2Connect microphones

Any type of mic including condensers.

4 Stream+online!

Capture live

Via USB, the VR-5 appears like a web cam enabling live broadcasting using various streaming services. Simultaneously record to SD memory card.

3Connect PC / Mac, and Projector or Display

Built-in scan converter to accept RGB sources.

HDMI output to projector for live productions.

Simple online streaming combining cameras, microphones, PC, and video playback.

Use live streaming services such as "Ustream" and "Stickam", as well as any video call service such as "Skype" and "iChat".

Audio Mixing

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Two mono and ???ve stereo audio inputs (total of 12Ch) are mixed with full digital audio processing.

Video Switching

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Switch or composite ???ve video

sources. Camera/Player

USB

Live Streaming

Stream the event or program (visuals and audio) from the VR-5 to the Internet by connecting a PC via USB and linking to a live streaming service.

MONITOR

Intuitive operation with Dual Touch Monitors

The Program and Preview monitors are operated by touching the screen such as when selecting video sources and PinP position changes. The sound from the sources can be monitored using headphones.

AUDIO MIXER

Full digital audio mixing

Two mono and five stereo audio inputs (total of 12Ch) are mixed with full digital audio processing. This results in a high quality sound with effects such as "Noise Gate" for reducing background noise, and a "Mastering Tool" to ensure consistent output volume. The "Audio Follow" function enables the audio to fade from one source to another as the video source changes.

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VIDEO/PC SELECT

Video switching with a single touch of a button

The dedicated video buttons can be used for selecting a video source - as an alternative to using the touch screen.

USB Port for Live Streaming

Connect to a PC via USB

*The world's first USB Video/Audio Class supported AV mixer. Simply connect like a Web camera to enable easy live streaming.

*Our research at time of printing

VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT

Output controls

VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT knobs enable independent video and audio fade-in/out levels. Press the "USER LOGO" button to display a stored image such as company logo, show name or conference title.

RECORDER

Record to SD memory card

The built-in recorder can record the final output of the VR-5 to an SD memory card. Up to four hours of recording is possible when using a 4GB card. The MPEG-4 capture format enables easy sharing of recorded video. The VR-5 can also playback video, still image, and audio files from SD card.

Software for preparing data to be played back from the VR-5 is available from the Roland Systems Group website.

VIDEO EFFECTS

Simple video compositing

In addition to Transition effects, Picture in Picture (PinP) and SPLIT are also

available. Simply select an effect and the respective video sources.

???PinP inlays a small window in the main source

PC INPUT

Audio and video from a PC

Connect a PC to the RGB ???RGB input and stereo-mini

KEYER

Control transparency with a single knob

Supported Formats:

AVI, MPG, MOV, WMV,

MP4, DV

Note: Video can not be played back when recording.

connector for various applications such as presentation, slide shows and movie playback.

Audio input

Advanced video composition such as placing a person or text over a background video source can be fine-tuned using a single knob.