Single-Operator Switching and Streamlined PTZ Control
By Adam Noyes
With the fast-growing selection of robotic PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras available, you don’t need to be a high-end broadcast studio to bring this powerful and convenient technology into your video production and live streaming setups. PTZ cameras offer studio-grade picture quality and can be installed in discrete locations thanks to their small size and remote-control operation.
Roland provides a number of solutions that make it easy to integrate PTZ cameras into common AV production workflows. The VR-50HD MK II Multi-Format AV Mixer and V-series switchers include built-in support for the world’s top PTZ camera brands, and you can even mix and match brands on the same control network.
Here are just a few benefits of using a Roland switcher for PTZ camera control:
Provides an all-in-one solution that eliminates the added expense of a dedicated PTZ controller
• Instantly recall PTZ memory presets from the panel of your Roland switcher—perfect for single-operator setups
• No need to compromise on camera quality—Roland switchers support a variety of PTZ cameras from leading manufacturers
• Combine and control cameras from JVC, Panasonic, Sony, PTZOptics, and Avonic; nearly any VISCA-compatible PTZ camera supported
What Roland AV Streaming Mixers and Video Switchers control PTZ cameras?
Available models are the V-60HD, XS-62S, VR-50HD MK II, V-600UHD, & V-1200HD.
Resources and How-to setup PTZ Cameras
• Remote Camera Connection with Roland Video Switchers
• PTZ Control with the Roland VR-50HD MKII Multi-format AV Mixer