Review: Roland V-60HD Multi-Format HD Video Switcher
By Jim Bask
After testing Roland’s new multi-format A/V switcher, the V-60HD, on three live events, I’ll be switching over to the V-60HD as my main video switcher for live event production.
After testing Roland’s new multi-format A/V switcher, the V-60HD, on three live events, I’ll be switching over to the V-60HD as my main video switcher for live event production.
The long list of features should make the V-60HD feel far more like a full production desk rather than a small-format switcher.
The V-1SDI is a flexible and versatile four-channel video switcher that makes it easy to connect and switch professional 3G SDI cameras and playback sources along with HDMI sources including cameras, smart phones, computers, tablets, Blu-ray players.
Roland has introduced a new HD video switcher, the Roland V-60HD that supports 6 multi-format video inputs. In the era of YouTube and facebook live, this one might be interesting for many people with small productions as it uses your smartphone to become a smarter switcher.
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One especially alluring finding for churches: The intuitive control surface and user-friendly menu system make the VR-4HD great for volunteer operators.
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Streaming to Facebook Live is definitely a hot topic. Most everyone has a Facebook account, and companies are using Facebook to reach and interact with their customers.
Live interactive video platform Brandlive is a vehicle for brands and retailers to interact with their audiences for training, marketing and e-commerce use cases, with a software platform that clients can use to execute live video events and pre-recorded video-based training events. Recently, Brandlive added a key element to its digital production workflow with the Roland VR-4HD All-in-One AV Switcher.