Name: RØDECaster VIDEO S All-In-One Console For Video And Audio Production
Brand: RODE
SKU: ROD-RCVS

RØDECaster VIDEO S All-In-One Console For Video And Audio Production

The RØDECaster Video S is a revolutionary all-in-one console for video and audio production, giving you intuitive control over every aspect of your content. A streamlined version of the RØDECaster Video, it combines powerful video switching, recording, and production tools with a fully integrated professional audio mixer. From studio shoots and video podcasts to interviews and live streams, the RØDECaster Video S delivers seamless, broadcast-quality results with total ease.

Features

• Switch between up to four video sources and five fully customisablescenes
• High-performance octa-core CPU video and audio processor
• Three HD (1080p) HDMI inputs, one configurable HDMI output, and one multi-function USB-C port for connecting webcams and RØDE USB audio devices
• Two studio-grade Neutrik® combo jacks with ultra-low noise, highgain Revolution Preamps™ for capturing pristine audio from XLR microphones, instruments or any other audio source
• Powerful APHEX® audio processing, including an EQ, compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter, de-esser and the legendary Aural Exciter™, Big Bottom™ and Compellor™ effects
• Media playback, keying, transitions, multi-source scenes and graphic overlays accessible from the front panel
• Support for network cameras (including PTZ operation) with up to four NDI inputs® and one output via Ethernet, plus dual-cam streaming with the free RØDE Capture app for iOS devices
• 2-inch high-resolution touchscreen and versatile rotary encoder for quick configuration and setting adjustment
• Connect an external SSD via USB to record video or output directly to a computer via UVC
• Remote control, user-assignable graphics and media, custom scene building, audio mixing and effects, and other advanced configuration options via RØDECaster App
• Intelligent auto-switching for seamless hands-free switching of video sources and scenes based on audio inputs
• Dual USB-C audio interfaces for simultaneous connection to two computers and/or mobile devices
• Dual internal wireless receivers for connecting RØDE Series IV wireless microphones
• Stream directly to all major platforms via Wi-Fi or Ethernet and record directly to an external USB storage device, including isolated (ISO) recording for complete postediting flexibility
• Designed and made in RØDE’s state-of-the-art facilities in Sydney, Australia

Video Specifications

Video Input Feeds: 4 simultaneous

HDMI Inputs: 3 type-A (HDMI 1.4b)

USB (UVC) Inputs: 1 multi-function USB-C for UVC video

HDMI Outputs: 1 configurable – Preview, Program, Multiview, Inputs 1 - 4

Video Input Frame Rates: 1920x1080p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 (HDMI only) 1920x1080i: 25, 29.97, 30

Video Output Frame Rates: 1920x1080p: 24, 25, 30, 50, 60

Video Streaming Standards: 1920x1080p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

Video Engine Colour Space / Bit Depth: 4:4:4 RGB / 8-bit

HDMI Input Colour Space / Bit Depth: 4:4:4 RGB, 4:4:4 YUV, 4:2:2 YUV / 8, 10, 12-bit

USB Input Colour Space: 4:2:2 YUV, 4:2:0 YUV (NV12)

HDMI Output Colour Space / Bit Depth: 4:4:4 RGB, 4:4:4 YUV / 8-bit

USB Output Colour Space / Bit Depth: 4:2:2 YUV / 8-bit

Format and Frame Rate Converters: On all HDMI and USB inputs

NDI Protocols: Single TCP, Multicast

NDI Formats: Hx2, Hx3

NDI Video Codecs: H.264, HEVC/H.265, 4:2:0, 8-bit

NDI Audio Codecs: AAC-LC, L-PCM Stereo 2.0 at 48kHz

NDI Interfaces: Wired Ethernet

Switching Specifications

Total Number of Layers: 9 simultaneous in Preview and Program

Downstream Keyers: 2 (overlays and logo)

Chroma Keyers (Green and Blue): 2

Luma Keyer: 1

Media Players: 2 simultaneous

Transitions: SMPTE wipes, dip and fade

True Preview: Display complete scenes and overlays simultaneously in preview and program

Generated Borders: All scenes

Multiview:

• Program and preview
• Live inputs, scene and media thumbnails
• Audio mixer and channel status
• Recording, network and storage status
• Run time, date and time information

Media Player:

24GB on-board storage
Videos: MP4
Images: PNG, JPG
Audio: WAV

Bluetooth: 5.3 (for stereo audio input or phone calls)

Audio Specifications

Analog Audio Inputs: 2 combo jacks (microphone, line or instrument) with Revolution Preamps™

Wireless Audio Inputs: 2 Series IV wireless receivers

Digital Audio Inputs:
USB 1: 2-in/2-out or multichannel (20-in) output
USB 1 Chat (uses USB 1 port): 2-in/2-out with mix-minus
USB 2: 2-in/2-out with MFi support
USB 4: compatible with RØDE USB microphones and RØDECaster Pro II and Duo

Analog Audio Outputs: 2 headphone outputs (1/4-inch)

Audio Processing:

APHEX® VoxLab™ Processing: per channel

Advanced APHEX® granular processing on each channel: Compressor, Equaliser (EQ), De-esser, Panning, Noise Gate, High-pass Filter, Aural Exciter™, Big Bottom™

Preamps:

Frequency range: 20Hz – 20kHz
Input gain: up to 76dB Input
Equivalent Input Noise: -131.5dBV (A-weighted)

Streaming Sample Rate / Bit Depth: 48kHz / 32-bit

Recording Sample Rate / Bit Depth: 48kHz / 24-bit

Audio Mixer:

17 possible audio sources (9 stereo channels simultaneously):
combo 1 and 2 (can be combined for stereo), wireless 1 and 2, video clips, sounds, HDMI 1, 2 and 3 (each can be split for two mono), Bluetooth, 3 USB audio interfaces (computers), 1 hosting USB audio device (USB microphone)

11 Outputs with Custom Routing: live mix, headphone 1, headphone 2, recording, USB 1 Chat, USB 1, USB 2, USB 4, Bluetooth, HDMI A, Network

Note: Each output can be independently configured with custom level, mute status and level offset settings for each of the 9 inputs.

Streaming, Recording and Software Specifications

Direct Streaming: Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP/RTMPS) over Ethernet or Wi-Fi

Supported Platforms:

• Youtube Live
• Twitch Live
• Facebook Live
• Twitter/X Live
• Custom server

Network: Ethernet (10/100/1000 BaseT) and Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 and 5GHz) for streaming, configuration, remote control with computer and overthe-air updates

RØDECaster App Companion Software:

Scene builder: advanced construction of scenes and remote control of device.

Auto-switching: configuration of automatic switching based on audio input.

Audio mixer: advanced configuration and control of audio sources, processing and routing.

Stream profiles: configuration for streaming settings and profiles.

Device configuration: advanced settings and customisations

Storage Media: External USB mass storage device (exFAT format) for recordings

Video Recording: Program feed as H.264/AVC MP4 file with embedded AAC stereo mix

Isolated (ISO) Video Recording: 4 video inputs and 1 Program feed as independent H.264/AVC files (up to 1080p30)

Audio Recording: Stereo mix WAV audio file

Multitrack Audio Recording: 9 independent stereo WAV audio files

Compatible Operating Systems: macOS 11 or later Windows 10 Version 1803 or later, Windows 11