RØDECaster Video S.

$599.00

Description

The RØDECaster Video S is a revolutionary all-in-one console for video and audio production, giving you intuitive control over every aspect of your content. A streamlined version of the RØDECaster Video, it combines powerful video switching, recording, and production tools with a fully integrated professional audio mixer. From studio shoots and video podcasts to interviews and live streams, the RØDECaster Video S delivers seamless, broadcast-quality results with total ease.

Your All-in-One Production Partner

Built for solo creators, video podcasters, live streamers, and studio producers – the RØDECaster Video S packs the same powerful punch as the flagship model, combining video switching, recording, streaming, and professional audio control in a more compact, equally intuitive console that makes producing great content easier than ever.

Ideal for solo creators, video podcasters, live streamers, and studio producers who need a powerful yet compact solution for professional-quality video and audio production.

 

Key Features:

  • Switch between up to four video sources and five fully customisable scenes at the press of a button
  • High-performance octa-core CPU video and audio processor
  • Three full HD (1080p) HDMI inputs with auto frame rate conversion and one configurable HDMI output for viewing program, preview and multi-view
  • One flexible USB-C port for connecting webcams and RØDE USB audio devices to use as additional video and audio sources
  • 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
  • Dual internal wireless receivers for connecting RØDE Series IV wireless microphones
  • Powerful APHEX® audio processing, including an EQ, compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter, de-esser and the legendary Aural Exciter™, Big Bottom™ and Compellor™ effects
  • 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
  • 2-inch high-resolution touchscreen and versatile rotary encoder for quick configuration and setting adjustment
  • Ability to create five complex scenes with multiple layers of video, media and graphics, which can be saved and triggered at the touch of a button
  • Automatic chroma keying for effortlessly replacing backgrounds with media or live video inputs
  • Media playback, graphic overlays, keying, transitions and multi-source scene creation all accessible from the front panel
  • Innovative “Inspect” feature for quick-and-easy preview and configuration of any input or scene
  • Intelligent auto-switching for seamless hands-free switching of video sources and scenes based on audio inputs
  • Stream directly to all major platforms via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, or to streaming software via USB
  • Record directly to external USB storage device, including isolated (ISO) recording for post-editing flexibility
  • Remote control, user-assignable graphics and media, custom scene building, audio mixing and effects, and other advanced configuration options via the RØDECaster App
  • Designed and made in RØDE’s state-of-the-art facilities in Sydney, Australia
  • 24GB of on-board storage (20GB user-configurable) for media, graphics and overlays

Specifications

NDI

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

Power and Mechanical

Power Supply Requirements

USB-C PD 45W, 20V 2.25A
Weight (grams)
875
Dimensions (millimetres)

Length: 253.5

Width: 128.4

Height: 60.2

Streaming, Recording and Software

Direct Streaming

Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP/RTMP) over Ethernet or Wi-Fi
Supported Platforms
  • Youtube Live
  • Twitch Live
  • Facebook Live
  • Twitter/X Live
  • Custom server
Network
Ethernet (10/100/1000 Base-T) and Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 and 5GHz) for streaming, configuration, remote control with computer and over-the air updates
Storage Media
External USB mass storage device (exFAT format) for recordings
Video Recording
Program feed as H.264/AVC MP4 file with embedded AAC stereo mix
Isolated (ISO) Video Recording
6 video inputs and 1 Program feed as independent H.264/AVC files (up to 1080p30)
Audio Recording
Stereo mix WAV audio file
Multitrack Audio Recording
9 independent stereo WAV audio files
RØDE Central Companion Software

Scene builder: advanced construction of scenes and remote control of device

Auto-switching: configuration of automatic switching based on audio input

Audio mixer: advanced configuration and control of audio sources, processing and routing

Stream profiles: configuration for streaming settings and profiles

Device configuration: advanced settings and customisations

Compatible Operating Systems
MacOS 11 or later Windows 10 Version 1803 or later, Windows 11

Video

Video Input Feeds

4 Simultaneous
HDMI Inputs
3 Type-A (HDMI1.4b)
USB (UVC) Inputs
1 Multi-function USB-C for UVC Video
HDMI Outputs
1 Configurable – Preview, Program, Multiview
Video Input Frame Rates

1920x1080p:

23.97, 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:

23.97, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

Video Engine Colour Space / Bit Depth
4:4:4 RGB / 8-bit
HDMI Input Colour Space / Bit Depth
4:4:4 RGB, 4:4:4 YUV, 4:2:2 YUV / 8, 10, 12-bit
USB Input Colour Space
4:2:2 YUV, 4:2:0 YUV (NV12)
HDMI Output Colour Space / Bit Depth
4:4:4 RGB, 4:4:4 YUV / 8-bit
USB Output Colour Space / Bit Depth
4:2:2 YUV / 8-bit
Format and Frame Rate Converters
On all HDMI and USB inputs

Switching

Total Number of Layers
9 simultaneous in Preview and Program
Downstream Keyers
2
Chroma Keyers (Green and Blue)
2
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

Bluetooth
5.3 (for stereo audio input or phone calls)

Audio

Analog Audio Inputs
2 combo jacks (microphone, line or instrument) with Revolution Preamps™
Wireless Audio Inputs
2 Series IV wireless receivers
Digital Audio Inputs

USB 1: 2-in/2-out or multichannel (20-in) output

USB 1 Chat (uses USB 1 port): 2-in/2-out with mix-minus

USB 2: 2-in/2-out with MFi support

USB 4: compatible with RØDE USB microphones and RØDECaster Pro II and Duo

Analog Audio Outputs
2 headphone outputs (1/4-inch) 2 balanced line outputs (1/4-inch, L/R)
Audio Mixer

18 possible audio sources (9 stereo channels simultaneously): combo 1 and 2 (can be combined for stereo), wireless 1 and 2, video clips, sounds, HDMI 1, 2 and 3 (each can be split for two mono), Bluetooth, 3 USB audio interfaces (computers), 1 hosting USB audio device (USB microphone).

11 Outputs with Custom Routing: live mix, headphone 1, headphone 2, recording, USB 1 Chat, USB 1, USB 2, USB 4, Bluetooth, HDMI A, Network.

Note: Each output can be independently configured with custom level, mute status and level offset settings for each of the 9 inputs.

Audio Processing

APHEX® VoxLab™ Processing: per channel

Advanced APHEX® granular processing on each channel: Compressor, Equaliser (EQ), De-esser, Panning, Noise Gate, High-pass Filter, Aural Exciter™, Big Bottom™

Preamps

Frequency range: 20Hz – 20kHz Input gain: up to 76dB Input

Equivalent Input Noise: -131.5dBV (A-weighted)

Streaming Sample Rate / Bit Depth
48kHz / 32-bit
Recording Sample Rate / Bit Depth
48kHz / 24-bit