VR-50HD MK IIMulti-Format AV Mixer

See the successor to the VR-50HD MK II, the VR-120HD

Mark II, Inspired by You

Loaded with new productivity features inspired directly from user feedback, the VR-50HD MK II Multi-Format AV Mixer is the next evolution of Roland’s industry-leading, all-in-one AV switcher with USB 3.0 streaming. Easily operated by a single person, the VR-50HD MK II continues to deliver best-in-class connectivity and flexibility, allowing you to work a wide range of events with different I/O requirements.

  • Aux output for dedicated record, streaming, or confidence monitor feeds
  • Updated user interface for fast, trouble-free operation
  • New high-quality audio preamps and converters for crystal-clear sound
  • Direct control of select PTZ cameras from JVC, Panasonic, Sony, PTZOptics, Avonic and VISCA compatible over LAN
  • Automatic audio mixing, adaptive noise reduction and automatic video switching functions to support single operators


System Program Version 2.0

Free VR-50HD MK II Ver.2.0 update adds Adaptive Noise Reduction and Loudness AGC, and LAN based PTZ camera control.
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All-in-one convenience and ultra-flexible connectivity.

The powerful VR-50HD MK II is a completely self-contained AV solution, consolidating video switching, digital audio mixing, multi-viewer touchscreen control, and USB AV streaming into a single unit that’s simple to run. And with the comprehensive rear patch panel, it’s quick and easy to make on-the-fly input assignments to cross-points on the switcher.

Separate feeds for separate needs.

Live streams, HD recording, and the presenter confidence monitor often have separate visual needs from the main program output. The VR-50HD MK II has you covered, allowing you to send any of the connected input devices to a dedicated Aux output without affecting the main PGM destination. Use the Aux assignment panel buttons to switch the source, or synchronize the Aux output with the PGM (mixer) output to act as a built-in distribution amp.

Redesigned interface for free-flowing operation.

The VR-50HD MK II not only does more, it’s also easier to operate via a redesigned user interface. Drilling down into menus while switching is a thing of the past, thanks to dedicated broadcast-style buttons for Aux, PinP, and Still sources. Select, Solo, and Mute buttons are included for all audio channels, speeding up the monitoring process. And with the large touchscreen multi-view monitor, you can view and assign inputs, display up to four still images, execute preview/program functions, and much more.

Pro sound made easy.

Great sound is always expected for events and live streams, but employing a dedicated audio engineer doesn’t always fit the budget. The VR-50HD MK II eliminates this problem, offering a number of automation functions that allow a single operator to switch video and mix pro-level audio at the same time. Use Auto Mixing to balance audio levels, Video Follows Audio to switch cameras based on sound input, and Anti-Feedback to automatically tame howling mic feedback. Adaptive noise reduction helps with noise canceling and hum suppression. The VR-50HD MK II is also equipped with a variety of standard audio production inputs, including four XLR/TRS combo jacks with 48 V phantom power, four stereo pairs (two ¼-inch and two RCA), and embedded audio from 3G/HD/SD-SDI and HDMI.


Watch Adaptive Noise Reduction and Loudness AGC

Listen to Adaptive Noise Reduction in action

Integrated Multi-PTZ camera control.

Robotic pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras eliminate the need for multiple camera operators, provide great production coverage with studio-grade broadcast quality, and can be placed in discreet locations thanks to their small size. The VR-50HD MK II includes built-in support to directly control select JVC, Panasonic, Sony, PTZOptics, Avonic and VISCA compatible PTZ LAN cameras, so you don’t need to employ a dedicated PTZ camera controller or operator. Up to six PTZ cameras can be operated at once via the LAN port.

Intelligence built in.

The VR-50HD MK II is equipped with a number of intelligent audio mixing and video switching functions to enhance your workflow. See the VR-50HD MK II’s intelligent functions in action.

Four-layer composition and still store.

Place keyed video on picture-in-picture, or superimpose a still image* on top of all layers and switch these effects on/off at any time.

*Still position and size compositing cannot be adjusted.
*Still images are stored in volatile memory.

Easy, uncompressed streaming output with USB 3.0.

The VR-50HD MK II uses the same connection technology as webcams, allowing you to capture and share events to reach a worldwide audience. Simply plug into a computer via USB 3.0 and use any streaming service that’s able to use a webcam as its source. Everything is plug-and-play, with no software to download or drivers to install. For recording to a web-ready full HD AV file, use Roland’s free VR Capture software for Mac and Windows.

Panel Design

Front

Rear

Video
Video Processing
4:4:4 (RGB), 10-bit
4:4:4 (Y/Pb/Pr), 10-bit
Input Connectors
SDI IN 1--4 connectors: BNC type x 4 (INPUT 1--4)
* Conforms to SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), 292M, 259M-C.
HDMI IN 1--4 connectors: HDMI type A x 4 (INPUT 1--4)
* HDCP Supported
RGB/COMONENT IN 1--2 connectors: HD DB-15 type x 2 (INPUT 1--2)
COMPOSITE IN 1--2 connectors: BNC type x 2 (INPUT 1--2)

* INPUT 1--2: Select SDI, HDMI, RGB/COMPONENT or COMPOSITE using menu.
Output Connectors
HSDI OUT (PGM, AUX) connectors: BNC type x 2 (PGM OUT, AUX OUT)
* Conforms to SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), 292M, 259M-C
HDMI OUT (PGM, AUX, MULTI-VIEW) connectors: Type A x 3 (PGM OUT, AUX OUT, MULTI-VIEW OUT)
* HDCP Supported
Analog RGB/HD-Component: Mini D-sub 15-pin type x 2 (PGM OUT, AUX OUT)
Input/Output Level and Impedance
Composite (COMPOSITE IN): 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms
Analog RGB (RGB/COMPONENT IN, RGM/COMPONENT OUT): 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms (H, V: 5 VTTL)
Analog HD (RGB/COMPONENT IN, RGB/COMPONENT OUT): 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms (Sync-Signal: Bi-Level/Tri-Level)
Supported Video Formats
SDI (SDI IN, SDI OUT): 480/59.94i, 576/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/23.98p (*3), 1080/24p (*3), 1080/29.97p (*3), 1080/30p (*3), 1080/25p (*3), 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p
* Conforms to SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, ITU-R BT.601-5.

HDMI (HDMI IN, HDMI OUT) (*1): 480/59.94i, 576/50i, 480/59.94p, 576/50p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/23.98p (*3), 1080/24p (*3), 1080/29.97p (*3), 1080/30p (*3), 1080/25p (*3), 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p 1024 x 768/60 Hz (*2), 1280 x 720/60 Hz, 1280 x 800/60 Hz (*2), 1280 x 1024/60 Hz (*2), 1400 x 1050/60 Hz, 1920 x 1080/60 Hz

HDMI (HDMI OUT MULTI-VIEW only) (*1): 1080/59.94p

Component (RGB/COMPONENT IN, RGB COMPONENT OUT): 480/59.94i, 576/50i, 480/59.94p, 576/50p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p

RGB (RGB/COMPONENT IN, RGB/COMPONENT OUT) (*1): 1024 x 768/60 Hz (*2), 1280 x 720/60 Hz (*2), 1280 x 800/60 Hz (*2), 1280 x 1024/60 Hz (*2), 1400 x 1050/60 Hz, 1920 x 1080/60 Hz

Composite (COMPOSITE IN): NTSC, PAL

*Note
*1 Conforms to CEA-861-E or VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11.
*2 Output refresh rate is 75 Hz when frame rate is set to 50 Hz.
* The video signal frame rate must match the unit's frame rate setting.
*3 Only input format is supported.
* The output format of HDMI and RGB/Component is always the same.
When a Video format is selected, component signal is output from the RGB/COMPONENT connector.
When a RGB format is selected, RGB signal is output from the RGB/COMPONENT connector.

USB-VIDEO (USB STREAMING): 480/29.97p, 576/25p, 480/59.94p, 576/50p, 720/29.97p, 720/25p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/25p, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p

Still Image: Windows(R) Bitmap File (.bmp)
* Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit per pixel, uncompressed.
* It can be loaded up to 4 files from USB memory.
Effects
Transition: Mix, Cut, Wipe (9 patterns)
Composition: PinP, Chrominance Key, Luminance Key
Others: Output Fade, Output Freeze, User Logo
Audio
Audio Processing
Sampling Rate: 24 bits, 48 kHz
Audio Formats
SDI (SDI IN, SDI OUT): Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
* SMPTE 299M, SMPTE 272M-C
HDMI (HDMI IN, HDMI OUT): Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
USB-AUDIO (USB STREAMING): Linear PCM, 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
Input Connectors
AUDIO IN 1--4 jacks: Combo type (XLR, 1/4-inch TRS phone), balanced, phantom power (DC 48 V, 10 mA Max)
AUDIO IN 5--8 jacks (1/4-inch TRS phone type) (LINE 1--2)
* AUDIO IN 5 and 7 are mic level capable. (MIC 5, 7)
AUDIO IN 9--12 jacks (RCA phono type) (LINE 3--4)
Output Connectors
AUDIO OUT MAIN (L, R) jacks: XLR type
AUDIO OUT AUX 1 (L, R) jacks: RCA phono type
AUDIO OUT AUX 2/MONITOR (L, R) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
PHONES jack: Stereo miniature type
Nominal Input Level
AUDIO IN 1--4 jacks: -64 to +4 dBu (Maximum input level: +24 dBu)
AUDIO IN 5, 7 jacks: -64 to +4 dBu (Maximum input level: +24 dBu)
AUDIO IN 6, 8 jacks: +4 dBu (Maximum input level: +24 dBu)
AUDIO IN 9--12 jacks: -10 dBu (Maximum input level: +9 dBu)
Input Impedance
AUDIO IN 1--4 jacks: 30 k ohms
AUDIO IN 5--8 jacks: 30 k ohms
AUDIO IN 9--12 jacks: 7 k ohms
Nominal Output Level
AUDIO OUT MAIN L-R jacks: +4 dBu (Maximum output level: +24 dBu)
AUDIO OUT AUX 1 jacks: -10 dBu (Maximum output level: +8 dBu)
AUDIO OUT AUX 2/MONITOR jacks: +4 dBu (Maximum output level: +24 dBu)
Headphones: 72 mW + 72 mW (32 ohms load)
Output Impedance
AUDIO OUT MAIN L-R jacks: 600 ohms
AUDIO OUT AUX 1 jacks: 1 k ohms
AUDIO OUT AUX 2/MONITOR jacks: 600 ohms
Headphones: 30 ohms
Residual Noise Level (IHF-A, typ.)
U-92 dBu (All faders: Min)
-89 dBu ([MAIN] Fader: Unity, Channel faders: Unity only one INPUT1 channel, Preamp gain: Min)
-60 dBu ([MAIN] Fader: Unity, Channel faders: Unity only one INPUT1 channel, Preamp gain: Max)
* Input 150 ohms terminate
* Output Connector: AUDIO OUT MAIN (L, R) jacks§AUDIO OUT AUX 2/MONITOR jacks

-100 dBu (All faders: Min)
-98 dBu ([MAIN] Fader: Unity, Channel faders: Unity only one INPUT1 channel, Preamp gain: Min)
-74 dBu ([MAIN] Fader: Unity, Channel faders: Unity only one INPUT1 channel, Preamp gain: Max)
* Input 150 ohms terminate
* Output Connector: AUDIO OUT AUX 1 (L, R) jacks
Audio Effects
Auto mixing, Anti-feedback, 4-Band EQ, Delay, Compressor, HPF, Noise Gate, Reverb, Limiter, Voice changer, 15-Band EQ, Adaptive Noise Reduction, Low Frequency Cut, Loudness AGC, and Auto Leveler

Channel Effects(common): HPF, Compressor, Noise Gate, 4-Band EQ, Delay
Channel Effects(FX Block): Anti-feedback, Voice changer
Master Effects: 4-Band EQ, Compressor, Limiter, Reverb, 15-Band EQ
Common Section
Remote Control
RS-232C connector: D-sub 9 pin type
LAN connector: RJ45 100BASE-TX
USB Interface
USB MEMORY port (HOST): USB A type for USB MEMORY(USB flash drive, Still image)
USB port (HOST): USB A type(Use for future expansion)
USB STREAMING port (DEVICE): USB B type for USB-VIDEO(SuperSpeed/Hi-Speed), USB-AUDIO (Full-Speed)
Other Functions
Preset Memory (8 types)
Panel lock function
EDID emulator
Auto switching (Video follows audio)
Remote Camera Control
Display
7 inch Graphic color LCD 800 x 480 dots (touch screen)
Power Supply
AC Adaptor, Secondary AC Adaptor DC 9 V to 16 V (XLR-4-32 type)
Current Draw
2.8 A
Power Consumption
67 W
Operation Temperature
+0 to +40 degrees Celsius
+32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit
Accessories
Startup Guide
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
AC adaptor
Power cord
Ground Cord
Dimensions
437 (W) x 325 (D) x 125 (H) mm
17-1/4 (W) x 12-13/16 (D) x 4-15/16 (H) inches
Weight
5.9 kg
13 lbs 1 oz
System recommendations for recording (VR Capture) or streaming HD material
Windows
8.0 or higher
Mac
OS X 10.7 and higher
* When recording data in the HD size, use OS X 10.8.5 or later.
Common
Ivy Bridge Core i5 and higher
8GB Memory or more
USB 3.0 (supported USB3.0 Intel Chipset e.g. 7Series)
* 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms

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