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Roland has introduced the new V-1-4K Video Switcher! This new product offers a compact and versatile solution for live broadcasting and smaller productions, supporting resolutions up to UHD 4K60 HDR. With 5 HDMI inputs, 5 HDMI outputs, USB-C streaming, and intuitive controls, it enables smooth switching, cropping, and scaling, ensuring professional-quality video in corporate, educational, or religious settings.

Key Features:

• 5 HDMI inputs with integrated scalers
• 5 HDMI outputs + USB-C output for streaming + USB-A host port
• Support for UHD 4K60 HDR, 1080p, 1080i, 720p
• ROI cropping for creating multiple shots from a single camera
• Chroma key and luma key effects, downstream key
• 14-channel audio mixer, supports XLR/3.5 mm/RCA audio
• Control via free software: V-1-4K RCS, V-1-4K Remote, Graphics Presenter
• Compact design: 330 × 164 × 79 mm, 1.9 kg

TTArtisan has released a new APS-C lens, the TTArtisan APS-AF17mm F1.8! This lens from the Air series delivers sharp wide-angle images in a compact and lightweight design. With fast autofocus, an F1.8 aperture, and a minimum focusing distance of 0.18 m, it’s ideal for landscape photography, street photography, and everyday creative shooting.

It is available with Sony E and Fuji X mounts.

Key features:

• Designed for cameras with Sony E/Fuji X mounts and APS-C sensors
• Autofocus lens with fast and accurate focusing
• Wide 17 mm focal length, 81° angle of view
• F1.8 aperture for low-light photography and shallow depth of field
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.18 m for close-up shots
• Lightweight: ~161 g, compact and ideal for travel
• Optical design: 14 elements in 10 groups for sharp, high-contrast images
• 52 mm filter thread for greater versatility

DZOFILM has launched its new full-frame anamorphic lens, the DZOFilm Arcana 1.5× T2.1! The lens is available in focal lengths of 32 mm, 45 mm, and 75 mm, as well as in a three-lens set. When you purchase this set, you’ll receive a freeOctopus Adapter for PL mount lens to DJI Ronin 4D camera (PL-DX, lightweight) as a gift until April 23, 2026!

Arcana lenses feature a hybrid 1.5× design with classic 2×-style elliptical bokeh, front cylindrical optics for controlled distortion (mumps), and dynamic horizontal flares. Arcana thus brings a true cinematic wide-angle look to compact full-frame setups.

With a T2.1 aperture, an ultra-compact all-metal body weighing approximately 700 g, and a multi-position PL mount, the Arcana series is optimized for gimbals and DJI Ronin 4D systems, close-up work, and flexible rigging with VND and AF adapters.

Major Free UCP Software Update for theDecimator MD-HX

This new update for the MD-HX, available via UCP V3.0.4 software, allows you to significantly improve real-time monitoring. The update transforms the MD-HX into a complete signal processing platform—capable of conversion, generation, monitoring, and diagnostics, all in a single device.

Available for download on theDecimator Design website. (For devices with serial numbers starting with CLD, CLE, and CLF).

Key new features and improvements:

• More formats – expanded compatibility
– Added support for VESA input on HDMI (204 in total)
– Support for 2K video formats
– Greater flexibility when connecting to computers, cameras, and non-broadcast sources

• Integrated testing and diagnostic tools
– Built-in test video signal generator
– Audio test tone generator
– Ideal for system setup, troubleshooting, and verification without external equipment

• Advanced on-screen overlays
– Up to 16 audio meter overlays
– Grid overlays
– UMD / custom text overlays
– Input/output format status display

🎧Special offer on select Sennheiser headphones!

FromApril 1 to 30,2026, take advantage of this unique offer and get up to 35% off Sennheiser wired and wireless headphones!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity—treat yourself to premium sound at special prices today!