The RØDECaster Video S is a revolutionary all-in-one video and audio production console designed to deliver intuitive control over every element of your content. A compact version of the RØDECaster Video, it combines powerful video switching, recording, and production capabilities with a fully integrated professional audio mixer. From video podcasts and studio productions to live streams and interviews, the RØDECaster Video S provides a seamless way to streamline and supercharge your workflow with broadcast-quality results.

Key Features:

Switch between up to four video sources and five fully customisable scenes at the press of a button
High-performance octa-core CPU video and audio processor
Three full HD (1080p) HDMI inputs with auto frame rate conversion and one configurable HDMI output for viewing program, preview, and multi-view
One flexible USB-C port for connecting webcams and RØDE 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 RØDE 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
Support for network cameras (including PTZ operation) with up to four NDI inputs® and one output via Ethernet, plus dual-cam streaming with the free RØDE Capture app for iOS devices
2-inch high-resolution touchscreen and versatile rotary encoder for quick configuration and setting adjustment
Ability to create five 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 are 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 an 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 the RØDECaster App
Designed and made in RØDE’s state-of-the-art facilities in Sydney, Australia
24GB of on-board storage (20GB user-configurable) for media, graphics and overlays

SPECS:

Total Number of Layers: 9 simultaneous in Preview and Program
Downstream Keyers: 2
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
Media Player:
24GB on-board storage

Videos: MP4

Images: PNG, JPG

Audio: WAV
Bluetooth: 5.3 (for stereo audio input or phone calls)

Video Specs:

Video Input Feeds: 4 Simultaneous
HDMI Inputs: 3 Type-A (HDMI1.4b)
USB (UVC) Inputs: 1 Multi-function USB-C for UVC Video
HDMI Outputs: 1 Configurable - Preview, Program, Multiview
Video Input Frame Rates:
1920x1080p:

23.98, 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

Audio Specs:

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: compatible with RØDE USB microphones and RØDECaster Pro II and Duo
Analog Audio Outputs: 2 headphone outputs (1/4-inch)
Audio Mixer:
18 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, and 3 (each can be split for two mono), Bluetooth, 3 USB audio interfaces (computers), 1 hosting USB audio device (USB microphone).

11 Outputs with Custom Routing: live mix, headphone 1, headphone 2, recording, USB 1 Chat, USB 1, USB 2, USB 4, Bluetooth, HDMI A, Network.

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)
Streaming Sample Rate / Bit Depth: 48kHz / 32-bit
Recording Sample Rate / Bit Depth: 48kHz / 24-bit

Rode RØDECaster Video S Video and Audio Production Console