Overview
RØDECaster Video, Video and Audio Production Console
The RØDECaster Video is a revolutionary all-in-one video and audio production console that provides intuitive control over every element of your content. Combining powerful video switching, recording and production capabilities with a fully integrated professional audio mixer, it offers a seamless way to streamline and supercharge your workflow for studio productions, video podcasts and interviews, and stream live events with broadcast quality.
With its wide array of connectivity options and its completely customisable architecture, the RØDECaster Video can be tailored to meet your exact needs, no matter what kind of video production you do.
It’s never been easier to create professional productions with incredible video and audio. The RØDECaster Video’s intuitive interface and dynamic touchscreen give you hands-on control of every element of your show, from switching video and configuring complex multi-source layouts to mixing and processing your audio.
Features
- Switch between up to six video sources and seven fully customisable scenes at the press of a button
- High-performance octa-core CPU video and audio processor
- Four full HD (1080p) HDMI inputs with auto frame rate conversion and two configurable HDMI outputs for viewing program, preview and multiview
- Two flexible USB-C ports for connecting webcams and RØDE USB audio devices to use as additional video and audio sources
- Two studio-grade Neutrik® combo jacks with ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamps™ for capturing pristine audio from XLR microphones, instruments or any other audio source
- Dual internal wireless receivers for connecting RØDE Series IV wireless microphones
- Powerful APHEX® audio processing, including an EQ, compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter, de-esser and the legendary Aural Exciter™, Big Bottom™ and Compellor™ effects
- 2-inch high-resolution touchscreen and versatile rotary encoder for quick configuration and setting adjustment
- Ability to create seven complex scenes with multiple layers of video, media and graphics, which can be saved and triggered at the touch of a button
- Automatic chroma keying for effortlessly replacing backgrounds with media or live video inputs
- Media playback, graphic overlays, keying, transitions and multi-source scene creation all accessible from the front panel
- Innovative "Inspect" feature for quick-and-easy preview and configuration of any input or scene
- Intelligent auto-switching for seamless hands-free switching of video sources and scenes based on audio inputs
- Stream directly to all major platforms via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, or to streaming software via USB
- Record directly to external USB storage device, including isolated (ISO) recording for post-editing flexibility
- Remote control, user-assignable graphics and media, custom scene building, audio mixing and effects, and other advanced configuration options via RØDE Central
- Designed and made in RØDE’s state-of-the-art facilities in Sydney, Australia
- Input and Scene Buttons: Switch between video sources or fully customised scenes with the touch of a button.
- Function Buttons: Quickly and simply access media playback, graphic overlays, multi-source layouts and chroma keying.
- Touchscreen and Encoders: Control and configure your production with the intuitive touchscreen and versatile encoder.
- nspect Button:Preview and configure any input or scene on-the-fly with the innovative Inspect button.
- USB Video and Audio: Connect up to two webcams or RØDE USB microphones via USB 4 and 5 for additional video and audio options.
- HDMI Inputs and Outputs: Capture up to four HDMI video sources and monitor your production with preview, multiview or program feeds.
- Headphone and Speaker Outputs: Monitor your audio with speakers or two pairs of headphones, each with custom mixes and levels.
- Revolution Preamps™: Record XLR and 1/4-inch equipment in stunning detail with the ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamps™.
Specifications & Documents
VIDEO
- Video Input Feeds: 6 simultaneous
- HDMI Inputs: 4 type-A (HDMI 1.4b)
- USB (UVC) Inputs: 2 multi-function USB-C for UVC video
- HDMI Outputs: 2 configurable – preview, program, multiview
- Video Input Frame Rates: 1920x1080p:23.97, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60. (HDMI only) 1920x1080i: 25, 29.97, 30
- Video Output Frame Rates: 1920x1080p: 24, 25, 30, 50, 60
- Video Streaming Standards: 1920x1080p: 23.97, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
- Video Engine Colour Space / Bit Depth: 4:4:4 RGB / 8-bit
- HDMI Input Colour Space / Bit Depth: 4:4:4 RGB, 4:4:4 YUV, 4:2:2 YUV / 8, 10, 12-bit
- USB Input Colour Space: 4:2:2 YUV, 4:2:0 YUV (NV12)
- HDMI Output Colour Space / Bit Depth: 4:4:4 RGB, 4:4:4 YUV / 8-bit
- USB Output Colour Space / Bit Depth: 4:2:2 YUV / 8-bit
- Format and Frame Rate Converters: On all HDMI and USB inputs
AUDIO
- Analog Audio Inputs: 2 combo jacks (microphone, line or instrument) with Revolution Preamps™
- Wireless Audio Inputs: 2 Series IV wireless receivers
- Digital Audio Inputs: USB 1: 2-in/2-out or multichannel (20-in) output, USB 1 Chat (uses USB 1 port): 2-in/2-out with mix-minus, USB 2: 2-in/2-out with MFi support, USB 4 & 5: compatible with RØDE USB microphones and RØDECaster Pro II and Duo
- Analog Audio Outputs: 2 headphone outputs (1/4-inch), 2 balanced line outputs (1/4-inch, L/R)
- Audio Mixer: 20 possible audio sources (9 stereo channels simultaneously): combo 1 and 2 (can be combined for stereo), wireless 1 and 2, video clips, sounds, HDMI 1, 2, 3 and 4 (each can be split for two mono), Bluetooth,3 USB audio interfaces (computers), 2 hosting USB audio devices (microphones). 12 Outputs with Custom Routing: live mix, headphone 1, headphone 2, recording, monitors, USB Main, USB Chat, USB 1, 2, 4 and 5, Bluetooth: Note: Each output can be independently configured with custom level, mute status and level offset settings for each of the 9 inputs
- Audio Processing: APHEX® VoxLab™ Processing: per channel. Advanced APHEX® granular processing on each channel: Compressor, Equaliser (EQ), De-esser, Panning, Noise Gate, High-pass Filter, Aural Exciter™, Big Bottom™
- Preamps: Frequency range: 20Hz – 20kHz, Input gain: up to 76dB Input, Equivalent Input Noise:-131.5dBV (A-weighted)
SWITCHING
- Total Number of Layers: 9 simultaneous in Preview and Program
- Downstream Keyers: 2 (overlays and logo)
- Chroma Keyers (Green and Blue):2
- Media Players: 2 simultaneous
- Transitions: SMPTE wipes, dip and fade
- True Preview: Display complete scenes and overlays simultaneously in preview and program
- Generated BordersL All scenes
- Multiview: Program and preview, Live inputs, scene and media thumbnails, Audio mixer and channel status, Recording, network and storage status,Run time, date and time information
- Media Player: Expandable microSD card storage, Videos: MP4, Images: PNG, JPG, Audio: WAV
- Bluetooth: 5.3 (for stereo audio input or phone calls)
STREAMING, RECORDING
- Direct Streaming: Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP/RTMP) over Ethernet or Wi-Fi
- Supported Platforms: Youtube Live, Twitch Live, Facebook Live, Twitter/X Live, Custom server
- Network: Ethernet (10/100/1000 BaseT) and Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 and 5GHz) for streaming, configuration, remote control with computer and over-theair updates
- Storage Media: External USB mass storage device (exFAT format) for recordings
- Video Recording: Program feed as H.264/AVC MP4 file with embedded AAC stereo mix
- Isolated (ISO) Video Recording: 6 video inputs and 1 Program feed as independent H.264/AVC files (up to 1080p30)
- Audio Recording: Stereo mix WAV audio file
- Multitrack Audio Recording: 9 independent stereo WAV audio files
RØDE Central Companion Software
- Scene builder: advanced construction of scenes and remote control of device
- Auto-switching: configuration of automatic switching based on audio input
- Audio mixer: advanced configuration and control of audio sources, processing and routing
- Stream profiles: configuration for streaming settings and profiles
- Device configuration: advanced settings and customisations
- Compatible Operating Systems: macOS 10.15 or later, Windows 10 Version 1803 or later, Windows 11
