AVAeroCaster Livestreaming System

Welcome to
Wireless Livestreaming

Break free from the complicated setup and tangle of cables typically needed to connect cameras, computers, and switchers for multi-camera livestreaming. With just an iPad and a few mobile phones, the revolutionary Roland AeroCaster system will have you wirelessly switching and streaming on your favorite platform in minutes.

AeroCaster makes it easy and affordable for anyone to create a wireless multi-camera setup with pro-level production quality. Leveraging the A/V power of the mobile devices that everyone carries, our breakthrough system opens up a new world of creative possibilities for any livestreaming application, from online talk shows and music performances to live commerce, remote education, and beyond.

• Powerful wireless production solution with hardware control surface/audio interface and full-featured iPad app
• Switch up to four wireless devices simultaneously, plus the camera on the host iPad
• Supports wireless camera connections from up to four supported iOS and Android smartphones and tablets
• Wirelessly share screens from computers and mobile devices via the Google Chrome web browser
• Switch between cameras, media, and scenes with a variety of transition effects
• Save and recall 30 scenes with titles, graphics, and picture-in-picture windows
• Media pool for integrating video, audio, photos, and graphics stored on your iPad
• Stream directly to YouTube, Facebook Live, Twitch, and custom RTMP channels over Wi-Fi or 4G/5G cellular networks
• Intuitive hardware control surface and audio interface with two XLR inputs, 3.5 mm stereo input, and headphones and monitor outputs

AEROCASTER VRC-01

Connectors

MIC 1, 2 jacks: Combo type (XLR, 1/4-inch TRS phone), balanced, phantom power (DC 48 V, 4 mA Max)
LINE IN jack: Stereo miniature type
MONITOR OUT jack: RCA phono type
PHONES/HEADSET jack: Stereo miniature type (Stereo, CTIA-type)
DC IN 5V port: USB Type-C (R)
DEVICE port: USB Type-C (R)

Controller

MIC 1 LEVEL fader
MIC 2 LEVEL fader
LINE IN LEVEL fader
MAIN LEVEL fader

MIC 1 COMP/LIMITER knob
MIC 2 COMP/LIMITER knob
MIC 1 GAIN knob
MIC 2 GAIN knob
LOOP BACK knob
HEADSET/ONBOARD MIC knob
REVERB knob
LIP SYNC DELAY knob
PHONES/HEADSET knob

MIC 1 +48V switch
MIC 2 +48V switch

Indicator

POWER
DEVICE
SIG/PEAK

Nominal Input Level

MIC 1, 2 jacks: -60 to +4 dBu (Maximum input level: +24 dBu)
LINE IN jacks: -10 dBu (Maximum input level: +10 dBu)

Input Impedance

MIC IN 1, 2 jacks: 10 k ohms (ANALOG GAIN < 24 dBu), 5 k ohms (ANALOG GAIN < 24 dBu)
LINE IN jacks: 15 k ohms

Nominal Output Level

MONITOR OUT jacks: -10 dBu (Maximum output level: +10 dBu)
PHONES/HEADSET jack: 15 mW + 15 mW (32 ohms load)

Output Impedance

MONITOR OUT jacks: 1 k ohms

Audio Effects

Delay, Reverb, HPF, Noise Gate, De-Esser, Compressor, Limiter

Power Supply

USB AC adaptor (commercially available)
* Recommended to use an USB AC adaptor that can supply 5V, 1.0 A or more.
USB Bus power

Current Draw

700 mA (AC adaptor)
500 mA (USB bus power)

Operation Temperature

+0 to +40 degrees Celsius
+32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit

Dimensions

220(W) x 166(D) x 60(H) mm
8-11/16(W) x 6-9/16(D) x 2-3/8(H) inches

Weight (without cables)

600 g
1 lb 6 oz

Accessories

Leaflet "Read Me First"
USB Type-C to Lightning cable
USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

AEROCASTER LIVE

Video Input

Satellite camera
Browser source
Built-in camera (iPad).
* 5 inputs in total
* Satellite cameras can be used with AeroCaster Camera or Web browser.
* Need to install the “AeroCaster Camera” App on your iPhone and Android Phone.
* “Browser source” use PC or mobile devices (iOS, Android OS) via Google Chrome web browser.
* Codec:H.264 Bitrate:Up to 20Mbps

Video Processing

RGB 4:4:4, 8-bit
1080/60p
* Depends on iPad internal processing
* Video input will be converted automatically.

Input Formats

Up to 1080/30p
* Automatically adjusts resolution and frame rate according to network bandwidth.

Output Formats

Up to 1080/60p
* Reccommend Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter or Apple Lightning-Digital AV Adapter.

Still image and video and audio playback

Up to 100.
* Use still images and videos saved in the iPad.
* File format conforms to iOS Photo Library.
* PNG alpha channel supported.
* Support mp4(aac), m4a(aac), mp3, wav as audio source.

Scene

Up to 30.
* Text, Media (Overlay), PinP, SPLIT, QUAD are either can be registered.

Video Effects

Transition: CUT, MIX (DISSOLVE), WIPE
DSK (overlay): Text, Media
Composition: PinP, KEY (Luminance Key, Chroma Key), Simple telop function
* PNG alpha channel composition supported

Audio Processing

Sampling Rate: 24 bits, 48 kHz

Streaming Platform

YouTube Live
Facebook Live
Twitch
* Custom RTMP supported

Recording

Format : MP4 (H.264/AAC)
Bitrate : 1Mbps〜10Mbps

Other Functions

(Zoom, Exposure, White Balance, Focus, LED Light, Stabilization)
* Depends on smart phone or tablet

OPERATING CONDITIONS

AeroCaster LIVE (for iPad)

Operating System:
iOS 14 or later
CPU:
Apple A12 processor or better (A12Z or better is recommended)

AeroCaster Camera (for iPhone, iPad)

Operating System:
iOS 13 or later
CPU:
Apple A10 processor or better (iPhone 7 or higher recommended)

AeroCaster Camera (for Android)

Operating System:
Android 10 or later
CPU:
Models with H.264 hardware encoder
Others:
Screen resolution 1280x720 or higher
Equipped with two or more cameras in front and rear

* Switching between 3 or more camera lenses is supported only for Xperia and Google Pixel series
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.