Roland VR-120HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer

The Roland VR-120HD is a portable hybrid AV mixer designed for professional livestreams, hybrid events, and mid-level live productions. Combining audio mixing, video switching, streaming, and automation into a single compact unit, it empowers a single operator to run high-quality productions without extra gear or staff.

Key Features

• Direct Streaming Encoders – Built-in dual streaming for 1080p/60 FPS output to multiple platforms, including SDXC recording for archiving and post-production.
  
• Extensive I/O – 6x 3G SDI inputs, 6x 1080p HDMI inputs with frame rate converters and real-time scalers, and 8 total outputs (3 SDI, 3 HDMI, USB-C streaming, dedicated streaming output).
  
• Flexible Video Mixing – Eight-layer effects engine, picture-in-picture, DSK keying, still image playback, and 16-slot still store for BMP, JPEG, and PNG files.
  
• Professional Audio – 42-channel digital mixer with advanced effects, processing, and Audio Player function with 8 trigger pads for up to 16 audio files.
  
• Automation & Control – Powerful live production automation with sequencing, macros, and scene memories; PTZ camera control for up to 12 cameras across multiple brands and protocols.
  
• Touchscreen & Remote Operation – Large 7-inch touchscreen with graphical menu plus remote control support via iPad, macOS, and Windows.
  
• Connectivity & Tally – Extensive device control via Bluetooth, USB, RS-232, LAN, plus wireless and wired camera tally support.
  

Professional & Portable

With the VR-120HD, you get a full-featured hybrid production solution in a compact, transportable chassis. It simplifies complex workflows with one-touch macros, live automation, and integrated streaming while supporting high-quality video and multi-channel audio. Ideal for corporate events, concerts, houses of worship, esports, or educational broadcasts, this mixer streamlines hybrid and online production for any setting.

Video Specifications

• Video Processing: 4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8-bit
  
• Number of Video Channels: 12
  

Video Input Formats

HDMI IN 1–6:

• 480/59.94i, 480/59.94p
  
• 720/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/60p
  
• 1080/29.97p, 1080/30p
  
• 576/50i, 576/50p
  
• 720/50p, 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/25p
  
• 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p
  
• PC Resolutions: VGA 640x480/60 Hz, SVGA 800x600/60 Hz, XGA 1024x768/60 Hz, WXGA 1280x800/60 Hz, SXGA 1280x1024/60 Hz, FWXGA 1366x768/60 Hz, SXGA+ 1400x1050/60 Hz, UXGA 1600x1200/60 Hz, WUXGA 1920x1200/60 Hz (reduced blanking)
  

SDI IN 1–6:

• 720/59.94p, 720/50p
  
• 1080/59.94i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/60p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/30p
  
• 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/25p
  
• 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p
  

Notes:

• Interlaced input signals are internally converted to progressive.
  
• Frame rates: 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz, or 50 Hz depending on format.
  
• Conforms to CEA-861-E and VESA DMT 1.0 Revision 11 standards.
  

Video Output Formats

HDMI OUT 1–3, SDI OUT 1–3:

• 720p: 59.94 / 60 / 50 Hz
  
• 1080i: 59.94 / 60 / 50 Hz
  
• 1080p: 59.94 / 60 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 25 / 23.98 / 24 Hz
  

USB Stream:

• Resolutions: 1080p, 720p, 640x480 (various frame rates)
  
• Supports uncompressed (YUY2) and compressed (Motion JPEG) formats
  

Stream & Record Formats:

• 720p: 59.94 / 60 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 25 Hz
  
• 1080p: 59.94 / 60 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 25 / 23.98 / 24 Hz
  
• File Formats: MP4 (H.264 video up to 20,000 kbps, AAC LC audio up to 384 kbps), WAV (Linear PCM, 16-bit, 48 kHz, stereo)
  
• Restrictions: Streaming/recording and video playback cannot exceed 1080/30p simultaneously; total bitrate ≤ 20,000 kbps.
  

Video Player:

• MP4 (H.264, AAC)
  
• Max 1080/60p, average bitrate ≤ 20,000 kbps
  

Still Image Support:

• BMP, PNG, JPEG: max 1920x1080, 24-bit color
  
• Up to 16 images in internal memory
  
• Exportable to SD card or USB drive
  
• PNG supports alpha channel
  

Video Effects:

• Transition: Cut, Mix (Dissolve/Fam/Nam), Wipe (8 types), Split (2 types)
  
• Composition: PinP ×4, Keyer ×4, DSK ×2
  
• Other: Multi-view (3 types), flip horizontal/vertical, still image capture/playback, output fade, test pattern, stream delay
  

Audio Specifications

• Processing: 24-bit, 48 kHz
  
• Channels: 42
  

Audio Formats:

• USB Stream: Linear PCM, 24-bit, 48 kHz, 2ch
  
• Bluetooth input: Linear PCM, 24-bit, 48 kHz, 2ch
  
• HDMI IN: Linear PCM, 24-bit, 48 kHz, 2ch
  
• HDMI OUT: Linear PCM, 24-bit, 48 kHz, 8ch
  
• SDI IN: Linear PCM, 24-bit, 48 kHz, 2ch
  
• SDI OUT: Linear PCM, 24-bit, 48 kHz, 8ch
  

Audio Player: WAV (Linear PCM, 16-bit, 48/44.1 kHz, stereo), up to 16 tracks in internal memory

Audio Effects:

• Channel: High-pass filter, echo canceller, anti-feedback, noise gate, de-esser, compressor, 4-band EQ, voice changer, delay, auto mixing
  
• Master: Reverb, 4-band EQ, compressor/limiter, loudness AGC, adaptive noise reduction, low frequency cut, 15-band GEQ, delay
  
• Others: Output fade, test tone output
  

Input Levels:

• AUDIO IN 1–6: -64 to +4 dBu (Max +24 dBu)
  
• AUDIO IN 7/L, 8/R: -10 dBu (Max +10 dBu)
  

Input Impedance:

• AUDIO IN 1–6: 30 kΩ
  
• AUDIO IN 7/L, 8/R: 7 kΩ
  

Output Levels:

• AUDIO OUT 1–4 (XLR): +4 dBu (Max +24 dBu)
  
• AUDIO OUT 5–6 (RCA): -10 dBu (Max +10 dBu)
  
• PHONES: 92 mW + 92 mW (32 Ω)
  

Output Impedance:

• XLR: 600 Ω, RCA: 1 kΩ, PHONES: 56 Ω
  

Residual Noise:

• XLR: -92 dBu (all faders min) to -62 dBu (max gain)
  
• RCA: -101 dBu (all faders min) to -75 dBu (max gain)
  

Bluetooth:

• Version 4.2, profiles: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI), codec: SBC (SCMS-T)
  

Common Features

• Scene memory: 32 types
  
• Macro control: 100 types
  
• Sequencer control: 1000 types
  
• Panel lock, EDID emulator, auto input switching, smart tally, remote camera control (up to 12 units), external rec control
  

Connectors

Video Input:

• HDMI IN 1–6: HDMI Type A, HDCP & multi-format supported
  
• SDI IN 1–6: BNC, SMPTE 424M/425M-AB/292M
  

Video Output:

• HDMI OUT 1–3: HDMI Type A, HDCP supported
  
• SDI OUT 1–3: BNC, SMPTE 424M/425M-AB/292M
  
• USB STREAM: USB Type-C
  

Audio Input:

• AUDIO IN 1–6: Combo XLR/1/4" TRS, phantom 48 V, max 14 mA
  
• AUDIO IN 7/8: RCA
  
• USB STREAM & Bluetooth input supported
  

Audio Output:

• AUDIO OUT 1–4: XLR
  
• AUDIO OUT 5–6: RCA
  
• PHONES: 1/4" and mini stereo
  
• Digital: HDMI OUT 1–3, SDI OUT 1–3, USB STREAM
  

Other Connectors:

• USB HOST: USB A (flash drive)
  
• CTL/EXP 1–2: 1/4" TRS (foot/expression)
  
• TALLY/GPIO: DB-25 Female (Tally/GPO 16, GPI 8)
  
• RS-232: DB-9 Male
  
• DIRECT STREAM: RJ45, 1000BASE-TX
  
• Reference IN/THRU: BNC, Black Burst/Bi-Level/Tri-Level
  

Power & Environmental

• AC adaptor
  
• Current: 3.0 A
  
• Power Consumption: 69 W
  
• Operating Temp: 0–40°C (32–104°F)
  

Display

• Graphic, 7" Wide VGA, color touchscreen (800x480), backlit LCD
  

Physical

• Dimensions: 17.25 × 12 × 4.4 in
  
• Weight: 11.8 lbs