Roland V-160HD SDI/HDMI Streaming Video Switcher

Roland V-160HD SDI/HDMI Streaming Video Switcher

Simultaneously input, output, and live stream high-definition video broadcasts with this V-160HD SDI/HDMI Streaming Video Switcher from Roland. This multi-format hybrid video switcher allows you to input up to eight HDMI video sources and eight 3G-SDI video sources, switch them, add effects, and output them consistently to displays, projectors, recording units, and now via USB Type-C for live streaming applications.

The HDMI and 3G-SDI inputs can accept up to 1080p60 resolution feeds from numerous sources such as media players, computers, or professional video cameras, and they all support frame rate converters. Four of the HDMI inputs utilize real-time internal scaling hardware, which separately scale and/or convert videos of varied resolutions into the selected output resolution, ensuring output consistency between sources. It features a total of seven outputs comprised of SDI, HDMI, and USB Type-C for streaming, as well as Bluetooth for control for using an iPad, macOS, or Windows device.

The V-160HD features an eight-layer video effects engine, four PiP (picture-in-picture) outputs, channels for up to 16 still images, and two downstream keyers supporting numerous effects such as cut, mix, wipe, chroma key, luma key, flip, fade, and more. You can store up to 16 .jpg, .bmp, and .png files up to 1920 x 1080 resolution into internal memory to add images to your effects. It supports live production automation, macros, presets, and cue management to make broadcasting and planning your live show easier. You can also control up to 16 PTZ cameras from numerous brands using IP or RS-232 serial, consolidating all control in the V-160HD, and it also supports GPIO, wired, and wireless tally.

The V-160HD features a 40-channel audio mixer and up to 24-bit, 48 kHz PCM audio with an effects library that provides gain, de-esser, noise reduction, and more. It also features left/right analog RCA inputs and outputs, stereo 3-pin XLR inputs and outputs, and 1/4" BOSS pedal support.

Key Features
Portable hybrid event switcher with comprehensive features and connectivity
Eight 3G-SDI inputs with frame rate converters
Eight 1080p HDMI inputs with frame rate converters, including four with real-time scalers
Seven total outputs across SDI, HDMI, and USB Type-C streaming
40-channel digital audio mixer with effects and processing
Eight-layer video effects engine
Powerful live production automation with sequencing, macros, and preset memories
PTZ control with support for multiple brands and mixed protocols running at once
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

Video Effects
Transition: Cut, mix (dissolve/FAM/NAM), wipe (8 types), split (2 types)
Composition: Four PiP (square, circle, diamond), four keyer (luminance key, chroma key), two DSK (luminance key, chroma key, alpha key, external key)
Others: Flip horizontal, flip vertical, still image capture, still image playback, output fade (audio, video: white or black), test pattern output

Audio Effects
Auto mixing, delay, reverb, high-pass filter, echo canceller, anti-feedback, noise gate, de-esser, compressor, equalizer, voice changer, multiband compressor, limiter, test tone output

Other Functions
Preset memory (30 types)
Macro control (100 types)
Sequencer control
Panel lock function
EDID emulator
Auto switching
Auto input detect
Smart tally
Remote camera control
Rec control

Mix Effects
Available M/E Layers    8 M/E
Effect Types    8 x Graphic, Transition, Chroma Key, Alpha Key, Luma Key
Graphics Memory    16 Images (Total)
Downstream Keys    2 x Chroma, Luma
Generators    1 x Pattern
Audio Mixing    40-Channel Mixing

Processing
Switching Type    Pushbutton, T-Bar
Processing Resolution    1080p at 29.97/50/59.94
Color Processing    8-Bit 4:2:2 YCbCr
Audio Processing    48 kHz / 24-Bit

Input
Number of Video Input Sources    16

Video Input Connectors
8 x HDMI Female
8 x BNC (3G-SDI)

Input Video Format
HDMI / SDI
1080p: 23.98/24/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080i: 50/59.94 fps
720p: 50/59.94 fps

HDMI
1080p: 24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080i: 50/59.94 fps
720p: 50/59.94 fps
576p: 50 fps
576i / 625 lines: 50 fps
480p: 59.94 fps
480i / 525 lines: 59.94 fps
WUXGA (1920 x 1200): 60 fps
UXGA (1600 x 1200): 60 fps
SXGA+ (1400 x 1050): 60 fps
FWXGA (1366 x 768): 60 fps
SXVGA (1280 x 1024): 60 fps
WXGA (1280 x 800): 60 fps
XGA (1024 x 768): 60 fps
SVGA (800 x 600): 60 fps

Audio Input Connectors
1 x 2RCA Stereo Analog Female
2 x 3-Pin XLR Analog Male

Input Audio Format    Analog: 48 kHz / 24-Bit

Embedded Audio Input    HDMI: 2-Channel (per Input)

Output
Video Output Channels    7
Video Output Connectors    3 x HDMI Female (Loop Output)
3 x BNC (3G-SDI) Female (Preview)
1 x USB Type-C (USB Video) Female

Output Video Format
HDMI / SDI (8-Bit 4:2:2 YCC)
1080p: 30/59.94/60 fps
1080i: 30/59.94/60 fps
720p: 50/59.94/60 fps

USB Type-C
1080p: 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
720p: 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
480p: 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps

Audio Output Connectors
1 x 2RCA Stereo Analog Female
2 x 3-Pin XLR Stereo Analog Male
1 x 1/4" TRS Stereo Analog Female

Output Audio Format
Analog: 48 kHz / 24-Bit

Embedded Audio Output

HDMI: 8-Channel (per Output)
SDI: 8-Channel (per Output)
USB Type-C: 2-Channel (per Output)
Multiview Output    1-Way Multiview viaHDMI

Connectivity

Other I/O    1 x DE-9/DB-9 RS-232 Input

1 x RJ45 Control Input/Output

1 x DB-25 GPI, Tally Input/Output

1 x USB Type-A Service Input

Video Standard Compliance

SMPTE 292M/424M/425M-A/425M-B

HDCP Support    Yes

IP Encoding/Decoding
IP Video    MJPEG:
1920 x 1080 at 30p, 60p Encoding
IP Audio    PCM: Encoding

Display
Display Size    4.3"
Screen Resolution    480 x 272

Hardware
OS Compatibility    Windows
macOS
iPadOS
Bluetooth    4.2

Power
Power Connector    1 x Barrel (24 VDC) Input
Power Consumption    Device: 2.5 A55 W

Environmental
Operating Temperature    32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

General
Dimensions    17.2 x 10 x 4.1" / 437 x 253 x 103 mm
Weight    8.6 lb / 3.9 kg