Roland V-8HD HD 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.

Roland V-8HD Features

• All HDMI workflow
• Five-layer effects and keying engine
• Built-in multi-viewer preview monitor
• Aux output for a different video feed
• Technology-assisted automatic video switching
• 18-channel digital audio mixer with effects
• Start & Stop Atomos recorders
• Free iPad remote control app available
• Ultra-mobile, lightweight, and efficient
• Aids in reducing capital expenditure

• V-8HD HD Video Switcher1
• Owner's Manual1
• AC adaptor1
• Power cord1

• Video
  • Video Processing: 4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8-bit
    • Input Connectors
      • INPUT 1--6: HDMI type A x 6
      • * HDCP Supported
    • INPUT 7--8: HDMI type A x 2
      • * HDCP Supported
      • * Multi-format Supported
  • Output Connectors
    • OUTPUT 1--3: HDMI type A x 3* HDCP Supported
  • Supported Video Input Formats
    • INPUT 1-6
      • 720/59.94p, 720/60p *1, *3
      • 720/50p *1, *4
      • 1080/59.94i, 1080/60i, 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 SYSTEM FORMAT = 720p
      • *2 SYSTEM FORMAT = 1080i or 1080p
      • *3 FRAME RATE = 59.94 Hz or 60 Hz
      • *4 FRAME RATE = 50 Hz
    • INPUT 7-8
      • 480/59.94i, 480/59.94p, 720/59.94p, 720/60p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/60i, 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 (640×480/60Hz), SVGA (800×600/60Hz), XGA (1024×768/60Hz)
      • WXGA (1280×800/60Hz), SXGA (1280×1024/60Hz)
      • FWXGA (1366×768/60Hz), SXGA+ (1400×1050/60Hz)
      • UXGA (1600×1200/60Hz), WUXGA (1920×1200/60Hz)
      • * 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 or 60 Hz
      • *2 FRAME RATE = 50 HzStill ImageBitmap 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) Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit color
      • * It can be stored up to 8 files to the internal memory.
      • * It can be exported to the USB memory.
      • * PNG alpha channel not supported.
  • Supported Video Output Formats
    • OUTPUT 1-2:
      • 720/59.94p *1, *4
      • 720/60p *1, *5
      • 720/50p *1, *6
      • 1080/59.94i *2, *4
      • 1080/60i *2, *5
      • 1080/50i *2, *6
      • 1080/59.94p *3, *4
      • 1080/60p *3, *5
      • 1080/50p *3, *6
      • *1 SYSTEM FORMAT = 720p
      • *2 SYSTEM FORMAT = 1080i
      • *3 SYSTEM FORMAT = 1080p
      • *4 FRAME RATE = 59.94 Hz
      • *5 FRAME RATE = 60 Hz
      • *6 FRAME RATE = 50 Hz
    • OUTPUT 3:
      • 1080/59.94p *1
      • 1080/60p *2
      • 1080/50p *3
      • *1 FRAME RATE = 59.94 Hz
      • *2 FRAME RATE = 60 Hz
      • *3 FRAME RATE = 50 Hz
  • Video Effects
    • Transition: CUT, MIX (DISSOLVE/FAM/NAM), WIPE (8 types)
    • Composition: PinP x 2 (SQUARE, CIRCLE, DIAMOND), SPLIT (2 types), Keyer x 2 (Luminance Key, Chroma Key), DSK (Luminance Key, Chroma Key)
    • Others: Flip horizontal, Flip vertical, Still Image Capture, Still Image Playback, Output fade (Audio, Video: WHITE or BLACK), Test pattern output
• Audio
  • Audio Processing: Sampling rate: 24 bits/48 kHz
  • Audio formats: Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2ch
  • Audio Effects: Delay, High pass filter, Compressor, Noise gate, Equalizer, Multi-band compressor, Limiter, Test tone output
• Connectors
  • Input Connectors
    • INPUT 1--8: HDMI Type A x 8
    • AUDIO IN: RCA phono type
  • Output Connectors
    • OUTPUT 1--3: HDMI Type A x 3
    • AUDIO OUT: RCA phono type
    • PHONES: Stereo miniature type
  • Other Connectors
    • USB MEMORY: USB A type (for USB flash drive)
    • REMOTE:USB B Type (for remote control from iPad)
    • CTL/EXP:1/4-inch TRS phone type
  • Other Functions
    • Preset Memory (24 scenes) Panel lock function
    • EDID Emulator
    • Auto Switching
    • Auto Input Detect
• Audio Input/Output Characteristics
  • Input Level
    • AUDIO IN: -10 dBu (Maximum: +8 dBu)
  • Input Impedance
    • AUDIO IN: 38 k ohms
  • Output Level
    • AUDIO OUT: -10 dBu (Maximum: +8 dBu)
    • PHONES: 92 mW + 92 mW (32 ohms)
  • Output Impedance
    • AUDIO OUT: 1 k ohm
    • PHONES: 10 ohms
• Other
  • Display: 4.3 inches TFT Color LCD: 480 x 272 dots
  • Power Supply: AC Adaptor
  • Current Draw: 3.3 A
  • Power Consumption: 39.6 W
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 12-1/2 x 7-5/8 x 2-13/16  inches(317 x 193 x 70 mm), Weight 4 lbs 7 oz (2 kg)
    • * Excluding AC adaptor.
  • Operation Temperature
    • +0 to +40 degrees Celsius
    • +32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit