player/recorder
  • USB video/audio class device for web streaming
  • Broadcast video format: NTSC or PAL (ITU601)
  • PC-RGB video format: 640 x 480/120 Hz, 800 x 600/120 Hz, 832 x 624/75 Hz, 1024 x 768/80 Hz, 1152 x 864/80 Hz, 1152 x 870/75 Hz, 1280 x 1024/75 Hz, 1600 x 1200/60 Hz (RGB VH: positive/negative logic) VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 10 conform. * The refresh rate is the maximum value of each resolution.
  • Video sampling rate: 4:2:2 (Y:B-Y:R-Y), 8-bit/13.5MHz
  • Frame synchronizer: 5 systems
  • Composite video impedance: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
  • S-video impedance: (Luminance signal) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms; (chrominance signal) 0.286 mVp-p, 75 ohms; (NTSC)/0.3 mVp-p,75 ohms (PAL)
  • PC-RGB impedance: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms (H, V: 5 V TTL)
  • Composite video input connectors: 3 x BNC type and 3 x 4-pin S-video on inputs 1-3 (S-video takes priority), 1 x PC-RGB on 15-pin D-Sub
  • Composite video output connectors: 2 x BNC type and 2 x 4-pin S-video
  • Preview output: 1 x BNC type
  • Internal audio processing: 24-bit/48kHz
  • Input connectors: 2 x XLR and 2 x TRS (channels 1 and 2), 6 x RCA (stereo pairs, channels 3-5), 1/8" stereo PC audio input
  • Output connectors: 2 x XLR (balanced), 2 x RCA phono type, 1 x 1/4" stereo headphone
  • Recording format: MP4 (.mp4)
  • Recording video codec: MPEG-4 Visual
  • Recording audio codec: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3)
  • Recording bit rates: 2 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 6 Mbps
  • Recording media: SD memory card (up to 2GB), SDHC memory card (up to 32GB)
  • Recording movie size: NTSC (720 x 480), PAL (720 x 576)
  • Max recording time: Recorded file is up to 4 GByte (approximately 4 hours at 2 Mbps, 2 hours at 4 Mbps, 80 minutes at 6 Mbps
  • Supported video file playback format: .WAV and .MP3
  • Supported audio file playback format: .MP4 and .AVI (Video codec: MPEG-4 Visual, Audio codec:
  • Supported image file display format: .BMP and .JPG
  • Other connectors: HDMI (NTSC: 480p, PAL: 576p), USB 2.0 (type A)
  • Remote control interfaces: MIDI I/O (5-pin DIN type x 1 jack)
  • Transition effects: Cut, Mix, Hard edge wipe, Soft edge wipe
  • Video effects: Luminance key, chroma key, picture-in-picture, split
  • AC adapter: PSB-7U
  • Power supply: DC 12V
  • Current draw: 3A
  • Dimensions: 14-13/16" x 12-3/8" x 5-1/4"
  • Weight: 9.5 lbs.

If you want a powerful and flexible video production tool that's easy to master, you need a Roland VR-5 digital audio/video mixer!
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The Roland VR-5 is the perfect solution for anyone wanting to stream video on the web. It allows you to stream high school events, band performances, seminars, or church services right online via USB. The ease of use allows even the novice user to mix video and record audio without complex menus and features.

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