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Review Summary
The Roland V-1600HD Multi-Format Video Switcher is an All-in-One multi-channel switcher with a built-in monitor, scalers and multi-format inputs and outputs. Ideal for live video production, the switcher has 16 inputs for connecting to HD/SD-SDI, DVI-D/HDMI, RGB, Component, S-Video and composite formats. It comes with 14 mixing channels and allows you to effortlessly mix and output various video sources such as cameras, VTRs, RGB computer sources, Blu-ray/DVD and high-end SD/HD-SDI video sources without external converters.
With the included HD/SD SDI input for professional video equipment and DVI-D, the switcher directly connects to PC/Mac. You can output digital/analog HD resolution even while down-converting. The Multi-Format Video Switcher offers various multi-screen solutions such as independent outputs, multi-screen with edge-blending, dual mode and split mode. One video input can be daisy-chained to multiple inputs using the thru out connectors.
The scaler for each input can be zoomed to any position in the video image. With the built-in monitor, you can preview each video source when external monitors are not available or ideal. With 64 (8 x 8) memory banks, the switcher can store and instantly recall setup parameters. It has the intuitive operating ability to control DSK (Downstream Keyer), key composition and PiP.