Roland VR-120HD 12-Channel Direct Streaming AV Mixer

The Roland VR-120HD 12-Channel Direct Streaming AV Mixer enables a single operator to manage both live and online productions effortlessly, eliminating the need for extra equipment or staff.

Extensive audio and video I/O, a large touchscreen, and tactile controls.

Portable and durable for mid-level productions.

Advanced Roland AV features for customizable workflows, automation options, and remote PTZ camera control.

Seamless integration of HDMI and SDI sources with built-in scalers supporting various frame rates and color spaces.

Built-in support for graphics and video playback, including still images, graphics, and video clips.

Video effects and graphics offering eight composition layers for engaging content.

Multiple assignable outputs for flexible connectivity - SDI, HDMI, USB-C streaming, and Ethernet streaming.

Strong audio capabilities with 42 channels of audio control, processing tools, and automation functions.

Six balanced audio inputs, RCA inputs, and compatibility with embedded digital audio and Bluetooth streaming.

Direct control through assignable faders and Auto Mixing for consistent audio levels.

Two auxiliary audio busses for custom mixes and versatile routing options.

Audio enhancement tools such as EQ, dynamics processing, reverb, anti-feedback, and noise reduction.

Audio Player section with assignable pads for personalized sounds and effects.

Advanced LAN streaming features for seamless live streaming on popular platforms.

Built-in recorder for event recording to an SDXC card in H.264 MP4 and stereo WAV audio formats.

Hardware controls, a seven-inch touch display, scene memory, macros, and sequencing functions for efficient operation.

Sequencer for precise cue timing with up to 1000 steps.

Automated video switching and audio mixing for a smooth production flow.

Key Features

• Portable hybrid event audio/video mixer with integrated streaming encoders
  
• Advanced live production automation featuring sequencing, macros, and scene memories
  
• Dual built-in streaming encoders for simultaneous transmission of two livestreams in up to 1080p/60 FPS
  
• Ability to record streams directly onto an SDXC card for archiving, editing, and distribution purposes
  
• Six 3G SDI inputs equipped with frame rate converters for seamless integration
  
• Six 1080p HDMI inputs with frame rate converters and real-time scalers for optimal performance
  
• Support for cinema and broadcast frame rates to cater to various production needs
  
• Eight-layer video effects engine for creative and dynamic content creation
  
• Eight total outputs including three SDI, three HDMI, USB-C streaming, and a dedicated direct streaming output
  
• Seven selectable output modes such as Program, Sub-Program, Aux, Preview, and three Multi-View options for versatile output configurations.

Technical Specifications

VIDEO
Video Processing
4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8-bit
Number of Video Channels
12 channels
Video Input Formats
HDMI IN 1--6
480/59.94i, 480/59.94p, 720/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/60p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/30p *1
576/50i, 576/50p, 720/50p, 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/25p *2
1080/23.98p, 1080/24p
VGA (640 x 480/60 Hz), SVGA (800 x 600/60 Hz), XGA (1024 x 768/60 Hz)
WXGA (1280 x 800/60 Hz), SXGA (1280 x 1024/60 Hz)
FWXGA (1366 x 768/60 Hz), SXGA+ (1400 x 1050/60 Hz)
UXGA (1600 x 1200/60 Hz), WUXGA (1920 x 1200/60 Hz)
* The refresh rate is the maximum value of each resolution.
* Conforms to CEA-861-E, VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11.
* 1920 x 1200/60 Hz: Reduced blanking
* The input interlaced video signal is converted to progressive video signal by internal processing.
* The input refresh rates of SVGA (800 x 600) --SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) are 75 Hz when the unit's frame rate setting is 50 Hz.
*1 Frame Rate = 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz
*2 Frame Rate = 50 Hz
SDI IN 1--6
720/59.94p *1, *3
720/50p *1, *4
1080/59.94i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/60p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/30p *2, *3
1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/25p *2, *4
1080/23.98p, 1080/24p *2
* The input interlaced video signal is converted to progressive video signal by internal processing.
*1 Output Format = 720p
*2 Output Format = 1080i or 1080p
*3 Frame Rate = 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz
*4 Frame Rate = 50 Hz
Video Output Formats
HDMI OUT 1--3, SDI OUT 1--3
720/59.94p *1, *4, 720/60p *1, *5, 720/50p *1, *8, 1080/59.94i *2, *4, 1080/60i *2, *5, 1080/50i *2, *8, 1080/59.94p *3, *4, 1080/60p *3, *5, 1080/29.97p *3, *6, 1080/30p *3, *7, 1080/50p *3, *8, 1080/25p *3, *9, 1080/23.98p *3, *10, 1080/24p *3, *11
*1 Output Format = 720p
*2 Output Format = 1080i
*3 Output Format = 1080p
*4 Frame Rate = 59.94 Hz
*5 Frame Rate = 60 Hz
*6 Frame Rate = 29.97 Hz
*7 Frame Rate = 30 Hz
*8 Frame Rate = 50 Hz
*9 Frame Rate = 25 Hz
*10 Frame Rate = 23.98 Hz
*11 Frame Rate = 24 Hz
USB STREAM
1080/59.94p, 720/59.94p, 640 x 480/59.94p *1, 1080/60p, 720/60p, 640 x 480/60p *2, 1080/29.97p, 720/29.97p, 640 x 480/29.97p *3, 1080/30p, 720/30p, 640 x 480/30p *4, 1080/50p, 720/50p, 640 x 480/50p *5, 1080/25p, 720/25p､640 x 480/25p *6, 1080/23.98p, 720/23.98p､640 x 480/23.98p *7, 1080/24p, 720/24p､640 x 480/24p *8
*Uncompressed format (YUY2) and Compressed format (Motion JPEG) supported.
*1 Frame Rate (USB Out) = 59.94 Hz
*2 Frame Rate (USB Out) = 60 Hz
*3 Frame Rate (USB Out) = 29.97 Hz
*4 Frame Rate (USB Out) = 30 Hz
*5 Frame Rate (USB Out) = 50 Hz
*6 Frame Rate (USB Out) = 25 Hz
*7 Frame Rate (USB Out) = 23.98 Hz
*8 Frame Rate (USB Out) = 24 Hz
Stream and Record formats
720/59.94p *1, *3, 720/60p *1, *4, 720/29.97p *1, *5, 720/30p *1, *6, 720/50p *1, *7, 720/25p *1, *8, 1080/59.94p *2, *3, 1080/60p *2, *4, 1080/29.97p *2, *5, 1080/30p *2, *6, 1080/50p *2, *7, 1080/25p *2, *8, 1080/23.98p *2, *9, 1080/24p *2, *10
*1 Output Format = 720p
*2 Output Format = 1080p
*3 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 59.94 Hz
*4 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 60 Hz
*5 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 29.97 Hz
*6 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 30 Hz
*7 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 50 Hz
*8 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 25 Hz
*9 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 23.98 Hz
*10 Frame Rate (Stream/Record) = 24 Hz
File Format: MP4
Codec
H.264, target bitrate up to 20,000 kbps
AAC-LC, 16 bits, 48 kHz, stereo, target bitrate up to 384 kbps
File Format: WAV
Codec
Linear PCM, 16 bits, 48 kHz, stereo
* If either the streaming and recording format or the file played by the video player exceeds 1080/30p, the streaming and recording and video player functions cannot be used simultaneously.
* If the bitrate setting for Streaming and Recording and the bitrate of the file played on Video Player exceeds 20,000 kbps, Streaming and Recording and Video player cannot be used simultaneously.
Video Player
File Format: MP4
Codec:
H.264, Average bit rate of 20,000 kbps or less, Maximum 1080/60p
AAC-LC, 16 bits, 48 kHz, stereo
* If either the streaming and recording format or the file played by the video player exceeds 1080/30p, the streaming and recording and video player functions cannot be used simultaneously.
* If the bitrate setting for Streaming and Recording and the bitrate of the file played on Video Player exceeds 20,000 kbps, Streaming and Recording and Video player cannot be used simultaneously.
Still Image
Bitmap File (.bmp) Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit color, uncompressed.
PNG File (.png) Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit color
JPEG File (.jpg, .jpeg) Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit color
* It can be stored up to 16 files in the internal memory.
* It can be exported in the SD Card and USB flash drive.
* PNG alpha channel supported.
Video Effects
Transition: Cut, Mix (Dissolve/Fam/Nam), WIPE (8 types), SPLIT (2 types)
Composition: PinP x 4 (Square, Circle, Diamond), Keyer x 4 (Luminance Key, Chroma Key), DSK x 2 (Luminance Key, Chroma Key, Alpha Key, External Key)
Others: Multi-View (3 types), Flip horizontal, Flip vertical, Still Image capture, Still Image playback, Output fade (Audio, Video: White or Black), Test pattern output, Stream Delay
AUDIO
Audio Processing
Sample rate: 24 bits, 48 kHz
Number of Audio Channels
42 channels
Audio Formats
USB STREAM (input/output): Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
Bluetooth (input): Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
HDMI IN: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
HDMI OUT: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 8 ch
SDI IN: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch (Conforms to SMPTE 299M)
SDI OUT: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 8 ch (Conforms to SMPTE 299M)
Audio Player
File format: WAV (Linear PCM, 16 bits, 48 kHz/44.1 kHz, stereo)
* It can be stored up to 16 tracks in the internal memory.
Audio Effects
Channel Effects: High pass filter, Echo canceller, Anti-feedback, Noise gate, De-esser, Compressor, 4-Band equalizer, Voice changer, Delay, Auto mixing
Master Effects: Reverb, 4-Band equalizer, Compressor/Limiter, Loudness Auto Gain Control, Adaptive Noise Reduction, Low Frequency Cut, 15-Band GEQ, Delay
Others: Output fade, Test tone output
COMMON SECTION
Recording Media
SDHC/SDXC card (commercially available)
USB Memory (commercially available)
* SDXC card is required for video recording.
Other Functions
Scene Memory (32 types)
Macro Control (100 types)
Sequencer Control (1,000 steps)
Sequencer Control
Panel lock function
EDID Emulator
Auto Switching
Auto Input Detect
Smart Tally
Remote Camera Control (Up to 12 units)
External Rec Control
Menu language (English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese)
CONNECTORS
Video Input Connectors
HDMI IN 1--6: HDMI type A x 6
* HDCP Supported
* Multi-format Supported
SDI IN 1--6: BNC type x 6
* Conforms to SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), 292M
Video Output Connectors
HDMI OUT 1--3: HDMI type A x 3
* HDCP Supported
SDI OUT 1--3: BNC type x 3
* Conforms to SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), 292M
USB STREAM: USB Type-C (R)
Audio Input Connectors
Analog
AUDIO IN 1--6: Combo type (XLR, 1/4-inch TRS phone), phantom power DC 48 V (unloaded maximum), 14 mA (maximum load)
AUDIO IN 7/L, 8/R: RCA phono type
AUDIO IN 9/L, 10/R: RCA phono type
Digital
USB STREAM: USB Type-C (R)
Bluetooth
HDMI IN 1--6: HDMI type A x 6
SDI IN 1--6: BNC type x 6
Audio Output Connectors
Analog
AUDIO OUT 1: XLR type
AUDIO OUT 2: XLR type
AUDIO OUT 3: RCA phono type
PHONES: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type, Stereo miniature phone type
Digital
USB STREAM: USB Type-C (R)
HDMI OUT 1--3: HDMI type A x 3
SDI OUT 1--3: BNC type x 3
Other Connectors
USB HOST: USB A type (for USB flash drive, for remote control from USB numeric keypad)
USB STREAM: USB Type-C (R) (for remote control from PC and iPad)
Bluetooth: for remote control from iPad
CTL/EXP 1, 2:1/4-inch TRS phone type (for remote control from foot switch and expression pedal)
TALLY/GPIO: DB-25 type (Female)(Tally/GPO: 16, GPI: 8)
RS-232: DB-9 type (Male) (for Remote Control)
DIRECT STREAM: RJ45, 1000BASE-T (for Live Streaming and Remote Control)
Reference IN/THRU: BNC type * Black Burst (Sync to frames), Bi-Level, Tri-Level
AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Input Level
AUDIO IN 1--6: -64--+4 dBu (Maximum: +24 dBu)
AUDIO IN 7/L, 8/R: -10 dBu (Maximum: +10 dBu)
AUDIO IN 9/L, 10/R: -10 dBu (Maximum: +10 dBu)
Input Impedance
AUDIO IN 1--6: 30 k ohms
AUDIO IN 7/L, 8/R: 7 k ohms
AUDIO IN 9/L, 10/R: 7 k ohms
Output Level
AUDIO OUT 1 (XLR): +4 dBu (Maximum: +24 dBu)
AUDIO OUT 2 (XLR): +4 dBu (Maximum: +24 dBu)
AUDIO OUT 3 (RCA): -10 dBu (Maximum: +10 dBu)
PHONES: 92 mW + 92 mW (32 ohms)
Output Impedance
AUDIO OUT 1 (XLR): 600 ohms
AUDIO OUT 2 (XLR): 600 ohms
AUDIO OUT 3 (RCA): 1 k ohm
PHONES: 56 ohms
Residual Noise Level (IHF-A, typ.)
92 dBu (All faders: Min)
-89 dBu ([MAIN] Fader: Unity, Input faders: Unity only one AUDIO IN 1 Connector, Analog gain: Min)
-62 dBu ([MAIN] Fader: Unity, Input faders: Unity only one AUDIO IN 1 Connector, Analog gain: Max)
* Input 150 ohms terminate
* Output Connector: AUDIO OUT 1--2 (XLR)
-101 dBu (All faders: Min)
-100 dBu ([MAIN] Fader: Unity, Input faders: Unity only one AUDIO IN 1 jack, Analog gain: Min)
-75 dBu ([MAIN] Fader: Unity, Input faders: Unity only one AUDIO IN 1 jack, Analog gain: Max)
* Input 150 ohms terminate
* Output Connector: AUDIO OUT 3 (RCA)
OTHERS
Bluetooth
Ver 5.0
Profile Support: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy)
Codec: SBC (Support to the content protection of the SCMS-T method)
Display
Graphic Type, 7”, Wide VGA (800 x 480 dots), backlite LCD (Color/Touch screen)
Power Supply
AC Adaptor
Current Draw
3.0 A
Power Consumption
69 W
Operation Temperature
+0 to +40 degrees Celsius
+32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit
Dimensions
437 (W) x 304 (D) x 109 (H) mm
17-1/4 (W) x 12 (D) x 4-5/16 (H) inches
482 (W) x 304 (D) x 109 (H) mm
19 (W) x 10 (D) x 4-1/16 (H) inches
* When rack mount angles are fitted.
Weight (excluding AC adaptor)
5.3 kg
11 lbs 11 oz
Accessories
Startup Guide
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
AC adaptor
Power cord
Rack-mount angle x 2
Rack-mount angle mounting screw x 6