Roland Professional A/V is introducing the XS-1HD, a compact multi-format matrix switcher, designed to combine the power of the XS AV Matrix Series and the size and features of the V-1 video switcher series. The XS-1HD provides multi-screen output destinations for confidence monitor, main and side screens and overflow rooms. The XS-1HD features four HDMI inputs with scalers and scaled outputs and measures just under 13 inches x 4.5 inches x 1.4 inches in size. Professional live production tools include keying and picture-in-picture effects with full HD support.
The XS-1HD accepts a variety of video signals from sources such as cameras, computers, and media players ideal for corporate production, worship and rental applications. The XS-1HD is also practical in banquet venues, halls, theaters, or e-learning studios that use multiple output destinations to displays, pixel accurate scaling for LED walls and projectors. Complex systems that often require touch panels, video switchers, audio mixers, and control panels can be implemented using the XS-1HD. Event setups can be recalled from scene memories, and the USB memory stores switcher setting as well as still images.
Frame synchronization and scaling are provided on all inputs. The 4:4:4/10-bit processing accommodates resolutions up to WUXGA/1080p. In addition to matrix switching, a split mode allows up to three inset windows to be composited into a background video for picture-in-picture applications (PinP), while switcher mode affords transition between videos, or PinP or key-compositing, with multi-view preview for real-time operation.
Two-channels of line level audio input and output are provided through RCA jacks. Audio can be mixed internally with HDMI audio via the built-in mixer. Audio embedding and de-embedding is supported, with delay control for lip-sync adjustments.
For installed and live production applications, the XS-1HD supports HDCP video signals from Blu-ray or smartphone, RS-232 for controls from PC or touch panels, or EDID to auto-configure output resolutions in smart displays. Test pattern generation simplifies display and monitor configuration.
The XS-1HD will be available in July, priced at $2495 U.S. MSRP.
