Roland VR-50HD MK II mixer video AV

All-in-one convenience and ultra-flexible connectivity

The powerful Roland VR-50HD MK II mixer is a completely self-contained AV solution, consolidating video switching, digital audio mixing, multi-viewer touchscreen control, and USB AV streaming into a single, easy-to-manage unit. And with the full rear patch panel, it's quick and easy to make input assignments on the fly to crosspoints on the switcher.

Separate feeds for separate needs

Live streams, HD recording, and the presenter's trusted monitor often have separate visual needs from the main program output. The Roland VR-50HD MK II has you covered, allowing you to send any connected input device to a dedicated Aux output without affecting the master PGM destination . Use the Aux patch panel buttons to change the source, or synchronize the Aux output with the PGM (mixer) output to act as a built-in distribution amplifier.

Redesigned interface for free operation

The Roland VR-50HD MK II AV mixer is also easier to use through a redesigned user interface. Scrolling down menus when switching is a thing of the past, thanks to dedicated broadcast-style buttons for Aux, PinP and fixed sources . Select, Solo and Mute buttons are included for all audio channels, speeding up the monitoring process. And with the large touchscreen multi-screen monitor , you can view and assign inputs, view up to four still images, perform preview/program functions and much more.

Professional sound made easy

You always expect great sound for events and live streams, but employing a dedicated audio engineer isn't always within the budget. The Roland VR-50HD MK II eliminates this problem, offering a host of automation features that allow a single operator to switch video and mix professional-grade audio at the same time . Use Auto Mixing to balance audio levels, Video Follows Audio to switch cameras based on audio input, and Anti-Feedback to automatically tame microphone feedback. Adaptive Noise Reduction aids in noise cancellation and hum suppression. The VR-50HD MK II is also equipped with a variety of standard audio production inputs, including four XLR/TRS combo jacks with 48V phantom power, four stereo pairs (two ¼-inch and two RCA), and built-in audio from 3G/HD/SD-SDI and HDMI .

Integrated Multi-PTZ camera control

Robotic pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras eliminate the need for multiple operators, provide large production coverage with studio broadcast quality, and can be placed in unobtrusive locations due to their small size. The Roland VR-50HD MK II includes built-in support for directly controlling JVC, Panasonic, Sony, PTZOptics, Avonic and VISCA compatible LAN PTZ cameras, so you don't have to employ a dedicated PTZ controller or operator. Up to six PTZ cameras can be managed simultaneously via the LAN port.

Easy and uncompressed streaming output with USB 3.0

The Roland VR-50HD MK II uses the same connection technology as webcams, allowing you to capture and share events to reach a worldwide audience. Just connect it to a computer via USB 3.0 and use any streaming service that is capable of using a webcam as a source. Everything is plug-and-play, with no software to download or drivers to install. To record to a web-ready full HD AV file, use Roland's free VR Capture software for Mac and Windows.

Features Roland VR-50HD MK II AV mixer

• Aux output for dedicated recording, streaming or trusted monitor feed
• Updated user interface for fast and trouble-free operation
• New high quality audio preamps and converters for crystal clear sound
• Direct control of selected PTZ cameras from JVC, Panasonic, Sony, PTZOptics, Avonic and VISCA compatible via LAN
• Automatic audio mixing, adaptive noise reduction and automatic video switching functions to support individual operators

Roland VR-50HD MK II dimensions

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Roland VR-50HD MK II Video Specifications

Video processing

• 4:4:4 (RGB), 10-bit
• 4:4:4 (Y/Pb/Pr), 10-bit

Input

• SDI IN 1--4 connectors : BNC type x 4 (INPUT 1--4)
  * Complies with SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), 292M, 259M-C.
• HDMI IN 1--4 connectors : HDMI type A x 4 (INPUT 1--4)
  * HDCP supported
• Connectors RGB/COMONENT IN 1--2 : HD DB-15 type x 2 (INPUT 1--2)
• COMPOSITE IN 1--2 connectors : BNC type x 2 (INPUT 1--2)
  * INPUT 1--2: Select SDI, HDMI, RGB/COMPONENT or COMPOSITE using the menu.

Outputs

• HSDI OUT connectors (PGM, AUX): BNC type x 2 (PGM OUT, AUX OUT)
  * Complies with SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), 292M, 259M-C
• HDMI OUT connectors (PGM, AUX, MULTI-VIEW): Type A x 3 (PGM OUT, AUX OUT, MULTI-VIEW OUT)
  * HDCP supported
• Analog RGB/HD-Component: Mini D-sub 15-pin type x 2 (PGM OUT, AUX OUT)

Input/output level and impedance

• Composite (COMPOSITE IN) : 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms
• Analog RGB (RGB/COMPONENT IN, RGM/COMPONENT OUT) : 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohm (H, V: 5 VTTL)
• Analog HD (RGB/COMPONENT IN, RGB/COMPONENT OUT) : 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohm (Sync signal: Bi-Level/Tri-Level)

Video formats supported

• SDI (SDI IN, SDI OUT) : 480/59.94i, 576/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/23.98p (*3), 1080/24p (*3), 1080/29.97p (* 3), 1080/30p (*3), 1080/25p (*3), 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p
  * Complies with SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, ITU-R BT.601-5.
• HDMI (HDMI IN, HDMI OUT) (*1) : 480/59.94i, 576/50i, 480/59.94p, 576/50p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/23.98p (*3), 1080 /24p (*3), 1080/29.97p (*3), 1080/30p (*3), 1080/25p (*3), 1080/59. 94i, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p 1024 x 768/60Hz (*2), 1280 x 720/60Hz, 1280 x 800/60Hz (*2), 1280 x 1024/60Hz ( *2), 1400 x 1050/60Hz, 1920 x 1080/60Hz
• HDMI (HDMI OUT MULTI-VIEW only) (*1) : 1080/59.94p
• Component (RGB/COMPONENT IN, RGB COMPONENT OUT) : 480/59.94i, 576/50i, 480/59.94p, 576/50p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/ 59.94p, 1080/50p
• RGB (RGB/COMPONENT IN, RGB/COMPONENT OUT) (*1) : 1024 x 768/60Hz (*2), 1280 x 720/60Hz (*2), 1280 x 800/60Hz (*2), 1280 x 1024/60Hz (*2), 1400 x 1050/60Hz, 1920 x 1080/60Hz
• Composite (COMPOSITE IN) : NTSC, PAL

*Note
*1 Complies with CEA-861-E or VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11.
*2 The output refresh rate is 75Hz when the frame rate is set to 50Hz.
* The frame rate of the video signal should match the frame rate setting of the unit.
*3 Only input format is supported.
* The output format of HDMI and RGB/Component is always the same.
When you select the video format, the component signal is output from the RGB/COMPONENT connector.
When RGB format is selected, the RGB signal is output from the RGB/COMPONENT connector.

• USB-VIDEO (USB STREAMING) : 480/29.97p, 576/25p, 480/59.94p, 576/50p, 720/29.97p, 720/25p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/29.97p, 1080 /25p, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p
• Still image : Windows(R) bitmap file (.bmp)

* Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit per pixel, uncompressed.
* Up to 4 files can be loaded from USB memory.

Effects

• Transition : Mix, Cut, Wipe (9 templates)
• Composition : PinP, Chrominance Key, Luminance Key
• Others : Output Fade, Output Freeze, User Logo

Roland VR-50HD MK II Audio Specifications

Audio processing

• Sampling rate : 24 bit, 48 kHz

Audio formats

• SDI (SDI IN, SDI OUT) : Linear PCM, 24-bit, 48kHz, 2ch
  * SMPTE 299M, SMPTE 272M-C
• HDMI (HDMI IN, HDMI OUT) : Linear PCM, 24-bit, 48kHz, 2ch
• USB-AUDIO (USB STREAMING) : Linear PCM, 16-bit, 48kHz, 2ch

Input

• AUDIO IN 1--4 jacks : Combo type (XLR, 1/4-inch TRS phone), balanced, phantom power (DC 48V, 10mA Max)
• AUDIO IN 5--8 (1/4-inch TRS phone type) jacks (LINE 1--2)
  * AUDIO IN 5 and 7 are compatible with mic level. (MIC 5, 7)
• AUDIO IN 9--12 jacks (RCA phono type) (LINE 3--4)

Outputs

• AUDIO OUT MAIN (L, R) jacks : XLR type
• AUDIO OUT AUX 1 (L, R) jacks : RCA phono type
• AUDIO OUT AUX 2/MONITOR jacks (L, R) : 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• PHONES jack : 1/4-inch stereo phone type
• PHONES jack : stereo miniature type

Nominal entry level

• AUDIO IN 1–4 jacks : -64 to +4 dBu (maximum input level: +24 dBu)
• AUDIO IN 5, 7 jacks : -64 to +4 dBu (maximum input level: +24 dBu)
• AUDIO IN 6, 8 jacks : +4 dBu (maximum input level: +24 dBu)
• AUDIO IN 9--12 jacks : -10 dBu (maximum input level: +9 dBu)

Input impedance

• AUDIO IN 1--4 jacks : 30k ohms
• AUDIO IN jacks 5--8 : 30 k ohms
• AUDIO IN 9–12 jacks : 7 k ohms Nominal output level AUDIO OUT MAIN LR jacks: +4 dBu (maximum output level: +24 dBu)
• AUDIO OUT AUX 1 jacks : -10 dBu (maximum output level: +8 dBu)
• AUDIO OUT AUX 2/MONITOR jacks : +4 dBu (maximum output level: +24 dBu)
• Headphones : 72 mW + 72 mW (32 ohm load)

Output impedance

• AUDIO OUT MAIN LR jacks : 600 ohms
• AUDIO OUT AUX 1 jacks : 1 k ohm
• AUDIO OUT AUX 2/MONITOR jacks : 600 ohms
• Headphones : 30 ohms

Residual noise level (IHF-A, typ.)

• U-92 dBu (All faders: Min)
• -89 dBu ([MAIN] Fader : Unity, channel fader: Unity for one INPUT1 channel only, preamp gain: Min)
• -60 dBu ([MAIN] Fader : Unity, channel fader: Unity only one INPUT1 channel, Preamp gain: Max)
  * 150 ohm input terminated
  * Output connector: AUDIO OUT MAIN (L, R) jacks§AUDIO OUT AUX 2/MONITOR jacks
• -100 dBu (All faders: Min)
• -98 dBu ([MAIN] Fader: Unity, channel fader: Unity one INPUT1 channel only, Preamp gain: Min)
• -74 dBu ([MAIN] Fader: Unity, channel fader: Unity only one INPUT1 channel, Preamp gain: Max)
  * 150 ohm input terminated
  * Output connector: AUDIO OUT AUX 1 (L, R) jack

Sound effects

• Auto mixing, Anti-feedback, 4-Band EQ, Delay, Compressor, HPF, Noise Gate, Reverb, Limiter, Voice Changer, 15-Band EQ, Adaptive Noise Reduction, Low Frequency Cut, Loudness AGC, and Auto Leveler
• Effects Channel (Common) : HPF, Compressor, Noise Gate, 4-Band EQ, Delay
• Channel effects (FX block) : Anti-feedback, Voice Changer
• Master Effects : 4-Band EQ, Compressor, Limiter, Reverb, 15-Band EQ

Roland VR-50HD MK II Technical Specifications

Remote control

• RS-232C connector : D-sub 9 pin type
• LAN connector : RJ45 100BASE-TXUSB

Interface

• USB MEMORY (HOST) port : USB A type for USB MEMORY (USB flash drive, still image)
• USB Port (HOST) : USB Type A (to be used for future expansion)
• USB STREAMING port (DEVICE) : USB B type for USB-VIDEO (SuperSpeed/Hi-Speed), USB-AUDIO (Full-Speed)

Other functions

• Preset memory (8 types)
• Panel lock function
• EDID emulator
• Automatic switching (video follows audio)
• Remote camera control

Display

• 7-inch 800 x 480 dot color graphic LCD (touch screen)

Power supply

• AC Adapter, 9V to 16V DC Sub AC Adapter (XLR-4-32 type)

Current absorption

• 2.8A

Energy consumption

• 67W

Operating temperature

• +0 to +40 degrees Celsius
• +32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit

Accessories

• Startup guide
• "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" leaflet.
• AC adapter
• Power cord
• Ground cable

Dimensions

• 437 (W) x 325 (D) x 125 (H) mm
• 17-1/4 (W) x 12-13/16 (D) x 4-15/16 (H) inches

Weight

• 5.9kg
• 13 lbs 1 oz

System requirements

• Windows 8.0 or higher
• Mac OS X 10.7 or higher
  * When recording data in HD format, use OS X 10.8.5 or higher.
• Common
  Ivy Bridge Core i5 and higher
  8GB of memory or more
  USB 3.0 (Intel USB3.0 chipset supported, such as 7Series)