Rodecaster Video S

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The RØDECaster Video S is a revolutionary all-in-one video and audio production console designed to deliver intuitive control over every element of your content. A compact version of the RØDECaster Video, it combines powerful video switching, recording and production capabilities with a fully integrated professional audio mixer. From video podcasts and studio productions to live streams and interviews, the RØDECaster Video S provides a seamless way to streamline and supercharge your workflow with broadcast-quality results.

Creative Co-Pilot

The ultimate all-in-one content creation tool, the best-in-class RØDECaster Video S seamlessly blends comprehensive video and audio production into a single, compact device. Providing unmatched flexibility in switching, mixing, processing, recording and streaming, it provides solo creators and video podcasters everything necessary to produce polished, broadcast-quality content from a single, streamlined setup.

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For Anyone and Everyone

With an array of connectivity options and its completely customisable architecture, the RØDECaster Video S adapts to meet the needs of any podcast or production and is flexible enough to fit any creative setup.

Solo Creator

Video Podcaster

Live Streamer

Elevate Your Production

With an intuitive interface and dynamic touchscreen, the RØDECaster Video S offers hands-on control of every element of your production to add the professional polish you’ve been searching for. Switch between video sources, build engaging layouts, and mix pristine audio – all from one compact console.

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Features

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1) Input and Scene Buttons

Switch between video sources or fully customised scenes with the touch of a button.

2) Function Buttons

Quickly and simply access media playback, graphic overlays, multi-source layouts and chroma keying.

3) Touchscreen and Encoders

Control and configure your production with the intuitive touchscreen and versatile encoder.

4) Inspect Button

Preview and configure any input or scene on-the-fly with the innovative Inspect button.

Image: RØDECaster Video rear

5) USB Video and Audio

Connect a compatible webcam or RØDE USB microphone via USB 4 for additional video or audio options.

6) HDMI Inputs and Outputs

Capture up to three HDMI video sources and monitor your production with preview, multiview or program feeds.

7) Headphone Outputs

Monitor your audio with up to two pairs of headphones with custom mixes and levels.

8) Revolution Preamps™

Record XLR and 1/4-inch equipment in stunning detail with the ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamps™.

Switch it Up

With simultaneous control over four different video feeds, the RØDECaster Video S allows you to seamlessly switch between cameras, consoles and other visual inputs instantly to keep your audience totally engaged. Cut between your shots instantly or apply tasteful fades, dips and wipes with fully customisable transitions – you can even sequence your show with live previews of each feed before you make the switch.

Person using RØDECaster Video setup to broadcast cooking show

Set the Scene

The RØDECaster Video S makes it simple to design and customise your own scenes, combining video sources, graphics and media into dynamic layouts. Save up to five scenes and switch between them instantly at the press of a button, giving your productions a professional flow.

RØDECaster Video scene switching

Integrated Professional Audio

Compact yet uncompromising, the RØDECaster Video S sets a new standard for power and flexibility in audio production. With two studio-grade Neutrik® combo jacks for XLR connectivity, and the ability to mix, process, and route up to nine audio sources simultaneously, it delivers versatility that belies its size. Each channel has access to a full suite of studio-grade effects and processors powered by APHEX®, allowing you to sculpt your dream sound and deliver polished, professional results every time.

RØDECaster Video audio channels displayed on computer screen

Expand Your Setup

The RØDECaster Video S includes a versatile USB-C port that lets you expand your setup with an additional video or audio device. Connect a compatible USB webcam, capture card or other UVC source, add a RØDE USB microphone, or even integrate the RØDECaster Pro II or Duo into your workflow to level up your production.

Person using PodMic USB and RØDECaster Video desk setup

Quick and Easy Video

Pair the RØDECaster Video S with the free RØDE Capture app to transform your iPhone into a high-quality camera for your podcast. Enjoy flexible, dual-cam streaming straight from your device to take your content to effortless new heights.

Comprehensive Multiview

The Multiview display of the RØDECaster Video S provides a comprehensive overview of all your production’s critical information in one screen. With previews of every input, scene and feed, alongside recording, streaming and audio information, you can be confident you have complete control of your show.

Multiview display setup with RØDECaster Video

Form Follows Function

The RØDECaster Video S provides immediate access to a wide range of creative tools with its four function buttons, giving you unprecedented hands-on control over advanced video techniques and quick access to your graphics and media.

Media Player
Media Player

Integrate video files, images and sounds into your production with ease.

Graphics Overlay
Graphics Overlay

Access and arrange custom logos, watermarks, lower-thirds and other graphic assets.

Multi-source Layouts
Multi-source Layouts

Configure multiple video sources into arrangements such as picture-in-picture, split screen and more.

Automatic Keying
Automatic Keying

Apply an automatic chroma key to your input – it’s never been easier to set up a green screen.

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Record On-Board

You can capture your entire production directly to a connected hard drive or USB storage device, with the option to record each video and audio source independently providing ultimate flexibility in the editing suite.

RØDECaster Video and hard drive on wooden table

Stream to Your Favourite Platform

Stream your content directly to YouTube, Twitch, or your favourite streaming platform via Wi-Fi or Ethernet and use custom audio routing to send a completely different mix to your audience, your headphones and your recording.

Person using RØDECaster Video desk setup for streaming

Intuitive Interface

The spacious high-resolution touchscreen and versatile rotary encoder provide intuitive hands-on control over every aspect of your production, from applying transitions and previewing your inputs to adjusting volume levels and configuring settings.

RØDECaster Video touchscreen

Wireless Remote Control

For setups where you can’t be close to the console, the RØDECaster Video S boasts complete wireless remote control via the RØDECaster App, allowing you to switch inputs, adjust settings and configure complex scenes from your computer.

RØDECaster Video wireless setup via RØDE Central

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Enhanced by the

RØDECaster App

The RØDECaster App is the ultimate companion software for the RØDECaster Video S. Craft the perfect multi-camera layout with the scene builder, take control over all your audio sources at once with the audio mixer and access advanced configuration settings to craft the perfect production.

OS Requirements: macOS 11 or later; Windows 10 Version 1803 or later.

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Master Your RØDECaster

Learn everything there is to know about the RØDECaster Video S with our comprehensive user guide. From the basics of video switching to advanced recording and streaming applications and everything in between.

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RØDECaster Video

Video Production, Evolved

The RØDECaster Video is a revolutionary all-in-one video and audio production console that provides intuitive control over every element of your content. Combining powerful video switching, recording and production capabilities with a fully integrated professional audio mixer, it offers a seamless way to streamline and supercharge your workflow for studio productions, video podcasts and interviews, and stream live events with broadcast quality.

Best suited for broadcasters, corporate environments, professional studios, houses of worship, and multi-camera productions requiring more I/O flexibility and expandability.

RØDECaster Video S

Your All-in-One Production Partner

Built for solo creators, video podcasters, live streamers, and studio producers – the RØDECaster Video S packs the same powerful punch as the flagship model, combining video switching, recording, streaming, and professional audio control in a more compact, equally intuitive console that makes producing great content easier than ever.

Ideal for solo creators, video podcasters, live streamers, and studio producers who need a powerful yet compact solution for professional-quality video and audio production.

Key features

  • Switch between up to four video sources and five fully customisable scenes at the press of a button
  • High-performance octa-core CPU video and audio processor
  • Three full HD (1080p) HDMI inputs with auto frame rate conversion and one configurable HDMI output for viewing program, preview and multi-view
  • One flexible USB-C port for connecting webcams and RØDE USB audio devices to use as additional video and audio sources
  • Two studio-grade Neutrik® combo jacks with ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamps™ for capturing pristine audio from XLR microphones, instruments or any other audio source
  • Dual internal wireless receivers for connecting RØDE Series IV wireless microphones
  • Powerful APHEX® audio processing, including an EQ, compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter, de-esser and the legendary Aural Exciter™, Big Bottom™ and Compellor™ effects
  • Support for network cameras (including PTZ operation) with up to four NDI inputs® and one output via Ethernet, plus dual-cam streaming with the free RØDE Capture app for iOS devices
  • 2-inch high-resolution touchscreen and versatile rotary encoder for quick configuration and setting adjustment
  • Ability to create five complex scenes with multiple layers of video, media and graphics, which can be saved and triggered at the touch of a button
  • Automatic chroma keying for effortlessly replacing backgrounds with media or live video inputs
  • Media playback, graphic overlays, keying, transitions and multi-source scene creation all accessible from the front panel
  • Innovative “Inspect” feature for quick-and-easy preview and configuration of any input or scene
  • Intelligent auto-switching for seamless hands-free switching of video sources and scenes based on audio inputs
  • Stream directly to all major platforms via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, or to streaming software via USB
  • Record directly to external USB storage device, including isolated (ISO) recording for post-editing flexibility
  • Remote control, user-assignable graphics and media, custom scene building, audio mixing and effects, and other advanced configuration options via the RØDECaster App
  • Designed and made in RØDE’s state-of-the-art facilities in Sydney, Australia
  • 24GB of on-board storage (20GB user-configurable) for media, graphics and overlays

Specifications

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:

Power Supply Requirements
USB-C PD 45W, 20V 2.25A
Weight (grams)
875
Dimensions (millimetres)

Length: 253.5

Width: 128.4

Height: 60.2

Streaming, Recording and Software:

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
6 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
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:

23.97, 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
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:

23.97, 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
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:

23.97, 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

Video:

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:

23.97, 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

Switching:

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)
Switching

Audio:

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) 2 balanced line outputs (1/4-inch, L/R)
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

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In The Box

Video and Audio Production Console

1 x RØDECaster Video S

RØDECaster Video Power Supply

1 x Power Supply

SuperSpeed USB-C Cable SC35

1 x SuperSpeed USB-C Cable

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RØDECaster Video

RØDECaster Video S

Video Sources

6

4

HDMI Inputs

4

3

UVC Inputs

2

1

NDI Inputs

4

4

Video Outputs

2 × HDMI, 1 × UVC, 1 × NDI

1 × HDMI, 1 × UVC, 1 × NDI

Recording

PGM at 1080p60 and 6 x ISO at 1080p30

PGM at 1080p60 and 4 x ISO at 1080p30

Streaming

RTMP / RTMPS

RTMP / RTMPS

Keying / DSK / Auto Switching

Yes

Yes

Preview & Program Layers

9

9

Custom Scenes

7

5

Total Audio Channels

9 x Stereo

9 x Stereo

Analogue Audio Inputs

2 × Combo Jacks

2 × Combo Jacks

Analogue Audio Outputs

2 × Headphones, 2 × Line Outputs

2 × Headphones

USB Audio Interfaces

3

3

USB Audio Device Hosting

2

1

Wireless Audio Receivers

2

2

Ethernet / Wi-Fi / Bluetooth®

Yes

Yes

Video Players

2

2

Media Storage

microSD Card

24GB Internal (20GB User Configurable)

Remote Control (Ethernet / Wi-Fi / USB)

Yes

Yes

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