RODE RODECaster Video All-in-One Production Console Overview

With the classic studio-grade audio control of prior RODECasters combined with the greatest HD video switching technology, the RODECaster Video is designed to thrive in a wide range of production applications, including social media, streaming, podcasting, and live events. With its rotary encoder, 2″ touchscreen, and internal controllers, the console provides easy control over both video and audio streams. An array of connectivity choices, including as USB-C and HDMI connectors, provide digital and analog audio sources in addition to UVC visual sources. The RODECaster Video supports wired and wireless connections from up to 20 potential audio sources, or nine stereo channels. Utilizing the USB-C audio ports or the RODE Central software for sophisticated device settings, you may integrate the RODECaster Video into your current RODE audio environment.

Video Interface

• The RODECaster Video features nine mix-effect layers that can simultaneously display in both preview and program views. Two downstream keyers toggle overlays and logo, two chroma-keyers toggle different backgrounds, and two media players can play simultaneous MP4 video, PNG/JPG photos, or WAV audio from an inserted microSD card.
• Multiview allows you to visualize both the program and preview, all the live inputs with scene and media thumbnails, the audio mixer and channel status, recording/network/storage status as well as runtime, date, and time information.
• witch between six 1080p60 video sources—four HDMI and two USB-C—and create up to seven complex scenes with multiple layers of video, media, and graphics. Save these scenes and recall them with the touch of a button.
• Configure the two HDMI outputs to connect displays and view preview, program, and multiview feeds. Use the program feed to see what is being streamed/recorded and the preview feed to view inputs, scenes, graphics, or media sources before they go live.

Audio Sources

• Two studio-grade combo XLR-1/4″ jacks on the console are equipped with low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamps to ensure pristine audio capture from XLR microphones and instruments.
• Use digital USB-C ports to connect RODE USB microphones, the RODECaster Pro II, or Duo Audio Production Studios. Other USB-C ports support 2-in/2-out multichannel outputs, mix-minus, and MFi protocols.
• Internal wireless receivers can connect RODE series IV wireless microphones to the console, like the Wireless GO II and Wireless PRO.
• Aphex VoxLab audio processing equips the RODECaster Video with EQ, compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter, de-esser, Aural Exciter, Big Bottom, and Compellor effects per channel. Integrated preamps provide up to 75 dB input gain and -131.5 dBV equivalent input noise.
• Mix and process audio onboard using the touchscreen and rotary encoder or the software mixer in RODE Central.

Inspect Button

When pressed, the Inspect feature gives you a detailed snapshot of what video input is assigned to it as well as media, graphics, and layout information on the integrated screen. Preview the button in your Multiview while maintaining the ability to instantly switch between sources.

Intelligent Auto-Switching

The RODECaster Video’s intelligent auto-switching makes for seamless and creative hands-free switching between video sources. Any audio input can be linked to any video source, allowing intelligent level detection to automatically trigger switching when your talent is speaking to follow the conversation. Switching priorities and screen time algorithms give it a natural feel as if a producer or technical director were calling the shots.