Roland VR-50HD MK II Multi-Format AV Mixer with USB 3.0 Streaming

The Roland VR-50HD MK II is a Multi-Format AV Mixer all-in-one AV switcher with USB 3.0 streaming. The VR-50HD MK II continues to deliver best-in-class connectivity and flexibility, allowing you to work a wide range of events with different I/O requirements. The VR-50HD MK II is a completely self-contained AV solution, consolidating video switching, digital audio mixing, multi-viewer touchscreen control, and USB AV streaming into a single unit that’s simple to run. With the comprehensive rear patch panel, it’s quick and easy to make on-the-fly input assignments to cross-points on the switcher. The VR-50HD MK II adds an AUX output to support dedicated confidence monitoring, recording, or streaming feeds while retaining the original VR-50HD’s best-in-class connectivity and flexibility to accommodate a wide variety of event production. Additionally, the VR-50HD MK II features an updated user-interface for trouble-free navigation and setup, enhanced audio quality for even-more professional sounding mixes, control capabilities for select JVC and Panasonic PTZ cameras, and new automation functions such as intelligent automated audio mixing and automated video input switching.

Moreover, the VR-50HD MK II combines a 12-input/4-channel multi-format video switcher, a 12-input digital audio mixer, a multi-viewer touch screen, and an AV streaming output via USB 3.0. The VR-50HD MK II’s assignable, worry-free inputs allow the use of any combination of four SDI and HDMI sources for countless configurations and applications. The new input assignment buttons on the VR-50HD MK II make it easy to use all inputs on the switcher with an on-the-fly assignment of inputs to crosspoints on the switcher. The unit’s versatile I/O capability, also including RGB/Component and Composite inputs, accommodates professional cameras, computers, presenters’ mobile devices, microphones, and more.

Separate Connections
Live streams, HD recording, and the presenter confidence monitor often have separate visual needs from the main program output. The VR-50HD MK II has you covered, allowing you to send any of the connected input devices to a dedicated Aux output without affecting the main PGM destination. Use the Aux assignment panel buttons to switch the source, or synchronize the Aux output with the PGM (mixer) output to act as a built-in distribution amp.

Redesigned User Interface
The VR-50HD MK II not only does more, but it’s easier to operate via a redesigned user interface. Drilling down into menus while switching is a thing of the past, thanks to dedicated broadcast-style buttons for Aux, PinP, and Still sources. Select, Solo, and Mute buttons are included for all audio channels, speeding up the monitoring process. And with the large touchscreen multi-view monitor, you can view and assign inputs, display up to four still images, execute preview/program functions, and much more.

Pro Sound
Great sound is always expected for events and live streams, but employing a dedicated audio engineer doesn’t always fit the budget. The VR-50HD MK II eliminates this problem, offering a number of automation functions that allow a single operator to switch video and mix pro-level audio at the same time. Use Auto Mixing to balance audio levels, Video Follows Audio to switch cameras based on sound input, and Anti-Feedback to automatically tame howling mic feedback. The VR-50HD MK II is also equipped with a variety of standard audio production inputs, including four XLR/TRS combo jacks with 48 V phantom power, four stereo pairs (two ¼-inch and two RCA), and embedded audio from 3G/HD/SD-SDI and HDMI.

Integrated PTZ Camera control
Robotic pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras eliminate the need for multiple camera operators, provide great production coverage with studio-grade broadcast quality, and can be placed in discreet locations thanks to their small size. The VR-50HD MK II includes built-in support to directly control select JVC and Panasonic PTZ LAN cameras, so you don’t need to employ a dedicated PTZ camera controller or operator. Up to six PTZ cameras can be operated at once via the LAN port.

Intelligence built-in
The VR-50HD MK II is equipped with a number of intelligent audio mixing and video switching functions to enhance your workflow.

Four-layer composition
Place keyed video on picture-in-picture, or superimpose a still image* on top of all layers and switch these effects on/off at any time.

Uncompressed streaming output with USB 3.0
The VR-50HD MK II uses the same connection technology as webcams, allowing you to capture and share events to reach a worldwide audience. Simply plug into a computer via USB 3.0 and use any streaming service that’s able to use a webcam as its source. Everything is plug-and-play, with no software to download or drivers to install. For recording to a web-ready full HD AV file, use Roland’s free VR Capture software for Mac and Windows.