Los Angeles, CA, September 14, 2021—Roland announces AeroCaster Switcher, a free iPad app that expands the production power of supported Roland A/V hardware with cable-free video connectivity over a wireless network. The app allows users to switch wireless camera feeds from iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, plus screen shares from computers and mobile devices. The system supports up to four wireless devices at once, along with the camera on the host iPad. Roland’s advanced video technology is also available for adding graphics, titles, video clips, photos, and more. Leveraging the convenience and mobility of wireless connectivity, AeroCaster Switcher opens up a new world of creative possibilities for live commerce, remote learning, conferences, and other applications.

AeroCaster Switcher makes it simple for owners of Roland video switching hardware to extend their productions with the high-quality cameras in today’s smartphones and tablets. Anyone in the production crew can become a camera operator simply by installing the AeroCaster Camera app on their device and pairing it with AeroCaster Switcher running on the host iPad. Users can cut to unique handheld angles or employ widely available mobile device mounts for up-close captures of products and hands-on presentations. The app provides complete control of the available camera functions on each device, including focus, zoom, exposure, stabilization, white balance, and more.

AeroCaster Switcher also provides a hassle-free BYOD presentation solution for wireless HD screen sharing. Presenters and panelists can connect via the Google Chrome browser on their computers and mobile devices. Screen sharing is fast and easy over Wi-Fi, with no cables, video adaptors, or dongles required.

The powerful production tools in the Aerocaster Switcher app let users manage wireless sources independently from their connected Roland hardware. Up to 30 scene presets can be created with text overlays, graphics (including transparent PNG files), picture-in-picture windows, or split-screen views. During an event, it’s simple to select scenes, camera sources, or iPad media library content such as video clips, photos, and graphics. A wide selection of cuts, cross-dissolves, and wipes are also on hand for smooth transitions.

The host iPad connects to a supported Roland switcher via an available HDMI input, and the AeroCaster Switcher app wirelessly communicates with remote devices over a local Wi-Fi network. The AeroCaster Switcher and AeroCaster Camera apps are currently available for iOS devices on the Apple App Store. Android device support for AeroCaster Camera is coming in early 2022.

To learn more about AeroCaster Switcher, supported Roland A/V hardware, and mobile device compatibility, visit proav.roland.com/global/.