The SHOWCAST 100 is a brand new 4K 4-Channel All-in-one Production Studio that features 7 major functions. It can switch video, overlay text and graphics, control cameras, live stream, record, and mix audio all from a single unit. Similar to a tablet, the 14-inch touch panel allows easy and intuitive access to switcher functions. 4K HDMI connections for inputs and outputs for connecting to a 4K projector or an IMAG screen. RJ45 connections for controlling up to 3 PTZ cameras via serial protocol.

The touch panel allows easy and intuitive access to a variety of switcher functions. The SHOWCAST 100 has many functions with easy setup. The unique all-in-one design streamline your video production workflow by reducing the number of external devices that you need to connect. SHOWCAST100 is light and compact. Its mobility makes it ideal for any live production environment.

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The four HDMI input/output channels are designed for basic video production workflow of meetings, corporate conferences, church events, etc.

The SHOWCAST 100's built-in camera control functions allow you to simultaneously control three PTZ cameras. You can directly save the lens position presets, pan and tilt camera lens in real time, zoom in and out of an image, and adjust the white balance, iris and mirror mode.

The SHOWCAST 100 offers two ways to overlay subtitles. A lumakeyed subtitle is usually used for logos, animated texts, etc. Another way is to overlay subtitles using the built-in network streaming encoder.

The built-in dual live streaming encoder allows you to record and stream simultaneously. With the SHOWCAST 100's recording capability, you can easily back up the recorded video files for post production edits without much effort.

Virtual buttons on the large touch screen panel makes it easy for operating the switcher as well as setting up presets for cameras.

Operating the SHOWCAST 100 is as easy as using a tablet. Produce professional video productions without having a huge learning curve on how to use and operate a switcher.

Cut, Mix and Wipe are the three useful and simple transition effects built into the switcher. Via an easy-to-use 14 inch touchscreen UI, the transition settings will be immediately accessible after selection of a particular effect. For example, if you've selected WIPE, you can easily adjust the transition speed by dragging a slider with your finger or tap to select a color for the border.

PIP is often required in video production. Most of the time, the PIP window size need to be adjusted for the program view. The SHOWCAST 100 allows you to drag different sliders on the touchscreen UI with your finger to set the aspect ratio of the PIP window. The split window is usually used for live interview, corporate presentations, and panel discussions.

Even though SHOWCAST 100 can control only three PTZ cameras, you can save up to four presets per camera, giving you a total of 12 different angles for your production. The 12 memory presets allow the director to instantaneously switch between different camera angles on SHOWCAST 100 by pushing corresponding preset buttons.

On the intuitive touchscreen UI, you can easily adjust the camera's focus, iris and white balance settings. Settings of a particular program can be saved in memory presets for future use.

The SHOWCAST 100 offers two ways to overlay subtitles. A lumakeyed subtitle is usually used for logos, animated texts, etc. Lumakeyed subtitles can be previewed on the multiview screen and transitioned to program.

Another way is to overlay the subtitles using the built-in network streaming encoder. On the web UI of the streaming encoder, enter the subtitle texts in the text field of the CG page after which the subtitle will be shown on your streamed video as streaming starts and recorded on the SD card along with the video. If lumkeyed subtitle and CG texts are shown at the same time, they will all be recorded on the SD card.

Luma key is an image processing technique that deals with the brightness level of an image or a video, thereby generating a foreground subtitle or logo. SHOWCAST 100's luma key function is designed for logos, text and animated images.

The CG texts or image generated using the network streaming server can be overlaid on the video during streaming. The text size and color can be customized with a border added. The text or image position can also be adjusted accordingly.

Transcribe audio by entering subtitles line by line using News CG then play subtitles in real time by simply tapping the space bar on the keyboard.

Highlight the information that you wish to convey to your audience. You can also transcribe audio by entering subtitles line by line using News CG after which you will be able to play subtitles in real time by simply tapping the space bar on the keyboard controller.

The built-in dual live streaming encoder allows you to record and stream simultaneously. With the SHOWCAST 100's recording capability, you can easily back up the recorded video files for post production edits without much effort.

Depending on the bandwidth, you can set the bitrate to low, medium or high. To meet growing demand for mobile viewing, the portrait view can now be easily activated on the SHOWCAST 100 by simply pressing the VERTICAL button so that viewers will be able to view the program on their mobile devices by holding them upright without having to change the orientation.

During video production, you can simultaneously stream to two live streaming platforms such as Facebook, Youtube and Twitch. With Datavideo dvCloud, you can stream to 25 live streaming platforms at the same time and automatically back up your video files on the cloud server.

dvCloud is a professional live streaming platform developed by Datavideo. Once you've login, you will be allowed to create and manage all video streaming channels on dvCloud and stream your video to 25 live stream servers without any time constraints. The best part about dvCloud is that it allows you to back up video files on the cloud server for future downloads. The SHOWCAST 100 forms a low latency, secure and reliable streaming work flow with the SRT protocol and the dvCloud server.

For each live streaming video, 50% of the audience view on mobile phones, and 94% of the mobile users prefer holding the phone upright to view the video. It takes only a few basic setups for the vertical streaming function of the SHOWCAST 100 to generate a portrait view of your streaming video.

The traditional physical keyboard of the switcher is replaced by a professional touchscreen UI to allow video switching, activation of subtitle overlay, camera control, video recording, audio mixing, etc. Operating of these functions is intuitive and easy to learn, even to novice users.

The SHOWCAST 100's intuitive touchscreen UI has several buttons with each assigned of one function only. The pane-like design divides the functions into different groups. Like a tablet, the touchscreen UI is intuitive and easy to use.

With the SHOWCAST 100's recording capability, you can easily back up the recorded video files for post-edits, etc without much effort.

The 4 Channel Audio Mixer accepts embedded audio, two LINE input channels, one AUX channel and one HDMI audio channel, giving you the ability to mix the audios while processing the image.

The SHOWCAST 100 has two XLR/6.3mm composite ports for LINE inputs. The dual channel RCA port is designed for analog audio input. The RCA output serves to connect external audio equipment for audio monitoring.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. how do you control the cameras?

A: The included Datavideo HS-1600T MARK II switcher offers next generation design which features a built-in camera controller for up to 3 Datavideo PTZ cameras. (Works with PTC-140T and PTC-150TL)

Q: 2. I have 3 Nikon DSLRs D800, D600, D700 and a Canon XA10 what do I need to connect these to work with the V-1HD. (to convert 720p60 to 1080p60 or convert 1080p30 to 1080p60). Or alternatively can I input 1080p60 from the switcher even when my inputs are 720p60?

A: With the Roland V-1, you must select one of these as your input signal: 1080i, 1080p, or 720p. Except for the D700 which is a stills only camera, all the camera's do 1920 x 1080P. Set that on the camera's plus the Roland and you are set.

Q: 3. Does this unit output 23.97fps or 29.97 fps at 1080p ?

A: Sorry this unit only supports 50/59.94. You would have to do a signal conversion from those frame rates.

Q: 4. How to record the HDMI output in a computer to use it later with edius grass valley 6.55?

A: You can record the HDMI output using a capture device to record on your computer. I use Blackmagic's Shuttle Extreme and also UltraStudio Mini Recorder, but there are many others to choose from.

Q: 5. Can this switcher be used with wirecast?

A: Although the Roland switcher can connect to a PC via USB with dedicated application for control, if you wish to bring in the program video output signal from the switcher into Wirecast on your computer, you will need to use a capture device. Examples of HDMI capture devices for PC are Magewell XI100DUSB HDMI USB 3.0 Capture Dongle or for Mac with thunderbolt, Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Recorder Capture Device.

Q: 6. Would there be any problem connecting HD cameras via HDMI cables of 150+ feet? Some switchers I've researched have problems with this.

A: Actually, it is not the switcher but the signal that cannot handle long cable runs since HDMI becomes too weak after 30-50' or so. Booster cable can get this up to 100' but for longer runs we suggest signal conversion to SDI or Cat5/6 cabling. Please email us so that we can further assist you. provideo at bhphoto dot com.

Q: 7. What is the best way to color grade the video signals coming? If I have a C100 coming in, am I able to make any adjustments to the color? Assuming need another piece of gear to do this properly but not sure what I need.

A: When using a camera like the C100, which has an HDMI output, and a more basic switcher like the Roland V-1HD there really is not an additional piece of gear that is going to allow you to color grade the camera. However you can always adjust the settings in the camera itself. There are different picture profiles you can adjust and you can even dial in the exact white balance you desire.

Q: 8. Has anyone used the Chroma Key features and does it work well? Does anyone have experience to know how it might compare to the Blackmagic ATEM Switcher Chroma Key features?

A: Yes, I have used the chroma key. And it works better than I thought it would. The only difference in this versus BM atem is the user interface. For the roland you just turn on the effect and move the dial till it keys out what you need.

Q: 9. how long does it takes to safely operate to avoid over heat the unit ?

A: In a climate controlled environment you should be able to operate this unit for hours without any offering heating issues at all.

Q: 10. I shoot with 2 70d's & 1 80d will I be able to get a clean out with this switcher? I'm currently post editing everything after I upload the video's to my computer...What a hassle.. What else would I need? Thank you for any advice. Alan

A: yes it will still have good results bec. it has a 4:2:2 color video processing, and get a 4:2:2 8-10bit video recorder for better results