EDIROL CG-8 Visual Synthesizer Visual Creator

Introducing a new way to interact with visual performance—the CG-8. The CG-8 Visual Synthesizer brings the same revolutionary creative possibilities to the visual artists of today that the music synthesizer brought to musicians in the 70ʼs. The CG-8 takes simple JPG and PNG images and synthesizes them through cutting edge visual effects and modulators to create stunning real-time moving visual creations. The CG-8 uses an intuitive, easy to use interface of pads, control knobs, X-Y Pad and the revolutionary D-Beam to allow the artist to manipulate and perform visuals in real-time. The CG-8 makes video content creation available to those not experienced with high end computer based motion graphics software packages. Now VJs, churches, corporate AV companies, schools, web designers and video producers can create stunning motion graphics and creative moving logo treatments easier than ever before – and perform them live!

Video Format                  VGA 640 x 480
Supported TV System      NTSC and PAL
Number of colors            16.7 million colors (24bit full color)
(value is approximate)

The EDIROL V-8 offers an expanded visual experience and is the natural evolution of the legendary V-4 Four Channel Video Mixer.

The V-8 Eight Channel Video Mixer has all the features of the V-4 but with more channels, two selectable RGB inputs, monitor outputs and additional powerful special effects. It continues the legacy of the V-4's other great features such as ease of use, high-quality digital processing of video, numerous video effects and BPM sync with music. This next generation video mixer expands your visual presentation and performance potential to new applications and dimensions. The V-8 is a part of the EDIROL SD video mixer line. See the SD Mixer Comparison.

V-8 Nominated for Best Video Product for 2009 awared by Club Systems International.

DV quality video outputs with full digital processing
The internal processing of the V-8 is 4:2:2 full-frame digital. More than 500 lines of video resolution ensure very high image quality after digital processing and mixing.

Direct input of computer signal
The V-8 has a built-in scan converter, providing direct input of RGB signals (VGA - UXGA) from two D-Sub terminals on the rear panel. With the selector switch located on the top panel, you can select between two computer sources. Using the luminance key or chroma key, enables logos or text from your computer to be keyed over background video enabling the display of lyrics, bottom thirds, and announcements. Integrating computer graphics and visual applications with video sources has never been easier.

New video filters and numerous transitions
All your favorite effects like colorize and negative are included, along with newly added effects like feedback, afterimage, emboss, find edge and more. Composite two images with Picture-in-Picture and Luminance or Chroma keying. Customize your transitions between the A and B bus with multiple flavors of simple mix, hard or soft wipes, and the all-new stretch and slide transitions.

Independent faders on each bus as well as master output
Faders are independently equipped for both A/B buses allowing you to create a video fade on just one bus or adjust the various video effects parameters. The master fader control is a slider bar enabling quick and intuitive operation while working on the fly.

Next generation V-LINK control enables audio-follow
logo_v_linkThe V-8 can be remote controlled from the EDIROL PR series video presenters as well as the V-4. The V-8 can also send remote control signals to the new generation of Roland's digital audio mixer, the RSS M-400 (V-Mixer) . The motorized faders of the M-400 automatically follow the video switching of the V-8. Now you can have your audio sources follow your video sources without the need to manually control two mixers at once.

The VC series can convert a variety of source signals to the format you desire. The VC series of multi-format converters is designed for all aspects of video production and the central piece of your production work flow.

Multi-format In/Multi-format Out
Designed for a wide range of workflows in mid, post and live video productions, the VC Series offers flexible format conversion of Digital/Analog, HD/SD or compressed/uncompressed signals. The VC series also accepts signals and direct connections from computer RGB sources. A wide variety of output devices like record decks, data projectors or plasma/LCD displays can be directly connected.

Designed for the Highest Quality Image
4_4_4The VC Series uses high quality A/D and D/A converters for input and output along with internal 4:4:4 10 bit signal processing. From simple format conversion to MPEG encode/decode to complex frame rate conversions, the VC Series delivers professional results.

Compatible with HDV devices
hdvCompatible with wide variety of HDV cameras and VTRʼs from Sony, Canon and JVC, the VC Series offers a high quality processor for encoding and decoding HDV in real-time. EDIROLʼs audio technology also makes simultaneous processing of the audio signal possible.

Supports 24p Frame Rates
Cinema frame rates like 24p and 23.98p are now supported to enable conversion of footage shot with a variety of cameras. Supported frame rates vary depending on Input/Output terminals.

4-Point Gamma Correction
The newly added 4 points Gamma Correct function enables adjustment of
bright/dark part independently. Enhances images to have a more film-like color.

Image Quality
SDI Thru Output Function*
Copy Protection on i.LINK output
Remote Control
User Presets
Auto format detection and simultaneous output from multiple terminals
Bi-directional conversion and scaling
Gen lock with external devices
Time code and embedded audio
Audio Delay Function

The VC series can convert a variety of source signals to the format you desire. The VC series of multi-format converters is designed for all aspects of video production and the central piece of your production work flow.

Multi-format In/Multi-format Out
Designed for a wide range of workflows in mid, post and live video productions, the VC Series offers flexible format conversion of Digital/Analog, HD/SD or compressed/uncompressed signals. The VC series also accepts signals and direct connections from computer RGB sources. A wide variety of output devices like record decks, data projectors or plasma/LCD displays can be directly connected.

Designed for the Highest Quality Image
4_4_4The VC Series uses high quality A/D and D/A converters for input and output along with internal 4:4:4 10 bit signal processing. From simple format conversion to MPEG encode/decode to complex frame rate conversions, the VC Series delivers professional results.

Compatible with HDV devices
hdvCompatible with wide variety of HDV cameras and VTRʼs from Sony, Canon and JVC, the VC Series offers a high quality processor for encoding and decoding HDV in real-time. EDIROLʼs audio technology also makes simultaneous processing of the audio signal possible.

Supports 24p Frame Rates
Cinema frame rates like 24p and 23.98p are now supported to enable conversion of footage shot with a variety of cameras. Supported frame rates vary depending on Input/Output terminals.

4-Point Gamma Correction
The newly added 4 points Gamma Correct function enables adjustment of
bright/dark part independently. Enhances images to have a more film-like color.

Image Quality
SDI Thru Output Function*
Copy Protection on i.LINK output
Remote Control
User Presets
Auto format detection and simultaneous output from multiple terminals
Bi-directional conversion and scaling
Gen lock with external devices
Time code and embedded audio
Audio Delay Function

Finally an affordable video mixer for the foundation of your multi-format video production.

With the capability to input 4 SD video sources and 4 HD or RGB video sources, the V-440HD enables seamless mixing and switching of multi-format video signals. With a single unit allowing images with different aspect ratios (16:9 or 4:3), the V-440HD can also be used as an independent SD mixer or HD/RGB mixer. Add various effects like PinP, 2 Keyers or transitions and itʼs easy to see how this unit becomes the center of all your multi-format video production.

The V-44SW switcher incorporates the same technology and capabilities of the V-440HD in a compact rack-mount design.

Mix multiformat signals
Capable of mixing SD video, HD video and RGB signal from computers.

Choice of output format
Selectable output format; 1080i or 720p for HDTV or RGB for computer display.

Seamless mixing/switching
Seamless mixing or switching of different signal formats with simple operation.

Simple effects control
Simple button and dial operation to select type/time of transition effect. Intuitive setup of PinP and SD/HD Keyers.

Connect multiple units
With thru outputs and MIDI sync, multiple units can be connected for output to multiple screens (video walls).

Remote controllable
V-LINK for control from any Roland/EDIROL musical instruments; RS-232C for computer control.

NEW Version 2 Additions

Video Processing
Processing 4:2:2 (Y:Pb:Pr), 10 bit
Supported Formats SD : 480/59.94i, 576/50i, 480/59.94p, 576/50p
HD : 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p
RGB : 640 x 480/60Hz, 800 x 600/60Hz, 1024 x 768/60Hz, 1280 x 768/60Hz,
1280 x 1024/60Hz, 1600 x 1200/60Hz, 1920 x 1200/60Hz
* Confirms to VESA DMT Ver 1.0 Revision 10
* Reduced blanking to be applied to 1920 x 1200

STILL : BMP
Input/Output Level and Impedance
Composite 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S-Video Luminance Signal : 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Chrominance Signal : 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms (NTSC) , 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohms (PAL)
Analog HD/RGB 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms (H, V : 5VTTL)
Input Connectors * Loop thru connectors are equipped for all inputs
Analog SD S-Video (4 pin mini DIN type) x 1
Composite (BNC type) x 1
* Select one from menu
Analog HD (Component) Y/Pb/Pr (BNC type) x 2
D-Sub 15 pin type x 2
* Combined use with analog RGB
Analog RGB R/G/B/H/V (BNC type) x 2
D-Sub 15 pin type x 2
* Combined use with analog HD (Component)
DVI-D Single Link Type x 2
HD/SD-SDI BNC type x 8
* Conforms to SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M
Output Connectors
Analog SD S-Video (4 pin mini DIN type) x 1
Composite (BNC type) x 1
Analog HD (Component) Y/Pb/Pr (BNC type) x 1
D-Sub 15 pin type x 1
* D-Sub 15 pin type : combined use with analog RGB
Analog RGB D-Sub 15 pin type x 1
* Combined use with analog HD (Component)
DVI-D Single Link Type x 2
HD/SD-SDI BNC type x 2
* Conforms to SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M
Other Connectors
TALLY D-Sub 15 pin type x 3 (200 mA, Open Collector type)
Remote MIDI (IN, OUT/THRU)
RS-422 (D-Sub 9 pin type) x 1
REFERENCE BNC type (IN, THRU)
* Black Burst, Bi-Level, Tri-Level Sync
USB port (host) A type x 1 for USB memory
Effects
Transition Mix, FAM, NAM, Wipe (9 patterns)
Composition PinP, Chroma Key, Luminance Key, Split, DSK
Others Output Fade, Edge Blending, Multi Screen (Video Wall)
Others
Power Supply AC117 V, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V (50/60Hz)
Power Consumption 90 W
Accessories Power Cord, Owner's Manual
Size and Weight
Width
482 mm 19 inches
Depth
319 mm 12-5/8 inches
Height
206 mm 8-1/8 inches
Weight
8.1 kg 17 lbs. 14 oz.