RØDECaster Video Pro - Your Questions Answered! (RODECaster, if you prefer)

[@phongphanichlimprasutr3765]

Love your answers in real testing and see amazing results from new RODE product. Thank you so much.

[@photojoseph]

You’re very welcome!

[@WTonino]

Great Q/A, ty. I really don't understand why they decided not to support 4k@30 😭

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

The live stream bitrate is shown in the multivew .. bottom right .. during the stream ... at least from what I've gathered from watching various videos about the Rødecaster Video.

[@photojoseph]

what!! Oh man, how did I miss that?! So good… THANK YOU!

[@LiveAccessTSV]

Hey Joseph, thanks for your informative video, great stuff! I've got a couple of questions - hoping you might be able to answer these. 1) How tricky is it to quickly adjust audio levels or turn one of the audio inputs on or off? I guess this is the big advantage of physical audio buttons however if it's something that can be achieved reasonably easily then it's most likely workable in a live situation. I work solo and have quite a mobile kit - adding in a Rodecaster Pro just to help with audio probably won't work with the setup I have. 2) Does the Rodecaster Video have multiply video processors so you can stream at one bitrate and record the program out to SSD at another bitrate?

[@photojoseph]

1. Easy enough especially once you’re familiar with the menus. Of course not as fast as have no a series of dedicated faders and buttons though. You can pair it with the RØDE audio interface for a full audio fader experience. 2. I don’t have a solid answer. I haven’t tested streaming various bitrates while recording to compare, however I did look at the bitrate of a recording and I think it was 20mbps if memory serves, so that would be higher than streaming. Which likely means “yes” to your question, but you don’t have control over the recording one.

[@crocop8843]

can you use any camera original in RØDECaster Video ISO recording like ATEM ISO in davinci resolve As you did in the video in which you explained the method

[@photojoseph]

Yes, of course. There’s no XML file to even link right now, so you’re just talking about recording in camera - the RØDE is irrelevant at that point.

[@slyhow]

I cant help but feel this should have been a Blackmagic X Rode product. Put some of the video features of rode into the already superior versatility of an ATEM Mini Extreme Take the sound features & expertise of the Rodecasters into it = perfect product

[@photojoseph]

They’re both Australian companies, too!

[@getsomesports13]

Yolobox has a cool feature to bring up KZbin comments as an overlay. How would one do that with RC-video?

[@photojoseph]

No good way to do that as an overlay on the RØDE.

[@andrewwaldman2600]

I am getting errors all over the place when trying to add media files, its not sized right, frame rate is off, vertical video as an example does not save, no one is reporting this so far so would love to know if the device handles any media you throw at it

[@photojoseph]

Video has to be 1920x1080 MP4, that’s in the manual. Framerate should always be at the same as your device is set to for best performance; I doesn’t test if uploading alternate frame rates worked or not.

[@FatehShams]

What is video bitrate in the ISO recording?

[@photojoseph]

It was about 20. I actually initially recorded looking at that but then it occurred to me that I might change depending on streaming bitrate settings and I didn’t want to go through testing them all - I filmed this in one long take and it was taking too long already 😅

[@MrComicstudios]

Please help, I do have a question, does both Type C to the computer work as a capture card or only a specific one. That is something I really hated on the Streamer X, that only usb 1 had the option to see the video fee.

[@photojoseph]

I’m pretty sure only USB 1 sends video. But verify that with others. Mine is already disassembled.

[@HumbertoAbed]

Can you share a link for the color HDMI cables. They don't just look awesome, the difference in color would make my life so much easier. Thank you

[@photojoseph]

Yeah the are nice! They’re actually from RØDE: rode.com/en/accessories/adaptors-cables

[@enregistreur]

12:00 the 10bit “rumor” part for the ATEM comes from the fact (as far as the official video release goes anyway) that the ATEM *internally* works in 10 bit, and is seemingly compatible with 10 bit HDMI outputs from the Studio cameras for example IIRC.

[@photojoseph]

That is correct. The ATEM is a 10-bit workflow, while the RØDE is 8-bit. The recordings, as you saw of course are only 8-bit. But I tested this because the commenter insisted that the ATEM recording was 10-bit. Unless I misread the comment, which is entirely possible!

[@enregistreur]

@@photojoseph I commented quickly and pressed Reply too soon (got interrupted ahah), but thank you for the video by the way :D This kind of demonstrated FAQ format is perfect to clear everything !!

[@stopandthinknow]

: Can the original RODEcaster Pro work with the new RODECaster Video?

[@photojoseph]

I don’t have an answer for that. I don’t own any of the other RØDE mixers so my experience with them is limited. Sorry!

[@vanash]

Can you control and make changes to the settings on the RodeCaster Video from one computer (e.g. plugged in via USB or connected over Ethernet), while having another computer, plugged in via USB, see the RodeCaster Video as a webcam? Use case is you want to utilise the benefits of camera switching and audio mixing on a computer that isn’t running Rode Central but want to maintain fine grained control of available video / audio options.

[@photojoseph]

Yes!

[@vanash]

That’s a game changer for me! Thanks @photojoseph

[@mobilemedia02]

Excellent video keep them coming on the RØDECaster Video

[@photojoseph]

More to come!

[@majormauser]

Can you record all inputs and the program output ISO?

[@photojoseph]

Yes - I covered that in the original video

[@naruto5046]

I’m curious, does it take 4K input from camera? or does the camera have to be in 1080p mode for this device to work?

[@photojoseph]

No, the inputs don’t scale. They’ll frame convert but it has to be 1080p.

[@naruto5046]

@@photojoseph Quite a shame really, i don’t mind not having 4K but we could have gotten a sharper looking 1080p if it was possible.

[@erikjrussell]

Thanks for more great content in this cool new device. Two questions: 1. Can you do a luma key? 2. The frame rate of the multiview input previews seems super low in all the demos I have seen. Is that the case? Can that be improved. That could be a deal breaker for any serious use.

[@photojoseph]

My pleasure! 1. No, unfortunately but I could see that being added. 2. It is and I doubt that will change. I think it’s important to keep in mind. This device is really designed for the solo creator. We’re having a high framerate preview of six cameras at once really isn’t that important.

[@erikjrussell]

@@photojoseph Ahh okay, thanks for that info. Luma keys are so useful for superimposing lyrics from existing sources. Too bad about the frame rates on the previews. But, good to know!

[@photojoseph]

Yeah the fact that chroma key isn’t available on video playback, only on inputs, is a bummer. May be a technical/hardware limitation, or may simply be something to code around. No idea. If they can add chroma and luma key to both input and playback… oooooo!!!!

[@erikjrussell]

@@photojoseph Yeah they would definitely need some more keying flexibility for pretty common use cases to broaden the usability and applications. Sucks, because there is so much that seems solid on the unit. Hopefully some of these things are software fixes!

[@RylandRussell]

Thanks so much for these tests! Can you do that same HDMI output test of an Atem Mini Extreme? Or something you'd consider comparable to the RCV. 8 frames seems....like it may be more than I'm used to.

[@photojoseph]

It’s only three from the RCV; remember five were from the camera (lumix cameras unfortunately have quite a delay). I should test that at some point but haven’t.

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

Video gets a like ... before I watch it.

[@photojoseph]

My favorite viewer!! haha love ya!

[@GaryStockton]

Awesome video Joseph. Great info.

[@photojoseph]

Glad you liked it!

[@DroseMr]

Great questions and answers! Thank You

[@photojoseph]

🙏

[@MegaKrustyman]

Very cool. Thanks!

[@photojoseph]

You bet!

[@sound_xajay]

Cool help full video ❤

[@photojoseph]

Glad you think so!

[@Carlosphoenixlive]

Love the crying. Lol

[@photojoseph]

HAHA hey wait… you're not supposed to love my pain!! 😅

[@pepelsbey]

Is it possible to add a circular mask to a PiP? Like you can in ATEM. I haven’t seen this option in the UI so far.

[@photojoseph]

Ooh good question! No, it’s only rectangular based. I hadn’t thought of that!

[@petefrasersoft]

@@photojoseph try adding a png file with transparent hole in it over the pip source

[@vanash]

Can you use an iPhone as a USB webcam plugged into the RodeCaster Video?

[@photojoseph]

You would need an app that outputs a clean video feed, like the Blackmagic camera app. I haven’t tested this but in theory it’d work.

[@BenjaminTemplar]

Is the HDMI out 10bit to be recorded in 10bit ProRes with an Atomos Ninja V+ for egg sample?

[@photojoseph]

Yes, absolutely. So you could pass the signal through another recorder to capture ProRes 10-bit 4K (or record in-camera).

[@BenjaminTemplar]

@@photojoseph But the Rodecaster Video's outputs only output in 8bit (according to B&H). Would then that mean less quality compared to the 10bit HDMI outputs within the Atem Mini Extremes if recorded with the Atomos? I think so, but I am not 100%sure.

[@photojoseph]

@BenjaminTemplar did you watch this video? I tested the recording of the ATEM. It’s not 10-bit.

[@BenjaminTemplar]

@@photojoseph I did watch it all. But my concern is about that the HDMI outputs are only 8bit (on top of the internal recording you tested), and that is a let down because even if the Ninja V records at 10bit; with an 8bit signal feed from the Rodecaster Video, the Ninja V’s 10bit encoding capsule will still only get 8bit worth of color information. The Atems (at least the Extreme I have) outputs 10bit from its HDMI outputs. That is a real dealbreaker for me only because I already have an Extreme unit. 😔

[@photojoseph]

I see. But tell me; why does 10-bit matter there? By the time the signal has gone through the switcher, it’s been colored - you’re not streaming Log, so you’ve already applied a look. If you want 10-bit to grade, then you should be capturing the log video image before it’s gets a look and is sent to the switcher. So either record Log in-camera, or insert a recorder between the camera and the switcher. I’m not saying there’s zero benefit to a 10-bit colored image, but the advantage is minimal. Am I missing something?

[@thechriswallin]

What I really want to know is how would you take a call in guest in a podcast from this device?

[@photojoseph]

Well… I just showed you how to connect a phone and place a call. So, give out the number and answer the call?

[@thechriswallin]

No I mean a video call from phone or video by clicking a link

[@photojoseph]

@@thechriswallin ah, then connect a computer for a zoom or FaceTime call. I am planning a video on how to do that.

[@thechriswallin]

@@photojosephgreat! Thank you . Mine is being delivered tomorrow so I’ll be in my cave trying to figure all of it out . Thanks again

[@thechriswallin]

Also I am thinking about getting riverside software . Do you think that would be a good combo for a video podcast that will be doing call ins, live guests and reaction videos? Not sure how Riverside and this piece of equipment will work together yet.

[@SpecTechularGadgets]

Thanks for the awesome video. One thing I am curious about is if you are able to connect the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 to the RodeCaster video. I have tried connecting the Osmo Pocket 3 to the ATEM Mini Pro but it does not seem to detect the Pocket 3.

[@photojoseph]

I don’t have one. Does it have HDMI output?

[@SpecTechularGadgets]

It's a type- C, so I purchased a HDMI to type-c. I plugged in the hdmi into the ATEM and the type -c to the DJI Osmo pocket 3, but nothing really happened.

[@photojoseph]

It’s supposed to be video out over USB-C, like an iPad? The way to test is to plug that hdmi into anything else like a computer monitor and see if it gets a signal or not.

[@mattfollowwell1243]

I would like to know if and how you can mute Mic (xlr) inputs during a live stream. Specific use case- we live stream high school baseball games. Currently using the Rode Caster Duo into and ATEM mini Pro ISO. Two headsets plugged into the Duo. The Duo has physical buttons we can toggle to turn microphones on and off during the inning breaks. I know you can do this via software on the Rode Video, but is there a way to have a physical button to turn these mics on/off?

[@photojoseph]

Not without digging into the menus on the RØDECaster Video. But here’s the thing - some models do the RØDECaster can be connected. Actually I think you’re set… this is from the product page: “You can connect USB webcams, capture cards and other UVC video devices, as well as RØDE USB microphones and even the RØDECaster Pro II and RØDECaster Duo!” - so, there’s your physical interface. That said, I don’t know that replacing the ATEM with the RØDE would add many benefits. Depends on what else you do!

[@RylandRussell]

@@photojoseph Rode told me this when I asked that same question: You can press and hold the rotary encoder while in the channel setup screen to mute the input.

[@photojoseph]

Nice!

[@alarconfilms1]

Thanks Joseph, From your professional point of view, do you think it outperforms Atem Extreme ISO?

[@photojoseph]

That’s a big word 😉 it certainly has advantages but also disadvantages. I think it’s a slightly different market BUT I also think that BMD is gonna have to stop resting on their laurels and actually make some significant upgrades to the ATEM mini lineup! I’ll do a full comparison as soon as I can. That will hopefully answer all your questions.

[@alarconfilms1]

@@photojoseph thanks