RODECaster Video Core Is Now Here To Offer Lower Barrier Of Entry For Livestreaming

RODE has announced the new RODECaster Video Core control console for video production, podcasting and live streaming workflows with a more simplified feature set and a lower price tag to match. Granted, you do lose hardware-based controls this way, but the functions are not gone entirely; instead, the RODECaster app will be solely responsible for running the show.

RODECaster Video Core

Despite the lack of buttons, the RODECaster Video Core can still handle up to four video sources (3x HDMI-in, 1x HDMI-out), a pair of both the 3.5mm and XLR ports for audio, four USB-C ports (excluding a fifth one for powering the console), and an Ethernet port for connecting cameras. An octa-core processor takes care of processing all of the signals, plus all the video and audio processing tasks.

The RODECaster app is essential for this console’s functionality, where users can access features like scene configuration, graphic overlays, media playback and audio mixing. The device can also record video directly to an external SSD connected via USB or output video to a computer using UVC. There’s some level of automation like switching between video sources based on audio input to reduce the production’s workload, and livestreams can be set up to connect directly to the usual platforms (YouTube, Twitch, etc).

While there’s no local pricing announced yet, the US MSRP is listed at $599, which converts to RM2,352. That’s pretty affordable all things considered, although you’ll have to wait for some time before it’s available given that it is only open to pre-orders as of this writing (and you’ll likely need to rely on local distributors to get one here in Malaysia).

Pokdepinion: Pretty decent price for rookie productions to start things up.