RODE RODECaster Video S All-in-One Audio/Video Console

Video Input Feeds:

4 simultaneous

HDMI Inputs:

3 type-A (HDMI 1.4b)

USB (UVC) Inputs:

1 multi-function USB-C for UVC video

HDMI Outputs:

1 configurable – Preview, Program, Multiview, Inputs 1 - 4

Video Input Frame Rates:

1920x1080p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 

(HDMI only) 1920x1080i: 25, 29.97, 30

Video Output Frame Rates:

1920x1080p: 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 

Video Streaming Standards:

1920x1080p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

Video Engine Colour Space / Bit Depth:

4:4:4 RGB / 8-bit

HDMI Input Colour Space / Bit Depth:

4:4:4 RGB, 4:4:4 YUV, 4:2:2 YUV / 8, 10, 12-bit

USB Input Colour Space:

4:2:2 YUV, 4:2:0 YUV (NV12)

HDMI Output Colour Space / Bit Depth:

4:4:4 RGB, 4:4:4 YUV / 8-bit

USB Output Colour Space / Bit Depth:

4:2:2 YUV / 8-bit

Format and Frame Rate Converters:

On all HDMI and USB inputs

NDI Protocols:

Single TCP, Multicast

NDI Formats:

Hx2, Hx3

NDI Video Codecs:

H.264, HEVC/H.265, 4:2:0, 8-bit

NDI Audio Codecs:

AAC-LC, L-PCM Stereo 2.0 at 48kHz

NDI Interfaces:

Wired Ethernet

Total Number of Layers:

9 simultaneous in Preview and Program

Downstream Keyers:

2 (overlays and logo)

Chroma Keyers (Green and Blue):

2 

Luma Keyer:

1

Media Players:

2 simultaneous

Transitions:

SMPTE wipes, dip and fade

True Preview: 

Display complete scenes and overlays simultaneously in preview and program 

Generated Borders:

All scenes

Multiview:

Program and preview 

Live inputs, scene and media thumbnails 

Audio mixer and channel status 

Recording, network and storage status 

Run time, date and time information

Media Player:

24GB on-board storage 

Videos: MP4 

Images: PNG, JPG 

Audio: WAV

Bluetooth:

5.3 (for stereo audio input or phone calls)

Analog Audio Inputs:

2 combo jacks (microphone, line or instrument) with Revolution Preamps™

Wireless Audio Inputs:

2 Series IV wireless receivers

Digital Audio Inputs:

USB 1:2-in/2-out or multichannel (20-in) output 

USB 1 Chat (uses USB 1 port): 2-in/2-out with mix-minus 

USB 2: 2-in/2-out with MFi support 

USB 4: compatible with RØDE USB microphones and RØDECaster Pro II and Duo 

Analog Audio Outputs:

2 headphone outputs (1/4-inch) 

Audio Processing:

APHEX® VoxLab™ Processing: per channel 

Advanced APHEX® granular processing on each channel: Compressor, Equaliser (EQ), De-esser, Panning, Noise Gate, High-pass Filter, Aural Exciter™, Big Bottom™

Preamps:

Frequency range: 20Hz – 20kHz 

Input gain: up to 76dB Input 

Equivalent Input Noise: -131.5dBV (A-weighted)

Streaming Sample Rate / Bit Depth:

48kHz / 32-bit

Recording Sample Rate / Bit Depth:

48kHz / 24-bit

Audio Mixer: 

17 possible audio sources (9 stereo channels simultaneously): combo 1 and 2 (can be combined for stereo), wireless 1 and 2, video clips, sounds, HDMI 1, 2 and 3 (each can be split for two mono), Bluetooth, 3 USB audio interfaces (computers), 1 hosting USB audio device (USB microphone) 

11 Outputs with Custom Routing: live mix, headphone 1, headphone 2, recording, USB 1 Chat, USB 1, USB 2, USB 4, Bluetooth, HDMI A, Network 

Note: Each output can be independently configured with custom level, mute status and level offset settings for each of the 9 inputs.

Direct Streaming:

Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP/RTMPS) over Ethernet or Wi-Fi 

Supported Platforms:

Youtube Live

Twitch Live

Facebook Live 

Twitter/X Live

Custom server

Network:

Ethernet (10/100/1000 BaseT) and Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 and 5GHz) for streaming, configuration, remote control with computer and over-the-air updates 

RØDECaster App Companion Software:

Scene builder: advanced construction of scenes and remote control of device 

Auto-switching: configuration of automatic switching based on audio input 

Audio mixer: advanced configuration and control of audio sources, processing and routing 

Stream profiles: configuration for streaming settings and profiles 

Device configuration: advanced settings and customisations

Storage Media:

External USB mass storage device (exFAT format) for recordings 

Video Recording:

Program feed as H.264/AVC MP4 file with embedded AAC stereo mix

Isolated (ISO) Video Recording: 

4 video inputs and 1 Program feed as independent H.264/AVC files (up to 1080p30) 

Audio Recording:

Stereo mix WAV audio file

Multitrack Audio Recording:

9 independent stereo WAV audio files

Compatible Operating Systems:

macOS 11 or later 

Windows 10 Version 1803 or later, Windows 11

Power Supply Requirements: 

USB-C PD 45W, 20V 2.25A

Weight (grams):

875

Dimensions (millimetres):

Length: 253.5 

Width: 128.4

Height: 60.2