The Roland V-8HD is a versatile, portable, and reliable HD video switcher that brings a world of creative options to live event switching. Its all-in-one hardware design eliminates computer setup hassles and software-based crashes, while the HDMI workflow and loaded professional toolset streamline production and reduce stress on the gig. The V-8HD seamlessly mixes eight HDMI sources with Full HD support, even when the sources have mismatched frame rates and color spaces. With built-in scalers on two of the HDMI inputs, you can easily interface with client-provided sources like computers, tablets, smartphones, gaming consoles, and legacy 4:3 devices. The switcher features a five-layer effects and keying engine, built-in multi-viewer preview monitor, and an aux output for a different video feed. Execute smooth transitions using the T-bar fader and take advantage of technology-assisted automatic video switching. The V-8HD offers powerful live production automation with sequencing, macros, and preset memories. Newly supported output formats include 23.98Hz, 24Hz, 25Hz, 29.97Hz, and 30Hz. The eight-slot still store function supports screen capture and import of BMP, JPEG, and transparent PNG images to internal non-volatile memory. The 18-channel digital audio mixer provides a wide range of effects, including sync delay on each channel. Remote start and stop of Atomos recorders and remote control software are available for iPad, macOS, and Windows. The V-8HD is ultra-mobile, lightweight, and efficient, making it perfect for professional live events and studio production.
- Video
- Video Processing
- 4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8-bit
- Number of video channels
- 8 channels
- Input formats
- INPUT 1--6:
720/59.94p *1, *3
720/50p *1, *4
1080/59.94i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/60p *2, *3
1080/50i, 1080/50p *2, *4
1080/29.97p, 1080/30p *2, *5
1080/25p *2, *6
1080/23.98p, 1080/24p *2
* The input interlaced video signal is converted to progressive video signal by internal processing.
*1 SYSTEM FORMAT = 720p
*2 SYSTEM FORMAT = 1080i or 1080p
*3 FRAME RATE = 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz
*4 FRAME RATE = 50 Hz
*5 FRAME RATE = 29.97Hz, 30Hz, 59.94Hz, 60Hz
*6 FRAME RATE = 25Hz, 50Hz
INPUT 7--8:
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.
* INPUT 8 support Roland FILL+KEY signal
*1 FRAME RATE = 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz
*2 FRAME RATE = 50 Hz
- Output formats
- OUTPUT 1--2:
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 SYSTEM FORMAT = 720p
*2 SYSTEM FORMAT = 1080i
*3 SYSTEM 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
OUTPUT 3:
1080/59.94p *1
1080/60p *2
1080/29.97p *3
1080/30p *4
1080/50p *5
1080/25p *6
1080/23.98p *7
1080/24p *8
*1 FRAME RATE = 59.94 Hz
*2 FRAME RATE = 60 Hz
*3 FRAME RATE = 29.97 Hz
*4 FRAME RATE = 30 Hz
*5 FRAME RATE = 50 Hz
*6 FRAME RATE = 25 Hz
*7 FRAME RATE = 23.98 Hz
*8 FRAME RATE = 24 Hz
- 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) Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit color
* It can be stored up to 8 files in the internal memory.
* It can be exported in the USB memory.
* PNG alpha channel supported (Exclusive with alpha bus or AUX bus)
- Video Effects
- Transition: CUT, MIX (DISSOLVE/FAM/NAM), WIPE (8 types), SPLIT (2 types)
Composition: PinP x 2 (SQUARE, CIRCLE, DIAMOND), Keyer x 2 (Luminance Key, Chroma Key), DSK (Luminance Key, Chroma Key, Alpha Key *1 , External Key *1 , Roland FILL+KEY Mode)
Others: Multi-View, Flip horizontal, Flip vertical, Still Image Capture, Still Image Playback, Output fade (Audio, Video: WHITE or BLACK), Test pattern output
*1 Exclusive with alpha bus or AUX bus
- Audio
- Audio Processing
- Sample rate: 24 bits, 48 kHz
- Number of audio channels
- 18 channels
- Audio formats
- INPUT: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
OUTPUT: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
- Audio Effects
- Channel Effects: High pass filter, Noise gate, Compressor, 3-Band equalizer, Delay
Master Effects: Reverb, 3-Band equalizer, Multi-band compressor, Limiter
Others: Output fade, Test tone output
- Common Section
- Other Functions
- Preset Memory (24 types)
Macro Control (100 types)
Sequencer Control (1,000 steps)
Panel lock function
EDID Emulator
Auto Switching
Auto Input Detect
External Rec Control
- Connectors
- Video Input Connectors
- INPUT 1--6: HDMI type A x 6
* HDCP Supported
INPUT 7--8: HDMI type A x 2
* HDCP Supported
* Multi-format Supported
- Video Output Connectors
- OUTPUT 1--3: HDMI type A x 3
* HDCP Supported
- Audio Input Connectors
- Analog:
AUDIO IN: RCA phono type
Digital:
INPUT 1--8: HDMI type A x 8
- Audio Output Connectors
- Analog:
AUDIO OUT: RCA phono type
PHONES: Stereo miniature type
Digital:
OUTPUT 1--3: HDMI type A x 3
- Other Connectors
- USB MEMORY: USB A type (for USB flash drive, for remote control from USB Numeric Keypad)
REMOTE: USB B Type (for remote control from PC and iPad, Graphics Presenter)
CTL/EXP:1/4-inch TRS phone type (for remote control from foot switch and expression pedal)
- Audio Input/Output Characteristics
- Input Level
- AUDIO IN: -10 dBu (Maximum: +8 dBu)
- Input Impedance
- AUDIO IN: 38 k ohms
- Output Level
- AUDIO OUT: -10 dBu (Maximum: +8 dBu)
PHONES: 92 mW + 92 mW (32 ohms)
- Output Impedance
- AUDIO OUT: 1 k ohm
PHONES: 10 ohms
- Others
- Display
- 4.3 inches TFT Color LCD: 480 x 272 dots
- Power Supply
- AC Adaptor
- Current Draw
- 3.3 A
- Power Consumption
- 39.6 W
- Operation Temperature
- +0 to +40 degrees Celsius
+32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit
- Dimensions
- 317 (W) x 193 (D) x 70 (H) mm
12-1/2 (W) x 7-5/8 (D) x 2-13/16 (H) inches
Roland V-8HD
Startup Guide
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
AC adaptor
