Roland V-8HD 8 channel compact full HD Video Switcher

Roland V-8HD 8 channel compact full HD Video Switcher

Unlock New Creative Possibilities

Versatile, portable, and reliable, the Roland V-8HD 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.

• All HDMI workflow
• Five-layer effects and keying engine
• Built-in multi-viewer preview monitor
• Aux output for a different video feed
• Execute smooth transitions using the T-bar fader
• Technology-assisted automatic video switching
• Version 2.0 Powerful live production automation with sequencing, macros, and preset memories
• Version 2.0 Newly supported 23.98Hz, 24Hz, 25Hz, 29.97Hz, 30Hz of output formats
• Eight-slot still store function supports screen capture and import of BMP, JPEG and transparent PNG images to internal non-volatile memory
• 18-channel digital audio mixer with a wide range of effects, including sync delay on each channel
• Remote start and stop of Atomos recorders
• NEW Remote control software available for iPad, macOS, and Windows
• Ultra-mobile, lightweight, and efficient

Tap Into Deeper Control with Version 2.0

The V-8HD continues to evolve with the Version 2.0 update, adding next-generation cue management and live show automation tools that make tough production tasks simple. The update brings many new features first introduced with the flagship V-160HD, including macros, advanced sequencing, transparent PNG image support, and more. Version 2.0 is a free, user-installable update for all V-8HD owners.

Maximum Connectivity

Nearly all modern cameras and digital video devices use HDMI, the most common AV connector on the planet. The V-8HD seamlessly mixes eight HDMI sources with Full HD support, even when the sources have mismatched frame rates and color spaces. And with the 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.

Set Up Layers, Effects, and Keys

Video effects, layers, and graphics add polish and excitement to any production. With the V-8HD’s five composition layers, you’ll always keep audiences engaged with visually appealing content. Prepare the content according to client specifications and separate it into layers:

Layer 1 and 2: Start by creating a basic background setup for mixing between two sources.
Layer 3 and 4: Drop in two picture-in-picture layers with chroma and luminance effects.
Layer 5: Add one downstream keyer layer with chroma, luminance, and Version 2.0 alpha effects or external fill and key inputs.

Version 2.0 One-Touch Automation

The V-8HD’s newly developed sequencer makes presets and macros even more powerful, allowing a single operator to execute perfectly timed cues with ease. Up to 1000 steps can be recorded in the sequencer, and each step can include both presets and macros. Simply set up your cues ahead of time in the sequence list and trigger them in order by pressing a button on the panel. With the power of the V-8HD’s sequencer, you can tackle the most complex events without ever breaking a sweat.

Built-In Multi-Viewer Display

The V-8HD’s bright, 4.3-inch multi-viewer display means less gear to buy and haul to the gig. You can monitor all eight video inputs, PGM, and PVW plus menu overlay from a single screen, and input windows allow you to keep track of camcorder recording status and embedded audio levels. If you prefer, it’s possible to connect a large external display for an immense multi-viewer experience that lets you make menu changes without moving your focus from the action.