While it's convenient to stream live content using your smartphone, achieving a professional - looking broadcast requires more than just a device. Enter the Roland GO:LIVECAST, an affordable and straightforward solution that brings high - end production values to your webcasting. This combined hardware and app setup is a fully - equipped streaming studio. Without the need for a computer or expensive dedicated A/V equipment, you can mix sound, display titles, play media, trigger sound effects, and more. With just the GO:LIVECAST hardware, its companion app, and your smartphone, you're all set to create engaging live web shows that can compete with top social media creators. Key features include: a complete professional production studio for webcasting on smartphones or tablets; compatibility with major streaming platforms like Twitch, Facebook Live, and YouTube; an integrated system of a compact desktop hardware interface and an interactive app; intuitive hands - on controls to manage smartphone cameras, trigger media, and adjust levels during streaming; large, customizable media libraries for titles, music, videos, photos, and sound effects; three microphone input options for excellent vocal sound; a headphone jack for sound monitoring; a line input for connecting musical instruments or external audio devices; the ability to check viewer comments directly in the app while streaming; the option to add a second smartphone camera via Wi - Fi and switch views; and useful features like skin filters, in - camera mirroring, and automatic portrait/landscape switching. Technical specs: Connectors include MIC (combo type with phantom power), LINE IN (stereo miniature phone), HEADPHONE/HEADSET (stereo miniature phone), USB POWER (USB Micro - B), and USB SMARTPHONE (USB Micro - B). Controller knobs are available for MIC, PAD, LINE IN, and HEADPHONE. There's a POWER indicator. It draws 330 mA of current. Dimensions are 107 (W) x 138 (D) x 53 (H) mm or 4 - 1/5 (W) x 5 - 2/5 (D) x 2 (H) inches, and it weighs 180 g or 6 oz (excluding cables). Accessories include 'Quick Start' and 'USING THE UNIT SAFELY' leaflets, various USB cables, and a registration card (US only).
Using the Roland GO:LIVECAST is a breeze. First, connect the hardware to your smartphone using the provided USB cable. Launch the companion app on your phone. Once everything is set up, you can start configuring your streaming session. You can pick your media from the large, customizable libraries right in the app and use the hardware's intuitive controls to play them, adjust sound levels, and switch camera views. When it comes to microphones, you have three options. You can use the onboard microphone with a cool reverb effect, or if you have a professional mic, use the XLR input with phantom power. And if you just want to use the mic on your headphones, there's a combo jack for that. Don't forget to plug in your headphones to the headphone jack to monitor the sound. You can even connect a musical instrument or other audio devices using the line input. While streaming, keep an eye on the app to check viewer comments and engage with your audience. If you want to add more visual variety, connect a second smartphone camera via Wi - Fi and switch between camera views easily. As for maintenance, keep the hardware clean by gently wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture. When not in use, store it in a safe place. Also, make sure to update the app regularly to get the latest features and bug fixes.
