Description
Roland V-160HD Streaming Video Switcher Features:
- Versatile hybrid event switcher than can tackle any modern production with aplomb
- SDI and HDMI I/O, plus a USB-C output for connecting with live and streaming audiences simultaneously
- All inputs include frame rate converters; 4 include real-time scalers for computers, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and legacy 4:3 devices
- 8-layer effects engine conserves your CPU, while safeguarding against latency and output delay on live audience screens
- 40-channel digital audio mixer with great-sounding onboard effects processing
- 7 selectable output modes: Program, Sub-Program, Aux, Preview, and 3 Multi-View options
- 16-slot still store function supports screen capture or uploaded BMP, JPEG, and PNG images
- Easy-to-use hands-on controls and time-saving presets, macros, sequencing, and other automation features
- Support for a wide range of PTZ cameras, enabling direct control of select PTZ LAN models
- Extensive device control via Bluetooth, USB, RS-232, LAN, and remote control via iPad, macOS, and Windows
Built to tackle any modern production
Not only is it chock-full of powerful hardware features for live productions, but it also includes software-based livestreaming capabilities, supplying you with everything you need for both the in-person and streaming components of a live hybrid event. The V-160HD’s 8-layer effects engine takes the load off your computer’s CPU, while safeguarding against latency and output delay on live audience screens. This video switcher’s robust connectivity includes SDI, HDMI, XLR, and USB-C, eliminating the need for costly infrastructure and conversion processes. Easy-to-use hands-on controls and time-saving presets, macros, sequencing, and other automation features round out the V-160HD’s impressive capabilities.
Ample I/O with HDMI, SDI, and USB-C
With the Roland V-160HD, you’ll be ready to go as soon as you open the box. You’ll benefit from HDMI support for common A/V devices, along with SDI for long cable runs and high-end cameras. In fact, the V-160HD has enough I/O to act as a central hub for your productions, with the ability to mix eight HDMI sources and eight SDI sources in Full HD. Beyond that, mismatched frame rates and color spaces are inconsequential — the V-160HD can handle it. You also get built-in real-time scalers on four of the HDMI inputs, enabling you to integrate computers, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and even legacy 4:3-aspect-ratio devices. As for outputs, the V-160HD includes three HDMI outputs, three SDI outputs, and one USB-C streaming output. The video pros here at Sweetwater have used the V-160HD to feed program displays, auxiliary monitors, multi-view producer displays, and an online audience — simultaneously — while reserving a clean leftover output for a recording feed.
Broad support for PTZ cameras
PTZ cameras are a huge benefit for video production, eliminating the need for multiple camera operators, offering discreet placements, and supplying great coverage with studio-grade broadcast quality. The V-160HD includes built-in support for a wide range of PTZ cameras, enabling direct control of select Canon, JVC, Panasonic, Sony, PTZOptics, Avonic, and VISCA-compatible PTZ LAN models. Best of all, you can mix and match as many different brands as you’d like — up to 16 simultaneously.
