Boasting comprehensive processing modules and desirable SSL tone, Metric Halo ChannelStrip 3 is a console-style channel strip plug-in widely used by Grammy-winning engineers for both its sound and workflow. Complete with a compressor, gate/expander, fully parametric 6-band EQ, limiter, and separate dynamics sidechains with EQ, ChannelStrip 3 acts as an all-in-one solution for channel-by-channel control of timbre and dynamics.

ChannelStrip 3 also features input and output gain, switchable polarity, user adjustable sample delay, high-resolution metering on every block, and SpectraFoo real-time spectral analysis, so it provides all the elements of an analog console's I/O module along with powerful advantages of digital processing in a user-friendly and resizable interface. With over 100 factory presets, the plug-in provides fertile ground for building custom combinations or just getting a solid sound in a hurry.

8 Essential Plug-Ins for Audio Engineers    ChannelStrip 3 and Character    HaloVerb and Dirty Delay    Multiband Dynamics & Multiband Expander    Precision DeEsser and TransientControl    Built-In SpectraFoo Spectrum Analysis    Fully Automatable Parameters    Adjustable UI Size    AAX (Native/DSP), Audio Units, and VST    macOS and Windows Compatible

• World-class signal processing and workflow
• Used by Grammy award-winning engineers on countless hits
• Smooth analog sound with razor-sharp digital precision
• Widely acknowledged to provide that SSL sound
• Expander, compressor, multiband EQ, and limiter
• Scalable gain reduction meters
• More than 100 presets included
• Adjustable UI size and disclosable graphs
• MH preset manager provides cross-platform presets
• Supports AAX (Native and DSP), Audio Units, and VST plug-in formats
• macOS and Windows compatible

• Input gain/trim and polarity invert
• Six-band fully parametric EQ with six selectable filter band types
• Fully adjustable expander/gate with sidechain
• Fully adjustable compressor with sidechain
• Integrated sidechain EQ for dynamics
• Individually switchable sidechains for dynamics blocks
• Individual sidechain listen for dynamics blocks
• EQ/compressor routing control
• User-adjustable delay up to 255 samples
• Limiter with adjustable threshold and automatic gain
• Output gain/trim fader
• High-resolution metering for each processing block
• SpectraFoo spectral analysis built in

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. If you output to a mac, will Skype recognize the signal?

A: In order for the signal out of the V-1HD to be understood by the computer and then Skype, it needs to be encoded first. Please consider INOGENI USB 3.0 4K HDMI Video Capture Card or the Magewell XI100DUSB HDMI USB 3.0 Capture Dongle.

Q: 2. Can you mix up 1080p & 1080i on the HDMI input?

A: Per their page: *The input interlaced video signal is converted to progressive video signal by internal processing. I have connected a Panasonic AG AC90, Nikon D800, GoPro3Black, and my Dell Inspiron 7000 all with no issues and did not have to play with any of them to get it to read them and send the output to my Atomos Ninja.

Q: 3. how do you show media clips? does that take a channel?

A: I use a laptop to slides and play clips and it does take up a channel. I know of no way around this.

Q: 4. Will the Roland V-1HD accept inputs from the Canon XA20 and XA25 cameras?

A: Not sure about those Canon cameras, but it accepts HDMI inputs from several Canon DSLRs that I own.

Q: 5. Hi !! Is this switcher compatible with all my camera NTSC signal having frame rate 30 fps ? Thanks!!

A: This unit is only listed for 59.94 (60). 30 FPS is not available.

Q: 6. is the roland v1 hd compatible with vmix software? if yes what steps i should take and necessary stuff i will need to make it work.

A: Yes, you would just need an HDMI Capture device for your computer. Such as this option from Magewell. https://bhpho.to/37FKVhH

Q: 7. Does this switcher work with a PAL camera. Specifically I want to use this with three Sony HXR-MC2500E for live events. Has anyone tried this mixer with the camera?

A: Yes, the Roland V-1HD is both PAL and NTSC. You can set the HXR-MC2500E (B&H #SOHXRMC2500E) to 1080i50 for it to work with this switcher.

Q: 8. 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: 9. Is it possible to connect a HDMI out from a laptop displaying power point to the mixer V 1HD and the HDMI output of Sony PMW Ex1R. how can we record the output signal?

A: Purchase a program from Telestream's Wirecast Play 6 for $10It can record and livestream to YouTube. It gives you the option to download the production in HD.

Q: 10. Does it have a PIP option?

A: Yes it does