All-in-One Portable A/V Mixer for Peerless Streams
When the industry needed a streaming device that could handle audio and visuals a cut above the rest, Roland heard the call and created the SR-20HD Direct Streaming A/V Mixer. By streamlining the functions of a video switcher, a audio mixer, a preview screen, a streaming encoder, and a recorder/player into a single unit, Roland has effectively maximized streaming performance for businesses, organizations, and personal streaming applications. Though this high-tech A/V mixer has all the bells and whistles, it is highly intuitive and easy to get a handle on. This powerful and portable device will change the way you stream — consistent dependability is the name of the game here!
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A wealth of connection options
The Roland SR-20HD offers a wide range of connectivity features to ensure your stream capabilities cover every base. Start out with connecting to two HDMI inputs with cameras, tablets, computers, or smartphones using presentation software. Also, a USB video input means you can connect a Roland UVC device or webcam without a hitch. What’s more, audio inputs for instruments, microphones, music players, and more mean you don’t have to grab extra gear to accommodate your sonic needs. Then, you’re free to livestream directly to Facebook, YouTube Live, Twitch, or even RTMP to your CDN! With crystal-clear streaming quality, you and your clients, students, and team members will feel engaged and interested.
Intuitive features and automatic controls
With the Roland SR-20HD, you won’t need a degree just to work a streaming device. Luckily, Roland packed some awesome automatic functions into the SR-20HD that makes operation intuitive and quick! Set up time intervals to change video input sources before the presentation so you can focus on the communication rather than the technology. Then, Auto Mixing will take care of audio levels, ensure balanced mixes, and prioritize certain microphone inputs when someone starts to speak. If you have multiple presenters, not to worry: the Roland SR-20HD features an Audio Follows Video, and conversely a Video Follows Audio function, with the latter switching corresponding audio and visuals to play together when needed.
Safety measures and failure prevention
The Roland SR20-HD also keeps an eye towards failure prevention. For instance, you’ll always be protected from streaming inappropriate content by use of Roland’s Safety Delay — this buffers as much as 60 seconds of video/audio while you switch to a still image or mute the stream as needed. Also, a panel lock system effectively locks down hardware controls and menu parameters; this way you won’t have to worry about someone accidentally misconfiguring all the settings you’ve dialed in. Roland takes the stress away from broadcasting and livestreaming, ensuring you bring your utmost concentration to presentations and communications.
Audio options and controls
You can get cracking on clear presentations with the Roland SR-20HD’s dedicated and divergent audio controls. Four XLR inputs, line-level connections, and headset mic capability equip you with enough connections to powerfully present. Additionally, the Roland SR-20HD also mixes audio from HDMI and USB sources — even SDXC card video audio is fair game! During streaming and presenting, the hands-on faders and knobs give you quick control over volume, EQ, and dynamics adjustments through a preview display and F1-F4 encoders. Take advantage of five buttons to assign dedicated audio/video functions as well, speeding along processes during streaming. What’s more, you can capture stereo WAV audio independently for audio-driven applications like podcasts. Presentation teams, conference speakers, and music performers all find the connection options and audio control they need for awesome mixing and streaming in the SR-20HD.
High-quality video functions and capture
When it comes to hi-res the Roland SR-20HD really shines. In Standard mode, it operates with 1080p at 30 fps. That’s a sufficient frame rate and quality for many applications used here at Sweetwater, but the SR-20HD also offers a High-quality mode for faster-paced streaming, bumping the frame rate up to 60 fps! Forget about any motion blur. Just a reminder: USB and SDXC card video inputs are disabled in High-quality mode. Next, the Scenes function of the Roland SR-20HD puts the pro in production. You can execute complex switches thanks to five self-designated, available presets, combined with customizable inset windows and layered sources. The Scene buttons then do the switching when you choose, never faltering to keep your audience interested. Lastly, an onboard recorder captures video for SDXC cards in H.264 MP4 video.
Other connections and streaming options
During encoding and broadcasting, the Roland SR-20HD allows you to access two independent channels on one platform. This equates to reaching more eyes and ears or creating an archived version for later use. When it comes to mobile phone tethering, users of 4G and 5G data plans can easily connect their device as the primary stream or as a backup. Another impressive failure prevention measure of the SR-20HD: it automatically switches to the connected mobile device over USB if the main hardwired network somehow fails. Bandwidth issues also won’t bother you thanks to Adaptive Bitrate; this function monitors the connected network for quality issues and matches the stream to reduce annoying interruptions. And in the end, if you find your uses requiring more connections, the addition of a Roland USB video class (UVC) device can help meet your audio/video streaming and mixing needs!
Roland SR-20HD Direct Streaming A/V Mixer Features:
- Stream A/V mixer that functions as a video switcher, audio mixer, preview screen, recorder/player, and streaming encoder all in one unit
- Great for livestreaming for businesses, organizations, YouTubers, podcasters, and more
- Easily used with minimal training and can function without a computer
- Standard mode operates at 1080p at 30 fps, covering the needs of most users
- Can transmit 2 simultaneous livestreams with resolution as high as 1080p at 60 fps thanks to its built-in encoders
- Auto Mixing function automatically handles volume, EQ, and microphone prioritization during streaming
- Audio Follows Video/Video Follows Audio functions ensures audio and visuals play together when needed
- Safety Delay buffers up to 60 seconds of audio/video so you can grab a still image or mute sound
- Panel lock ensures certain controls cannot be messed with accidentally during streaming
- 4 XLR inputs, line-level connections, headset mic capability, HDMI, USB, and SDXC card offer a wide range of audio inputs and outputs
- Preview display, F1-F4 encoders, and 5 assignable buttons make streaming quick and easy
- Capture stereo WAV audio independently for audio-centered applications like podcasts
- Scenes function makes it easy to execute complex switches
- An onboard recorder captures video for SDXC cards in H.264 MP4 video
- Mobile tether your 4G/5G smart devices as primary stream devices or as backups
- Adaptive Bitrate ensures smooth streaming when having bandwidth and network connection problems
