The V-8 offers an expanded visual experience and is the natural evolution of the legendary V-4 Four Channel Video Mixer   The V-8 Eight Channel Video Mixer has all the features of the V-4 but with more channels, two selectable RGB inputs, monitor outputs and additional powerful special effects   It continues the legacy of the V-4's other great features such as ease of use, high-quality digital processing of video, numerous video effects and BPM sync with music. This next generation video mixer expands your visual presentation and performance potential to new applications and dimensions. The V-8 is a part of the Roland SD video mixer line.

DV quality video outputs with full digital processing
The internal processing of the V-8 is 4:2:2 full-frame digital. More than 500 lines of video resolution ensure very high image quality after digital processing and mixing.

Direct input of computer signal
The V-8 has a built-in scan converter, providing direct input of RGB signals (VGA - UXGA) from two D-Sub terminals on the rear panel. With the selector switch located on the top panel, you can select between two computer sources. Using the luminance key or chroma key, enables logos or text from your computer to be keyed over background video enabling the display of lyrics, bottom thirds, and announcements. Integrating computer graphics and visual applications with video sources has never been easier.

Video Mixer Specifications

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-bit, 13.5 MHz

Frame Synchronizer

2 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> 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 7 (Ch 1 - 7)
S-video: 4-pin mini DIN type x 4 (Ch 5 - 8)
PC-RGB: D-SUB 15pin Shrink Type x 2 (Ch8: PC1 / PC2)
* Inputs 5 - 8; however if S-video is simultaneously input to 5-8,
S-video takes priority
Output
Video (composite): BNC type x 2, S-video: 4-pin mini DIN type x 1
Preview Output
Video (composite): BNC type x 1 (OSD Menu)
Monitor Output
Video (composite): BNC type x 8 (Ch 1 - 8)

Remote Control Interfaces

MIDI IN: 5-pin DIN type x 1,
MIDI OUT/THRU: 5-pin DIN type x 1

Transition effects (more than 200 types)

Mix (Dissolve, Non-Additive Mix : NAM, Full-Additive Mix : FAM),
Wipe (Hard edge wipe, Soft edge wipe),
Key, Slide, Stretch, User Transition

Video effects

Still, Strobe, Afterimage, Feedback, Shake, Negative, Colorize,
Find Edge, Silhouette, Mono Color, Emboss, Posterize, Color Pass,
Luminance key, Chroma key, Flip, Multi, Mirror, Picture-in-picture

Power Supply

DC 9 V (AC Adaptor: Roland PSB-1U)

Current Draw

2 A (Preliminary, AC Adaptor PSB-1U 0.4A)

Accessories

AC Adaptor, Power Cord, BNC to RCA video adapter x 4,
mount screw for Video fader x 4, Owner's Manual

Options

Cross Fader: V-4CF

Size and Weight

Dimensions

238 (W) x 315 (D) x 134 (H) mm
(9-3/8 (W) x 12-7/16 (D) x 5-5/16 (H) inches)

Weight

3.2 kg (7 lbs 1 oz)