New RØDECaster Video — SHOCKINGLY good!
Photo Moment - September 24, 2024
The newest addition to the live streaming space has me all kinds of excited… this RØDECaster Video is an extremely impressive piece of hardware. But, is it better than the ATEM Mini Extreme or YoloLiv YoloBox Ultra?
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@@BlueDiamond-s8u yes, RØDE sent this to me to review. That’s how this works. If you feel that being given a product to review constitutes “payment” then you are sorely mistaken. I can’t pay my rent, my bills, my salary, nor buy food with free product. So no, having one more switcher on my shelf of a dozen video switchers is not “being paid by RØDE”. This is my job. Getting product for “payment” is what you get when you’re a new YouTuber with a day job and you’re thrilled that a company recognizes you. That’s not me, nor anyone else who had the RØDE to review before it was released. Very last one of us does this for a living. I hope that helps to explain the situation.
You are assuming very incorrectly. And i did talk pricing, so clearly you didn’t watch to the end. My favorite comments… full of incorrect assumptions and accusations! Yay, you!
Fantastic overview!. Would be nice to see how this could be use pair together with a Rodecaster Duo for PC or Console game streaming!.
I had a YoloBox Ultra for a short time. Found it to be an absolute letdown. Wish there was something as powerful and user friendly as this or the ATEM series but with a decent sized battery to get that easy mobility. Yolobox really got me excited for truely mobile production for streams, but i got my money back as soon as i could. Found it to be underpowered and not very user friendly, some weird interface choices etc.
@@photojoseph dealbreaker was not having media controls! Great videos jo
It’s a unique product for sure. Sorry to hear it didn’t meet expectations.
Great presentation! Im sure the 2nd version will be better, this seems to be more of hybrid of a video switcher and mixer or a high power stream deck.
But a stream deck is just a remote control. Not a switcher.
I want you to show us how the intelligent switcher works with no operator.
Yep, I am planning a video on that.
What a nice review! Thank you very much! Could you compare Rode videocaster with Roland VHD1+?
Someone else will need to do that — I don’t have one, sorry.
love your color hdmi :)
where did you buy them? thnks
where did you buy them? thnks
They're from RØDE direct. Here you go: https://geni.us/4JP0L
Features look good, but numbers are bad for me. 1080 in 2024 for $1200, this thing is already old.
Who streams in 4K? Almost no one. Outside of the YOLO Ultra (which I’ve not tested in 4K), a true 4K streaming solution is easily a $10,000 investment. It’s far far more involved than most people realize.
If I have 2 sets of rode go 2 mics (so 2 receivers and 4 mics) can they all connect to this via the wireless mic options or is it limited to 2?
It’s limited to two. It’s probably a dual receiver just like is in the wireless pro receivers, capable of connecting to two mics.
Atomos has a great display that does switching and ISO recording
Yes it does. That is, however, all that it does.
Knowing Rode products they lack listening to feedback and implementing much needed features. I don't expect supporting transparent videos, XML, and multi stream.
The Yololiv and ATEM are winners depending on the outcomes.
The Yololiv and ATEM are winners depending on the outcomes.
@@photojoseph I have their RodeCaster Pro V1. Rode just let that fall by the wayside. I had hopes they would continue support the product software.
Which led me to think if I get the RodeCaster Video and connect to usb-c for audio. I'd have 8 audio channels. Just a thought 🤔
Which led me to think if I get the RodeCaster Video and connect to usb-c for audio. I'd have 8 audio channels. Just a thought 🤔
Interesting. They’ve been extremely receptive to feedback during the testing period.
ATEM Mini Pro ISO / Extreme ISO is still a winner
Depends on your use case, really… but yes the ATEM is still extremely good.
It's a portable OBS Studio workflow 😂
@@photojoseph interesting. What I like about the RoderCaster Video is the PiP templates.
I'm looking at the AtomosX Cast which lacks ISO. ISO is a must for me.
Aside from that ...
I got the Shogun Ultra and love the Atomos Cloud options to Frame IO. Atomos Cloud seems to have multistream
I'm looking at the AtomosX Cast which lacks ISO. ISO is a must for me.
Aside from that ...
I got the Shogun Ultra and love the Atomos Cloud options to Frame IO. Atomos Cloud seems to have multistream
Joseph, have you tried to do replay shots from the recorded files?
It's something that the software programs are able to do.
It's something that the software programs are able to do.
No, there’s no way to access the recorded files without connecting the drive to a computer. That would be a cool feature though for sure.
YoloBox Ultra is my champion on the battlefield! Please make a deep dive video and let more people know its power!
I had a terrible experience with the Ultra when i had it, it was so bad i ended up returning it. I found the system underpowered and not very user friendly, also my streams suffered from audio sync issues. I've had years of experience with all sort of different streaming methods, I cannot for the life of me understand why the yolobox gets so much praise!
Can we bringing live Video from one of the USB C Ports? Eg connect IPHONE via USB-C or video from a computer?
As you saw with the WebCam tests, some things work and some things do not. I haven’t tested either of those so I would say without further testing, I don’t know.
I like the idea of the RCV. It looks amazing and seems like it can do 9 simultaneous video on screen according to documentation? But no video transparency, scripting and just a single active overlay are deal breakers for me.
Literally the best review of this product out there. Thank you
I wonder if it has glitches or video dropouts like the Yolobox ultra?I really like the ultra but just like the YBP it can’t be relied on for corporate events.Ive had glitches and drop outs at a few different events.I may just have to try this to test the reliability!
Yeah that’s definitely something that can only be tested in long run situations!
Rode are very lucky to have fantastic third party presenters like you to help them sell this excellent looking product. It’s getting hate for the 1080p but I have cameras like the FX6 and Fx30 that I’m sure will still look good enough with studio lighting etc
I’m not a Sony user, but this has nothing to do with live stream settings. Many cameras (like my LUMIX cameras) can record 4K internally while outputting either 4K or HD over the HDMI. Some of the lower end models can’t output HDMI while recording, but most of them do.
Having not live-streamed before are you saying that I can use the Rodecaster Video for that and record 4K footage at the same time internally to the Sony camera cards? I did not think that was possible as they would be configured in the livestream setting?
@@smallbizdigitalmedia sure but you don’t need a 4K streamer for that. Record internally in 4K and stream in HD. You can do that with ANY streaming hardware and a decent camera today. And have been able to for years.
I think also they want it to both livestream where they take the 1080 hit AND simultaneously record 4K 10 bit video files like I’m currently doing to cards. I’m being realistic and solely seeing this as an epic livestream tool
I appreciate that. I’m actually really surprised at the disdain for 1080p. Literally, I myself am the only person I know crazy enough to stream in 4K. It’s a pain in the ass for so many reasons. Yet, people are whining about it. I think they’ve never done it and haven’t got a clue what it takes.
No question the RCVideo has the best Audio. But it video is lacking. My RCP2 for Audio + my YoloBox Ultra is a 'much' better total package (yes it more $$$) but I had (like a lot of people) already have a RCP2 buying this thing is basically buying another RCP2. Not something I would recommend except to a few people
Totally fair! That’s the challenge being late to the game.
Pretty awesome device! Great video on it as well!
Thanks. A very comprehensive overview.
Great review. The xlr audio inputs alone make this system extremely attractive, along with the headphone jacks and aux audio outputs, Looks like a very well-thought-out product.
Ill stick to my Atem Extreme ISO.
I really appreciate that, thank you!
@@photojoseph your video quality is amazing! Keep up the good work my guy!
Shockingly expensive!
it really isn't… for what it is, I disagree. It's right in line with the competition.
A shockingly good product showcase. The best overview bar none. I would like a deep dive comparison of the chroma keyer vs the ATEM Mini Extreme and also comparisons of Rode Multisource vs Supersource. Just fyi, as much as I want to buy this product, no Companion integration is a showstopper for me since Companion allows me to put the switcher and cables away from me and also doesn't require using different control apps from different vendors in a mixed environment (outside of initial configs).
Thank you! Noted that you’d like to see a green screen comparison. I 100% understand the Companion limitation and hopefully them being “very familiar” with it means we’ll have something soon!
Great job PJ.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 There is definitely a use for this product. I'd like to see a head to head match up with the ATEM Mini ISO Pro Extreme. I think the versatility if the ATEM's super source is a plus, but the simplicity of the Rode scene function may carry it through. Let us see! 👍🏾
Coming soon! It’s a top request so thank you for adding your voice!
Great device, but with no NDI or SRT, I can't leave the PC out of the chain. If I can't pull the PC, then I may as well build the scenes there because it's far more flexible. Chicken - Egg.
Crazy 1200 bucks for pos 1080p
Uh, OK. Almost no one streams in 4K. It’s a fair price for an excellent product. Hardly a “pos”.
20:30 good stuff.. a technical break down on video transperancy..
why are the camera views in multiview so low framerate?
Check my new video — the q&a one. I measure the RØDE delay. No idea what the ATEM one is; I’ve never measured it. But if you know, you can compare!
@@photojoseph I think that's the core difference between Rode and blackmagic. BMD is a professional video device company, they know this is kind of reduced framerate preview is not really acceptable. I bet if you measure the delay from input to output, it will also be more than ATEM. Bet I agree Rode have a very good PM.
I don’t have an answer to “why”. It is noticeable, although I would point out that since this product is really designed for the solo creator and not a big production studio needing frame-accurate cuts, then it probably really doesn’t matter. But yes, it stutters.
Much thanks for this video! It looks promising!
Incredible coverage of the RODECaster Video, Joseph!
@@curtisjuddHmm 🤔 yeah, that is quite the downside considering its price tag
@@RedFrameTech I keep going back and forth on whether to buy one...haven't decided yet. But the big blocker for me is the 4 HDMI inputs. My live shows usually use 6 HDMI inputs. The RODE can eliminate one of those, but I'd have to find away around that 5th HDMI source...
@curtisjudd Are you going to have a video on it as well?
Man, Joseph,... BackBlaze for the win. A very good product sponsorship, from a company that does what they say.
what about custom stinger transitions?.. it would be awesome on future updates
I just wish they did more like Yolobox Ultra did.
Fortunately, you can buy the Yolobox Ultra! What’d the point of making the same product?
It's definitely Rode's shiny new box. Two things that really stand out to me as lacking here...
1. There's no video control. One thing I like about the ATEM product line is their ability to play nice with their Blackmagic lineup which gives you the ability to do everything from white balance, focus, and color grading, tally lights, and record to the device from the ATEM. That said, Rode is primarily an audio company, so it makes sense that their version is more audio-heavy.
2. The lack of Timecode IS DEFINITELY AN ISSUE for anyone planning to use this device in post-production. While everything should align nicely out of the box, Rode is only touting 1080p 30fps ISO recording capabilities. If you want, say, 4k footage at 60fps, you're going to need to record on the camera (in addition to the ISO) and edit in post.
As far as I can tell, this means that you have to hit record on the cameras individually (I have seen no indication that this can send a "record" signal to the camera), and that means you're going to start with footage that you'll need to sync up from the start. Especially with multiple cameras and microphones. It's also really disappointing to see timecode not being leveraged here when mics like the Rode Wireless Pros (which work with this system) have it not only built-in but also designed to sync from Rode Central, which happens to also be the software for this device. It just feels like that's an obvious fix.
But hey - let's not forget this is Rode. They released the original Rodecaster Pro with just a stereo mixdown... then upgraded to PolyWave... then finally made an app that allowed you to export all the tracks as separate files (but not isolated, because who doesn't love sifting through 8 of silence?)... So maybe we'll get there eventually.
If you add to that the fact that there's no XML project file you get here, then this feels like a real hassle for anyone wanting a tool that will also help with higher-quality post-production.
All that said, I can definitely see the application for this as a streaming tool, and if you plan to work in 1080p and/or streaming, this is certainly a cool device... just not for me or my needs. Thanks for the thorough review. It's very helpful (despite my rant). 🙂
1. There's no video control. One thing I like about the ATEM product line is their ability to play nice with their Blackmagic lineup which gives you the ability to do everything from white balance, focus, and color grading, tally lights, and record to the device from the ATEM. That said, Rode is primarily an audio company, so it makes sense that their version is more audio-heavy.
2. The lack of Timecode IS DEFINITELY AN ISSUE for anyone planning to use this device in post-production. While everything should align nicely out of the box, Rode is only touting 1080p 30fps ISO recording capabilities. If you want, say, 4k footage at 60fps, you're going to need to record on the camera (in addition to the ISO) and edit in post.
As far as I can tell, this means that you have to hit record on the cameras individually (I have seen no indication that this can send a "record" signal to the camera), and that means you're going to start with footage that you'll need to sync up from the start. Especially with multiple cameras and microphones. It's also really disappointing to see timecode not being leveraged here when mics like the Rode Wireless Pros (which work with this system) have it not only built-in but also designed to sync from Rode Central, which happens to also be the software for this device. It just feels like that's an obvious fix.
But hey - let's not forget this is Rode. They released the original Rodecaster Pro with just a stereo mixdown... then upgraded to PolyWave... then finally made an app that allowed you to export all the tracks as separate files (but not isolated, because who doesn't love sifting through 8 of silence?)... So maybe we'll get there eventually.
If you add to that the fact that there's no XML project file you get here, then this feels like a real hassle for anyone wanting a tool that will also help with higher-quality post-production.
All that said, I can definitely see the application for this as a streaming tool, and if you plan to work in 1080p and/or streaming, this is certainly a cool device... just not for me or my needs. Thanks for the thorough review. It's very helpful (despite my rant). 🙂
FINALLY XLR into a compact video switcher.
I wonder if those antennas are also linked to the wireless microphone receiver?
Not a fan of that choppy Multiview thumbnails. I'm curious how this will compare to the Yolo box Extreme.
Also, the fact that the ISO recordings can only max to 1080p30 when your master program can output 1080p60 is unappealing.
I wonder if those antennas are also linked to the wireless microphone receiver?
Not a fan of that choppy Multiview thumbnails. I'm curious how this will compare to the Yolo box Extreme.
Also, the fact that the ISO recordings can only max to 1080p30 when your master program can output 1080p60 is unappealing.
Agreed about the thumbnails, but keep in mind this is really designed for the solo creator, not for a production studio.
Anyone know if you're able to assign the source for the two HDMI outputs?
Program, preview or multiview.
Using USB input on Yolobox Ultra from USB out on small mixer is not about and can negate the XLR input advantage of the Rodecaster Video, or can it?
I suppose that depends on the quality of the mixer.
Consider doing a deep dive comparison between the three with a focus on which tool is best for which situation. You briefly go over it at the end, but I think it's worth seeing the pros and cons for each use case with each tool. Like you said this looks like a great tool for video podcasts and more in studio setups. Plus this looks way easier to use than the ATEM mini. The Yolobox lineup seems way better for very mobile productions.
Comparisons of hardware and use cases could be an extremely long video but I’ll definitely try to cover the bases.
ISO - 1080P instead of 4K input🤔. I will look into RGBlink instead
Correct, it will only accept 1080p inputs
I’ll have to check out backblaze Joseph. I have been looking for something that can backup to my Synology, then take those backups to the cloud. Not super happy with Acronis.
Thanks for this review: If you are in contact with them, please ask for AUX output on HDMI to pass through any video feed, and also ProRes 4444 like in Ecamm live is so much a needed feature! Thanks again!
Buttons a-g would be great if they were small oled screens like a steamdeck
Would be cool. Wonder how that’d affect the cost?
I really want this but on my workflow I use logo, lower 3rds and tickers.. any ideas on how to do that knowing that it only allows one graphic at a time? Thanks for the great video!
@@photojoseph thank you!
Like I said in the video, you’d have to make combo graphics. I’d like to think that’s a feature they can add later through software though.
I am wondering if this unit could replace eCamm. Could I make remote recordings with a subject matter expert coming in via Zoom and have them in a window, make different scenes with their video and audio matching up with mine.
Nice. Definitely don't have that here. There's no native Zoom integration.
@@photojoseph yes, it has an integration that can bring in people as guests. Saves ISO files of footage and does mix minus on audio.
That’s just screen scraping, like the ATEM. Does ecamm isolate the feeds from zoom?
Great intro to this fascinating product. Can it do a luma key?
No, it can’t. Chroma key only
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