Rode
RØDE RØDECaster Video S

Rode

RØDE RØDECaster Video S

Compact Video and Audio Production Console

Product code
RCVS
Category
Audio
Family
interfaces-and-mixers

Specifications

Switching Specifications

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)

Video 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: 23.97, 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

Streaming, Recording and Software Specifications

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
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
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

Audio Specifications

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)
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

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 Specifications

Power Supply Requirements
USB-C PD 45W, 20V 2.25A
Weight (grams)
875
Dimensions (millimetres)
Length: 253.5 Width: 128.4 Height: 60.2

Specification from Rode