Roland VR-120HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer

Roland VR-120HD AV Mixer

Roland VR-120HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer

Product Code: VR-120HD

Roaldn VR-400UHD
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Features
• Built-in streaming encoders
• Portable hybrid event audio/video mixer
• Six 3G SDI inputs
• Support for cinema and broadcast frame rates
• Eight-layer video effects engine

Roland VR-120HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer


One Operator, Multiple Audiences

With the VR-120HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer, a single operator can confidently manage hybrid live and online productions without the need for external gear and the staff to run it. Offering extensive audio and video I/O, a large touchscreen, and hands-on controls, this portable powerhouse gives you the tools you need to take on any mid-level production. Advanced Roland AV features make difficult tasks simple with customizable workflows, deep automation functions, remote PTZ camera control, one-touch macro sequencing, streaming over LAN and USB, and much more.


Create Custom Experiences for Live and Online Audiences

The VR-120HD’s flexible video capabilities let you handle the diverse presentation needs of events as they happen. Assign sources to eight cross-points on the fly, including live video inputs, still images, and video clips. Prioritize cameras and/or computer sources with scene recall. And create custom feeds for live and online viewers by assigning composition layers to multiple busses as needed.


HDMI and SDI Inputs

The VR-120HD supports both HDMI for common A/V devices and SDI for long cable runs and high-end cameras. Seamlessly combine six HDMI sources and six SDI sources in Full HD with a range of broadcast and cinematic frame rates and color spaces. All HDMI inputs feature built-in scalers with EDID and HDCP support, eliminating connection hassles with client-provided sources like computers, tablets, smartphones, gaming consoles, and legacy 4:3 devices.


Versatile Video Outputs

With multiple assignable outputs—including three SDI and three HDMI outputs, a USB-C streaming output, and ethernet streaming—the VR-120HD puts a high-end video matrix at your command. Feed program displays, auxiliary monitors, multi-view producer displays, and the online audiences at once, complete with a clean output left over for recording the presentation to an SDXC card.


Professional-Class Digital Audio Mixing

The VR-120HD boasts the most powerful audio capabilities of any video switcher in its class, saving the expense of a dedicated mixer and sound engineer. You have 42 channels of audio control, complete with a host of processing tools, I/O routing options, and automation features.


Multi-Channel Analog and Digital Audio Inputs

The VR-120HD features six balanced audio inputs with XLR/1/4-inch combination jacks, high-quality mic preamps, and phantom power. Four RCA inputs are on hand for standard line-level devices, and you can also mix embedded digital audio from the HDMI, SDI, and USB inputs. Bluetooth is available as well for streaming audio from a mobile device.


Shape Your Sound

The VR-120HD combines the full power of the latest digital audio consoles with expansive Roland effects. EQ and dynamics processing is provided for every input and output, and high-quality reverb is available for music applications and special effects. You also get specialized tools to quickly handle audio issues, like automatic anti-feedback for stage mics and adaptive noise reduction to suppress background noise and hum.


Audio On Demand

With the VR-120HD’s unique Audio Player section and eight assignable pads, it’s simple to enhance events with custom sounds. With a quick press, you can trigger sound effects, event announcements, countdowns for e-sports, or theme songs when presenters take the stage—the sky’s the limit.


USB-C Streaming Up to 60 FPS

Stream to any audience in Full HD to a computer via USB. The USB-C connection offers the same plug-and-play technology as webcams,* so you can begin streaming immediately with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or any platform that can use a webcam as its source.
*USB video class (UVC) and USB audio class (UAC) compliant. YUY2 (uncompressed) and Motion JPEG (compressed) formats supported.


Dual LAN Streaming Destinations

Reach a wider audience by broadcasting to two different livestream channels at once. Or use the second channel to capture a local backup in real time. It’s even possible to use a mobile phone with a 4G or 5G data plan as the primary streaming connection or a redundant backup.


Take Full Control of Your Productions

The VR-120HD provides immediate control of essential functions with hardware knobs, faders, and buttons. And with the seven-inch touch display, you have fast access to deeper parameters and settings. Scene memory, macro, and sequencing features make your workflow even smoother, letting you pre-program complicated actions and fire them off with simple actions during the event.


PTZ Camera Support

Robotic PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras eliminate the need for multiple operators, provide enhanced broadcast-quality coverage, and can be placed in discreet locations thanks to their small size. The VR-120HD features integrated support for 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 12 PTZ cameras simultaneously.

Video
Video Processing 4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8-bit
Number of Video Channels 12 channels
Video Input Formats HDMI IN 1–6
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 x 480/60 Hz), SVGA (800 x
600/60 Hz), XGA (1024 x 768/60 Hz)
WXGA (1280 x 800/60 Hz), SXGA (1280 x
1024/60 Hz)
FWXGA (1366 x 768/60 Hz), SXGA+ (1400
x 1050/60 Hz)
UXGA (1600 x 1200/60 Hz), WUXGA (1920
x 1200/60 Hz)
* 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, 60 Hz
*2 Frame Rate = 50 Hz
SDI IN 1–6
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 Output Format = 720p
*2 Output Format = 1080i or 1080p
*3 Frame Rate = 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz
*4 Frame Rate = 50 Hz
Video Output Formats HDMI OUT 1–3, SDI
OUT 1–3:
720/59.94p *1, *4
720/60p *1, *5
720/50p *1, *8
1080/59.94i *2, *4
1080/60i *2, *5
1080/50i *2, *8
1080/59.94p *3, *4
1080/60p *3, *5
1080/29.97p *3, *6
1080/30p *3, *7
1080/50p *3, *8
1080/25p *3, *9
1080/23.98p *3, *10
1080/24p *3, *11
*1 Output Format = 720p
*2 Output Format = 1080i
*3 Output Format = 1080p
*4 Frame Rate = 59.94 Hz
*5 Frame Rate = 60 Hz
*6 Frame Rate = 29.97 Hz
*7 Frame Rate = 30 Hz
*8 Frame Rate = 50 Hz
*9 Frame Rate = 25 Hz
*10 Frame Rate = 23.98 Hz
*11 Frame Rate = 24 Hz
USB STREAM:
1080/59.94p, 720/59.94p, 640 x
480/59.94p *1
1080/60p, 720/60p, 640 x 480/60p *2
1080/29.97p, 720/29.97p, 640 x
480/29.97p *3
1080/30p, 720/30p, 640 x 480/30p *4
1080/50p, 720/50p, 640 x 480/50p *5
1080/25p, 720/25p、640 x 480/25p *6
1080/23.98p, 720/23.98p、640 x
480/23.98p *7
1080/24p, 720/24p、640 x 480/24p *8
*Uncompressed format (YUY2) and
Compressed format (Motion JPEG) supported.
*1 Frame Rate(USB Out) = 59.94 Hz
*2 Frame Rate(USB Out) = 60 Hz
*3 Frame Rate(USB Out) = 29.97 Hz
*4 Frame Rate(USB Out) = 30 Hz
*5 Frame Rate(USB Out) = 50 Hz
*6 Frame Rate(USB Out) = 25 Hz
*7 Frame Rate(USB Out) = 23.98 Hz
*8 Frame Rate(USB Out) = 24 Hz
Stream and Record formats 720/59.94p *1,
*3
720/60p *1, *4
720/50p *1, *7
1080/59.94p *2, *3
1080/60p *2, *4
1080/29.97p *2, *5
1080/30p *2, *6
1080/50p *2, *7
1080/25p *2, *8
1080/23.98p *2, *9
1080/24p *2, *10
*1 Output Format = 720p
*2 Output Format = 1080p
*3 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 59.94
Hz
*4 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 60 Hz
*5 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 29.97
Hz
*6 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 30 Hz
*7 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 50 Hz
*8 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 25 Hz
*9 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 23.98
Hz
*10 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 24 Hz
File Format: MP4
Codec:
H.264, target bitrate up to 20,000 kbps
AAC LC, 16 bits, 48 kHz, stereo, target
bitrate up to 384 kbps
File Format: WAV
Codec:
Linear PCM, 16 bits, 48 kHz, stereo
Video Player File Format: MP4 (H.264, AAC),
Average bit rate of 20,000 kbps or less, Maximum 1080p60
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
JPEG File (.jpg, .jpeg) 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 SD Card and
USB flash drive.
* PNG alpha channel supported.
Video Effects Transition: 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: Multi-View (3 types), Flip
horizontal, Flip vertical, Still Image capture, Still Image playback, Output fade (Audio, Video: White or Black),
Test pattern output, Stream Delay
Audio
Audio Processing Sample rate: 24 bits, 48
kHz
Number of Audio Channels 42 channels
Audio Formats USB STREAM (input/output):
Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
Bluetooth (input): Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48
kHz, 2 ch
HDMI IN: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
HDMI OUT: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 8
ch
SDI IN: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
(Conforms to SMPTE 299M)
SDI OUT: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 8 ch
(Conforms to SMPTE 299M)
Audio Player File format: WAV (Linear PCM,
16 bits, 48 kHz/44.1 kHz, stereo)
* It can be stored up to 16 tracks in the
internal memory.
Audio Effects Channel Effects: High pass
filter, Echo canceller, Anti-feedback, Noise gate, De-esser, Compressor, 4-Band equalizer, Voice changer,
Delay, Auto mixing
Master Effects: Reverb, 4-Band equalizer,
Compressor/Limiter, Loudness Auto Gain Control, Adaptive Noise Reduction, Low Frequency Cut, 15-
Band GEQ, Delay
Others: Output fade, Test tone output
Common Section Recording Media
SDHC/SDXC card (sold separately)
USB Memory (sold separately)
* SDXC card is required for video recording.
Other Functions Scene Memory (32 types)
Macro Control (100 types)
Sequencer Control
Panel lock function
EDID Emulator
Auto Switching
Auto Input Detect
Smart Tally
Remote Camera Control (Up to 12 units)
External Rec Control
Connectors
Video Input Connectors HDMI IN 1–6: HDMI
type A x 6
* HDCP Supported
* Multi-format Supported
SDI IN 1–6: BNC type x 6
* Conforms to SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-
AB), 292M
Video Output Connectors HDMI 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)
Audio Input Connectors Analog:
AUDIO IN 1–6: Combo type (XLR, 1/4-inch
TRS phone), phantom power DC 48 V (unloaded maximum), 14 mA (maximum load)
AUDIO IN 7/L, 8/R: RCA phono type
Digital:
USB STREAM: USB Type-C (TM)
Bluetooth
HDMI IN 1–6: HDMI type A x 6
SDI IN 1–6: BNC type x 6
Audio Output Connectors Analog:
AUDIO OUT 1–4: XLR type
AUDIO OUT 5–6: RCA phono type
PHONES: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type,
Stereo miniature 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 3
Other Connectors USB HOST: 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, 2:1/4-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)
DIRECT STREAM: RJ45, 1000BASE-TX (for
Live Streaming and Remote Control)
Reference IN/THRU: BNC type * Black
Burst (Sync to frames), Bi-Level, Tri-Level
Audio Input/Output Characteristics
Input Level AUDIO IN 1–6: -64–+4 dBu
(Maximum: +24 dBu)
AUDIO IN 7/L, 8/R: -10 dBu (Maximum:
+10 dBu)
Input Impedance AUDIO IN 1–6: 30 k ohms
AUDIO IN 7/L, 8/R: 7 k ohms
Output Level AUDIO OUT 1–4 (XLR): +4
dBu (Maximum: +24 dBu)
AUDIO OUT 5–6 (RCA): -10 dBu
(Maximum: +10 dBu)
PHONES: 92 mW + 92 mW (32 ohms)
Output Impedance AUDIO OUT (XLR): 600
ohms
AUDIO OUT (RCA): 1 k ohm
PHONES: 56 ohms
Residual Noise Level (IHF-A, typ.) -92 dBu
(All faders: Min)
-89 dBu ([MAIN] Fader: Unity, Input faders:
Unity only one AUDIO IN 1 Connector, Analog gain: Min)
-62 dBu ([MAIN] Fader: Unity, Input faders:
Unity only one AUDIO IN 1 Connector, Analog gain: Max)
* Input 150 ohms terminate
* Output Connector: AUDIO OUT 1–4
Connectors (XLR)
-101 dBu (All faders: Min)
-100 dBu ([MAIN] Fader: Unity, Input
faders: Unity only one AUDIO IN 1 jack, Analog gain: Min)
-75 dBu ([MAIN] Fader: Unity, Input faders:
Unity only one AUDIO IN 1 jack, Analog gain: Max)
* Input 150 ohms terminate
* Output Connector: AUDIO OUT (RCA)
Connectors
Others
Bluetooth Ver 4.2
Profile Support: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI
over Bluetooth Low Energy)
Codec: SBC (Support to the content
protection of the SCMS-T method)
Display Graphic Type, 7″, Wide VGA (800 x
480 dots), backlite LCD (Color/Touch screen)
Power Supply AC Adaptor
Current Draw 3.0 A
Power Consumption 69 W
Operation Temperature +0 to +40 degrees
Celsius
+32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit
Dimensions 437 (W) x 304 (D) x 109 (H)
mm
17-1/4 (W) x 12 (D) x 4-5/16 (H) inches
482 (W) x 304 (D) x 109 (H) mm
19 (W) x 10 (D) x 4-1/16 (H) inches
* When rack mount angles are fitted.
Weight (excluding AC adaptor) 5.3 kg
11 lbs 11 oz
Included Accessories Startup Guide
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
AC adaptor
Power cord
Rack-mount angle x 2
Rack-mount angle mounting screw x 6
Options (sold separately) Footswitch: BOSS
FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7
Expression Pedal: EV-5, EV-30, BOSS FV-
500L, FV-500H
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
* This product is a Class A digital device
under FCC part 15.

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