The Roland VC-1-DL is a bidirectional SDI/HDMI video converter with integrated delay and frame sync. It ensures high image quality, preserving the original video characteristics, including deep blacks and super whites. There are no interlacing artifacts or signal errors often found in other converters.
It features an onboard re-clocker to compensate for long-range SDI signal loss. It supports Level A and Level B 3G-SDI and is compatible with a wide range of professional SDI sources.
The VC-1-DL is HDCP compliant, allowing HDCP content conversion or pass-through, except for SDI output. The unit can delay HDCP signals. Audio embedding and de-embedding are selectable, letting you route audio independently. It also supports AES/EBU digital audio input and output to maintain sound quality throughout the workflow.
Commitment to Picture Quality
The VC-1-DL converts the video source with full respect for color and brightness, supporting super blacks and super whites and preserving the signal from cameras or other sources.
Faithful Video Reproduction
There are no interlacing artifacts, pixel shifting, or conversion errors. Jitter and return loss are minimized, ensuring clean signal handling.
1080p 3G-SDI Support
The unit supports 3G-SDI signals beyond 1080i, including Level A and B. 1080i, 720p, and SD signals are automatically detected.
Audio/Video Workflow Support
Audio embedding and de-embedding are channel-selectable. You can insert audio from a different source into the video output. For example, you can select any SDI audio channel for output when converting SDI to HDMI. AES/EBU digital audio and analog audio I/O are supported, making monitoring or injecting audio from mixers or other pro audio gear easy.
HDCP HDMI Signal Handling
The VC-1-DL can process HDCP-protected HDMI signals, apply frame sync or delay, and output HDCP-compliant HDMI.
Note: HDCP signals cannot be converted to SDI or recorded with HDMI recorders.
Re-Clocker Onboard
The re-clocker maintains signal quality over long SDI cable runs, ensuring clean video transmission from remote cameras.
Rugged, Professional Design
The chassis is made of 2mm aluminum. All connectors are secured to the frame with nuts and bolts to handle frequent connections, disconnections, and impacts or drops. LEDs indicate signal presence at a glance. The unit is built for continuous operation with efficient heat dissipation. The design allows mounting on tripods or rigs using Velcro or elastic ties, making it ideal for live production.
Easy Setup via DIP Switches or Software
DIP switches make on-site setup fast—adjust conversion direction or other settings easily. Delay dials allow independent audio and video delay adjustment from 0 to 9 fields (0 to 4.5 frames). A USB connection to a PC or Mac unlocks advanced settings and allows saving presets. You can control multiple VC-1 units via a USB hub.
Why it matters
The VC-1-DL is more than a simple converter—it’s a problem-solving tool designed for production environments where video/audio sync, signal integrity, and robust build quality are non-negotiable. Independent video/audio delay settings make it perfect for integrating HDMI cameras into SDI workflows or vice versa while solving lip-sync issues.