Roland V-1-4K - Compact 4K Streaming Video Switcher

The Roland V-1-4K is a compact 4K streaming video switcher engineered for professional live production and streaming. It handles 4K/60p HDR video with five flexible inputs - each with built-in scalers - and five outputs for seamless multi-source switching. The integrated 4K/60p USB streaming output connects directly to computers for instant live streaming. Advanced features like ROI (Region of Interest) let you crop and highlight specific video areas for dynamic presentations. Its portable design fits tight production spaces and mobile setups, while software control options enable customized workflows. Perfect for hybrid events, live broadcasts, and professional streaming environments. 

Roland Professional A/V V-1-4K Features

• 4K/60p HDR video support for high-quality, professional visuals
• Compact and portable design for flexible setup in small or mobile environments
• Five video inputs with built-in scalers for seamless source integration
• Five outputs for versatile routing to multiple displays or destinations
• 4K/60p USB streaming output for direct connection to streaming platforms
• ROI (Region of Interest) functionality for cropping and focusing on specific video areas
• Advanced software control options for enhanced customization and workflow efficiency
• Designed for live production, streaming, and hybrid event applications

The Best Practical Option for Entry-Level 4K Video Production
Inheriting simple operability of V-1 series, V-1-4K is the industry's first practical option of 4K video switchers in the entry market, with easy-to-use operability. V-1 series has been defining the entry-level video switcher market since 2004. V-1-4K will take over the role in the 4K world.

Versatile I/O
All inputs have scalers and five outputs + USB streaming out. Outputs 3 and 4 allow to assign a source from output buses and input sources with downscaling options to 1080p

More Shots, Less Cameras. Streamline Video Production
ROI features enables having multiple shots by cropping specific areas from a single 4K camera source. It helps to reduce setup time and create more shots on a video production.

True 4K60p Processing in a Compact Footprint
Best in class specifications. 4K60p processing with HDR support. The all-in-one design enables easy to carry and setup even a small video production space in a venue

Free Valuable Software Options
Graphics Presenter, VenuSet, and full control apps support elevating video production quality from entry-level to professional users.

Video

• Video Processing: 4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8-bit
• Number of Video Channels: 5 channels
• Video Input Formats:
  • HDMI IN 1--5:
  • 720/60p, 59.94p, 50p
  • 1080/59.94i *1, 50i *1
  • 1080/60p, 59.94p, 50p, 30p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p
  • 2160/60p *2, 59.94p *2, 50p *2, 30p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p
  • UXGA(1600x1200/60Hz), WUXGA(1920x1200/60Hz), WQHD(2560x1440/60Hz) *3
  • * Conforms to CEA-861-G, VESA CVT.
  • * HDMI IN 5 support Roland FILL+KEY signal
  • * Color Gamut and Dynamic Range are the same as the system format.
  • *1 The input interlaced video signal is converted to progressive video signal by internal processing.
  • *2 HDMI IN 1--3 supports YUV420.
  • *3 Reduced Blanking
• Video Output Formats
  • HDMI OUT 1--2:
  • 1080/60p *1, *3
  • 1080/59.94p *1, *4
  • 1080/50p *1, *5
  • 1080/30p *1, *6
  • 1080/29.97p *1, *7
  • 1080/25p *1, *8
  • 1080/24p *1, *9
  • 1080/23.98p *1, *10
  • 2160/60p *2, *3
  • 2160/59.94p *2, *4
  • 2160/50p *2, *5
  • 2160/30p *2, *6
  • 2160/29.97p *2, *7
  • 2160/25p *2, *8
  • 2160/24p *2, *9
  • 2160/23.98p *2, *10
  • *1 System Format = 1080p
  • *2 System Format = 2160p
  • *3 Frame Rate = 60 Hz
  • *4 Frame Rate = 59.94 Hz
  • *5 Frame Rate = 50 Hz
  • *6 Frame Rate = 30 Hz
  • *7 Frame Rate = 29.97 Hz
  • *8 Frame Rate = 25 Hz
  • *9 Frame Rate = 24 Hz
  • *10 Frame Rate = 23.98 Hz
  • HDMI OUT 3--4:
  • 1080/60p *1, *3, *4
  • 1080/59.94p *1, *3, *5
  • 1080/50p *1, *3, *6
  • 1080/30p *1, *3, *7
  • 1080/29.97p *1, *3, *8
  • 1080/25p *1, *3, *9
  • 1080/24p *1, *3, *10
  • 1080/23.98p *1, *3, *11
  • 2160/60p *2, *4
  • 2160/59.94p *2, *5
  • 2160/50p *2, *6
  • 2160/30p *2, *7
  • 2160/29.97p *2, *8
  • 2160/25p *2, *9
  • 2160/24p *2, *10
  • 2160/23.98p *2, *11
  • *1 System Format = 1080p
  • *2 System Format = 2160p
  • *3 System Format = 2160p and Down-convert = ON
  • *4 Frame Rate = 60 Hz
  • *5 Frame Rate = 59.94 Hz
  • *6 Frame Rate = 50 Hz
  • *7 Frame Rate = 30 Hz
  • *8 Frame Rate = 29.97 Hz
  • *9 Frame Rate = 25 Hz
  • *10 Frame Rate = 24 Hz
  • *11 Frame Rate = 23.98 Hz
  • * Color Gamut: Rec.709, Rec.2020
  • * Dynamic Range: SDR, HDR PQ (HDR10), HDR HLG
  • * HDMI OUT 3--4 can be Down-convert out (1080p) when system format is 2160p.
  • * Conforms to CEA-861-G.
  • HDMI OUT 5 (MULTI-VIEW):
  • 1080/60p
  • * Color Gamut: Rec.709
  • * Dynamic Range: SDR
  • * Conforms to CEA-861-G.
  • USB STREAM:
  • 1080/60p, 59.94p, 50p, 30p, 29.97p, 25p
  • 2160/60p, 59.94p, 50p, 30p, 29.97p, 25p
  • *Supports Uncompressed Video (YUY2) and Compressed Video (Motion JPEG).
• Still Image
  • Bitmap File (.bmp) Up to 3840 x 2160 pixels, 24-bit color, uncompressed.
  • * It can be stored up to 2 files in the internal memory.
• Video Effects
  • Transition: Cut, Mix (Dissolve), WIPE (8 types), SPLIT (2 types)
  • Composition: PinP x 1 (Square), Keyer x 1 (Luminance Key, Chroma Key), DSK (Luminance Key), Roland FILL+KEY Mode
  • Other: Multi-View (1 types), Still Image capture, Still Image playback, Output fade (Audio, Video: Black), Test pattern output

Audio

• Audio Processing: Sample rate: 24 bits, 48 kHz
• Number of Audio Channels: 14 channels
• Audio Formats
  • USB STREAM (input/output): Linear PCM, 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
  • HDMI IN: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
  • HDMI OUT: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
• Audio Effects
  • Channel Effects: High pass filter, Noise gate, Compressor, 4-Band equalizer, Delay, Auto mixing
  • Master Effects: 4-Band equalizer, Compressor/Limiter, 15-Band GEQ, Delay
  • Other: Output fade, Test tone output

Common Section

• Other Functions
• Memory (8 types)
• Panel lock function
• EDID Emulator
• Auto Switching
• Smart Tally
• Remote Camera Control (Up to 5 units)

Connectors

• Video Input Connectors
  • HDMI IN 1--5: HDMI type A x 5 (HDMI2.0)
  • * HDCP 1.4 2.2 Supported
  • * Multi-format Supported
• Video Output Connectors
  • HDMI OUT 1--4: HDMI type A x 4 (HDMI2.0)
  • * HDCP 1.4 2.2 Supported
  • HDMI OUT 5: HDMI type A x 1 (HDMI1.4)
  • * HDCP 1.4 Supported
  • USB STREAM: USB Type-C (R) (USB2.0 / USB3.2 Gen1)
• Audio Input Connectors
  • Analog:
  • AUDIO IN 1--2: XLR type
  • Digital:
  • USB STREAM: USB Type-C (R)
  • HDMI IN 1--5: HDMI type A x 5
• Audio Output Connectors
  • Analog:
  • AUDIO OUT 1--2: RCA phono type
  • PHONES: Stereo miniature phone type
  • Digital:
  • USB STREAM: USB Type-C (R)
  • HDMI OUT 1--5: HDMI type A x 5
• Other Connectors
• USB HOST: USB A type (for USB flash drive)
• USB STREAM: USB Type-C (R) (for remote control from PC and iPad)
• LAN CONTROL: RJ45, 100BASE-T (for Remote Control)

Audio Input/Output Characteristics

• Input Level: AUDIO IN 1, 2: +4 dBu (Maximum: +24 dBu)
• Input Impedance: AUDIO IN 1, 2: 16 k ohms
• Output Level:
  • AUDIO OUT 1, 2: -10 dBu (Maximum: +10 dBu)
  • PHONES: 92 mW + 92 mW (32 ohms)
• Output Impedance
  • AUDIO OUT 1, 2: 1 k ohms
  • PHONES: 10 ohms

Others

• Power Supply: AC adaptor
• Current Draw: 4 A
• Power Consumption: 52 W
• Operation Temperature:
  • +0 to +40 degrees Celsius
  • +32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit
• Dimensions
  • 330 (W) x 164 (D) x 79 (H) mm
  • 13 (W) x 6-1/2 (D) x 3-1/8 (H) inches
• Weight (excluding AC adaptor)
  • 1.9 kg
  • 4 lbs 4 oz