Designed to excel in a wide variety of production applications - social media, streaming, podcasting, and live events - the RODECASTER VIDEO : ALL-IN-ONE PRODUCTION CONSOLE blends the best of HD video switching technology with the familiar studio-grade audio control of previous RODECasters. The console offers intuitive control over both video and audio sources with its onboard controls, 2" touchscreen display, and rotary encoder. A variety of connectivity options, including HDMI and USB-C ports, accommodate UVC video sources as well as both analog and digital audio sources. Up to 20 possible audio sources, or nine stereo channels, can be connected to the RODECaster Video using both wired and wireless connections. Add the RODECaster Video to your preexisting RODE audio ecosystem using the USB-C audio ports or RODE Central software for advanced device configuration.
When pressed, the Inspect feature gives you a detailed snapshot of what video input is assigned to it as well as media, graphics, and layout information on the integrated screen. Preview the button in your Multiview while maintaining the ability to instantly switch between sources.
The RODECaster Video's intelligent auto-switching makes for seamless and creative hands-free switching between video sources. Any audio input can be linked to any video source, allowing intelligent level detection to automatically trigger switching when your talent is speaking to follow the conversation. Switching priorities and screen time algorithms give it a natural feel as if a producer or technical director were calling the shots.
Stream up to 100 Mb/s directly using RTMP to major platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook Live via integrated Wi-Fi 6 or Ethernet connection. Real-time signal health reporting is displayed on your multiview. Record directly to an external USB storage device, including isolated (ISO) recording for more flexible postproduction workflows. You can record your program feed as an H.264/AVC MP4 file with embedded AAC stereo mix. Multiple audio tracks can be recorded as nine independent stereo WAV files.
Use the RODE Central companion software when connected to a computer to adjust more advanced features of the RODECaster Video. Construct scenes using remote control, configure automatic switching based on audio inputs, mix audio, and configure streaming settings and profiles as well as adjust advanced settings and customizations. The software supports macOS and Windows operating systems.
The scene builder in RODE Central allows you to create a completely customized scene from scratch. Select a RODE preset with default layouts and themes for your keying backgrounds or video borders. A live RTMP feed will update to show your changes in real-time.
RODECaster Video Specs | |
Available M/E Layers | 9 M/E |
Effect Types | 2x Chroma Key |
Downstream Keys | 2x Overlay |
Audio Mixing | 20-Channel Mixing |
Processing | |
Switching Type | Pushbutton |
Processing Resolution | 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 |
Colour Processing | 8-Bit 4:4:4 RGB |
Input | |
Number of Video Input Sources | 6 |
Video Inputs | 4x HDMI (1.4b) |
2x USB-C (UVC) | |
Input Video Format | HDMI (8/10/12-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2 RGB, YUV) |
1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps | |
1080i at 25/29.97/30 fps | |
USB-C (4:4:4/4:2:2 YUV) | |
1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps | |
Audio Inputs | 2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS |
5x Proprietary (Shared with Video) | |
Embedded Audio Input | Wireless |
USB-C | |
HDMI | |
Output | |
Video Output Channels | 2 |
Video Outputs | 2x HDMI |
Output Video Format | HDMI (8-Bit 4:4:4 RGB, YUV) |
1080p at 24/25/30/50/60 fps | |
Audio Outputs | 2x 1/4" TRS |
2x 1/4" TRS Line | |
Connectivity | |
Inputs/Outputs | 3x USB-C(Stereo) |
Other I/O | 1x RJ45 LAN |
HDCP Support | No |
IP Video | 1920 x 1080 at 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50p, 59.94p, 60p Encoding |
Transport Protocols | RTMP |
Compatible Services | Facebook Live, Twitch, YouTube Live |
Recording Media | 1x microSD (Unspecified Type) |
Recording Modes | 1920 x 1080p (H.264/AVC) |
Display | |
Display Size | 2" |
Hardware | |
OS Compatibility | macOS 10.15 or Later / Windows 10 to 11 |
OS Compatibility | macOS 10.15 or Later |
Windows 10.1803 or Later | |
Windows 11 | |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) |
Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Power I/O | 1x USB-C Input |
Power Consumption | Power Supply: 20 VDC at 3 A (60 W) |
General | |
Dimensions | 12 x 5.2 x 2.4" / 305.9 x 132 x 61.4 mm |
Weight | 2.8 lb / 1257 g |