Roland, a leading manufacturer of professional audio, video, and electronic musical instrument gear, announces the V-1HD+ HD Video Switcher, the latest addition to the company’s V-series lineup of multichannel HD video switching products. Building on the V-1HD four-channel switcher, the V-1HD+ provides a deeper feature set for advanced switching applications while maintaining simple operation, professional performance, and reliability of the V-1HD. Offering HDMI I/O, deep control options, essential monitoring tools, and 14-channel audio mixing with Roland sound quality, the V-1HD+ is being called, “The ultimate compact A/V switching solution for serious visual storytellers,” by the company’s announcement.
V-1HD+ is designed for live events, business conferences, education settings and houses of worship. Four HDMI inputs are available for mixing a variety of video sources, including cameras, presentation computers, tablets, and gaming consoles. And with built-in scaling on Input 4, users can automatically sync and calibrate troublesome video sources without external gear. Two independent HDMI outputs are also provided for professional production versatility.
With a familiar interface, V-1HD+ production workflow is designed to be smooth and hassle-free. Panel buttons provide quick access to the system menu, downstream key on/off, transition type, picture-in-picture, effects on/off, and other commonly used functions. PGM and PST busses and a transition/fade bar (T-Bar) are also included making it easier for beginners and volunteers to learn. And tactile audio volume knobs, signal/peak lights, and unity gain markers allow users to adjust sound levels on the fly.
In addition to camera switching, the V-1HD+ allows a single operator to mix professional sound with its integrated 14-channel digital audio mixer. Two XLR mic inputs with selectable phantom power provide support for pro-grade broadcast microphones, and there’s also an 1/8-inch input for a lavalier mic or stereo audio source like a smartphone. An additional stereo line input is available on RCA jacks, and embedded stereo digital audio from the four HDMI inputs can be included in mixes as well.
Each V-1HD+ audio input has its own three-band equalizer, high-pass filter, compressor, and noise gate, plus delay to align audio with video if needed. The XLR and 1/8-inch inputs also include de-essers to clean up vocal sounds in real time. And with the limiter, three-band equalizer, and compressor on the balanced TRS analog and HDMI outputs, users can deliver broadcast-quality sound.
The V-1HD+ incorporates several real-time monitoring tools. A 10-window multiviewer display can be applied to one or both HDMI outputs, allowing users to cue up camera shots and preview presentations, and also choose stored still images before taking them live to the program output. Camcorder recording status can be monitored, and signal level meters are displayed as well. Audio monitoring via headphones is also supported.
The effects engine in the V-1HD+ is designed to keep audiences engaged with visually appealing content. Four composition layers allow operators to add lower-third titles, logos, social media comments, and more. The DSK (downstream keyer) layer can independently composite a picture-in-picture window on top of a video feed, which is especially useful for live and online hybrid events.
The V-1HD+ also includes other production tools, including tally light support, remote record triggering of Atomos recorders, and an RS-232 port for interfacing with legacy gear.
The Roland V-1HD+ HD Video Switcher will be offered in the U.S. beginning in October 2020 for $1,195.00 Street.
To learn more about the V-1HD+ HD Video Switcher, visit proav.roland.com/global/.
