The Roland BRIDGE CAST X Dual Bus Streaming Mixer and Video Capture device can be used for podcasting, vlogging, and other video content.
The BRIDGE CAST X provides features, such as dual sound mixes, broadcast-quality XLR mic support, voice processing, royalty-free music and sound effects, customizable control pads, and more.
Key features
- For Gaming, Streaming & Content Creation
- Dual Mix Bus: Stream Mix & Personal Mix
- Vocal Transformer from Roland VT
- Dual USB-C Ports
- Dual HDMI Inputs + HDMI Thru
- Line Out, Aux In, Headset In/Out
- Six Assignable Control Pads + Knob LEDs
- Five Customizable Game EQ Presets
- USB-C Bus Powered
- The BRIDGE CAST App + BGM CAST
Connect XLR dynamic or condenser mics
You can connect any broadcast-quality XLR dynamic or condenser mic to BRIDGE CAST X without the need for external preamps or mic activators.
A headset mic is also supported via the mini headphone jack.
You can operate two mixes at once. Independently adjust levels on a personal headphone mix while delivering a unique blend to your audience. Balance mic level, team chats, gameplay sounds, and background music for pro mixes that keep viewers engaged.
Video Chat & Morph Your Voice
You can upgrade your webcam with a high-quality camera and connect it to an HDMI input on BRIDGE CAST X which is ideal for live interviews, gameplay recaps, and the Just Chatting category on Twitch.
You can also transform your voice with onboard processing derived from Roland’s famous VT voice transformers. To take on a new character, adjust the pitch and formant to alter your age or gender-or even sound like an alien.
BRIDGE CAST X also includes pro processing tools to enhance your chat stream, including EQ, compression, a low-cut filter to soften pesky plosives, and a de-esser that cleans up harsh S tones.
You can curb background distractions with the noise suppressor and launch your voice into space with the optimal reverb.
Virtual Surround Sound
You can immerse yourself in virtual surround sound with 5.1 or 7.1 HDMI spatial headphones audio backed by advanced Roland technology.
Using the BRIDGE CAST app, you can even adjust the angles of the virtual speaker array to create your ideal surround sound experience.Control in Hand
With the intuitive BRIDGE CAST X panel, it’s easy to manage streams in real time. Adjust your audio mix with dedicated knobs and buttons. Assign up to 30 OBS commands, sound effects, and music shortcuts to the six control pads to launch them midstream. And use the bottom row of buttons to navigate pages and access additional shortcuts.
You can create up to five custom Game EQ presets. For example, you can boost the volume to highlight game-critical audio cues, like enemy footsteps in a first-person shooter. Once you’ve dialed in your settings, save them to onboard profiles and instantly summon them with the push of a button.BRIDGE CAST App: Your Ideal Teammate
Dive deeper into audio mixing, signal routing, and customization with the BRIDGE CAST app. Set mic and audio parameters, configure Game EQ presets, and explore deeper features as you stream. Reassign hardware controls and recall favorite configurations for various games and audiences. You can even customize the hardware by assigning LED colors to change up the look and highlight the controls in low lighting.
Roland’s BGM Cast
Adding royalty-free background music and sound effects to your streams has never been easier with Roland’s BGM Cast. Available within the BRIDGE CAST app, BGM CAST lets you choose music by mood and genre or create playlists of your favorites for stress-free music management.
Get 36 background music tracks and 16 sound effects with a free Roland account. Or expand your options with a Roland Cloud Core membership and explore thousands of music tracks and hundreds of sound effects, with new selections added each month. Membership also includes powerful tools for creating your own music, including the ZENOLOGY synthesizer, Zenbeats production software, Sound Packs, and more.
Dual PCs
A lot of streamers use two computers. They have one gaming computer for gameplay footage and a separate computer for hosting their livestream as well as engaging with their chat. You will be able to connect both computers to the BRIDGE CAST X.
The USB II port also provides audio and video integration to your streaming computer. The USB I audio and HDMI ports support a variety of connection options for your gaming computer, including HDMI throughput for a dedicated monitor.
PC & Gaming Consoles
With the BRIDGE CAST X you can streamline your rig. The BRIDGE CAST X can connect to a PC and two gaming consoles for seamless video and audio streaming.
PlayStation 5 owners will be able to control chat and game audio independently using both the USB-C and HDMI connections.Capture, Mix, and Control
The integrated design simplifies connections and reduces clutter, while the intuitive interface lets you smoothly mix audio and control the action in the flow. And with multiple USB-C and HDMI* ports, you can connect all your devices and avoid having to repatch every time you want to change gears for the day’s stream.
*Only one HDMI input can be active at a time. Seamless live switching between the HDMI inputs is not supported.
In the Box
- Roland BRIDGE CAST X Dual Bus Streaming Mixer and Video Capture
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Cable
- USB 2.0 Type-C Cable (POWER)
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
The Roland BRIDGE CAST X is now available to pre-order for $499.99 USD.
