Roland announces the release of the first audio mixer for game distributors, “BRIDGE CAST”
January 6, 2023 (gold)(Oricon)
Roland’s first gaming audio mixer “BRIDGE CAST”
Roland’s first gaming audio mixer “BRIDGE CAST”
Electronic musical instrument brand Roland has announced that it will release the gaming audio mixer “BRIDGE CAST” on the 28th. This is the first time that the company will handle products for game distributors.
[Photo]The compact size is also attractive! Roland’s first gaming audio mixer “BRIDGE CAST”
Prior to its release, this product was exhibited at the world’s largest technology trade fair “CES 2023” and won the “Innovation Award” given to products with excellent design and technology.
In game distribution, various sounds such as the voice of the microphone used by the streamer (distributor), voice chat with friends, in-game sounds and BGM are mixed, but “BRIDGE CAST” adjusts the volume balance of each. It is easy to hear and can be adjusted. In addition, it is equipped with a “dual audio mixer function” that allows you to individually adjust the sound that the streamer wants to hear and the sound that is easy for the viewer to hear. Achieve high delivery.
Both dynamic and condenser microphones can be connected, and high-performance microphone preamps are built-in, so you can enjoy conversations and commentary during play in clear and dynamic sound. In addition, it is equipped with a headphone amplifier that can drive high-impedance headphones with little noise. The headphone connection terminal also supports a headset microphone.
In addition to audio processing functions such as equalizer, compressor, and reverb, it also has a built-in voice changer function that uses the technology of the company’s voice transformer “VT series”.
Furthermore, if you use a dedicated application (compatible with Windows / macOS), you can use thousands of copyright-free songs and sound effects prepared on the company’s online platform “Roland Cloud”, as well as microphone and audio parameters and EQ Detailed settings such as changing presets are also possible. Sound effects can be assigned to the four buttons on the surface of the housing, making it possible to direct distribution intuitively and easily.
The “GAME EQ preset” that emphasizes the important sounds in the game is also a feature of this machine. You can pinpoint the frequency of key sounds such as enemy footsteps heard in-game, increase their volume with pinpoint accuracy, and save the EQ settings in your profile for instant recall.
■ “BRIDGE CAST” product specifications
Input/output terminals: USB (2.0 Type-C), LINE OUT, AUX IN, MIC (XLR), PHONES/HEADSET
・External dimensions: 70 (H) x 222 (W) x 110 (D) mm
・Accessories: USB 2.0 Type-C to Type-C Cable (2 meters), USB 2.0 Type-C to Type-A Cable (2 meters)