Roland VRC-01 Aerocaster Livestreaming System

Roland VRC-01 Aerocaster makes it easy and affordable for anyone to create a wireless multi-camera setup with pro-level production quality.

Leveraging the A/V power of the mobile devices that everyone carries, this breakthrough system opens up a new world of creative possibilities for any livestreaming application, from online talk shows and music performances to live commerce, remote education, and beyond.

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

SPECIFICATION:

Aerocaster VRC-01

• Connectors
  • MIC 1, 2 jacks: Combo type (XLR, 1/4-inch TRS phone), balanced, phantom power (DC 48 V, 4 mA Max)
  • LINE IN jack:  Stereo miniature type
  • MONITOR OUT jack: RCA phono type
  • PHONES/HEADSET jack: Stereo miniature type (Stereo, CTIA-type)
  • DC IN 5V port:  USB Type-C (R)
  • DEVICE port:  USB Type-C (R)
• Controller
  • MIC 1 LEVEL fader
  • MIC 2 LEVEL fader
  • LINE IN LEVEL fader
  • MAIN LEVEL fader
  • MIC 1 COMP/LIMITER knob
  • MIC 2 COMP/LIMITER knob
  • MIC 1 GAIN knob
  • MIC 2 GAIN knob
  • LOOP BACK knob
  • HEADSET/ONBOARD MIC knob
  • REVERB knob
  • LIP SYNC DELAY knob
  • PHONES/HEADSET knob
  • MIC 1 +48V switch
  • MIC 2 +48V switch
• Indicator
  • POWER
  • DEVICE
  • SIG/PEAK
• Nominal Input Level
  • MIC 1, 2 jacks: -60 to +4 dBu (Maximum input level: +24 dBu)
  • LINE IN jacks: -10 dBu (Maximum input level: +10 dBu)
• Input Impedance
  • MIC IN 1, 2 jacks: 10 k ohms (ANALOG GAIN < 24 dBu), 5 k ohms (ANALOG GAIN < 24 dBu)
  • LINE IN jacks: 15 k ohms
• Nominal Output Level
  • MONITOR OUT jacks: -10 dBu (Maximum output level: +10 dBu)
  • PHONES/HEADSET jack: 15 mW + 15 mW (32 ohms load)
• Output Impedance
  • MONITOR OUT jacks: 1 k ohms
• Audio Effects
  • Delay, Reverb, HPF, Noise Gate, De-Esser, Compressor, Limiter
• Power Supply
  • USB AC adaptor (commercially available)
  • * Recommended to use an USB AC adaptor that can supply 5V, 1.0 A or more.
  • USB Bus power
• Current Draw
  • 700 mA (AC adaptor)
  • 500 mA (USB bus power)
• Operation Temperature
  • +0 to +40 degrees Celsius
  • +32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit
• Physical & Dimensions
  • Dimensions:  220(W) x 166(D) x 60(H) mm
  • Weight (without cables):  600 g, 1 lb 6 oz
• Accessories
  • Leaflet "Read Me First"
  • USB Type-C to Lightning cable
  • USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable

Aerocaster Live

• Video Input
  • Satellite camera
  • Browser source
  • Built-in camera (iPad).
  • * 5 inputs in total
  • * Satellite cameras can be used with AeroCaster Camera or Web browser.
  • * Need to install the “AeroCaster Camera” App on your iPhone and Android Phone.
  • * “Browser source” use PC or mobile devices (iOS, Android OS) via Google Chrome web browser.
  • * Codec:H.264 Bitrate:Up to 20Mbps
• Video Processing
  • RGB 4:4:4, 8-bit
  • 1080/60p
  • * Depends on iPad internal processing
  • * Video input will be converted automatically.
• Input Formats
  • Up to 1080/30p
  • * Automatically adjusts resolution and frame rate according to network bandwidth.
• Output Formats
  • Up to 1080/60p
  • * Reccommend Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter or Apple Lightning-Digital AV Adapter.
• Still image and video and audio playback
  • Up to 100.
  • * Use still images and videos saved in the iPad.
  • * File format conforms to iOS Photo Library.
  • * PNG alpha channel supported.
  • * Support mp4(aac), m4a(aac), mp3, wav as audio source.
• Scene
  • Up to 30.
  • * Text, Media (Overlay), PinP, SPLIT, QUAD are either can be registered.
• Video Effects
  • Transition:  CUT, MIX (DISSOLVE), WIPE
  • DSK (overlay):  Text, Media
  • Composition:  PinP, KEY (Luminance Key, Chroma Key), Simple telop function
  • * PNG alpha channel composition supported
• Audio Processing
  • Sampling Rate:  24 bits, 48 kHz
• Streaming Platform
  • YouTube Live
  • Facebook Live
  • Twitch
  • * Custom RTMP supported
• Recording
  • Format:  MP4 (H.264/AAC)
  • Bitrate:  1Mbps〜10Mbps
• Other Functions
  • (Zoom, Exposure, White Balance, Focus, LED Light, Stabilization)
  • * Depends on smartphone or tablet

Operating Conditions

• AeroCaster LIVE (for iPad)
  • Operating System:  iOS 14 or later
  • CPU:  Apple A12 processor or better (A12Z or better is recommended)
• AeroCaster Camera (for iPhone, iPad)
  • Operating System:  iOS 13 or later
  • CPU:  Apple A10 processor or better (iPhone 7 or higher recommended)
• AeroCaster Camera (for Android)
  • Operating System:  Android 10 or later
  • CPU:  Models with H.264 hardware encoder
  • Others:  Screen resolution 1280x720 or higher
  • Equipped with two or more cameras in front and rear

Manufacturer: Roland