The RODECaster Video is a revolutionary all-in-one video and audio production console that provides intuitive control over every element of your content. Combining powerful video switching, recording and production capabilities with a fully integrated professional audio mixer, it offers a seamless way to streamline and supercharge your workflow for studio productions, video podcasts and interviews, and stream live events with broadcast quality.
- Switch between up to six video sources and seven fully customisable scenes at the press of a button
- High-performance octa-core CPU video and audio processor
- Four full HD (1080p) HDMI inputs with auto frame rate conversion and two configurable HDMI outputs for viewing program, preview and multiview
- Two flexible USB-C ports for connecting compatible webcams and RODE USB audio devices to use as additional video and audio sources
- Two studio-grade Neutrik® combo jacks with ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamps™ for capturing pristine audio from XLR microphones, instruments or any other audio source
- Dual internal wireless receivers for connecting RODE Series IV wireless microphones
- Powerful APHEX® audio processing, including an EQ, compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter, de-esser and the legendary Aural Exciter™, Big Bottom™ and Compellor™ effects
- 2-inch high-resolution touchscreen and versatile rotary encoder for quick configuration and setting adjustment
- Ability to create seven complex scenes with multiple layers of video, media and graphics, which can be saved and triggered at the touch of a button
- Automatic chroma keying for effortlessly replacing backgrounds with media or live video inputs
- Media playback, graphic overlays, keying, transitions and multi-source scene creation all accessible from the front panel
- Innovative “Inspect” feature for quick-and-easy preview and configuration of any input or scene
- Intelligent auto-switching for seamless hands-free switching of video sources and scenes based on audio inputs
- Stream directly to all major platforms via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, or to streaming software via USB
- Record directly to external USB storage device, including isolated (ISO) recording for post-editing flexibility
- Remote control, user-assignable graphics and media, custom scene building, audio mixing and effects, and other advanced configuration options via RODE Central
- Designed and made in RODE’s state-of-the-art facilities in Sydney, Australia
Video
Video Input Feeds |
6 Simultaneous |
HDMI Inputs |
4 type-A (HDMI 1.4b) |
USB (UVC) Inputs |
2 multi-function USB-C for UVC Video |
HMDI Outputs |
2 Configurable – preview, program, multiview |
Video Input Frame Rates |
1920x1080p:
23.97, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HDMI only) 1920x1080i: 25, 29.97, 30 |
Video Output Frame Rates |
1920x1080p:
24, 25, 30, 50, 60 |
Video Streaming Standards |
1920x1080p:
23.97, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 |
Video Engine Colour Space / Bit Depth |
4:4:4 RGB / 8-bit |
HDMI Input Colour Space / Bit Depth |
4:4:4 RGB, 4:4:4 YUV, 4:2:2 YUV / 8, 10, 12-bit |
USB Input Colour Space |
4:2:2 YUV, 4:2:0 YUV (NV12) |
HDMI Output Colour Space / Bit Depth |
4:4:4 RGB, 4:4:4 YUV / 8-bit |
USB Output Colour Space / Bit Depth |
4:2:2 YUV / 8-bit |
Format and Frame Rate Converters |
On all HDMI and USB inputs |
Power and Mechanical
Power Supply Requirements |
USB-C PD 60W, 20V 3A |
Weight |
1257 grams |
Dimensions |
132.5 x 305.9 x 61.4 mm |
Streaming, Recording and Software
Direct Streaming |
Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP/RTMP) over Ethernet or Wi-Fi |
Supported Platforms |
- Youtube Live
- Twitch Live
- Facebook Live
- Twitter/X Live
- Custom server
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Network |
Ethernet (10/100/1000 BaseT) and Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 and 5GHz) for streaming, configuration, remote control with computer and over-theair updates |
Video Recording |
6 video inputs and 1 Program feed as independent H.264/AVC files (up to 1080p30) |
Audio Recording |
Stereo mix WAV audio file |
Multitrack Audio Recording |
9 independent stereo WAV audio files |
RODE Central Companion Software |
Scene builder: advanced construction of scenes and remote control of device
Auto-switching: configuration of automatic switching based on audio input
Audio mixer: advanced configuration and control of audio sources, processing and routing
Stream profiles: configuration for streaming settings and profiles
Device configuration: advanced settings and customisations |
Compatible Operating Systems |
macOS 10.15 or later
Windows 10 Version 1803 or later,
Windows 11 |
Audio
Analog Audio Inputs |
2 combo jacks (microphone, line or instrument) with Revolution Preamps™ |
Wireless Audio Inputs |
2 Series IV wireless receivers |
Digital Audio Inputs |
USB 1:
2-in/2-out or multichannel (20-in) output
USB 1 Chat (uses USB 1 port):
2-in/2-out with mix-minus
USB 2:
2-in/2-out with MFi support
USB 4 & 5:
compatible with RØDE USB microphones and RØDECaster Pro II and Duo |
Analog Audio Outputs |
2 headphone outputs (1/4-inch)
2 balanced line outputs (1/4-inch, L/R) |
Audio Mixer |
20 possible audio sources (9 stereo channels simultaneously): combo 1 and 2 (can be combined for stereo), wireless 1 and 2, video clips, sounds, HDMI 1, 2, 3 and 4 (each can be split for two mono), Bluetooth,3 USB audio interfaces (computers), 2 hosting USB audio devices (microphones)
12 Outputs with Custom Routing: live mix, headphone 1, headphone 2, recording, monitors, USB Main, USB Chat, USB 1, 2, 4 and 5, Bluetooth
Note: Each output can be independently configured with custom level, mute status and level offset settings for each of the 9 inputs |
Audio Processing |
APHEX® VoxLab™ Processing: per channel
Advanced APHEX® granular processing on each channel: Compressor, Equaliser (EQ), De-esser, Panning, Noise Gate, High-pass Filter, Aural Exciter™, Big Bottom™ |
Preamps |
Frequency range: 20Hz – 20kHz
Input gain: up to 76dB Input
Equivalent Input Noise:
-131.5dBV (A-weighted) |
Switching
Total Number of Layers |
9 simultaneous in Preview and Program |
Downstream Keyers |
2 (overlays and logo) |
Chroma Keyers (Green and Blue) |
2 |
Media Players |
2 simultaneous |
Transitions |
SMPTE wipes, dip and fade |
True Preview |
Display complete scenes and overlays simultaneously in preview and program |
Generated Borders |
All Scenes |
Multiview |
- Program and preview
- Live inputs, scene and media thumbnails
- Audio mixer and channel status
- Recording, network and storage status
- Run time, date and time information
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Media Player |
Expandable microSD card storage
Videos: MP4
Images: PNG, JPG
Audio: WAV |
Bluetooth |
5.3 (for stereo audio input or phone calls) |
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