Edirol/Roland VR-5 AV Mixer and Recorder

Edirol/Roland VR-5 AV Mixer and Recorder Review

Edirol/Roland VR-5 AV Mixer and Recorder Feature

• Connect to a PC via USB: Simply connect like a Web camera to enable easy live streaming
• Intuitive operation with Dual Touch Monitors: The Program and Preview monitors are operated by touching the screen such as when selecting video sources and PinP position changes. The sound from the sources can be monitored using headphones
• Simple video compositing: In addition to Transition effects, Picture in Picture (PinP) and SPLITare also available. Simply select an effect and the respective video sources
• Control transparency with a single knob: Advanced video composition such as placing a person or text over a background video source can be fine-tuned using a single knob
• Audio and video from a PC: Connect a PC to the RGB connector for various applications such as presentation, slide shows and movie playback

The Edirol/Roland VR-5 AV Mixer & Recorder is a soup-to-nuts device that includes a video switcher, audio mixer, recorder and preview monitors and provides video playback and output for web streaming. Featuring minimal hardware, an easy connection and a quick set up, it is ideal for school meetings, churches, council meetings, panels and corporate events.Equipped with a 5-Channel Video Switcher, the VR-5 AV Mixer & Recorder can support up to 3 video sources, PC input video playback, 2 mono and 5 stereo mixable audio channels. The built-in scan converter allows you to adjust the vertical and horizontal scan frequency of video signal. You can select the video sources and PinP position changes with the help of dual touch-screen LCD monitors (program and preview monitors).Alternatively, the dedicated video buttons can also be used for selecting a video source. It also has options for selecting transition effects such as Picture-in-Picture and Split. The sound from the sources can be monitored using headphones. Provided with 2 mono and 5 stereo audio inputs, the VR-5 AV Mixer & Recorder offers full digital audio processing and produces high-quality sound with effects such as "Noise Gate" for reducing background noise and a "Mastering Tool" to ensure consistent output volume. The "Audio Follow" function enables the audio to fade from one source to another as the video source changes. With a built-in recorder, you can record the final outpu