Roland VR-3 VR3 AV Mixer

Product Description

VR-3 Manual VR-3 Brochure The VR-3’s innovative design incorporates a video switcher, audio mixer, preview monitors & streaming-ready USB (Universal Serial Bus) output all in a single unit. As a USB (Universal Serial Bus) Video/ Audio class device, web streaming is effortless by simply connecting to a computer running a live streaming service such as USTREAM, Livestream, Stickam, Justin.tv, worshipstream.com, websharelive.com, etc. The reduction in hardware equipment, setup time and connection complexity ensures a worry-free, easy to use solution for any event. The VR-3 is extremely portable weighing less than five pounds. It can be powered by the provided power supply or by external battery options like Sanyo’s Pedal Juice®. Its intuitive touch screen interface provides an easy way to switch video sources as well as an efficient way to access menus. This portable live production solution is ideal for schools, churches, council meetings, corporate events, sports, memorial services, or production live to web. 4-Channel Video Switcher (3 Composite video sources + 1 Composite/PC switchable) 4 Mono (XLR or ¼”) & 2 stereo mixable audio channels Built-in stereo microphone for mixing in ambient sound Built-in scan converter for PC input with a thru for connecting a projector or display Built-in single LCD monitor with touch control for easy video source & menu selection Monitor can be used to view a quad display of inputs, program out or combination quad view with program out. Compositing video effects include: keying, split screen, picture-in-picture Digital audio effects include: Noise Gate, EQ, Reverb, Noise Suppressor, enhancer & master Lo/ Hi filters USB (Universal Serial Bus) video/audio class device for web streaming or recording with a PC/ Mac. Awards Roland VR-5 A/V Mixer Awarded a " Salute" at Government Video Expo 2011. The Salute award is given to recognize innovative new products Everything you need in a single compact device Liv e Production
- Live stage production using a projector or display. Show computer image as main display or use the composite out for mixed image. Live Streaming USB video/audio class device for webstreaming or recording with a PC/ Mac. Stream the event (visuals & audio) to the Internet by connecting to a computer via USB (Universal Serial Bus) & linking to a live streaming service. Schools/seminar rooms are easily adaptable to online training. VR-3 is the size of an A4-piece of paper. It is compact so easily fits a platform in the classroom or the podium in a seminar/conference room. A signal from the PC can be sent through the VR-3 to the projector through the VGA terminal. Images from the PC, such as Power Point or Keynote, & a video camera reflecting the lecturers, document camera, or DVD can be switched easily. Stream the next school or club sporting event live to friends & family. With multiple video inputs you can use two or three cameras to give a great viewing experience to those watching the live stream. Add a computer to the input to overlay a time clock, score or even player stats using the compositing feature. Powering the VR-3 with a Sanyo Pedal Juice, along with your laptop & a 3G or 4G mobile data card gives you a fully portable, battery-powered broadcast solution ready to go for any event. Stream live on the internet from a street or station square The weight of the VR-3 is a mere 2 kg. The unit can easily be taken anywhere any time as needed. Carry it together with a laptop & video camera. Using an external 9 V battery*, the unit can operate for 2 hours without AC power. Share the images from events, shopping malls, & festivals to your audience via the internet. * Sanyo eneloop Pedal Juice/ Music booster, 9V rechargeable battery Live Internet distribution from the church, live house & theater Control audio for better sound with built-in equalizer, noise gate, & reverb. Ensure the audio always matches the video by adjusting the audio delay (up to 4 seconds) for that perfect lip sync. Use the memory function to recall settings that were locked in during rehearsals. This enables great sounding events even when talking/speaking & live music are alternating. Internet distribution for corporate events & parties The VR-3 is equipped with four video inputs & six audio inputs. It can be used flexibly in a venue with existing video cameras or PA equipment. Switched video images can be output to the PC for Internet distribution through the USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, while using a projector or large TV monitor at the same time. Effectively produce events with video images from video cameras & computer. Share & inspire people in remote locations by distributing live video images of a ceremony, reunion or other important events. VIDEO SELECT Built-in LCD monitor with touch control for easy video source & menu selection. You can monitor four inputs & the output. Monitor can be used to view a quad display of inputs, program out or combination quad view with program out. When the [INPUT] button & [OUTPUT] button are pressed simultaneously, the output picture is overlaid on a four-way split screen of the input. VIDEO INPUT [4] switchable between Composite or PC. A built-in scan converter is available for the PC input to allow it to me mixed with the other video sources. A PC thru jack is also included enabling direct connection to a projector or display with no reduction in resolution Video Effects
- Simple video compositing In addition to Transition effects, Picture in Picture (Pin P) & SPLIT are also available. Simply select an effect & the respective video sources. Keyer
- Control transparency with a single knob Advanced video composition such as placing a person or text over a background video source can be fine-tuned using a single knob. Audio Mixer Hands-on mixing for live performance & production. 4 Mono (XLR or ¼”) & 2 stereo mixable audio channels, Built-in stereo microphone for mixing in ambient sound. Easy operation thanks to faders as well as GAIN/EQ/PAN dials for improving the sound. Audio Effects Reverb control that enables adjustment of sound space. Digital Audio effects include: Noise Gate, EQ, Reverb, Noise Suppressor, Enhancer & Master Lo/ Hi Filters. Select them using the menu on the touch screen monitor. Master Lo/ Hi Filters enable stable mixing for audio streaming. Example Configurations View PDF View PDF View PDF View PDF View PDF View PDF VIDEO Input Connectors VIDEO IN 1--4 jacks (Composite: RCA phono type) PC IN connector (DB-15 type) Output Connectors VIDEO OUT 1, 2 jacks (Composite: RCA phono type) VIDEO OUT MULTI-PREVIEW jack (Composite: RCA phono type) PC THRU connector (DB-15 type) (THRU) Video Format Composite: NTSC or PAL PC IN: 800 x 600 (120 Hz), 832 x 624 (75 Hz), 1024 x 768 (80 Hz), 1152 x 864 (75 Hz), 1152 x 870 (75 Hz), 1280 x 720 (60 Hz), 1280 x 768 (75 Hz), 1280 x 800 (75 Hz), 1280 x 1024 (75 Hz), 1366 x 768 (75 Hz) * The refresh rate is the maximum value of each resolution. Sampling Rate 4:2:2 (Y:R-Y:B-Y), 8-bit, 13.5 MHz (ITU-R BT.601) Input/ Output Level & Impedance Composite: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms PC IN: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms (H, V:5V TTL) AUDIO Input Connectors AUDIO IN 1--4 jacks (XLR/TRS combo type, phantom power) AUDIO IN 5--6 jacks (RCA phono type) AUDIO IN 7--8 jack (Stereo miniature type) MIC (Internal stereo microphones) Phantom Power DC 48 V (unloaded maximum), 5 m A (maximum load) * Current value per channel. Output Connectors AUDIO OUT L, R jacks (Stereo 1/4-inch phone type) AUDIO OUT L, R jacks (RCA phono type) PHONES jack (Stereo 1/4-inch phone type) (headphones) PHONES jack (Stereo miniature type) (headphones) Sampling Rate 48 k Hz (24-bit) Input Level & Impedance XLR/TRS: -68--+4 d Bu (Maximum: +22 d Bu, 4 k ohms) RCA phono: -10 d Bu (Maximum: +8 d Bu, 15 k ohms) Miniature: -15 d Bu (Maximum: +3 d Bu, 15 k ohms) Output Level & Impedance 1/4-inch phone/RCA phono: -10 d Bu (Maximum: +8 d Bu, 1 k ohm) Headphones: 25 m W + 25 m W, 10 ohms *0d Bu=0.775 Vrms OTHER CONNECTORS USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector Hi-Speed USB: USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type B, USB (Universal Serial Bus)-VIDEO, USB (Universal Serial Bus)-AUDIOResolution: 720 x 480 (29.97fps/ Motion-JPEG), Audio: 48k Hz/16bit Remote MIDI IN, OUT/THRU (5-pin DIN type) Display Graphic color LCD 320 x 240 dots (touch screen) Power Supply DC 9V Current Draw 1.5 A Size & Weight Width 303 mm 11-15/16 inches Depth 202.7 mm 8 inches Height 80.3 mm 3-3/16 inches Weight 2.0 kg 4 lbs. 7 oz.