Datavideo iCAST mini | 2-Channel 4K Video Mixer, HDMI, USB, XLR, 7" Screen
€1,795.00
Compact switcher for live productions, the Datavideo iCAST mini enhances video mixing with 2-channel 4K capabilities. Equipped with versatile HDMI...
The Roland XS-42H is a professional 4x2 HDMI matrix switcher and scaler for pro AV and streaming. Four HDMI sources feed two independently addressable HDMI outputs, with 10-bit 4:4:4/4:2:2 processing and support up to 1080p60 and 1920×1200/60 RB. HDCP handling, EDID management and per-output scaling keep laptops, media players and cameras locking quickly and displayed in the correct format. Auto Input Detection hands off to the last connected source, while ten Scene Memories recall common routing states across both outputs.
Beyond simple switching, the XS-42H offers mix, cut and black transitions for smooth changes. A still store holds a 1920×1200 BMP logo or slate and can appear when an input is unplugged, avoiding blank screens. Each output can follow a different source, enabling dual-screen workflows such as presenter content on Output 1 and remote contributors or reference material on Output 2. For compact flypacks and small control rooms, this flexibility replaces multiple converters and DAs.
Audio is handled with equal precision. Embedded HDMI audio runs at 48 kHz/24-bit, and the internal mixer provides 4-channel x2 buses with Audio-Follow-Video and up to 250 ms delay. De-embed program to the stereo RCA outputs for powered speakers or recording, monitor via the headphone jack, or ingest an analog line source on the RCA input. Automatic audio switching tracks the active video source to keep conference and streaming workflows coherent.
Control is straightforward. WebRCS browser control over LAN provides audio and preset management from a tablet or PC, while RS-232 enables third-party automation. Built-in test patterns and test tones aid setup; the EDID Emulator stabilizes source negotiation; Panel Lock protects panel states. The Roland XS-42H fits boardrooms, classrooms and hybrid event kits, feeding projectors and recorders with consistent signals.
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XS-42H Matrix Switcher - Meet. Share. Repeat.
When it comes to sharing ideas and collaborating, it’s important to create the right environment. The growing popularity of ‘huddle spaces’ show that people need quick, flexible ways to meet and get things done. But how many times have you been in a meeting, only to waste the first 10 minutes trying to connect the laptop to the large screen or projector? And when ‘home’ TVs are used for business, you quickly realize they’re not up to the task – with clunky remote controls and user interfaces that are unsuitable for repeatedly switching inputs.
The Roland XS-42H gets your meetings started in no time, with fast seamless connection of up to four computers and tablets over HDMI. Installed in minutes, the XS-42H means you can lose the remote controls, forget ‘connection anxiety’ and create a meeting space that anyone and everyone can use in seconds - without needing to call the IT department yet again.
DIY - Huddle without the hassle
Professionally installed huddle space AV systems aren’t cheap – and for smaller companies the cost is often prohibitive. But if you can mount a TV on a wall, then you can install and set up the Roland XS-42H, giving you a huddle space that’ll make everyone’s lives easier. The XS-42H is small, light and easy to position, and the supplied mounting bracket means it can be located out of sight, but ready for action. You don’t even need to physically press the button to change input sources, as the XS-42H can be controlled from a web browser on your computer, tablet or smartphone.
No more ‘guess the input’
Even when successfully connected to a display, you may not see ‘your’ screen because the correct input isn’t selected. This triggers a cycle of chaos as you scramble for the right input settings, while everyone starts checking their smartphones. The XS-42H’s auto input detection solves this problem by automatically switching to a newly connected device, making the transition to a new presenter incredibly smooth while keeping everyone focused on the meeting.
Connect with confidence
The XS-42H can connect and display a reassuring variety of sources. It achieves this in two ways; EDID and scaling. EDID (or Extended Display Identification Data) tells your PC or tablet the correct resolution to output, so you don’t ever need to get involved. Scaling lets you connect, switch and display between a variety of different sources and resolutions – so no matter what’s going in, it’ll come out fine.
Replace blank screens with something special
When a computer is disconnected, the XS-42H can automatically return to a specified input instead of the typical black screen of a blank input. This lets you display a stored still image with your company’s logo, the name of the meeting room or a connected Apple TV or Google Chromecast screen saver. You can even provide a nice greeting for the participants before the meeting begins.
Connect to better speakers for superior sound
Although most TV LED and LCD panels look good, the sound is often an afterthought. The Roland XS-42H includes stereo RCA outputs for connection to external speakers or soundbars, for dramatically superior audio quality. The internal audio mixer of the XS-42H will switch the audio to match the video input, using the audio embedded in the computer’s HDMI signal – no extra audio cables required.
Get more done with two displays
Using two screens side by side lets you share more information and get more done. You can compare multiple documents, research the web while updating a proposal, or have a video conference on one screen with research material on the other. The XS-42H lets you do all this and more, with ten scenes that can be recalled to automatically switch both screens to the correct input sources, along with the correct audio.
High-end touchscreen operation, without the cost
High-end AV meeting room systems often include a touchscreen interface – usually with a high-end cost. The XS-42H lets you use any inexpensive tablet as a convenient touch controller, via the browser application. Once connected to your company network, simply connect to the XS-42H’s IP address and use the tablet to select presets, switch inputs and control the volume – all without having to leave your seat.
XS-42H Matrix Switcher
The XS-42H is the switcher anyone can connect to and immediately start sharing information to one or two screens for effective meetings and huddles. It is easily installed without any AV experience turns any flat panel TV into a meeting room system.
Specs
VIDEO
Processing: 4:4:4 (Y/Pb/Pr, RGB)/10 bits, 4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr)/10 bits
Input Connectors: HDMI: HDMI type A x 4 (HDMI INPUT 1--4) * HDCP Supported
Output Connectors: HDMI: HDMI type A x 2 (HDMI OUTPUT 1--2) * HDCP Supported
Formats: 480/59.94i (*1), 576/50i (*1), 480/59.94p (*1), 576/50p (*1), 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p, 800 x 600/60 (*1), 1024 x 768/60 (*2), 1280 x 720/60 (*2), 1280 x 800/60 (*2), 1366 x 768/60 (*2), 1280 x 1024/60 (*2), 1400 x 1050/60 (*2), 1600 x 1200/60, 1920 x 1080/60, 1920 x 1200/60 RB
*Conforms to CEA-861-E,VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11
*Frame rate is 59.94 Hz (NTSC) or 50 Hz (PAL).
(*1) Input only.
(*2) Output refresh rate is 75 Hz when frame rate is set to 50 Hz.
Composition: Layer: 1
Transition: Black-insert, Mix, Cut
Still Image: Internal Memory: 1, Maximum Size: 1920 x 1200 pixels, Format: Windows Bitmap File (.bmp) 24 bit per pixel, uncompressed
AUDIO
Sample Rate: 48 kHz, 24 bits
Input Connectors: HDMI: HDMI type A x 4, AUDIO INPUT: RCA pin type
Output Connectors: HDMI: HDMI type A x 2, AUDIO OUTPUT: RCA pin type, PHONES: Stereo mini type
Input Level: AUDIO INPUT: -10 dBu (Maximum: +8 dBu)
Input Impedance: AUDIO INPUT: 15 k ohms
Output Level: AUDIO OUTPUT: -10 dBu (Maximum : +8 dBu), PHONES: 72 mW + 72 mW (32 ohms)
Output Impedance: AUDIO OUTPUT: 1 k ohm, PHONES : 10 ohms
Formats: HDMI: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
Processing: Mixer: 4 ch x 2 (Delay: Maximum 250 ms, Audio Follow)
OTHERS
External Connectors: REMOTE, RS-232: DB-9 type (Male) x 1, LAN: RJ45 x 1, USB: USB A type x 1 (Use for future expansion), USB MEMORY: USB A type x 1 (Use for USB Memory)
Functions: Scene Memory: 10, Test Pattern Generator, Test Tone Generator, EDID Emulator
Power Supply: AC Adaptor
Current Draw: 2.1 A
Power Consumption: 25 W
Operation Temperature: +0 to +40 degrees Celsius
Dimensions: 242 (W) x 125 (D) x 44 (H) mm
Weight: 1.2 kg
Accessories: Owner’s Manual, Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”, AC adaptor, Power cord, Rubber feet (4 pcs.), Rack mount angle set
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