AV production console Rode Caster

Overview

Professional Audio section
Variety of connections
Intuitive control panel
Especially for content creators, live streamers and video producers

Description

The Caster Video is a ground-breaking video and audio production console that can do much more than a traditional video mixer. Equipped with an extremely powerful CPU, the RØDECaster Video offers an exceptionally intuitive workflow with its clear control panel and the innovative, scene-based switching architecture.
Content Creator, live streamers and video producers of all kinds will be delighted by the flat learning curve, the fast working, the automatic chroma keying, the automated camera change - and of course by the professional audio section integrated in the RØDECaster video.
The 30 cm wide console offers seven dedicated scene and six source buttons, in addition AUTO, CUT and the six function buttons Fade to Black, Media, Overlay, Multi Source, Keying and Inspect. And the back has it in itself: Four HDMI inputs, two HDMI outputs, five (!) USB-C ports, four 6.35 mm TRS connectors for speakers and headphones, two XLR/6.35 mm combo sockets for microphones and line sources and the microSD card slot for both integrated media players.
The caster video allows direct recording (H.264) on an external USB drive, ISO recording of 6 video sources plus program feed as well as direct RTMP streaming to the common platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Twitch, YouTube etc.) via Ethernet or wireless via WLAN.
The caster video has four HDMI inputs, two freely configurable HDMI outputs and one Ethernet port. Moreover, five USB-C ports: 2x USB-C input for video (UVC) or RØDE USB audio devices, 2x USB-C port for computer (Dual audio/video interface) plus a separate USB output for an external drive (hard disk, USB stick). Media files (MP4, JPG, PNG, WAV) can be played by microSD Card; the corresponding slot is located above the Ethernet port. Two 6.35 mm TRS connectors for connecting two stereo headphones as well as two balanced 6.35 mm TRS connectors (L/R) for connecting studio monitor loudspeakers complete the back side.
The RØDECaster Video's easy-to-use control panel combines intuitive control with flexible functions. Large, dedicated buttons allow you to switch video sources and scenes, start and stop recording, activate automatic transitions, and have direct access to features such as chroma key control, multi-source layouts, graphics, and media. A 2" touch screen and a switch encoder allow convenient configuration.
A complete production can be planned and designed using the seven scene buttons. Each button can contain custom layouts that include multiple video sources, images, videos, and chroma key inputs. With the innovative "Inspect"-button one can at any time check, which scene is assigned to a button and adjust this, if necessary. The intelligent auto-switching enables automated camera and scene change depending upon the audio signal – Ideal for solo-producers.
The audio section of the RØDECaster video is hard to overestimate: Two Neutrik combo sockets (XLR/6.35 mm) for connecting microphones, instruments or line sources, plus two built-in wireless receivers for current RØDE wireless transmitters. An audiophile pre-amp in the signal path provides for an ultra-low noise and with extremely powerful pre-amplification up to 76 dB.
The sound signal can then be processed and refined extensively with the integrated audio signal processor: Compressor, equalizer, de-esser, stereo panorama, noise gate, High-pass filters, Aural Exciter, Big Bottom and Compellent are separately adjustable and simultaneously used for each audio input.
RØDECaster Video is produced in RØDEs's main plant in Sydney, Australia. Included in the delivery are two WLAN-antennas, the power supply as well as a SuperSpeed USB-C cable.

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Characteristics

Clear control panel for intuitive workflow; four HDMI inputs (1080p), two configurable HDMI outputs; 2x USB-C input for video (UVC) or RØDE USB audio devices; 2x USB-C port to computer (Dual audio/video interface); separate USB output to external drive (hard disk, USB stick); direct recording (H.264) to external USB drive; separate ISO recording of six video sources and program feed; direct RTMP streaming via Ethernet or WLAN; two downstream keyers, two chroma keyers; automatic standard conversion on all HDMI and USB inputs; two Neutrik® audio inputs (XLR/6.35 mm) for microphone, instrument, line source; two built-in wireless receivers for RØDE wireless transmitters; professional audio processing: EQ, compressor, panning, noise gate, HPF, De-Esser, Exciter, Big Bottom, Compellor; Bluetooth 5.3 for stereo sources and telephone calls; seven scene switches, six input buttons plus record, AUTO and CUT buttons; six function buttons: fade to black, media, overlay, multi source, keying, Inspect; high-resolution 2" touch screen, two switch encoders; programming seven scenes with multi-video layers, media and graphics; auto switching: automatic camera and scene changes depending on audio signal; automatic chroma keying; two media players, microSD card slot for media memory (MP4, PNG/JPG, WAV); two headphone outputs, two monitor outputs (L/R), each 6.35 mm TRS; dimensions: 306x 133 x 62 mm; weight: 1,257 g

Delivery content

• Includes two WLAN antennas
• External mains adapter
• SuperSpeed USB-C cable

Requirements

MacOS 10.15 or later + Windows 10 version 1803 or later + Windows 11

Keywords

Rode, RCV, Caster, audio interface, audio interfaces

Other notes

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