RØDE’s latest firmware update for the RØDECaster Video introduces automation features that are supposed to significantly reduce the complexity of solo live streaming and video production. With new scene-based audio management, automated video transitions, and expanded routing capabilities, this update aims to solve several common pain points in live production workflows. RØDE has released a substantial firmware update for their RØDECaster Video switcher, introducing several features that streamline live production workflows and enhance the system’s flexibility. The update appears particularly focused on automating common production tasks while providing more granular control over video and audio routing. In case you missed it, we released a first-look review of the RØDEcaster Video when it was released last September. With today’s firmware upgrade, they also released a video going through all the new features, check it out below: Automated scene management Perhaps the most significant addition is the new “Switch To” feature for video playback. This automation tool allows videos to automatically transition to a predetermined scene or input upon completion, following the user’s transition settings. For live productions, this eliminates the often-tricky timing of manual switching after video playbacks, potentially reducing operational errors during broadcasts. Complementing this is the new Scene Audio feature, which enables automatic audio channel management tied to specific scenes. The system can now automatically mute or unmute designated audio channels when switching between scenes, with the option to follow either cut or fade transitions. This represents a significant workflow improvement for solo operators managing complex productions. The new...
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