Roland recently announced three easy to use products designed to make your live streaming sessions run as smoothly as possible.
Learn more about the new AeroCaster Live Streaming System, the UVC-02 Web Presentation Deck and the CGM-30 Gooseneck Microphone below.
AeroCaster Live Streaming System – View Pricing and Availability at Vistek
Designed to create a multi-camera streaming set-up using mobile devices, the system includes the AeroCaster VRC-01 control surface and audio interface as well as the AeroCaster LIVE app for iPad and the AeroCaster Camera app for iOS and Android devices.
The system supports up to four wireless devices simultaneously along with the camera on the host iPad.
Users are able to switch wireless camera feeds from smartphones and tablets, plus screen shares from computers and mobile devices. Graphics, titles, video clips, phots and more can also be added to the stream.
Connected mobile devices can be controlled remotely via the app allowing access to advanced camera settings on each device.
Control settings such as focus, zoom, exposure, white balance can be controlled directly from the app allowing the host to balance and match the video feeds coming from each mobile device.
Finally, the AeroCaster system allows for direct streaming to YouTube, Facebook Live, Twitch, and custom RTMP channels over Wi-Fi or 4G/5G cellular networks.
Key Features
- Powerful wireless production solution with hardware control surface/audio interface and full-featured iPad app
- Switch up to four wireless devices simultaneously, plus the camera on the host iPad
- Supports wireless camera connections from up to four supported iOS and Android smartphones and tablets
- Wirelessly share screens from computers and mobile devices via the Google Chrome web browser
- Switch between cameras, media, and scenes with a variety of transition effects
- Save and recall 30 scenes with titles, graphics, and picture-in-picture windows
- Media pool for integrating video, audio, photos, and graphics stored on your iPad
- Stream directly to YouTube, Facebook Live, Twitch, and custom RTMP channels over Wi-Fi or 4G/5G cellular networks
- Intuitive hardware control surface and audio interface with two XLR inputs, 3.5 mm stereo input, and headphones and monitor outputs
UVC-02 Web Presentation Dock – View Pricing and Availability at Vistek
The Roland UVC-02 Web Presentation Dock allows users to connect an HDMI compatible camera, a XLR microphone and/or other stereo audio sources to the panel.
Connected source streams are sent directly to the computer via USB to be used with compatible computer-based meeting and streaming platforms.
The panel features and array of hands-on knobs and switches providing fast hardware control of levels, audio and video muting, sound effects and more without having to use the computers keyboard or mouse.
Key Features
- Convenient and affordable desktop docking station to upgrade your business streaming with pro-level audio and video
- Inputs for a DSLR or other high-quality camera, an XLR microphone, and stereo audio sources
- HDMI video input supports embedded sound and features automatic scaling for different video resolutions
- Studio-grade sound with Roland’s acclaimed digital audio technology
- Plug and play operation—automatically appears as a webcam and audio source in your favorite streaming software
- Enhance your streams with professional audio processing, sound effects, and the unique Voice Change effect
- Hands-on control of volume levels plus audio and video muting
- Assignable buttons for customizable control, configurable with free UVC-02 software for macOS and Windows
CGM-30 Gooseneck Microphone – View Pricing and Availability at Vistek
The Roland GCM-30 is designed to be used with the UVC-02 Web Presentation Dock as well as the VR-1HD AV Streaming Mixer to provide a high-quality desktop solution that eliminates the need for an external mic and stand.
Plugging directly in to the top-panel XLR input found on the UVC-02 and VR-1HD, the gooseneck style GCM-30 runs on phantom power and features a condenser design to deliver “superior audio performance”.
Key Features
- Condenser microphone with XLR output and 300 mm adjustable gooseneck
- Low-profile design is ideal for livestreaming and web presentations
- High sensitivity for superior audio performance
- Narrow polar pattern for excellent off-axis sound rejection
- Detachable foam screen to reduce pops and wind noise
- Runs on phantom power (9 V to 52 V DC)
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