RODE Video and Audio Production Console

The RØDECaster Video Core is an innovative all-in-one console for video and audio production, delivering a complete solution for producing professional content. Designed for software-based control or as part of a modular production system with RØDECaster Sync, it offers the same advanced capabilities of the RØDECaster Video in a streamlined form factor, combining powerful video switching, recording and production tools with a fully integrated professional audio mixer. Providing seamless integration across RØDE audio devices including the RØDECaster Pro II and RØDECaster Duo, the RØDECaster Video Core offers maximum flexibility and ensures broadcast-quality results for video podcasts, live streams and studio productions.

• Switch between up to four video sources and five fully customisable scenes
• High-performance octa-core CPU video and audio processor
• Three full HD (1080p) HDMI inputs with auto frame rate conversion and oneconfigurable HDMI output for viewing program, preview and multi-view
• Two flexible USB-C ports for connecting select video and audio devices 
• 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
• Powerful APHEX® audio processing, including an EQ, compressor, noise gate, highpass filter, de-esser and the legendary Aural Exciter™, Big Bottom™ and Compellor™ effects
• Connect to a RØDECaster Pro II or Duo using RØDECaster Sync, creating a fully integrated video and audio system, with hands-on control over your entire production alongside expanded inputs and outputs 
• Connect an external SSD via USB to record video or output directly to a computer via UVC
• 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 
• Media playback, keying, transitions, multi-source scenes, graphic overlays, audio mixing and advanced configuration via the RØDECaster App
• Remote control, user-assignable graphics and media, custom scene building, audio mixing and effects, and other advanced configuration options via RØDECaster App
• Intelligent auto-switching for seamless hands-free switching of video sources and scenes based on audio inputs
• Dual USB-C audio interfaces for simultaneous connection to two computers and/or mobile devices 
• Stream directly to all major platforms via Ethernet and record directly to an external USB storage device, including isolated (ISO) recording for complete post-editing flexibility.
• Designed and made in RØDE’s state-of-the-art facilities in Sydney, Australia

VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS

·       Video Input Feeds: 4 simultaneous

·       HDMI Inputs: 3 type-A (HDMI 1.4b)

·       USB (UVC) Inputs: 1 multi-function USB-C for UVC video

HDMI Outputs:

·       1 configurable – Preview, Program, Multiview, Inputs 1 - 4

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: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94,60

Video Engine Format:

·       4:4:4 RGB / 8-bit

HDMI Input Format:

·       4:4:4 RGB, 4:4:4 YUV, 4:2:2 YUV / 8, 10, 12-bit

USB (UVC) Input Format:

·       4:2:2 YUV, 4:2:0 YUV (NV12)

HDMI Output Format:

·       4:4:4 RGB, 4:4:4 YUV / 8-bit

USB (UVC) Output Format:

·       4:2:2 YUV / 8-bit

Format and Frame RateConverters:

·       On all HDMI and USB inputs

NDI Protocols:

·       Single TCP, Multicast

NDI Formats:

·       Hx2, Hx3

NDI Video Codecs:

·       H.264, HEVC/H.265, 4:2:0, 8-bit

NDI Audio Codecs:

·       AAC-LC, L-PCM Stereo 2.0 at 48kHz

NDI Interfaces:

·        Wired Ethernet

SWITCHING SPECIFICATIONS

Total Number of Layers:

·       9 simultaneous in Preview and

Program

Downstream Keyers:

·        2 (overlays and logo)

Chroma/Luma Keyers:

·       2 (Green, Blue, Luma)

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