Product Overview
A multi-input video converter and encoding device, Roland's VC-30HD accepts HDMI, Component, composite, S-Video, Firewire, and analog or digital audio via RCA, XLR, and AES-EBU. The VC-30HD can be selected to convert to DV, HDV, or MPEG-2 formats. The VC-30HD combines audio and video sources together and encodes to two Firewire streams and a USB audio/video device—all simultaneously. This is ideal and convenient for archiving to multiple devices like Blu-ray or HDV units, while at the same time web streaming through a video streaming service on a computer.
NOTE: Video Capture Software for Windows is available. Contact your Sales Pro for more details.
Built-in Audio Delay Setting
The VC-30HD comes with appropriate onboard compensation so audio and video are in sync from the USB or firewire ports with the delay setting at 0. Audio may not always be in sync, however, based upon the total signal flow from all connected devices and/or the encoding/streaming software being used. The the VC-30HD's audio delay setting is there to compensate for whatever may be happening apart from the unit. It's recommended that the delay is set as required by watching the final encoded stream. A clapper or a percussive device can be used to clearly match the sound to the video image. The VC-30HD allows up to 30 frames of delay compensation (1 second) in increments of 0.1 frames (3.3msec) - enabling the perfect lip sync.
Roland Professional A/V VC-30HD Features:
- Audio and video capture device for NLEs
- Simultaneous USB and two Firewire outputs
- Webstream and archive to Blu-ray at the same time with redundancy
- Live event video streaming & recording applications
- Converts uncompressed analog/digital video to MPEG-2 TS/HDV/DV
- Enables audio embedding with both analog and digital audio
- Set bit rate from 2 to 50Mbps as well as audio delay using included PC/Mac utility
- Encoded video/audio can be simultaneously output via IEEE1394 and USB 2.0
- HD Live Streaming: Converts and combines video and audio to MPEG-2 for live streaming. Simultaneously outputs to two IEEE 1392 and one USB ports. Demonstrates the ability for redundant streaming paths along with archiving or recording to video device for backup
- Live Streaming + Backup Recording: Output via USB to a Windows-based streaming service while at the same time recording to video device for backup
- DSLR Video Recording: Record from a digital still camera to PC or directly to another video device
- Record directly to Blu-ray recorder from a Non-linear Editor via VC-30HD
Roland Professional A/V VC-30HD Specifications:
- Codec Type:
- HDV:
- Video Format: MPEG-2 Video, 8-bits, 4:2:0
- 1440 x 1080 / 59.94i / 50i / 23.98p (25 Mbps)
- 1280 x 720 / 59.94p / 50p (18.3 Mbps)
- 720 x 480 / 59.94p, 720 x 576 / 50p (18 Mbps)
- Audio Format: MPEG-1 Audio Layer2, 16-bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch (384 kbps)
- DV:
- Video Format: 720 x 480 / 59.94i, 720 x 576 / 50i
- Audio Format: Linear PCM, 16-bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
- MPEG-2:
- Video Format: MPEG-2 Video, 8-bits, 4:2:0
- 1920 x 1080 / 59.94i / 50i / 23.98p (25 Mbps) - Default Setup
- 1280 x 720 / 59.94p / 50p (25 Mbps)
- 720 x 480 / 59.94p, 720 x 576 / 50p (25 Mbps)
- 720 x 480 / 59.94i, 720 x 576 / 50i (6 Mbps)
- Audio Format: MPEG-1 Audio Layer2, 16-bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch (384 kbps)
- Bit Rate Presets: 25 Mbps, 35 Mbps, 50 Mbps, 8 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 18 Mbps (selectable using VC-30HD RCS utility)
- Input:
- HDMI:
- Connector Type: Type A (19-pins) x 1
- Video Format:
- 1920 x 1080 / 59.94i / 50i, 1280 x 720 / 59.94p / 50p
- 720 x 480 / 59.94p, 720 x 576 / 50p,
- 720 (1440) x 480 / 59.94i, 720 (1440) x 576 / 50i
- Audio Format: Linear PCM, 16-bit to 24-bit, 32 to 48 kHz, 2 ch
- Component:
- Connectors Type: Y / Pb / Pr (BNC type) x 1
- Video Formats:
- 1920 x 1080 / 59.94i / 50i / 23.98PsF
- 1280 x 720 / 59.94p / 50p, 720 x 480 / 59.94p
- 720 x 576 / 50p, 720 x 480 / 59.94i, 720 x 576 / 50i
- Input Level: 1.0 Vp-p (Luminance), 0.7 Vp-p (Chrominance)
- Impedance: 75 Ohms
- Composite:
- Connector Type: BNC type x 1 (Combined use with Component Y Connector)
- Video Format: NTSC, PAL, Input Level: 1.0 Vp-p, Impedance: 75 Ohms
- S-Video:
- Connector Type: 4-pin mini DIN type x 1
- Video Format: NTSC, PAL
- Input Level: 1.0 Vp-p (Luminance), 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC Chrominance), 0.3 Vp-p (PAL Chrominance)
- Impedance: 75 Ohms
- i.LINK (Front):
- Connector Type: 6-pin type (S100) x 1
- Signal Format: HDV, DV (IEC61883-2), MPEG-2 TS (IEC61883-4)
- Maximum Bit Rate: 50 Mbps
- Audio (Front):
- Connectors Type: RCA phono type x 1 pair (L/R)
- Input Level: –20 to –6 dBu, Impedance: 35 kOhms
- Audio (Rear):
- Connectors Type: XLR type (balanced) x 1 pair (L/R)
- Input Level: –8 to +10 dBu, Impedance: 14 kOhms
- Digital Audio:
- Connector Type: XLR type x 1 (Combined use with Audio Rear R ch Connector)
- Signal Format: AES3, 16- to 24-bits, 32 to 48 kHz, 2 ch
- Impedance: 110 Ohms
- Timecode:
- Connector Type: XLR type x 1 (Combined use with Audio Rear L ch Connector)
- Signal Format: SMPTE 12M LTC, Input Level: 0.5 to 18 Vp-p
- Impedance: 14 kOhms
- Output:
- i.LINK (Rear)
- Connector Type: 6-pin type (S100) x 1
- Signal Format: HDV, DV (IEC61883-2), MPEG-2 TS (IEC61883-4)
- Maximum Bit Rate: 50 Mbps
- USB:
- Connector Type: USB Type B (Hi-Speed USB) x 1
- Signal Format: USB Video (DV, MPEG-2 TS), USB Audio (Audio, MIDI)
- Maximum Bit Rate: 25 Mbps (signal is not output if set to 35 or 50 Mbps)
- Physical:
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 5-3/4" x 8-5/16" x 1-7/8" (146 x 210 x 47mm)
- Weight: 2 lbs (900 g)
