Roland Professional A/V V-1HD HD Video Switcher

I'd wanted a full HD mixer for a long time, but they were all prohibitively expensive; finally, Roland came up with this gem at an affordable price - It also fulfills all of my requirements. It produces crystal clear video and comes with a nice set of features and effects. I used to own a V-shaped car. The 4EX was good, but it wasn't full HD (only 480p) on the inside, and it came with an SD mixer before that. This is a significant improvement over those mixers, and I would strongly suggest it over the V-. 4EX or anything SD will suffice. I mostly use it for a weekly podcast, but I also use it for live events. br>br>There are four full 1080 (HDMI) inputs on the mixer, allowing you to mix four video channels. There are two HDMI outputs: one for output and one for preview, though the preview channel can be programmed as a second output if desired. It also has a separate RCA stereo audio input for a mixer, though you can also use the HDMI inputs to pull audio (and even do audio follow) if you want. Each audio channel has its own programmable audio delay, which is necessary for a good video-audio match. It has RCA audio out for the mixed audio, as well as audio sync on many setups. br>br>I connected this device to a Ninja Blade recorder, which recorded 4: 2 I recorded video at a high frame rate and found no artifacts in the video or audio - They're just as clear and sharp as the camera's outputs. I tested it with a GH4 and a high-speed lens to see if it was sharp, and it was. I used my laptop as a source of data - It is not a problem. Transitions between videos were also smooth - Frame synch is not a problem. Depending on your recorder, the switch on the back lets you choose from 720p, 1080i, or 1080p output. br>br>I like the mixer's layout and how small it is (about 12" x 4"). It's small enough to take to a remote event or video shoot, but the buttons are large enough that you don't have to fumble to switch inputs, and I'm already thinking it'll save me a lot of time in post production compared to manual editing for interviews. You could have a complete live-switching interview setup in one backpack by using an Atomos HD recorder, two cameras, and this unit. br>br>It has a lot of image effects, but I mostly use the picture-in-picture effect. It has a standard A-frame picture, split screen, fade transitions, and regular cuts, as well as a standard A-frame picture. The layout of the B bus and how it connects to the T-bus are both shown below. fader to be controlled If you're into that, there's also a "bpm" feature that allows you to switch views while listening to music. Configurations can also be saved to memory. br>br>The entire unit can be controlled and settings changed remotely from a PC via a USB cable (download the software from the Roland website), which could be useful in situations where you want to run it from a control room or with a separate operator. Advantages: br>br>
- Price - This is a fantastic deal for full HD right nowbr> - Easily transported - This device is small (only 12" x 4"). Setup is simple for remote shootsbr> - Four full 1080i and 1080p inputs are supported, along with a separate output and previewbr> - Video and audio output are both crisp and clear. No additional noise or artifacts were noticedbr> - Excellent set of features - br>Transitions, picture-in-picture, and split-screen - If you have some basic video mixing experience, this program is simple to use. br> Audio out, mixing, audio delay, audio effects (gate, compressor, levels, etc. ) and audio following are all supported well. br> Audio input and output are both available as options. if you need a separate mixed audio output or have a separate audio mixerbr> - If desired, the switch can be set up and controlled remotely from a PC using a USB cable. br>br>Cons:
- You won't be able to record directly from this device - If you want to record rather than just watch the output live, you'll need a separate video recorder. br> It does have a small fan that runs continuously when it is turned on. though it makes very little noisebr>br>I'm sure someone will say it lacks some "high end" features, but it also lacks the "high end" price (it's almost half what I paid for my V-1)br>br>I'm sure someone will say it lacks some "high end" features, but it also lacks the "high end" price (it's almost half what I paid for my V-1)br>br>I'm sure someone Two years ago, I was in 4EX. This device is also incredibly portable - As a result, I'll be able to take it to live events. It's the HD switch I've been looking for!.

Kason Mathis

| Feb 05, 2021

I've only recently begun to experiment with this switch in order to learn all of its quirks. The MIDI capabilities had been misunderstood by me. It will not work with our old lighting MIDI technology, as I had hoped. Everything else about this switch, on the other hand, works perfectly. After the holidays, I'll most likely replace my old Edirol switcher with this new Roland one. It should save us six sound board inputs and result in a much cleaner image on the projectors. 2017-br>br>2018-br>2018-br>2018-br>2018-br>2018 Updated on May 5th. I was so taken with it that I decided to keep it for myself. I decided to order a second one for the church as well. I got the second one tonight at church. The projectors complained about a source video format error, so I couldn't convert the main output from HDMI to VGA. To connect to the two cafe tvs in front of the auditorium projectors, I had to settle for an HDMI to RCA converter. Despite the fact that it was still using an RCA video cable, it produced a better image than the old Edirol switch. Everything worked fine until I connected the back of the auditorium projector to a second HDMI to RCA adapter, which was then connected to the Roland switch's Preview out port. All of the video on the Master and Preview outs has stopped working. For 30 minutes, I fiddled with it. There was no luck after 40 minutes. I couldn't get a stable video signal on Master out or Preview out no matter what I did until I disconnected the hdmi cable coming out of the Preview port and connected an active 2 way hdmi splitter to a spare pc monitor so I could see what I was doing without breaking my neck trying to see the preview video on the back wall, and lo and behold, everything started working perfectly. The extra 5 volts injected into the hdmi circuit was required for some reason by the entire system. I suspect the two HDMI to RCA adapters required the extra 5 volts, so I disconnected the spare monitor and left the two-way HDMI splitter in place to provide the extra 5 volts, and everything appears to be working fine now. This weekend, let's hope everything goes smoothly. I'd hate to have to relinquish all of the extra space we've gained by reconnecting that old Edirol switcher.

Sky Douglas

| Sep 12, 2021

Other than switching between video sources, I'm not sure what else I know. We're still learning how to use this device, and in case anyone is curious, many people use HDMI extenders to try to get it to work over long distances. I'm here to tell you that you don't need to use HDMI extenders if you're going to use these on long cable runs. Monoprice sold us a 150-foot HDMI extender, and it works flawlessly with this device! There's no need to use HDMI extenders if you don't have to! With HDMI cables that travel great distances, this switcher performs admirably. Please keep in mind that this review is based on my setup, and it may or may not work with other switchers or long-distance HDMI cables. Always double-check with your manufacturer(s) to ensure that your setup is functional. Also, if anyone is interested in knowing which HDMI cables I used for this switcher, they are: "The Monoprice SlimRun AV Series High Speed Cable for HDMI-A" Devices that are compatible with the Internet of Things (IoT) Copy/paste this link into the search line and it should come up first. 4K @ 60Hz, 18Gbps, Fiber Optic, AOC, 150ft, Black".

Whitley Tanner

| Jan 28, 2021