Rode has a new piece of equipment out for podcasters and video producers: the RodeCaster Video Core, a device that helps mix video and audio together on the fly.
Priced at $940 in Australia, the Core follows last year’s launch of the RodeCaster Video S, Rode’s version of a compact production desk. The Australian-based audio gear company described the RodeCaster Video Core as combining video switching, recording and streaming with a built-in audio mixer.
Alongside the new device, Rode also announced a new connectivity feature: RodeCaster Sync. It enables connectivity between the Video Core and Rode’s dedicated audio interfaces, like the RodeCaster Pro II and Duo devices. So, if you already have the dedicated audio equipment, you can add video into the equation without entirely replacing your equipment stack.
Designed for podcasts and studio-based video productions, the Video Core supports three 1080p HDMI inputs, two USB-C slots, and two combo jacks that work with inputs like XLR microphones. Streaming directly online is possible through a direct Ethernet connection, in addition to saving files directly to external USB storage.
It’s an interesting device, coming so soon after Rode’s compact video production gadget. While the RodeCaster Video S includes various buttons for scene and input switching, the Video Core seems to be more of a bridging device between Rode’s existing audio interfaces.
One of the potentially helpful features is the ability to switch between media sources and scenes automatically. According to Rode, this works based on audio inputs, so when someone else starts speaking during a two-person recording, the device could automatically swap to a shot focusing on the speaker.
The RodeCaster Video Core is available to pre-order now via Rode’s website. Devices compatible with RodeCaster Sync can update to gain the feature via the RodeCaster App.
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