Rode

RØDE RØDECaster Video Core

Video and Audio Production Interface

Specifications

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: 23.98, 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: 23.98, 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

Total Number of Layers: 9 simultaneous in Preview and Program
Downstream Keyers: 2 (Overlays and Logo)
Chroma Keyers (Green and Blue): 2 (Green, Blue, Luma)
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

Analog Audio Inputs: 2 combo jacks (microphone, line or instrument) with Revolution Preamps™
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)
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
Audio Mixer: 16 possible audio sources (9 stereo channels simultaneously): combo 1 and 2 (can be combined for stereo), video clips, sounds, HDMI 1, 2 and 3 (each can be split for two mono), 3 USB audio interfaces (computers), 1 hosting USB audio device (USB microphone), 4 network 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.

Direct Streaming: Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP/RTMP) over Ethernet
Supported Platforms: Youtube Live Twitch Live Facebook Live Twitter/X Live Custom server
Network: Ethernet (10/100/1000 Base-T) for streaming, configuration, remote control with computer and over-the air updates
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
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: 4 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
Compatible Operating Systems: MacOS 11 or later Windows 10 Version 1803 or later, Windows 11