Ultra-compact and filled with innovative Roland AV technologies, the VR-6HD is the ultimate all-in-one solution for everyday business livestreaming events. Offering advanced features and versatile connectivity in a portable, go-everywhere format, the VR-6HD is ideal for corporate meetings, online sales presentations, worship services, and other professional streaming and video capture applications.

Video switching, audio mixing, and LAN/USB streaming encoders are integrated into a single streamlined unit, eliminating the hassle and frustration that comes with connecting multiple devices. And one operator can easily handle all production tasks with minimal study, thanks to the smart interface, deep automation tools, one-touch macro sequencing, PTZ camera control, and more.

Product Features

• Powerful live production automation with sequencing, macros, and scene memories
• Built-in streaming encoders for transmitting two livestreams at rates up to 1080p/60 FPS
• Record streams directly to an SDXC card for archiving, editing, and distribution
• Six 1080p HDMI inputs with frame rate converters and scalers
• Support for cinema and broadcast frame rates
• Five-layer video effects engine
• Five total outputs: three HDMI, USB-C streaming, and a dedicated direct streaming output
• Six selectable output modes: Program, Sub-Program, Aux, Preview, Multi-View, and Still-View
• 28-channel digital audio mixer with advanced effects and processing
• 16-slot still store function supports screen capture or uploaded BMP, JPEG, and PNG images with alpha channel in the internal non-volatile memory
• Enhance your livestreams with sound effects, still images, and video sources stored on an SDXC card
• Audio Player function with six trigger pads and onboard storage for 12 audio files
• Control six PTZ cameras with support for multiple brands and mixed protocols
• 4.3-inch touch screen with graphical menu
• 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

Version 2.0 Features

• Graphics Presenter support—This free, easy-to-use software for Windows computers elevates your live productions with stunning graphics
• New Chroma Key Engine—Upgraded keyer algorithms allow for more precise composition in real time
• SRT Input and Output—Enables secure video and audio transmission over LAN/internet connections
• iPad Video Monitoring and Switching—Full control is now available using the iPad Remote app and many of the latest iPad models with USB-C
• External PTZ Control Enhancements—You can now adjust pan, tilt, and zoom for each camera and assign/recall presets from a USB numeric keypad
• VenuSet Support—VenuSet is a customizable control panel app that streamlines operation for users of any skill level (Version 2.1 or later).

Product Specifications

Video

• Video Processing: 4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8-bit
• Number of Video Channels: 6 channels
• Video Input Formats:
  
  • VIDEO IN 1--6
  • 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:
  • VIDEO 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
• 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
• Stream and Record formats:
  • 720/59.94p *1, *3
  • 720/60p *1, *4
  • 720/29.97p *1, *5
  • 720/30p *1, *6
  • 720/50p *1, *7
  • 720/25p *1, *8
  • 1080/59.94p *2, *3
  • 1080/60p *2, *4
  • 1080/29.97p *2, *5
  • 1080/30p *2, *6
  • 1080/50p *2, *7
  • 1080/25p *2, *8
  • 1080/23.98p *2, *9
  • 1080/24p *2, *10
  • *1 Output Format = 720p
  • *2 Output Format = 1080p
  • *3 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 59.94 Hz
  • *4 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 60 Hz
  • *5 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 29.97 Hz
  • *6 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 30 Hz
  • *7 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 50 Hz
  • *8 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 25 Hz
  • *9 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 23.98 Hz
  • *10 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 24 Hz
• File Format: MP4
• Codec:
  • H.264, target bitrate up to 20,000 kbps
  • AAC LC, 16 bits, 48 kHz, stereo, target bitrate up to 384 kbps
• File Format: WAV
• Codec:
  • Linear PCM, 16 bits, 48 kHz, stereo
  • * If either the streaming and recording format or the file played by the video player exceeds 1080/30p, the streaming and recording and video player functions cannot be used simultaneously.
  • * If the bitrate setting for Streaming and Recording and the bitrate of the file played on Video Player exceeds 20,000 kbps, Streaming and Recording and Video player cannot be used simultaneously.
• Video Player:
  • File Format: MP4 (H.264, AAC), Average bit rate of 20,000 kbps or less, Maximum 1080/60p
  • * If either the streaming and recording format or the file played by the video player exceeds 1080/30p, the streaming and recording and video player functions cannot be used simultaneously.
  • * If the bitrate setting for Streaming and Recording and the bitrate of the file played on Video Player exceeds 20,000 kbps, Streaming and Recording and Video player cannot be used simultaneously.
• 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 SD Card and USB flash drive.
  • * PNG alpha channel supported.
• Video Effects:
  • Transition: Cut, Mix (Dissolve/Fam/Nam), WIPE (8 types), SPLIT (2 types)
  • Composition: PinP x 2 (Square, Circle, Diamond), Keyer x 2 (Luminance Key, Chroma Key), DSK (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, Stream Delay

Audio

• Audio Processing: Sample rate: 24 bits, 48 kHz
• Number of Audio Channels: 28 channels
• Audio Formats:
  • USB STREAM (input/output): Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
  • Bluetooth (input): Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
  • VIDEO IN: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
  • VIDEO OUT: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 8 ch
• Audio Player:
  • File format: WAV (Linear PCM, 16 bits, 48 kHz/44.1 kHz, stereo)
  • * It can be stored up to 16 tracks in the internal memory.
• Audio Effects:
  • Channel Effects: High pass filter, Echo canceller, Anti-feedback, Noise gate, De-esser, Compressor, 4-Band equalizer, Voice changer, Delay, Auto mixing
  • Master Effects: Reverb, 4-Band equalizer, Compressor/Limiter, Loudness Auto Gain Control, Adaptive Noise Reduction, Low Frequency Cut, 15-Band GEQ, Delay
  • Others: Output fade, Test tone output

Common Section

• Recording Media:
  • SDHC/SDXC card (sold separately)
  • USB flash drive (sold separately)
  • * SDXC card is required for video recording.
• Other Functions:
  • Scene Memory (32 types)
  • Macro Control (100 types)
  • Sequencer Control (1000 types)
  • Panel lock function
  • EDID Emulator
  • Auto Switching
  • Auto Input Detect
  • Smart Tally
  • Remote Camera Control (Up to 6 units)
  • External Rec Control

Connectors

• Video Input Connectors:
  • VIDEO IN 1--6: HDMI type A x 6
  • * HDCP Supported
  • * Multi-format Supported
• Video Output Connectors:
  • VIDEO OUT 1--3: HDMI type A x 3
  • * HDCP Supported
• USB STREAM: USB Type-C (TM)
• Audio Input Connectors:
  • Analog:
  • AUDIO IN 1--6: Combo type (XLR, 1/4-inch TRS phone), phantom power DC 48 V (unloaded maximum), 14 mA (maximum load)
  • AUDIO IN 7/L, 8/R: RCA phono type
• Digital:
  • USB STREAM: USB Type-C (TM)
• Bluetooth
  • VIDEO IN 1--6: HDMI type A x 6
• Audio Output Connectors:
  • Analog:
  • AUDIO OUT 1/L, 2/R: XLR type
  • AUDIO OUT 3/L, 4/R: RCA phono type
  • PHONES: Stereo miniature phone type
• Digital:
  • USB STREAM: USB Type-C (TM)
  • VIDEO OUT 1--3: HDMI type A x 3
• Other Connectors
  • USB HOST: USB A type (for USB flash drive)
  • USB STREAM: USB Type-C (TM) (for remote control from PC and iPad)
  • Bluetooth: for remote control from iPad
  • CTL/EXP 1, 2:1/4-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)
  • DIRECT STREAM: RJ45, 1000BASE-T (for Live Streaming and Remote Control)

Audio Input/Output Characteristics

• Input Level:
  • AUDIO IN 1--6: -64--+4 dBu (Maximum: +24 dBu)
  • AUDIO IN 7/L, 8/R: -10 dBu (Maximum: +10 dBu)
• Input Impedance:
  • AUDIO IN 1--6: 8.4 k ohms
  • AUDIO IN 7/L, 8/R: 10 k ohms
• Output Level:
  • AUDIO OUT 1/L, 2/R (XLR): +4 dBu (Maximum: +24 dBu)
  • AUDIO OUT 3/L, 4/R (RCA): -10 dBu (Maximum: +10 dBu)
  • PHONES: 92 mW + 92 mW (32 ohms)
• Output Impedance:
  • AUDIO OUT 1/L, 2/R (XLR): 600 ohms
  • AUDIO OUT 3/L, 4/R (RCA): 1 k ohm
  • PHONES: 33 ohms

Others

• Bluetooth:
  • Ver 5.0
  • Profile Support: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy)
  • Codec: SBC (Support to the content protection of the SCMS-T method)
• Display: Graphic Type, 4.3\", Wide QVGA (480 x 272 dots), backlite LCD (Color/Touch screen)
• Power Supply: AC adaptor
• Current Draw: 2.3 A
• Power Consumption: 55 W
• Operation Temperature:
  • +0 to +40 degrees Celsius
  • +32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit
• Dimensions:
  • 370 (W) x 242 (D) x 100 (H) mm
  • 14-5/8 (W) x 9-9/16 (D) x 3-15/16 (H) inches
• Weight (excluding AC adaptor):
  • 3.4 kg
  • 7 lbs 8 oz

what's in the Box?

• VR-6HD
• Startup Guide
• Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
• AC adaptor
• Power cord