Roland VR5 at DVinfo.net

Rob Munzing · June 30th, 2011, 07:36 PM

I've picked up an assignment to produce high school sports for a new digital branch of the biggest newspaper here in Maine. I've been busy researching equipment that will allow me to produce a top quality production with limited manpower. Since we will be at various sites, i need something mobile and SIMPLE. With that said, has anybody gone hands-on with the new Roland VR5? Here is the info from the roland site.
Roland VR-5 AV Mixer & Recorder :: Overview
Thanks

Colin McDonald · June 30th, 2011, 11:02 PM

I notice that the input options are composite or S video only. You are not going to get top quality with that.

I haven't used this switcher myself, but I have used others with digital as well as composite/S video analogue inputs. The quality difference between the digital and composite/S video inputs was very obvious.

Also, you didn't say if "top quality" means high definition. If so, it's going to be a lot more expensive to find a switcher.

It might help if we knew what exactly you are needing this for - recording, live streaming, live relay on large screen or what?

June 30th, 2011, 07:36 PM	#1
Rob Munzing Tourist Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Gardiner, Maine Posts: 1	Roland VR5 I've picked up an assignment to produce high school sports for a new digital branch of the biggest newspaper here in Maine. I've been busy researching equipment that will allow me to produce a top quality production with limited manpower. Since we will be at various sites, i need something mobile and SIMPLE. With that said, has anybody gone hands-on with the new Roland VR5? Here is the info from the roland site. Roland VR-5 AV Mixer & Recorder :: Overview Thanks

June 30th, 2011, 11:02 PM	#2
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	Re: Roland VR5 I notice that the input options are composite or S video only. You are not going to get top quality with that. I haven't used this switcher myself, but I have used others with digital as well as composite/S video analogue inputs. The quality difference between the digital and composite/S video inputs was very obvious. Also, you didn't say if "top quality" means high definition. If so, it's going to be a lot more expensive to find a switcher. It might help if we knew what exactly you are needing this for - recording, live streaming, live relay on large screen or what?