RODE RODECaster Video Core – professional video and audio production console

RODE RODECaster Video Core is an advanced production console designed for video creators, streamers, podcasters and professional recording studios. The device combines the functions of a video switcher, audio mixer, recorder and streaming hub in one compact design. This allows you to manage the entire production process – from switching cameras and mixing audio to live streaming – from a single place.

RODECaster Video Core provides full control over video and audio production in real time. It allows switching between multiple video sources, creating scenes, adding graphics and multimedia, and mixing multiple audio sources simultaneously. It is an ideal solution for video podcasts, live streams, webinars, YouTube productions and professional streaming studios.

The device is equipped with a powerful octa-core processor responsible for real-time processing of audio and video signals. This ensures that camera switching, adding effects or mixing audio is smooth and free of delays. RODECaster Video Core also works with RODECaster Pro II and RODECaster Duo devices through the RODECaster Sync feature, enabling the creation of a modular production system.

The built-in audio mixer uses high-quality Revolution Preamps that offer low noise levels and very high gain. Each channel can be further processed using professional APHEX processors such as a compressor, equalizer, de-esser and noise gate. This allows you to achieve clean, broadcast-quality sound without the need for additional audio processors.

Key Features

• all-in-one video and audio production console
• supports up to 4 video sources simultaneously
• up to 5 customizable production scenes
• professional audio mixer with APHEX processors
• Revolution Preamps with low noise and high gain
• automatic camera switching based on the active microphone
• NDI network camera support
• direct streaming to YouTube, Twitch and other platforms
• video recording to an external USB drive
• ISO recording of all video sources
• advanced video transitions and keyers
• 24 GB internal media storage
• integration with the RODECaster App
• EDL project export for DaVinci Resolve
• expandable production system with RODECaster Sync

Technical Specifications

Video Inputs and Outputs

• 3 × HDMI Type-A (HDMI 1.4b)
• 1 × USB (UVC) video input
• 1 × USB-C multi-function port
• 1 × HDMI output (preview / program / multiview)
• supports up to 4 video sources

Supported Video Formats

• 1080p – 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 fps
• 1080i – 25 / 29.97 / 30 fps

Video Production Features

• 2 chroma keyers
• 2 downstream keyers
• up to 9 video layers
• 2 media players
• 24 GB internal storage for media
• supported file formats: MP4, PNG, JPG, WAV

Audio

• 2 × combo XLR / Jack inputs
• Revolution Preamps
• frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• maximum gain: 76 dB
• APHEX processors: compressor, EQ, de-esser, noise gate
• Aural Exciter and Big Bottom

Audio Mixer

• up to 16 audio sources
• up to 9 stereo channels simultaneously
• advanced audio routing

Streaming and Recording

• RTMP / RTMPS streaming
• YouTube Live
• Twitch
• Facebook Live
• X (Twitter)
• H.264 / AVC MP4 recording
• ISO recording for up to 4 video sources
• multitrack audio recording

Network and Integration

• Ethernet 10 / 100 / 1000
• up to 4 NDI inputs
• 1 NDI output

Operating Systems

• macOS 11 or later
• Windows 10 / Windows 11

Dimensions and Weight

• dimensions: 239 × 125 × 45.5 mm
• weight: 705 g
• power supply: USB-C PD 45 W