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VR-5: AV Mixer & Recorder

Everything you need in a single device

Features

Effortless live video production, recording and streaming with the VR-5.
The VR-5’s “all-in-one” solution greatly simplifies production, recording and streaming of any live event. The VR-5’s innovative design incorporates a video switcher, audio mixer, video playback, recorder, preview monitors and output for web streaming all in a single unit. As a USB Video/Audio class device, web streaming is effortless by simply connecting to a computer running a live streaming service such as Livestream, USTREAM, worshipstream.com, Stickam, and others as well as any video call service such as Skype and iChat. The reduction in hardware equipment, setup time and connection complexity ensures a worry-free, easy to use solution for any event.

The VR-5 is ideal for school meetings, churches, council meetings, panels, corporate events, live web broadcasting - any live event.

Product Highlights

5-Channel Video Switcher (3 video sources, PC input, video playback)
2 Mono and 5 Stereo Mixable Audio Channels
Built-in scan converter for PC input
Built-in dual LCD monitors with touch control for easy video source selection
Three video layers for 2 video sources plus DSK (downstream keyer)
MPEG-4 player/recorder
USB video/audio class device for web streaming

More Info

A world of power in a compact unit. All controllable by a single operator.

Connect to a PC via USB
*The world's first USB Video/Audio Class supported AV mixer.
Simply connect like a Web camera to enable easy live streaming.
*Our research at time of printing

Intuitive operation with Dual Touch Monitors

The Program and Preview monitors are operated by touching the screen such as when selecting video sources and PinP position changes. The sound from the sources can be monitored using headphones.

Simple video compositing
In addition to Transition effects, Picture in Picture (PinP) and SPLIT
are also available. Simply select an effect and the respective video sources.

Control transparency with a single knob
Advanced video composition such as placing a person or text over a background video source can be fine-tuned using a single knob.

Audio and video from a PC
Connect a PC to the RGB connector for various applications such as presentation, slide shows and movie playback.

Full digital audio mixing
Two mono and five stereo audio inputs (total of 12Ch) are mixed with full digital audio processing. This results in a high quality sound with effects such as "Noise Gate" for reducing background noise, and a "Mastering Tool" to ensure consistent output volume. The "Audio Follow" function enables the audio to fade from one source to another as the video source changes.

Record to SD memory card

The built-in recorder can record the final output of the VR-5 to SD memory card. Up to four hours of recording is possible when using a 4GB card. The MPEG-4 capture format enables easy sharing of recorded video. The VR-5 can also playback video, still image, and audio files from SD card.

VR-5 Image Converter (Win/Mac)
Software for preparing data to be played back from the VR-5 will be available from this website.
Supported Formats: AVI, MPG, MOV, WMV, MP4, DV

Output controls
VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT knobs enable independent video and audio fade-in/out levels. Press the "USER LOGO" button to display a stored image such as company logo, show name or conference title.

Example Configurations

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Specs

Video
Video Format: [Video] NTSC or PAL (ITU601)
[PC-RGB] 640 x 480/120 Hz, 800 x 600/120 Hz, 832 x 624/75 Hz,
        1024 x 768/80 Hz, 1152 x 864/80 Hz, 1152 x 870/75 Hz,
        1280 x 1024/75 Hz, 1600 x 1200/60 Hz (RGB VH: positive/negative logic)
        * VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 10 conform.
        * The refresh rate is the maximum value of each resolution.
Video Sampling Rate: [Video] 4:2:2 (Y:B-Y:R-Y), 8 bits, 13.5 MHz
Frame Synchronizer: 5 systems
Input Level and Impedance: [Video (composite)] 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
[S-video] Luminance signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms (NTSC) /0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohms (PAL)
[PC-RGB] 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms (H, V: 5 V TTL)
Output Level and Impedance: [Video (composite)] 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
[S-video] Luminance signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms (NTSC)/0.3 Vp-p,
75 ohms (PAL)
Connectors: [Input] Video (composite): BNC type x 3, S-video: 4-pin mini DIN type x 3, PC-RGB: D-Sub 15-pin Shrink type x 1 * Inputs 1 to 3; When S-video is simultaneously input to 1 to 3, S-video takes priority; [Output] Video (composite): BNC type x 2, S-video: 4-pin mini DIN type x 2; [Preview Output] Video (composite): BNC type x 1
Audio
Internal Processing: Sample Rate: 24-bit/48.0 kHz
Input Level: [AUX AUDIO INPUT] +4 dBu to –62 dBu (variable) Max: +22 dBu; [Channel 1/2/3] –10 dBu Max: +8 dBu [PC AUDIO] –15 dBu Max: +3 dBu
Input Impedance: [AUX AUDIO INPUT] XLR type: 4 k ohms, TRS phone type: 6 k ohms; [Channel 1/2/3 and PC AUDIO] 15 k ohms
Input Connectors: [AUX AUDIO INPUT] XLR-3-31 type (balanced, phantom power),
1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced/unbalanced) * TRS type takes priority; [Channel 1/2/3] RCA phono type [PC AUDIO] Stereo miniature type
Output Level: [AUDIO OUTPUT] –10 dBu Max: +8 dBu [PHONES] 50 mW + 50 mW
Output Impedance: [AUDIO OUTPUT] XLR type: 600 ohms, TRS phone type: 1 k ohms,
[PHONES] 10 ohms
Output Connectors: [AUDIO OUTPUT] XLR-3-32 type (balanced), RCA phono type
[PHONES] Stereo 1/4 inch phone type
Recorder/Player
Recording Format: [Format] MP4 (.mp4); Video Codec: MPEG-4 Visual; Audio Codec: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3)
Bit Rate: 2 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 6 Mbps
Media: SD Memory Card (1 to 2 GByte)
SDHC Memory Card (Max 32 GByte), Class 4 or greater
File System: FAT32 (Max file size 4 GByte)
Movie Size: [TV Size] NTSC (720 x 480)
PAL (720 x 576)
Max Recording Time: Recorded file is up to 4 GByte.
Bit Rate at 2 Mbps: approximately 4 hours/4 GByte
Bit Rate at 4 Mbps: approximately 2 hours/4 GByte
Bit Rate at 6 Mbps: approximately 80 minutes/4 GByte
Supported Playback Format: [Video File Format] .MP4, .AVI
Video Codec: MPEG-4 Visual,
Audio Codec: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3)
[Audio File Format] .WAV, .MP3
[Picture File Format] .BMP, .JPG
Other Connectors
HDMI Connector: [Resolution] Setup to NTSC: 480p; Setup to PAL: 576p
OUTPUT or PREVIEW OUTPUT
USB A Type Connector (USB 2.0 High-Speed): 1. For USB Storage device
2. For USB Video Stream output (Supports UVC/UAC)
• Video: 720x480p, 29.97 fps, Motion JPEG, 6-9Mbps (variable bit rate)
• Audio: 48kHz, 16-bit stereo Linear PCM
Remote Control Interfaces: MIDI IN: 5-pin DIN type x 1 jack
MIDI OUT/THRU: 5-pin DIN type x 1 jack
Others
Transition Effects: Switcher: Cut, Mix, Hard edge wipe, Soft edge wipe
DSK: Cut, Mix
Video Effects: Luminance key, Chroma key, Picture-in-picture, Split
Power Supply: DC 12 V (AC Adaptor: PSB-7U)
Current Draw: 3 A (AC Adaptor: PSB-7U)
Dimensions: 376 (W) x 314 (D) x 133 (H) mm,
14-13/16 (W) x 12-3/8 (D) x 5-1/4 (H) inches
Weight: 4.3 kg, 9 lbs 8 oz (without AC Adaptor)
*In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.: *O dBu=0.775 Vrms