Roland VRC-01 AeroCaster iPad Livestreaming System

Roland VRC-01 AeroCaster iPad Livestreaming System

AeroCaster makes it easy and affordable for anyone to create a wireless multi-camera setup with pro-level production quality. Leveraging the A/V power of the mobile devices that everyone carries, our breakthrough system opens up a new world of creative possibilities for any livestreaming application, from online talk shows and music performances to live commerce, remote education, and beyond.

FEATURES

• Powerful wireless production solution with hardware control surface/audio interface and full-featured iPad app
• Switch up to four wireless devices simultaneously, plus the camera on the host iPad
• Supports wireless camera connections from up to four supported iOS and Android smartphones and tablets
• Wirelessly share screens from computers and mobile devices via the Google Chrome web browser
• Switch between cameras, media, and scenes with a variety of transition effects
• Save and recall 30 scenes with titles, graphics, and picture-in-picture windows
• Media pool for integrating video, audio, photos, and graphics stored on your iPad
• Stream directly to YouTube, Facebook Live, Twitch, and custom RTMP channels over Wi-Fi or 4G/5G cellular networks
• Follow viewer comments in the AeroCaster LIVE app
• Record program output and independent camera feeds while livestreaming or offline
• Intuitive hardware control surface and audio interface with two XLR inputs, 3.5 mm stereo input, and headphones and monitor outputs

SPECIFICATIONS

AeroCaster VRC-01

Connectors
MIC 1, 2 jacks: Combo type (XLR, 1/4-inch TRS phone), balanced, phantom power (DC 48 V, 4 mA Max)
LINE IN jack: Stereo miniature type
MONITOR OUT jack: RCA phono type
PHONES/HEADSET jack: Stereo miniature type (Stereo, CTIA-type)
DC IN 5V port: USB Type-C (R)
DEVICE port: USB Type-C (R)

Controller
MIC 1 LEVEL fader
MIC 2 LEVEL fader
LINE IN LEVEL fader
MAIN LEVEL fader

MIC 1 COMP/LIMITER knob
MIC 2 COMP/LIMITER knob
MIC 1 GAIN knob
MIC 2 GAIN knob
LOOP BACK knob
HEADSET/ONBOARD MIC knob
REVERB knob
LIP SYNC DELAY knob
PHONES/HEADSET knob

MIC 1 +48V switch
MIC 2 +48V switch

Indicator
POWER
DEVICE
SIG/PEAK

Nominal Input Level
MIC 1, 2 jacks: -60 to +4 dBu (Maximum input level: +24 dBu)
LINE IN jacks: -10 dBu (Maximum input level: +10 dBu)

Input Impedance
MIC IN 1, 2 jacks: 10 k ohms (ANALOG GAIN < 24 dBu), 5 k ohms (ANALOG GAIN < 24 dBu)
LINE IN jacks: 15 k ohms

Nominal Output Level
MONITOR OUT jacks: -10 dBu (Maximum output level: +10 dBu)
PHONES/HEADSET jack: 15 mW + 15 mW (32 ohms load)

Output Impedance
MONITOR OUT jacks: 1 k ohms

Audio Effects
Delay, Reverb, HPF, Noise Gate, De-Esser, Compressor, Limiter

Power Supply
USB AC adaptor (commercially available)
* Recommended to use an USB AC adaptor that can supply 5V, 1.0 A or more.
USB Bus power

Current Draw
700 mA (AC adaptor)
500 mA (USB bus power)

Operation Temperature
+0 to +40 degrees Celsius
+32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit

Dimensions
220(W) x 166(D) x 60(H) mm
8-11/16(W) x 6-9/16(D) x 2-3/8(H) inches

Weight (without cables)
600 g
1 lb 6 oz

Accessories
Leaflet “Read Me First”
USB Type-C to Lightning cable
USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

AeroCaster LIVE

Video Input
Satellite camera
Browser source
Built-in camera (iPad).
* 5 inputs in total
* Satellite cameras can be used with AeroCaster Camera or Web browser.
* Need to install the ?AeroCaster Camera? App on your iPhone and Android Phone.
* Browser source use PC or mobile devices (iOS, Android OS) via Google Chrome web browser.
* Codec:H.264 Bitrate:Up to 20Mbps

Video Processing
RGB 4:4:4, 8-bit
1080/60p
* Depends on iPad internal processing
* Video input will be converted automatically.

Input Formats
Up to 1080/30p
* Automatically adjusts resolution and frame rate according to network bandwidth.

Output Formats
Up to 1080/60p
* Reccommend Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter or Apple Lightning-Digital AV Adapter.

Still image and video and audio playback

Up to 100.
* Use still images and videos saved in the iPad.
* File format conforms to iOS Photo Library.
* PNG alpha channel supported.
* Support mp4(aac), m4a(aac), mp3, wav as audio source.

Scene
Up to 30.
* Text, Media (Overlay), PinP, SPLIT, QUAD are either can be registered.

Video Effects
Transition: CUT, MIX (DISSOLVE), WIPE
DSK (overlay): Text, Media
Composition: PinP, KEY (Luminance Key, Chroma Key), Simple telop function
* PNG alpha channel composition supported

Audio Processing
Sampling Rate: 24 bits, 48 kHz

Streaming Platform
YouTube Live
Facebook Live
Twitch
* Custom RTMP supported

Recording
Format : MP4 (H.264/AAC)
Bitrate : 1Mbps?10Mbps

Other Functions
(Zoom, Exposure, White Balance, Focus, LED Light, Stabilization)
* Depends on smart phone or tablet

Operating conditions

AeroCaster LIVE (for iPad)
Operating System:
iOS 14 or later
CPU:
Apple A12 processor or better (A12Z or better is recommended)

AeroCaster Camera (for iPhone, iPad)
Operating System:
iOS 13 or later
CPU:
Apple A10 processor or better (iPhone 7 or higher recommended)

AeroCaster Camera (for Android)
Operating System:
Android 10 or later
CPU:
Models with H.264 hardware encoder

Others:
Screen resolution 1280×720 or higher
Equipped with two or more cameras in front and rear