With a multi format design, the Roland XS Series features eight HDMI, RGB/Component/S-video/Composite inputs and up to four HDMI or HDBaseT outputs with built in scalers to enable picture-in-picture, resizing, rotating, and flipping. Audio can be embedded into outputs via 8 stereo audio inputs (2 mic) and/or HDMI audio as well as de-embedded on output. Additional features of the Roland XS Series include remote iPad control, EDID emulation for HDMI and RGB signal management and HDCP key master to maintain authentication information for each HDMI source.
The Roland XS Series is available in three models: XS-84H (8-in x 4-out), XS-83H (8-in x 3-out) and XS-82H (8-in x 2-out) and is ideal for a variety of commercial AV applications including boardrooms, lecture theatres, 4K switching to 1080p, digital signage, stadia, auditoriums and teleconferencing.
Using the 'Roland XS Remote' iPad App, the switchers can be controlled remotely with an iPad, via RS-232C interface or over a network with a LAN connection. This remote control option is beneficial where front panel controls are not accessible or a programmable touch control interface is required.
With built in Roland audio DSP technology, the XS Series offers sophisticated sound processing with eight HDMI audio inputs and the ability to accept eight stereo analog inputs as well. For audio level adjustment, detailed settings can be configured by remote control from an iPad or external controller. Volume levels can be monitored easily with a level meter display on each output. Two channels of the XS Series feature mic level audio input whilst a built in ducking function can be used to lower the volume of other audio during mic input. Each audio input has an internal high pass filter, 4 band equalizer, noise gate/expander and compressor.
For teleconferencing applications, the Roland XS series features four internal busses each for video and audio. The switcher can be used to create minus-one audio to feed directly into existing teleconferencing systems and to switch up to eight computer and video devices in both analog and digital formats. A built in audio ducking function lowers other audio levels when microphone audio is detected making it ideal for conference or boardroom environments.
(Jim Evans)
