Roland VC-1-HS HDMI to SDI Video Converter

The Roland VC-1-HS is a professional HDMI to SDI video converter designed for live production, broadcast, and AV installations. It delivers lossless image conversion, preserving rich blacks, bright whites, and accurate color fidelity while eliminating interlacing artifacts and conversion errors.

Key Features

• HDMI to SDI Conversion – Easily convert HDMI video sources to SDI for integration with professional AV systems.
  
• Lossless Image Conversion – Maintain pristine video quality across 3G (Level A & B), HD, and SD SDI signals.
  
• HDCP Compliant – Supports protected content with pass-through capabilities for HDMI sources.
  
• Selectable Audio Channels – Embed or de-embed audio from HDMI signals, including support for AES/EBU digital audio.
  
• On-Board Re-Clocker – Compensates for signal attenuation over long SDI cable runs, ensuring stable output.
  
• VC-1 RCS Software Control – Configure, monitor, and manage your converter via PC or Mac for precise adjustments.
  
• Seamless Integration with Mixers – Perfectly complements Roland V-1600HD and V-800HD multi-format video mixers.
  

Reliable & Essential

As HDMI cameras become increasingly common in live production, the VC-1-HS provides a professional-grade solution for extending, converting, and embedding audio for SDI workflows. It ensures your video feeds remain crisp and synchronized, making it ideal for multi-camera setups, live events, and broadcast systems.

With the VC-1-HS, you can combine HDMI video sources with SDI mixers and production systems without compromising quality or reliability. It’s compact, versatile, and built to professional standards.

Inputs

• HDMI: Type A (19-pin) ×1
  
• Analog Audio: 1/4″ TRS balanced ×1 pair (L/R)
  
• Digital Audio: 1/4″ TRS balanced ×1 (combined with Analog R channel)
  

Processing

• Audio embedding
  
• Audio de-embedding
  

Outputs

• SDI: BNC ×2
  
• HDMI: Type A (19-pin) ×1 (Thru/Out)
  
• Analog Audio: 1/4″ TRS balanced ×1 pair (L/R)
  
• Digital Audio: 1/4″ TRS balanced ×1 (combined with Analog R channel)
  

Input/Output Video & Audio Formats

SDI

• Signal Standards: SMPTE 424M / 425M-AB / 292M / 259M-C
  
• Video Formats:
• 1080p/i: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 Hz
  
• 720p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25 Hz
  
• 720x487i, 720x576i (BT.601-5)
  
• Audio Format: Linear PCM, 24-bit/48 kHz, 16 channels
  

HDMI

• Video Formats:
• 1080p/i: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 Hz
  
• 720p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25 Hz
  
• 480i/576i
  
• Audio Format: Linear PCM, 24-bit/48 kHz, 8 channels
  

Audio Specs

• Analog Input Level: +4 dBu (Max +24 dBu)
  
• Analog Input Impedance: 110 Ω
  
• Analog Output Level: +4 dBu
  
• Analog Output Impedance: 600 Ω
  
• Digital Output: AES3, 16/24 bits, 32/48 kHz, 2 channels
  
• Digital Output Impedance: 110 Ω
  

USB

• USB Type B (Hi-Speed) ×1
  

Power

• DC 9V
  
• Power Consumption: 8 W
  

Physical

• Dimensions (WxDxH): 5-15/16 × 5-1/8 × 1-3/16 in (150 × 130 × 30 mm)
  
• Weight: 1 lb 2 oz (500 g)
  
• Operating Temperature: 0–40°C
  

Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms