Roland adds to its V-series the V-1HD+ HD video switcher for live events

This compact, single-person A/V device features versatile inputs/outputs, fourteen-channel audio mix, advanced control options and essential monitoring features.

The new V-1HD HD Video Switch⁺ of Roland is based on its popular V-series four-channel device, incorporating a more comprehensive feature set for advanced switching, keeping the manufacturer's characteristics in ease of use, professional performance and reliability.

With versatile HDMI inputs/outputs, advanced control options, essential monitoring tools, fourteen-channel audio mix and Roland sound quality, V-1HD⁺ is a compact A/V switching solution for world-class visual storytellers.

From live events and company conferences to educational environments and centers of worship, V-1HD⁺ is inspired by the need of current creators to do more things. This includes four hdmi inputs to mix various video sources, as cameras, presentation computers, tablets and game consoles.

To this is added the scaling integrated in the input 4, so users can automatically sync and calibrate problematic video sources without using external equipment. In addition, two independent HDMI outputs are offered to reinforce versatility in professional productions.

The familiar interface of the V-1HD⁺ simplifies and streamlines all production work. Panel buttons provide quick access to the system menu, enabling/disabling downstream keying, type of transition, image by image, enabling/disabling effects and other commonly used functions.

Roland V-1HD⁺ also incorporates PGM and PST buses and a transition/fade bar (T bar), which are widely tested and easy-to-learn video switching controls for beginners. Has touch dials for audio volume, signal/peak pilots and unit gain markers to easily and intuitively adjust sound levels on the fly.

In addition to camera switching, V-1HD⁺ allows a single operator to mix professional sound thanks to the integration of the fourteen-channel digital audio mixer.

Two micro XLR inputs with selectable phantom power provide support for professional streaming microphones, along with an entrance of 1/8 inch for a lapel mic or stereo audio source (smartphone). Features another stereo line input available on RCA jacks, and the mix also supports stereo digital audio embedded from all four HDMI inputs.

Each V-1HD audio input⁺ has its own three-band equalizer, high-pass filter, compressor and noise gate, besides Delay to adjust the audio to the video if needed.

XLR and 1/8" inputs also include de-essers to clean voices in real time. With the limiter, Three-band equalizer and compressor on balanced TRS HDMI and analog outputs, users can offer optimal audio in their work.

V-1HD⁺ incorporates several real-time monitoring tools to achieve the best audiovisual results. A ten-window multi-view display can be applied to one or both HDMI outputs, allowing users to queue camera shots and preview presentations, in addition to selecting stored still images before taking them live to the program output.

It is also possible to monitor the recording status of camcorders and signal level indicators. The equipment also allows audio monitoring through headphones.

The powerful V-1HD effects processor⁺ maintains public interest through visually appealing content. Operators can use four layers of composition to add lower-third titles, Logos, social media comments, Etc.

The DSK layer (downstream keyer) can independently compose an image-in-picture window over a video signal, something especially useful in hybrid live and online events. Other useful production tools are the compatibility with pilot of Tally, remote recording activation for Atomos recorders and RS-232 port for connection with old equipment.

Direct USB livestreaming

Roland has also introduced its new UVC USB video capturer-01, a simple optional HDMI to USB video conversion tool.

This device allows users to convert an HDMI output from the V-1HD switch⁺ in USB webcam signal 3.0 that does not require configuration, to livestream in HD on Facebook Live, YouTube, Zoom and other platforms.

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