RODECaster Video S – versatile video capture device

RODE is expanding the Caster series with a compact video production and streaming console, a simplified version of the Video.

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The device switches between four video sources and supports up to five scenes. The new model has a built-in media player with 24 GB of storage and MP4, PNG, JPG and WAV playback. The console records four video sources separately in ISO mode and supports NDI over Ethernet, RTMP streaming, UVC recording and direct recording to USB storage. Graphic overlays, multisource layouts and chroma key are also available.

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Other features include an eight-core processor; built-in APHEX audio processing with compression, de-essing, high-pass filtering, EQ, Stereo Imaging, Compellor, Aural Exciter and Big Bottom; Bluetooth 5.3; support for two RODE Series IV wireless microphones; a 2-inch touchscreen; the RodeCaster configuration application; Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet streaming; support for NDI HX2/HX3 PTZ cameras; two low-noise Revolution Preamps with Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connectors; two TRS headphone outputs; three full-HD 1080p HDMI inputs and one output; and five USB-C ports.

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The RODECaster Video S is available to preorder for $500.