V-4EX 4Ch HDMI I/O AV Mixer with Embedded Audio and Streaming

Product Features

• 3 Input (SD HDMI/Composite) + 1 Input (Up to 1080p HDMI/RGB/Component/Composite)
• PGM Output (Up to 1080p HDMI + RGB/Component + Composite) + PVW Output (PVW/Multiviewer)
• 480p/576p Progressive internal processing
• Built-in multiviewer with touch control
• Built-in frame synchronizers on all inputs
• Scalers on CH 4 and Output
• 259 Transitions 148 Effects
• HDCP compliant
• Audio Embedding
• Audio Mixer & Delay -up to 4 frames
• USB Streaming Out for webstreaming

More about the V-4EX

The Roland V-4EX advances the industry-standard Roland V-4 four channel video mixer by incorporating HDMI inputs/outputs, USB streaming, HDCP support, built-in touch multi-viewer, and audio embedding. These features are added to the strong primary feature set including built-in effects and unique user interface that has made the V-4 one of the besting selling video mixers of all time. See the current VR-3EX Streaming Software Compatibility list for more information on streaming software compatibility.

The Roland V-4EX versatility and unique features make it suitable for many applications, including clubs, concerts, worship, events, meetings, trainings, weddings, education, and sporting events. The V-4EX’s sleek and compact design lends itself to portable applications as well as permanent installations when size and space are considerations.

In addition to a number of powerful video effects, the user interface incorporates dial controls for effects on each bus and master output dial.  The innovative design incorporates a video switcher, audio embedding, preview monitor and streaming-ready USB output all in a single unit.  Inputs one to three feature composite (BNC) or HDMI while input four accepts HDMI, RGB/Component or S-video.

The output features scaled-up HDMI, RGB/component, or SD composite with an additional HDMI output for external preview monitor. The Roland V-4EX features a stereo RCA audio input allowing you to embed audio into the HDMI outputs and USB stream, which are especially useful for web streaming and recording applications. As a USB Video/Audio class device, web streaming is effortless by simply connecting to a computer running a live streaming service. You can also record the output using Roland’s free Video Capture for Windows software or by using Quicktime on a Mac.

Designed to be a live production switcher and web streaming device, the Roland V-4EX features audio embedding, built-in audio mixer with up to 4 frames delay to “lipsync” your video source. It supports HDCP video allowing you to mix copyright protected material such as game consoles and Blu-ray content in your live production. HDMI inputs one to three accept video resolutions up to 480p/576p and HDMI input four accepts resolutions up to 1080p and RGB up to WUXGA (1920x1200). Although internal processing is SD-based, the output can be scaled up to 1080p or 1920x1200.

Product Specifications

PROCESSING

• Video Processing:  4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8 bits (Internal Processing : 480/59.94p when set to NTSC, 576/50p when set to PAL)
• Audio Processing:  Sampling Rate : 24 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch

INPUT FORMATS

• HDMI Video:   (INPUT 1 -- 3):  requires 720x480/59.94p (when set to NTSC), 576/50p (when set to PAL)
• HDMI and Component Video (INPUT 4):  480/59.94i, 480/59.94p, 720/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/59.94p (when set to NTSC), 576/50i, 576/50p, 720/50p, 1080/50i, 1080/50p (when set to PAL)
• HDMI Audio (INPUT 1 -- 4) :  Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch
• RGB (INPUT 4) : 
  • 640 x 480/60Hz, 800 x 600/60Hz, 1024 x 768/60Hz, 1280 x 768/60Hz, 1280 x 1024/60Hz, 1366 x 768/60Hz, 1400 x 1050/60Hz, 1600 x 1200/60Hz, 1920 x 1200/60Hz

* The refresh rate is the maximum value of each resolution.

* Conforms to VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11.

* 1920 x 1200/60Hz : Reduced blanking

• Composite Video (INPUT 1 -- 4) :  NTSC, PAL
• S-Video (INPUT 4) :  NTSC, PAL

OUTPUT FORMATS

• HDMI and RGB/Component Video (OUTPUT):  
  • 480/59.94i, 576/50i, 480/59.94p, 576/50p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p
  • 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1200
  • When an interlaced format is selected, component signal is output from the RGB/COMPONENT connector.
  • When a non-interlaced format is selected, RGB signal is output from the RGB/COMPONENT connector.
  • HDMI Audio (OUTPUT):  Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch
  • Composite Video:  NTSC, PAL
  • Preview Video (PVW OUT) :  480/59.94p when set to NTSC, 576/50p when set to PAL
  • Preview Audio (PVW OUT) :  Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch
  • USB Video:  720 x 480 when set to NTSC, 720 x 576 when set to PAL, Motion JPEG
  • USB Audio:  Linear PCM, 16 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch

* The output format of HDMI and RGB/Component is always the same.

* The refresh rates of RGB format is 60 Hz when set to NTSC, 75 Hz when set to PAL (excluding 1600 x 1200 and 1920 x 1200. The refresh rate of these 2 is 75 Hz when set to PAL.)

* RGB formats : Conforms to VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11.

* 1920 x 1200/60Hz : Reduced blanking

INPUT CONNECTORS

• Video: 
  • HDMI : Type A (19 pins) x 4 (INPUT 1 -- 4)
  • RGB/Component : HD DB-15 type x 1(INPUT 4)
  • Composite : BNC type x 4 (INPUT 1 -- 4)
  • S-Video : 4-pin mini DIN type x 1 (INPUT 4)
• Audio:  RCA-pin type x 1pair (AUDIO IN)

OUTPUT CONNECTORS

• Final Output: 
  • HDMI : Type A (19 pins) x 1 (OUTPUT)
  • RGB/Component : HD DB-15 type x 1 (OUTPUT)
  • Composite : BNC type x 1 (OUTPUT)
• Preview Output:  HDMI : Type A (19 pins) x 1 (PVW OUT)
• Other Connectors
  • MIDI : 5 pins DIN type x 2 (IN, OUT/THRU)
  • USB : B type x 1 (for streaming and remote control)

SIGNAL LEVEL IMPEDANCE

• RGB/Component: 
  • Signal Level : 1.0 Vp-p (luminance), 0.7 Vp-p (chroma)
  • Impedance : 75 ohms
• Composite: 
  • Signal Level: 1.0 Vp-p
  • Impedance : 75 ohms
• S-Video:  
  • Signal Level: 1.0 Vp-p
  • Impedance : 75 ohms
• Analog Audio:  
  • Nominal Input Level : - 10 dBu
  • Maximum Input Level : + 8 dBu
  • Impedance : 15 k ohms

OTHER

• Display:   Graphic Colour LCD, 320 x 240 dots, touch panel
  • Video Effects Transition : Mix, Cut, Wipe (259 patterns)
  • Composition/Filter : Picture in Picture, Luminance Key, Chroma Key, Strobe, Negative, Colorize, Feedback, Emboss, Multi, Mirror etc. (148 types)
  • Others : Output Fade, Freeze
• Power Supply:   AC adaptor
• Current Draw:  2.0 A
• Accessories:
  • AC adaptor
  • Power Cord
  • RCA - BNC conversion plug x 2
  • Owner's Manual

PHYSICAL & DIMENSIONS

• Width:   (W) 225 mm (8-7/8 inches)
• Depth:   (D) 296 mm (11-11/16 inches)
• Height:   (H) 105 mm (4-3/16 inches)
• Weight:   2.6 kg (5 lbs. 12 oz.)

What's in the Box?

• V-4EX
• AC adaptor
• Power Cord
• RCA - BNC conversion plug x 2
• Owner's Manual