RODE RodeCaster Video + 2x FREE Wireless ME TX

The RØDECaster Video from RØDE 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.

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, highgain 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 and record directly to an external USB storage device, including isolated (ISO) recording for complete postediting 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

SPECIFICATIONS

Video Specifications

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

Switching Specifications

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 Borders: 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)

Audio Specifications

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)

Streaming, Recording & Software Specifications

Direct Streaming: Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP/RTMPS) 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

Power & Mechanical Specifications

Power Supply Requirements: USB-C PD 60W, 20V 3A

Dimensions
Length: 132.5
Width: 305.9
Height: 61.4 
Weight (grams): 1257

What's In The Box:

• RØDECaster Video

• 2 x External Antenna

• Power Supply

• SuperSpeed USB-C to USB-C Cable

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