Roland has recently introduced an interesting new tool: the Roland VC-1-DMX video lighting converter. This real-time HDMI to DMX converter allows you to synchronize your video input signal with one/multiple lights to create complex dynamic lighting effects. Let’s take a closer look at this little device that can save you hours of MIDI/DMX programming time! Along with the AeroCaster, UVC-02, and CGM-30 easy-to-use live streaming products, Roland also introduced a box with exciting features: the Roland VC-1-DMX. The idea behind this product is to automate and synchronize video, sound, and lighting in real-time. Furthermore, I think that the VC-1-DMX is a one-of-its-kind device. Usually, to synchronize video and lighting, you have to do all the programming on your own using a MIDI/DMX control software like Resolume, for example. While this kind of VJing software gives you many possibilities, synchronizing lighting and video is complex and long to do. Roland VC-1-DMX input and output ports The Roland VC-1-DMX is a small metal box that measures 180 x 115 x 41mm for 570g. Image credit: Roland It features an HDMI input and HDMI pass-through connector that can take resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz, or 1080P at 59.94 frames per second. As you can see, there is also a USB port to connect the VC-1-DMX to your computer. Once the video lighting converter is connected to your computer, you can change assignments across 512 DMX channels. Furthermore, the VC-1-DMX supports USB MIDI to control your DMX setup from lighting or...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 18 January, 2022