Professional hybrid event switcher with eight SDI and eight HDMI inputs, three SDI and three HDMI outputs, USB-C webcam streaming output, 40 channel audio mixing, advanced automation features, and more. The V-160HD includes built-in support to directly control select Canon, JVC, Panasonic, Sony, PTZOptics, Avonic, and VISCA-compatible PTZ LAN cameras. The ultimate hybrid event switcher gives you complete control with a LAN port, Bluetooth, USB, RS-232, tally/GPIO, support for foot-controlled operation, and more. Filled with pro features to take on any modern production, the V-160HD sets a new standard in hybrid event switching. And everything’s all wrapped up in a portable design with a broadcast-style interface that’s easily handled by a single operator.

The V-160HD combines the robust hardware needed to flawlessly execute live productions with the livestreaming capabilities found in computer-based systems. While software workflows are fine for online-only events, the V-160HD delivers the pro essentials you need for both the in-person and streaming components of a live hybrid event, complete with the ability to tailor the content for each audience.

The V-160HD supports HDMI for common A/V devices plus SDI for long cable runs and high-end cameras. Seamlessly mix eight HDMI sources and eight SDI sources in Full HD, even with mismatched frame rates and color spaces. And with built-in scalers on four of the HDMI inputs, you can easily interface with client-provided sources like computers, tablets, smartphones, gaming consoles, and legacy 4:3 devices.

With seven freely assignable outputs—including three SDI, three HDMI, and one USB-C streaming—the V-160HD puts a high-end video matrix at your command. Feed program displays, auxiliary monitors, multi-view producer displays, and the online audience at once, complete with a “clean” output left over for a recording feed.

Video effects and graphics are must-haves to bring polish and excitement to any production. The V-160HD’s effects engine features eight composition layers that can be assigned to the Program and Sub-Program outs, so you’ll always keep audiences engaged with visually appealing content. With up to four picture-in-picture windows, downstream key layers, 16 still store slots with transparent PNG image support, and more, you can manage the creative needs of any client.

The V-160HD uses the same connection technology as webcams, allowing you to stream events at 30/60 FPS in Full HD and reach a worldwide audience. Simply connect the USB-C output to a computer and start streaming with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, YouTube, Facebook Live, or any platform that can use a webcam as its source. Everything is plug and play, with no driver installation needed.

Offering studio-grade sound, the V-160HD’s 40-channel digital audio mixer lets you blend signals from all 16 video inputs, USB-C, and microphones and line-level devices connected to the two balanced XLR combo and stereo RCA inputs. And with the convenience of onboard Bluetooth, it’s possible to wirelessly stream music and other sound sources from a phone or tablet as well. There’s also an extensive effects library for polishing sounds and quickly resolving common issues like audio synchronization and background noise removal.

Roland V-160HD Features

Portable hybrid event switcher with comprehensive features and connectivity
Eight 3G SDI inputs with frame rate converters
Eight 1080p HDMI inputs with frame rate converters, including four with real-time scalers
Seven total outputs across SDI, HDMI, and USB-C streaming
Seven selectable output modes: Program, Sub-Program, Aux, Preview, and three Multi-View options
40-channel digital audio mixer with effects and processing lets you blend signals from all 16 video inputs, USB-C, mic and line level devices
Eight-layer video effects engine
16-slot still store function supports screen capture or uploaded BMP, JPEG, and PNG images via alpha channel in the internal non-volatile memory
Instant recall
Powerful live production automation with sequencing, macros, and preset memories
PTZ control with support for multiple brands and mixed protocols running at once
Extensive device control with Bluetooth, USB, RS-232, and LAN
Remote control software available for iPad, macOS, and Windows
Wireless and wired camera tally support

V-160HD Streaming Video Switcher1
Startup Guide1
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"1
AC adaptor1
Power cord1
Rack-mount angles2
Rack-mount angle mounting screws6

VIDEO
- Video Processing: 4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8-bit
- Number of Video Channels:16
- Video Input Formats
  - HDMI IN 1--4, SDI IN 1--8
  - 720/59.94p *1, *3
  - 720/50p *1, *4
  - 1080/59.94i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/60p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/30p *2, *3
  - 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/25p *2, *4
  - 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p *2
  - * The input interlaced video signal is converted to progressive video signal by internal processing.
  - *1 OUTPUT FORMAT = 720p
  - *2 OUTPUT FORMAT = 1080i or 1080p
  - *3 FRAME RATE = 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz
  - *4 FRAME RATE = 50 Hz
  - HDMI IN 5--8
  - 480/59.94i, 480/59.94p, 720/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/60p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/30p *1
  - 576/50i, 576/50p, 720/50p, 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/25p *2
  - 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p
  - VGA (640 x 480/60 Hz), SVGA (800 x 600/60 Hz), XGA (1024 x 768/60 Hz)
  - WXGA (1280 x 800/60 Hz), SXGA (1280 x 1024/60 Hz)
  - FWXGA (1366 x 768/60 Hz), SXGA+ (1400 x 1050/60 Hz)
  - UXGA (1600 x 1200/60 Hz), WUXGA (1920 x 1200/60 Hz)
  - * The refresh rate is the maximum value of each resolution.
  - * Conforms to CEA-861-E,VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11.
  - * 1920 x 1200/60 Hz: Reduced blanking
  - * The input interlaced video signal is converted to progressive video signal by internal processing.
  - *1 FRAME RATE = 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz
  - *2 FRAME RATE = 50 Hz
- Video Output Formats
  - HDMI OUT 1--2, SDI OUT 1--3:
    - 720/59.94p *1, *4
    - 720/60p *1, *5
    - 720/50p *1, *8
    - 1080/59.94i *2, *4
    - 1080/60i *2, *5
    - 1080/50i *2, *8
    - 1080/59.94p *3, *4
    - 1080/60p *3, *5
    - 1080/29.97p *3, *6
    - 1080/30p *3, *7
    - 1080/50p *3, *8
    - 1080/25p *3, *9
    - 1080/23.98p *3, *10
    - 1080/24p *3, *11
    - *1 OUTPUT FORMAT = 720p
    - *2 OUTPUT FORMAT = 1080i
    - *3 OUTPUT FORMAT = 1080p
    - *4 FRAME RATE = 59.94 Hz
    - *5 FRAME RATE = 60 Hz
    - *6 FRAME RATE = 29.97 Hz
    - *7 FRAME RATE = 30 Hz
    - *8 FRAME RATE = 50 Hz
    - *9 FRAME RATE = 25 Hz
    - *10 FRAME RATE = 23.98 Hz
    - *11 FRAME RATE = 24 Hz
  - HDMI OUT 3:
    - 1080/59.94p *1
    - 1080/60p *2
    - 1080/29.97p *3
    - 1080/30p *4
    - 1080/50p *5
    - 1080/25p *6
    - 1080/23.98p *7
    - 1080/24p *8
    - *1 FRAME RATE = 59.94 Hz
    - *2 FRAME RATE = 60 Hz
    - *3 FRAME RATE = 29.97 Hz
    - *4 FRAME RATE = 30 Hz
    - *5 FRAME RATE = 50 Hz
    - *6 FRAME RATE = 25 Hz
    - *7 FRAME RATE = 23.98 Hz
    - *8 FRAME RATE = 24 Hz
  - USB STREAM:
    - 1080/59.94p, 720/59.94p, 640 x 480/59.94p *1
    - 1080/60p, 720/60p, 640 x 480/60p *2
    - 1080/29.97p, 720/29.97p, 640 x 480/29.97p *3
    - 1080/30p, 720/30p, 640 x 480/30p *4
    - 1080/50p, 720/50p, 640 x 480/50p *5
    - 1080/25p, 720/25p, 640 x 480/25p *6
    - 1080/23.98p, 720/23.98p, 640 x 480/23.98p *7
    - 1080/24p, 720/24p, 640 x 480/24p *8
    - *Uncompressed format (YUY2) and Compressed format (Motion JPEG) supported.
    - *1 FRAME RATE(USB OUT) = 59.94 Hz
    - *2 FRAME RATE(USB OUT) = 60 Hz
    - *3 FRAME RATE(USB OUT) = 29.97 Hz
    - *4 FRAME RATE(USB OUT) = 30 Hz
    - *5 FRAME RATE(USB OUT) = 50 Hz
    - *6 FRAME RATE(USB OUT) = 25 Hz
    - *7 FRAME RATE(USB OUT) = 23.98 Hz
    - *8 FRAME RATE(USB OUT) = 24 Hz
  - Still Image:
    - Bitmap File (.bmp) Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit color, uncompressed.
    - PNG File (.png) Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit color
    - JPEG File (.jpg, .jpeg) Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit color
    - * It can be stored up to 16 files in the internal memory.
    - * It can be exported in the USB flash drive.
    - * PNG alpha channel supported.
  - Video Effects
    - Transition: CUT, MIX (DISSOLVE/FAM/NAM), WIPE (8 types), SPLIT (2 types)
    - Composition: PinP x 4 (SQUARE, CIRCLE, DIAMOND), Keyer x 4 (Luminance Key, Chroma Key), DSK x 2 (Luminance Key, Chroma Key, Alpha Key, External Key)
    - Others: Multi-View(3 types), Flip horizontal, Flip vertical, Still Image Capture, Still Image Playback, Output fade (Audio, Video: WHITE or BLACK), Test pattern output
AUDIO
- Audio Processing: Sample rate: 24 bits, 48 kHz
- Number of Audio Channels: 40
- Audio Formats
  - USB STREAM (input/output): Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
  - Bluetooth (input): Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
  - HDMI IN: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
  - HDMI OUT: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 8 ch
  - SDI IN: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch (Conforms to SMPTE 299M)
  - SDI OUT: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 8 ch (Conforms to SMPTE 299M)
- Audio Effects
  - Channel Effects: High pass filter, Echo canceller, Anti-feedback, Noise gate, De-esser, Compressor, 3-Band equalizer, Voice changer, Delay, Auto mixing
  - Master Effects: Reverb, 3-Band equalizer, Delay, Multi-band compressor, Limiter
  - Others: Output fade, Test tone output
COMMON SECTION
- Other Functions
  - Preset Memory (30 types)
  - Macro Control (100 types)
  - Sequencer Control (1,000 steps)
  - Panel lock function
  - EDID Emulator
  - Auto Switching
  - Auto Input Detect
  - Smart Tally
  - Remote Camera Control (Up to 16 units)
  - External Rec Control
CONNECTORS
- Video Input Connectors
  - HDMI IN 1--4: HDMI type A x 4 (*HDCP Supported)
  - HDMI IN 5--8: HDMI type A x 4 (*HDCP Supported, *Multi-format Supported)
  - SDI IN 1--8: BNC type x 8 (*Conforms to SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), 292M
- Video Output Connectors
  - HDMI OUT 1--3: HDMI type A x 3, *HDCP Supported)
  - SDI OUT 1--3: BNC type x 3 (*Conforms to SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), 292M)
  - USB STREAM: USB Type-C (TM)
- Audio Input Connectors
  - Analog:
    - AUDIO IN 1--2: Combo type (XLR, 1/4-inch TRS phone), phantom power DC 48 V (unloaded maximum), 14 mA (maximum load)
    - AUDIO IN 3/L, 4/R: RCA phono type
  - Digital:
    - USB STREAM: USB Type-C (TM)
    - Bluetooth
    - HDMI IN 1--8: HDMI type A x 8
    - SDI IN 1--8: BNC type x 8
- Audio Output Connectors
  - Analog:
    - AUDIO OUT: XLR type
    - AUDIO OUT: RCA phono type
    - PHONES: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
  - Digital:
    - USB STREAM: USB Type-C (TM)
    - HDMI OUT 1--3: HDMI type A x 3
    - SDI OUT 1--3: BNC type x 3
- Other Connectors
  - USB MEMORY: USB A type (for USB flash drive, for remote control from USB Numeric Keypad)
  - USB STREAM: USB Type-C (TM) (for remote control from PC and iPad)
  - Bluetooth: for remote control from iPad
  - CTL/EXP:1/4-inch TRS phone type (for remote control from foot switch and expression pedal)
  - TALLY/GPIO: DB-25 type (Female)(Tally/GPO: 16, GPI: 8)
  - RS-232: DB-9 type (Male) (for Remote Control)
  - LAN CONTROL: RJ45 100BASE-TX (for Remote Control)
  - Reference IN/THRU: BNC type * Black Burst (Sync to frames), Bi-Level, Tri-Level
AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
- Input Level
  - AUDIO IN 1, 2: -60--+4 dBu (Maximum: +24 dBu)
  - AUDIO IN 3/L, 4/R: -10 dBu (Maximum: +10 dBu)
- Input Impedance
  - AUDIO IN 1, 2: 9.4 k ohms (ANALOG GAIN 0<24 dBu), 74.4 k ohms (ANALOG GAIN ≧ 24dBu)
  - AUDIO IN 3/L, 4/R: 47 k ohms<
- Output Level
  - AUDIO OUT (XLR): +4 dBu (Maximum: +24 dBu)
  - AUDIO OUT (RCA): -10 dBu (Maximum: +10 dBu)
  - PHONES: 92 mW + 92 mW (32 ohms)
- Output Impedance
  - AUDIO OUT (XLR): 600 ohms
  - AUDIO OUT (RCA): 1 k ohm
  - PHONES: 10 ohms
Bluetooth
- Ver 4.2
- Profile Support: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy)
- Codec: SBC (Support to the content protection of the SCMS-T method)
Display4.3 inches TFT Color LCD: 480 x 272 dots
Power Supply AC Adaptor
Current Draw2.5 A
Power Consumption55W
Operation Temperature+0 to +40 degrees Celsius (+32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 17-1/4x10x4-1/16" (437x253x103mm)
- With rack mount angles: 18-15/16x10x4-1/16" (480x253x103mm)
Weight (excluding AC adaptor)8 lbs 10 oz (3.9 kg)