Overview
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
Roland MULTI FORMAT AV MIXER
Video
Video Processing
4:4:4 (RGB), 10-bit
4:4:4 (Y/Pb/Pr), 10-bitInput 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 LogoAudio
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 chInput 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 typeNominal 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 ohmsNominal 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 ohmsResidual 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) jacksAudio 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 EQCommon Section
Remote Control
RS-232C connector: D-sub 9 pin type
LAN connector: RJ45 100BASE-TXUSB 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 ControlDisplay
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 FahrenheitAccessories
Startup Guide
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
AC adaptor
Power cord
Ground CordDimensions
437 (W) x 325 (D) x 125 (H) mm
17-1/4 (W) x 12-13/16 (D) x 4-15/16 (H) inchesWeight
5.9 kg
13 lbs 1 ozSystem 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)