Rode VideoCaster gains NDI support

Published 1/9/25

Available now via free firmware update

The latest firmware update for Rode’s compact video switcher has just arrived, kitting the device out with a range of new sought-after features. The headline is the introduction of NDI (Network Device Interface) support, which adds video-over-IP capabilities at no additional cost.

NDI Support

With the latest firmware installed, the RodeCaster Video is able to access up to four NDI inputs and one NDI output over its Ethernet connection. The support makes it possible to connect a wide range of cameras, iOS devices and other compatible sources that share the same network, all without the need for any video cabling. The company’s Rode Capture iOS App has been updated, too, and now boasts full NDI support, as well as allowing users to stream their iPhone’s front and rear cameras simultaneously, either as independent feeds or combined into a single view.

Other Updates

The firmware also brings with it a whole host of other features and improvements. First up is new Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) control that allows users to make real-time framing adjustments for compatible NDI cameras, and to save/recall settings within the RodeCaster Video’s scenes. The company have also introduced some new keying tools: Luma Key, Key Mask and Layer Stretch, as well as expanding the options provided by the unit’s Overlay and Scene Control systems.

Thanks to a new Audio-Linked Auto Switching function, it’s possible to link specific audio channels to camera angles when the RodeCaster Video is paired with a RodeCaster Pro II or Duo. The function enables the device to automatically switch video inputs based on who’s speaking, cutting down on edit times for the likes of podcasts, panel shows and live interviews.

Finally, the update includes a number of enhancements to the RodeCaster Video’s user interface and routing systems.

Check out Rode’s official video below for an overview of the new features.