Roland V-8HD 8-Channel Video Switcher

Versatile, portable, and reliable, the Roland V-8HD brings a world of creative options to live event switching. Its all-in-one hardware design eliminates computer setup hassles and software-based crashes, while the HDMI workflow and loaded professional toolset streamline production and reduce stress on the gig.

Features

All HDMI workflow
Five-layer effects and keying engine
Built-in multi-viewer preview monitor
Aux output for a different video feed
Execute smooth transitions using the T-bar fader
Technology-assisted automatic video switching
Powerful live production automation with sequencing, macros, and preset memories
Newly supported 23.98Hz, 24Hz, 25Hz, 29.97Hz, 30Hz of output formats
Eight-slot still store function supports screen capture and import of BMP, JPEG and transparent PNG images to internal non-volatile memory
18-channel digital audio mixer with a wide range of effects, including sync delay on each channel
Remote start and stop of Atomos recorders
Remote control software available for iPad, macOS, and Windows

Specifications

• Video

  • Video Processing: 4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8-bit

  • Number of video channels: 8 channels

• Input Formats

  • INPUT 1–6:

    • 720/59.94p

    • 720/50p

    • 1080/59.94i

    • 1080/59.94p

    • 1080/60p

    • 1080/50i

    • 1080/50p

    • 1080/29.97p

    • 1080/30p

    • 1080/25p

    • 1080/23.98p

    • 1080/24p

    • Interlaced input is internally converted to progressive video

    • System formats:

      • 720p for 720 signals

      • 1080i or 1080p for 1080 signals

    • Frame rates: 59.94/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 29.97/30 Hz, 25 Hz depending on format

  • INPUT 7–8:

    • 480/59.94i

    • 480/59.94p

    • 576/50i

    • 576/50p

    • 720/59.94p

    • 720/50p

    • 1080/59.94i

    • 1080/59.94p

    • 1080/60p

    • 1080/29.97p

    • 1080/30p

    • 1080/50i

    • 1080/50p

    • 1080/25p

    • 1080/23.98p

    • 1080/24p

    • VGA: 640 × 480/60 Hz

    • SVGA: 800 × 600/60 Hz

    • XGA: 1024 × 768/60 Hz

    • WXGA: 1280 × 800/60 Hz

    • SXGA: 1280 × 1024/60 Hz

    • FWXGA: 1366 × 768/60 Hz

    • SXGA+: 1400 × 1050/60 Hz

    • UXGA: 1600 × 1200/60 Hz

    • WUXGA: 1920 × 1200/60 Hz

    • Refresh rate is the maximum value of each resolution

    • Conforms to CEA-861-E and VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11

    • 1920 × 1200/60 Hz uses reduced blanking

    • Interlaced input is internally converted to progressive video

    • SVGA through SXGA+ inputs run at 75 Hz when the unit's frame-rate setting is 50 Hz

    • INPUT 8 supports Roland FILL+KEY signal

• Output Formats

  • OUTPUT 1–2:

    • 720/59.94p

    • 720/60p

    • 720/50p

    • 1080/59.94i

    • 1080/60i

    • 1080/50i

    • 1080/59.94p

    • 1080/60p

    • 1080/29.97p

    • 1080/30p

    • 1080/50p

    • 1080/25p

    • 1080/23.98p

    • 1080/24p

    • System formats:

      • 720p

      • 1080i

      • 1080p

  • OUTPUT 3:

    • 1080/59.94p

    • 1080/60p

    • 1080/29.97p

    • 1080/30p

    • 1080/50p

    • 1080/25p

    • 1080/23.98p

    • 1080/24p

• Still Image

  • Bitmap (.bmp):

    • Maximum 1920 × 1080 pixels

    • 24-bit color

    • Uncompressed

  • PNG (.png):

    • Maximum 1920 × 1080 pixels

    • 24-bit color

    • PNG alpha channel supported

    • Exclusive with Alpha Bus or AUX Bus

  • JPEG (.jpg):

    • Maximum 1920 × 1080 pixels

    • 24-bit color

  • Up to 8 files can be stored in internal memory

  • Still images can be exported to USB memory

• Video Effects

  • Transitions:

    • CUT

    • MIX:

      • DISSOLVE

      • FAM

      • NAM

    • WIPE: 8 types

    • SPLIT: 2 types

  • Composition:

    • PinP × 2:

      • Square

      • Circle

      • Diamond

    • Keyer × 2:

      • Luminance Key

      • Chroma Key

    • DSK:

      • Luminance Key

      • Chroma Key

      • Alpha Key (*1)

      • External Key (*1)

      • Roland FILL+KEY Mode

    • (*1) Exclusive with Alpha Bus or AUX Bus

  • Other:

    • Multi-View

    • Horizontal flip

    • Vertical flip

    • Still Image Capture

    • Still Image Playback

    • Output fade:

      • Audio

      • Video: White or Black

    • Test pattern output

• Audio

  • Audio Processing: 24 bits / 48 kHz

  • Number of audio channels: 18

  • Audio formats:

    • Input: Linear PCM, 24-bit, 48 kHz, 2-channel

    • Output: Linear PCM, 24-bit, 48 kHz, 2-channel

  • Channel Effects:

    • High-pass filter

    • Noise gate

    • Compressor

    • 3-band equalizer

    • Delay

  • Master Effects:

    • Reverb

    • 3-band equalizer

    • Multiband compressor

    • Limiter

  • Other:

    • Output fade

    • Test tone output

• Common Section / Functions

  • Preset Memory: 24 types

  • Macro Control: 100 types

  • Sequencer Control: 1,000 steps

  • Panel lock function

  • EDID Emulator

  • Auto Switching

  • Auto Input Detect

  • External Rec Control

• Video Input Connectors

  • INPUT 1–6: HDMI Type A × 6

    • HDCP supported

  • INPUT 7–8: HDMI Type A × 2

    • HDCP supported

    • Multi-format supported

• Video Output Connectors

  • OUTPUT 1–3: HDMI Type A × 3

  • HDCP supported

• Audio Input Connectors

  • Analog:

    • AUDIO IN: RCA phono type

  • Digital:

    • INPUT 1–8: HDMI Type A × 8

• Audio Output Connectors

  • Analog:

    • AUDIO OUT: RCA phono type

    • PHONES: Stereo miniature type

  • Digital:

    • OUTPUT 1–3: HDMI Type A × 3

• Other Connectors

  • USB MEMORY: USB Type A

    • USB flash drive

    • Remote control using USB numeric keypad

  • REMOTE: USB Type B

    • Remote control from PC and iPad

    • Graphics Presenter

  • CTL/EXP: 1/4-inch TRS phone type

    • Footswitch

    • Expression pedal

• Audio Input/Output Characteristics

  • Input level:

    • AUDIO IN: -10 dBu

    • Maximum: +8 dBu

  • Input impedance:

    • AUDIO IN: 38 kΩ

  • Output level:

    • AUDIO OUT: -10 dBu

    • Maximum: +8 dBu

    • PHONES: 92 mW + 92 mW (32 Ω)

  • Output impedance:

    • AUDIO OUT: 1 kΩ

    • PHONES: 10 Ω

• Display

  • 4.3-inch TFT color LCD

  • 480 × 272 dots

• Power

  • AC adaptor

  • Current draw: 3.3 A

  • Power consumption: 39.6 W

• Operating Temperature

  • 0 to +40 °C

  • +32 to +104 °F

• Dimensions

  • 317 × 193 × 70 mm (W × D × H)

  • 12-1/2 × 7-5/8 × 2-13/16 inches

• Weight

  • 2.0 kg / 4 lbs 7 oz

  • Excluding AC adaptor

• Accessories

  • Startup Guide

  • “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” leaflet

  • AC adaptor

• Options (sold separately)

  • Footswitch:

    • BOSS FS-5U

    • BOSS FS-6

    • BOSS FS-7

  • Expression Pedal:

    • EV-5

    • EV-30

    • BOSS FV-500L

    • BOSS FV-500H