Thank you. For products like this, I do occasionally get random comments from people saying the 20+ minute video should be three minutes, but you just can't explain things thoroughly in that timescale. With regards to the GoXLR. I had that a few years ago and did some videos on it. I can see why it has many fans due to the effects etc, but I was a little disappointed by the software. Some people may still prefer the GoXLR, but I think the Bridge cast is a superior device (which is to be expected in some ways as it was released years later). As always, it depends what you're looking for as everyone uses mixers and interfaces in different ways.
Hi Shaun. Yeah it's a quality piece of kit. My only minor criticism for my own setup is that it doesn't have two XLR ports, but apart from that it's close to perfect.
Amazing video you have answered so many questions that I had at the start I use wavelink at the moment but wanted more of a hardware control I have a complex audio setup as I have capture source recordings thst I currently use the line out to my laptop from my pc to bring my mic in the line out will be perfect for this really I depth review good explanation of the features and inputs outputs etc.. your video has made my mind up to purchase one. You have also gained a subscriber looking forward for more upcoming content, keep up the amazing work.
Thank you for all the kind words Joe. I'm glad you found the video useful. Since I've published this review, Roland have released a white version of the mixer and released a more enhanced version of the mixer called the Bridge Cast X. Worth checking out as it might tick more boxes for you.
@KevinMuldoon you're welcome and thanks again for the information I was looking at that however I just don't have the space for it I have 3 pcs integrated along with 5 monitors to 1 desk. I also really like my elgato capture card so wouldn't really use the capture part of it, but will definitely check it out.
@@Joemul2019 wow. That sounds like an impressive set up. If it's anything like mine, you'll have cable everywhere😆 I'm still using the Zoom F8 as my audio interface. It's overkill for how I use it, but the additional XLR ports come in handy.
@KevinMuldoon Cables were an issue but I resolved that one ha ha as I have a standing desk so not alot of cable management solutions however I bought some storage units from gears for music ported them for cable pass though and fixed them to the underside of the desk so they raise and lower with the desk so cables no more 🤣🤣 thank you for your kind words and appreciation
@@Joemul2019 I have something similar. I have an idea desk and it came with netting underneath for cables. However, I still receive a flood of comments from people saying my cable management is terrible as I have about four times as much cabling as the netting can hold. 😆 I do try and tidy it up occasionally, but it quickly becomes anarchy again when I'm testing things for reviews or changing products.
There are tutorials on the Rolane website that walk you through this. Such as this one support.roland.com/hc/en-us/articles/16113647307547-BRIDGE-CAST-How-do-I-mix-the-game-sound-of-PlayStation-5-and-voice-chat-with-the-BRIDGE-CAST-and-then-stream-everything-without-a-computer
Hi Kevin, I've been enjoying the Roland Bridge Cast device. One question I cannot find an answer for is what does the Bus Selection Indicator do / mean? This is covered on page 26 of the user guide, but the explanation is not very clear. Any ideas?
I believe it refers to the personal mix bus and and stream mix bus. That is, whether you are controlling the signal that goes out to your viewers or your personal signal.
Thanks, Kevin...still not entirely clear as I find either bus I use for channel 1 gives the same results. I'll send an email to Roland and see if I can learn more. Will post here if I do.
You're welcome. One thing to remember is that the stream mix and personal mix can be identical. You'll only heard a difference f you customise them. For example, once you have set everything up correctly, you could change your personal mix so you can hear the microphone more or less. Or you could completely mute an input. In most situations, you'll probably want them to sound similar, but dual bus controls are very helpful when doing a live stream.
What are you using to record? I use OBS to apply a noise suppression filter, but there are many other audio tools and software you could use. Nvidia RTX voice, for example.
@lestreeteuh The software for the bridge Cast already has noise suppression, a compressor, de esser, low cut filter, eq etc. All the tools are there. You just have to configure them correctly for each mic. You don't have to use OBS. I use OBS so that it's consistent between all of my XLR mics.
is there voice hearing or like mic monitoring because I have a goxlr and looking to get something similar and this mixer is literally the only one that has what I need and it's new. GOXLR has very nice mic monitoring where I can hear myself with no latency at all. Just wondering if this mixer has it and a tab to put it up and down in volume
Thanks for the information. I'm interested. Will it work using it for skype guitar lessons? I need to send a stereo signal of the sound of the guitar and the microphone to communicate. Could you get the guitar stereo out of the aux? Will it correctly mix both signals in skype? Thank you Greetings
Hi Jonathan. I believe you can feed your guitar signal in using a 6.35mm to 3.5mm aux cable. I'm not sure of the cable needs to have any specific specs (attenuation or whatever). Perhaps an adapter would be needed in between though. For example, guitar to a mixer and then line out from the mixer to the Bridge Cast. In Skype and apps like teams and discord, you just have to set the speaker to be the chat channel. Then you can adjust its volume, apply cleanup to the signal etc. Kevin
Great video. Im trying to find out how to wire this for a dual pc stream setup purpose. Normally on the go xlr i would have the usb plugged into the gaming PC. Then line out goxlr to line in on stream pc. And line in on goxlr to line out on stream pc. But roland only has a line out. Would i be able to use a usb c splitter from the bridgecast to usb c connections into both pcs and then use the line out for the streaming PC?
I would always attach the main audio interface to the recording/streaming PC. Then you can feed the game video and audio into the PC. With modern consoles, you'd generally need to use an HDMI audio splitter so that you can record video footage and capture the audio separately to feed it into the audio interface.
Do you have any advice for setting up the shure sv7+? I discovered that I got a better audio using the USB C control directing into the computer and removing the bridgecast then using obs. Using XLR It was quiet and there was a swooshing sound. I then tried a fet head and it gated everything out including my voice.
Hi Sedwards. I've never used the SV7+, but I did own a few mics ten years ago which were dual XLR and USB. With those types of mics, the USB connection sometimes gave you the best quality out of the box. The XLR had the best quality connection by far, but you had to make sure you set your gain levels right. The Shure SV7+ looks like a fantastic mic so my first guess would be that the settings were not 100% correct. Low noise would suggest the gain levels was too high. Perhaps some other settings on the bridge cast need adjusted too. It's difficult to say without knowing exactly how everything was setup. Kevin
Good evening, i recently bought the Roland Bridge Cast with the headset Beyerdynamic MMX300 I want to connect the Bridge Cast to the PS5, but when I join the language party, the players hear one-to-one and I hear very quietly. Can someone explain to me what the problem is?
I wounder what is the dac in this, no info? for me its little low on output, and that with a headfhone at 35ohm, its high sound, but not to good, so noe im out off getting a amplifier to connect to headfhone out, and in to amplifier.
I read a review for the Hercules Stream XLR 200 and they are complaining about not having the option to send either the audience or personal mix to your connected screen with speakers or other speakers. Is this something that is not a problem on the Bridgecast? I have a tv which I use as a speaker while not being live and when I'm doing basic stuff. I do need the option to get the output of the Bridgecast digitally to my speakers, not by using the aux out in the back of the device! I'm also still doubting if the four channels are enough for me. Are you able to control the other channels (besides the four on the knobs) via software? Sorry about all the questions, but thank you so much for taking the time!
No need to apologise for asking questions. I'll do my best to answer. If you check the bridge cast manual, you'll see that the line out port can be set to your mic, your stream mix or your headphone output. I believe the headphone output will be your own personal mix. The aux port is an audio input, not output. Be sure to check out the Rolane Bridge Cast X. I've not tested it myself, but I know it's a more feature rich version with more inputs and options.
@@KevinMuldoon the Roland Bridgecast X is a bit above my budget. I already got a capture card and I'm just looking for a better and easier way to control my audio sources. The question about controlling the other channels is answered by another video I just watched. You can use and control the "virtual channels" via de software, which is nice! I still don't know if I can get the audio of my system to the tv speakers when not being live, without changing all the Bridgecast settings. Gotta look this up in manuel or somewhere haha. Thanks!
Possibly a daft question as i am a total newbie. I have a soundblaster Kraken2 as a soundbar and its great for PC sound but would love the roland bridge for mic/heaphones etc when playing games with friends etc and not streaming. If I wanted to switch between using the kraken2 soundbar out for gaming on my own and then mic/headphones with friends, do i connect the soundbar to the roland? i am sure what I would do?
I'm not 100% sure the soundbar would work in harmony with the audio interface. For me, the easiest thing to do would be to just change the the audio output at the bottom right in Windows from the soundbar to the Roland bridge.
Idk u can Help me with the problem i have with the Roland how can i get the 4 audio to obs its only put in 1 and thats the reason i cant put filter on the mic for obs becaus the filter get on game and musik channel to sry for my bad englisch im from austria but i hope u can help me or understand what i mean
I'm not 100% sure of your setup or how you have connected everything up. I would refer to the manual as that explains everything. The diagrams in the manual are useful. You should see all sources in Windows if it's set up correctly.
Open output captures in obs when recording.. If you stream use the mic aux with stream output and set the levels live in the device and just ad gain filter in obs at the end seems to work fine as long as you keep a eye on the levels maybe even adding a limiter at the end so your stream never clips
The one thing I struggle with coming from GOLXR is that the chat audience (discord) can hear sound from the other channels. Even if I mute myself on DIscord, the sound from the other channels bleed through. Messing with muting works but tis confusing. Why would sound bleed through to from one channel to another?
I did a lot of tests with different setups and different audio channels and never encountered that issue. Is there a chance that your mic is picking up audio from your headphones in the background?
@@KevinMuldoon Not sure of your question but chat can hear the audio from my game and aux channels. I would assume sound travel to head phone, line out and stream but not channel to channel. Its a little frustrating but Ill figure it out.
Apologies. My phone autocorrected headphones to heart for some reason. There definitely shouldn't be any bleed from any digital channel to another, which is why I was wondering if the mic was picking up headphone sounds. Only reason I'm suggesting this is that this is something I hear all the time with friends when gaming when their headset mic is too close.
@@KevinMuldoon So can your Discord with someone and listen to a UA-cam video without your DIscord member hearing it? As you are wearing headphones, the Mic should not pick up the sound of the video.
@louieavi it depends on the mic and the headphones. Some condenser mics, for example, are prone to picking up a lot of background noise (I recall sending a Rode mic back because of this issue). You could test this by unplugging the headphones temporarily and asking discord users if they still hear something. You should be able to narrow it down the source of the problem using trial and error.
Im getting drops of audio and a bit of crackling noises on the bridgecast x , tried changing the bitrate even reinstalled the drivers but still the same . Any help on how to sort it ?
It's more likely to be the microphone or XLR cable than the audio interface. Also, be aware that if the much gain is set too loud, you're more likely to pick up noise.
@@KevinMuldoon even when I have the mic disconnected it still has that drop of gameplay audio . If you want I can send you a link to hear what I’m talking about .i would really appreciate if you could help me sort it out , I wouldn’t mind sending a super thanks if you could help to sort it out
@mitzthegamer there's only so much I can do from my side as I'm not physically there. Be sure to check your headphone connection, the cables, the volume etc.
@@KevinMuldoon I did use another usb c cable which is longer because the one it came with didn’t reach the pc but didn’t really have that issue until a few days ago
This video is excellent & I'll watch it several more times before deciding on which audio mixer I should get (GoXLR, M-Game or Roland Bridge Cast). The audio sound muffled, is it the mixer or your Shure microphone?
Hi LL. They're different in a number of ways. I was never the biggest fan of the GoXLR as the preamps were just okay and the software was quite poor. For how I use it, the Roland Bridge Cast is significantly better. It's better made and the pre amps are better. Obviously, it doesn't have all the effects that GoXLR does, but they're not something I use.
@@KevinMuldoon Thank you for your answer. Would you recommend the Roland Bridge Cast over the GoXLR if the use case is mainly gaming, listening to music, voice chatting through discord and teamspeak and occasionally streaming?
Yeah it's a great choice for that as the headphones amp is really go too. Of course, if you don't need that much control over different channels for game streaming, a cheaper audio interface may be a better option.
Im gaming on Xbox trying to stream through my PC. I’m using the new Elgato 4K X capture card. The problem im having is it’s only allowing me to use 1 mic. Im trying to use my headset mic for the game chat. An my XLR for the stream. Is this even possible? Feel like I’ve tried everything.
@@KevinMuldoon Yes I have a chat link pro also. When it comes to pairing that with the bridge cast, how are you suppose to wire it in? Thats the part I’m missing. If your headset is plugged into the back of the bridge cast it can’t go into the chat link pro. Also the diagram Roland has on the website isn’t any good. I appreciate the response btw
@Omari405 you're welcome. I haven't used the chat link pro myself but i know it was designed to be connected to the capture card (your 4K X). There are good tutorials online that explain it more. Such as this one ua-cam.com/video/4WO0GRViBRU/v-deo.htmlsi=RtoBK2lqI7OYzral My understanding is that it can be integrated into OBS as a separate audio input. In theory, that means we should be able to imply that input into the bridge cast too. Though it's not something I've tested.
It's not really designed for that. You'd have to use some sort of wireless to wired converter for that. Most of the wireless mics I have also have a 3.5mm wired connection so that may be an option for you.
Goto sound control panel, goto the recording area, choose system, goto listen, and make default playback device the wireless headset u want to listen back through
I love the in depth review of the bridge cast! Just a quick question. Is there no way to add different mod affects other than the ones allotted in the frame of the bridge cast software? For Example like add a radio voice or other type of modulations w/o a third party software.
You're welcome. Glad you liked the video. I don't believe there is a way to add additional effects directly using the Bridge Cast. Though if you're running a clean mic signal from the bridge cast to software such as OBS to record, you could add effects there.
Cool stuff. I'm interested in this but notice that there are no dedicated monitor outs on the device. I guess I could use the line out for that? But would've loved to see stereo balanced TRS out jacks
I can't capture the individual channels to stream with OBS. When I use the STREAM channel that allows me to control the levels with the knobs, but it captures everything as one source so I can't remove my music audio from the VOD. If I place individual sources for each point of input (Mic, system, chat, music) the knobs on the bridge cast then do nothing and defeat the purpose of the device. Is it possible to use the separate channels, as well as control them physically?
Hi Indie. I'm not sure I fully understand how things are set up at your end. It's worth noting that the stream is the output, and not a channel or input in its own right. It's the audio that goes to OBS, whereas the personal mix is what you hear. The stream mix output is composed of all channels and you can adjust each on accordingly. For example, if I had my phone connected to play music, I just need to ensure stream mix is selected and the mute that channel when needed (line out or whatever). There's seven potential channels and four controls and you can assign those controls to any of the channels 👍
@Kevin Muldoon thanks for the super fast reply! So what I'm trying to do is have the different audio sources run through different tracks so that the VOD doesn't pick up Spotify. I'm able to add those different audio channels from the Bridge Cast into OBS, such as having Spotify running through the MUSIC channel, then having Discord running through the CHAT channel. After that, I can select which tracks those are on to remove the MUSIC channel from the VOD entirely. The issue, though, is that once I do that, the Bridge Cast doesn't control the levels for those sources in OBS anymore. The only source that allows adjustment of volume is STREAM, which I then can not separate from the MUSIC channel because it's all mixed together there. I hope I've explained this better this time. If not, I can record some footage of the OBS panels to show the volume mixer in action. Thanks again for the quick response!
Oh ok. Reading between the lines, I think you want the music from Spotify to be saved in a separate audio file so that you can letter delete or mute the audio, if necessary. There's a discussion about saving audio tracks in OBS at obsproject.com/forum/threads/anyway-to-save-recordings-w-separate-audio-and-video-tracks.134758/ In the Bridge Cast, the stream and personal outputs are mixes of all other channels. So whilst you can adjust each channel and each mix, it's OBS that defines how the audio files are saved.
@@KevinMuldoon Correct, but my problem is the Bridge Cast doesn't adjust volume on those sources individually, only as a the full mix. It seems like an oversight to not allow us to capture each source individually as well as adjust those levels.
thank you for this very informative use guide. I just have one question please, I have a USB Hyperx mic. Is there anyway to connect or do I have to really go down the XLR route. Many thanks
The Elgato Capture Cards (and most others) have an AUX-port with they captured audio on it. You can use that port to get all the other consoles it's audio to the aux channel!
The aux in port on Elgato cards is only available on their USB capture cards. The port is designed to capture game chat audio. They sell a separate cable for that. All game audio goes through the HDMI input and to the computer via USB type C.
@DevinGamed No it all goes through HDMI👍 That functionality might be available in capture cards from other companies, but it's generally better to capture the audio and video together via HDMI. It should provide better audio than a standard 3.5mm audio cable.
Hello! Great video by the way! I'm having an issue with the Bridgecast and utilizing Discord's 'Share Screen' function. Whenever I share my screen or an application, my audio both in my headphones and through the stream start chopping out, almost like a noise gate turning off and on rapidly. I can even see my mixer lights reflecting the choppy audio as well. I've tried just about everything and I am about to give up and try a different mixer, but was wondering if you have any insight? Thanks!
@@KevinMuldoon Yes it is. Tried with 2 different SM7Bs and a Neumann, tried with no mic plugged in. Also tried two different ATH-M50xs and some janky earbuds, even when I don't have headphones plugged in I see the mixer level lights jumping up and down like they are being run through a gate.
That's strange. Is it only discord that causes this? Could it possibly be a software conflict between discord and bridgecast? I never encountered this myself so not sure why this would happen.
@@KevinMuldoon It seems to be the case. I swapped back over to a Logitech Gpro headset and I have no issues at all, only issues with the Bridgecast and Discord screen sharing.
Hi guys I've just purchased the Bridge cast and it fantastic but I want to have it connected to my macbook for my music backing tracks for full control of the bridge cast but need to be able to use my android c type (without headphone jack) for streaming audio ie titkok etc can and how can I go about this for best quality sound please help me lol 😂
I recommend downloading the Roland Bridge Cast manual at www.roland.com/global/support/by_product/bridge_cast/owners_manuals/ to learn more about connections. I'm not sure of the exact setup you are using. It sounds like the main connection is to your MacBook and you want to capture audio from your phone? The best way to do that is to connect your iPhone to the aux in port. As per the manual: "Connect this to your tablet, smartphone or similar device. This jack is compatible with four-conductor (TRRS) 3.5 mm mini plugs. When you use a four-conductor mini plug cable, you can input the audio from your smartphone and output the mic audio (mono mix) to your smartphone. With a three-conductor mini plug, only audio input is available." So you need get a cable that goes from your phone to the bridge cast using a TRRS connection into aux in.
@KevinMuldoon hi there yes I ordered the cable and it's capturing my voice but I want to send my backing tracks and voice to my phone so I can stream them on tiktok etc but the cable works well
@jaylunn4119 Aux in is an input only, so that wouldn't work. The bridge cast does allow you to use an android phone, iPhone or iPad as the primary device. That is, instead of connecting to your MacBook. That does mean, of course, that everything is running through your phone now.
@KevinMuldoon oh right bloody hell well I only want to stream tracks and vocals at a good quality to social media etc and I thought this would do that and I'm not sure what people are using to proform this option cheers 👍
That is possible, but I wouldn't ever rely on any cable from a controller for a live streaming setup. Doing that would also introduce more audio latency compared to an HDMI audio splitter.
I own one. The "Mic Cleanup" tab needs work. We need to be able to adjust attack/release and attenuation on the noise gate like the GoXLR. I've found that side-by-side the Roland just can't reproduce the same level of noise suppression capable on the GoXLR (Or the mini) when using the SM7B, as that software is much more robust. There's a long release time that's audible, and if you have a loud PC/fan running, you'll hear the noise of it trail off for roughly a half second after you finish speaking. The de-esser also seems to just add mud to the mic instead of removing the specific frequency (usually 6-8K) that s sounds typically reside in. To my ears, the compressor also sounds noticeably worse than the GoXLR's implementation, even when using identical settings. Again, I get that it's 200 (USD) cheaper, but I would've expected better from a company like Roland in terms of mic processing. However, it's early days, and they've got plenty of time to update the software. Hell, the Roland BGM feature isn't even available yet despite having its own tab in the software, so we know they're working on updates. If they're able to iron out these issues, this will be an excellent product. Thanks for the review!
Great comment Stampede. Appreciate your insights. My experience with the GoXLR was not as positive, but I had it nearer the start when the software was incredibly buggy. The mic cleanup tool on the Bridge Cast is a feature I spent a lot of time with. Admittedly, the Shure SM7B doesn't really need much cleanup as it's dynamic and removes most background noise by default. I thought the gate cleanup noise suppression worked well. In my tests for the tutorial, I left adaptive on for one part of the video and it was too aggressive, cutting out my voice in parts. The real challenge was my shotgun microphone as that's a condenser. The adaptive settings worked well, but I need to revisit the gain levels and other settings as the final output wasn't as good as I'd hoped. Like you said, this is something that can be addressed in software. Hardware can't be upgraded. I'm keen to see how they develop the app. Thanks. Kevin
Two things that need to be said about using a PS5/Xbox console via aux port and audio extractor. First using your recommended method you will not have Sony 3D surround audio support. Second You need to be sure to buy a HDMI 2.1 compatible Audio extractor. Otherwise you will not get 4k120/HDR.
Thanks for the advice. I don't have a PS5 myself so I've not used it to record audio from it. It's unfortunate that the latest gen consoles don't have proper audio out ports.
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Absolutely excellent overview of the Roland Bridge Cast mixer! Thanks for creating this content.
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it.
Excellent review, I love the attention to detail. I just won one of these and am debating replacing my Go-XLR.
Thank you. For products like this, I do occasionally get random comments from people saying the 20+ minute video should be three minutes, but you just can't explain things thoroughly in that timescale.
With regards to the GoXLR. I had that a few years ago and did some videos on it. I can see why it has many fans due to the effects etc, but I was a little disappointed by the software.
Some people may still prefer the GoXLR, but I think the Bridge cast is a superior device (which is to be expected in some ways as it was released years later).
As always, it depends what you're looking for as everyone uses mixers and interfaces in different ways.
Great video. I’ve been looking for an alternative for my GoXLR and this looks like a great piece of kit that does exactly what I want and more
Hi Shaun. Yeah it's a quality piece of kit. My only minor criticism for my own setup is that it doesn't have two XLR ports, but apart from that it's close to perfect.
Amazing video you have answered so many questions that I had at the start I use wavelink at the moment but wanted more of a hardware control I have a complex audio setup as I have capture source recordings thst I currently use the line out to my laptop from my pc to bring my mic in the line out will be perfect for this really I depth review good explanation of the features and inputs outputs etc.. your video has made my mind up to purchase one. You have also gained a subscriber looking forward for more upcoming content, keep up the amazing work.
Thank you for all the kind words Joe. I'm glad you found the video useful.
Since I've published this review, Roland have released a white version of the mixer and released a more enhanced version of the mixer called the Bridge Cast X. Worth checking out as it might tick more boxes for you.
@KevinMuldoon you're welcome and thanks again for the information I was looking at that however I just don't have the space for it I have 3 pcs integrated along with 5 monitors to 1 desk. I also really like my elgato capture card so wouldn't really use the capture part of it, but will definitely check it out.
@@Joemul2019 wow. That sounds like an impressive set up.
If it's anything like mine, you'll have cable everywhere😆
I'm still using the Zoom F8 as my audio interface. It's overkill for how I use it, but the additional XLR ports come in handy.
@KevinMuldoon Cables were an issue but I resolved that one ha ha as I have a standing desk so not alot of cable management solutions however I bought some storage units from gears for music ported them for cable pass though and fixed them to the underside of the desk so they raise and lower with the desk so cables no more 🤣🤣 thank you for your kind words and appreciation
@@Joemul2019 I have something similar. I have an idea desk and it came with netting underneath for cables.
However, I still receive a flood of comments from people saying my cable management is terrible as I have about four times as much cabling as the netting can hold. 😆
I do try and tidy it up occasionally, but it quickly becomes anarchy again when I'm testing things for reviews or changing products.
When connected to a PS5, does the XLR mic work with game chat?
There are tutorials on the Rolane website that walk you through this.
Such as this one support.roland.com/hc/en-us/articles/16113647307547-BRIDGE-CAST-How-do-I-mix-the-game-sound-of-PlayStation-5-and-voice-chat-with-the-BRIDGE-CAST-and-then-stream-everything-without-a-computer
I just bought one for my twitch. Thanks for the video.
You're welcome🙏👍
Hi Kevin, I've been enjoying the Roland Bridge Cast device. One question I cannot find an answer for is what does the Bus Selection Indicator do / mean? This is covered on page 26 of the user guide, but the explanation is not very clear. Any ideas?
I believe it refers to the personal mix bus and and stream mix bus.
That is, whether you are controlling the signal that goes out to your viewers or your personal signal.
Thanks, Kevin...still not entirely clear as I find either bus I use for channel 1 gives the same results. I'll send an email to Roland and see if I can learn more. Will post here if I do.
You're welcome.
One thing to remember is that the stream mix and personal mix can be identical. You'll only heard a difference f you customise them.
For example, once you have set everything up correctly, you could change your personal mix so you can hear the microphone more or less. Or you could completely mute an input.
In most situations, you'll probably want them to sound similar, but dual bus controls are very helpful when doing a live stream.
@@KevinMuldoon good stuff and keep up the great work & content.
how did you set sample rate to 96000hz? mine only allows 44100hz
I'm sure that's set out with the interface and app within the Windows speaker and mic properties box.
@@KevinMuldoon strange I only have the 44100hz option in both the BRIDGE CAST V2 Driver Settings app and in the Windows speaker and mic properties box
@@KevinMuldoon i dont use a charger in the 5v port, only connectz and power it from the pc with type c, can this be the issue? i have a 1000W psu
@BenitoArmani I know that software such as OBS let's you set the audio sample date too. That's another place to check.
How can you hear yourself when using a headset. Example I wanna be able to hear my voice when I’m using the voice changer on the bridgecast?
You should be able to hear yourself. You just need to ensure you configure the mixer and windows audio settings correctly.
@@KevinMuldoon Did you cover that in the video? The windows settings ?
@EXPBLESS I cover many different audio settings, but don't go into specifics about windows audio settings. That's outside the scope of this video.
I have a SM7b but when I talk, I can hear the fans of my PC. Someone know how to fix the problem? Noise cancelling isn't so great on the bridge cast
What are you using to record?
I use OBS to apply a noise suppression filter, but there are many other audio tools and software you could use. Nvidia RTX voice, for example.
I’m using OBS and I don’t have a RTX card😢. It's a shame to use an OBS filter when you have an interface. I hope they will make updates.
Nvidia RTX is a separate audio tool. I don't use it. I use the built in filters in OBS.
@lestreeteuh The software for the bridge Cast already has noise suppression, a compressor, de esser, low cut filter, eq etc. All the tools are there. You just have to configure them correctly for each mic.
You don't have to use OBS. I use OBS so that it's consistent between all of my XLR mics.
@@KevinMuldoonThe thing is when I speak I can hear a background noise. But when I’m not speaking everything is right
is there voice hearing or like mic monitoring because I have a goxlr and looking to get something similar and this mixer is literally the only one that has what I need and it's new. GOXLR has very nice mic monitoring where I can hear myself with no latency at all. Just wondering if this mixer has it and a tab to put it up and down in volume
Yeah it has mic monitoring.
I recommend having a read through the manual as it explains a lot of features like the mixer, inputs etc 👍
Thanks for the information. I'm interested. Will it work using it for skype guitar lessons? I need to send a stereo signal of the sound of the guitar and the microphone to communicate. Could you get the guitar stereo out of the aux? Will it correctly mix both signals in skype?
Thank you
Greetings
Hi Jonathan.
I believe you can feed your guitar signal in using a 6.35mm to 3.5mm aux cable. I'm not sure of the cable needs to have any specific specs (attenuation or whatever). Perhaps an adapter would be needed in between though. For example, guitar to a mixer and then line out from the mixer to the Bridge Cast.
In Skype and apps like teams and discord, you just have to set the speaker to be the chat channel. Then you can adjust its volume, apply cleanup to the signal etc.
Kevin
@@KevinMuldoon Thank you very much.
You're welcome.
Great video. Im trying to find out how to wire this for a dual pc stream setup purpose. Normally on the go xlr i would have the usb plugged into the gaming PC. Then line out goxlr to line in on stream pc. And line in on goxlr to line out on stream pc. But roland only has a line out. Would i be able to use a usb c splitter from the bridgecast to usb c connections into both pcs and then use the line out for the streaming PC?
I would always attach the main audio interface to the recording/streaming PC. Then you can feed the game video and audio into the PC.
With modern consoles, you'd generally need to use an HDMI audio splitter so that you can record video footage and capture the audio separately to feed it into the audio interface.
Do you have any advice for setting up the shure sv7+? I discovered that I got a better audio using the USB C control directing into the computer and removing the bridgecast then using obs. Using XLR It was quiet and there was a swooshing sound. I then tried a fet head and it gated everything out including my voice.
Hi Sedwards.
I've never used the SV7+, but I did own a few mics ten years ago which were dual XLR and USB. With those types of mics, the USB connection sometimes gave you the best quality out of the box.
The XLR had the best quality connection by far, but you had to make sure you set your gain levels right.
The Shure SV7+ looks like a fantastic mic so my first guess would be that the settings were not 100% correct. Low noise would suggest the gain levels was too high. Perhaps some other settings on the bridge cast need adjusted too.
It's difficult to say without knowing exactly how everything was setup.
Kevin
Good evening,
i recently bought the Roland Bridge Cast with the headset Beyerdynamic MMX300
I want to connect the Bridge Cast to the PS5, but when I join the language party, the players hear one-to-one and I hear very quietly. Can someone explain to me what the problem is?
Hi Iceman.
I'm not sure of how everything is set up. Is the headset MMX300 connected to the PS5 or the bridge cast?
I wounder what is the dac in this, no info? for me its little low on output, and that with a headfhone at 35ohm, its high sound, but not to good, so noe im out off getting a amplifier to connect to headfhone out, and in to amplifier.
Yeah the manual does stage the output level and impedance for headphones, but it doesn't go into more detail than that.
I read a review for the Hercules Stream XLR 200 and they are complaining about not having the option to send either the audience or personal mix to your connected screen with speakers or other speakers. Is this something that is not a problem on the Bridgecast?
I have a tv which I use as a speaker while not being live and when I'm doing basic stuff. I do need the option to get the output of the Bridgecast digitally to my speakers, not by using the aux out in the back of the device!
I'm also still doubting if the four channels are enough for me. Are you able to control the other channels (besides the four on the knobs) via software?
Sorry about all the questions, but thank you so much for taking the time!
No need to apologise for asking questions. I'll do my best to answer.
If you check the bridge cast manual, you'll see that the line out port can be set to your mic, your stream mix or your headphone output. I believe the headphone output will be your own personal mix.
The aux port is an audio input, not output.
Be sure to check out the Rolane Bridge Cast X. I've not tested it myself, but I know it's a more feature rich version with more inputs and options.
@@KevinMuldoon the Roland Bridgecast X is a bit above my budget. I already got a capture card and I'm just looking for a better and easier way to control my audio sources.
The question about controlling the other channels is answered by another video I just watched. You can use and control the "virtual channels" via de software, which is nice!
I still don't know if I can get the audio of my system to the tv speakers when not being live, without changing all the Bridgecast settings. Gotta look this up in manuel or somewhere haha.
Thanks!
@DevinGamed No problem. Hope you manage to find an answer. The manual is comprehensive so is a great starting point 👍
Possibly a daft question as i am a total newbie. I have a soundblaster Kraken2 as a soundbar and its great for PC sound but would love the roland bridge for mic/heaphones etc when playing games with friends etc and not streaming.
If I wanted to switch between using the kraken2 soundbar out for gaming on my own and then mic/headphones with friends, do i connect the soundbar to the roland? i am sure what I would do?
I'm not 100% sure the soundbar would work in harmony with the audio interface.
For me, the easiest thing to do would be to just change the the audio output at the bottom right in Windows from the soundbar to the Roland bridge.
@@KevinMuldoon makes sense and thank you.
@Iamjames1985 You're welcome. Best of luck.
Would love to see a limiter in the setting, wish they add it in future update
Idk u can Help me with the problem i have with the Roland how can i get the 4 audio to obs its only put in 1 and thats the reason i cant put filter on the mic for obs becaus the filter get on game and musik channel to sry for my bad englisch im from austria but i hope u can help me or understand what i mean
I'm not 100% sure of your setup or how you have connected everything up. I would refer to the manual as that explains everything.
The diagrams in the manual are useful.
You should see all sources in Windows if it's set up correctly.
Open output captures in obs when recording.. If you stream use the mic aux with stream output and set the levels live in the device and just ad gain filter in obs at the end seems to work fine as long as you keep a eye on the levels maybe even adding a limiter at the end so your stream never clips
The one thing I struggle with coming from GOLXR is that the chat audience (discord) can hear sound from the other channels. Even if I mute myself on DIscord, the sound from the other channels bleed through. Messing with muting works but tis confusing. Why would sound bleed through to from one channel to another?
I did a lot of tests with different setups and different audio channels and never encountered that issue.
Is there a chance that your mic is picking up audio from your headphones in the background?
@@KevinMuldoon Not sure of your question but chat can hear the audio from my game and aux channels. I would assume sound travel to head phone, line out and stream but not channel to channel.
Its a little frustrating but Ill figure it out.
Apologies. My phone autocorrected headphones to heart for some reason.
There definitely shouldn't be any bleed from any digital channel to another, which is why I was wondering if the mic was picking up headphone sounds. Only reason I'm suggesting this is that this is something I hear all the time with friends when gaming when their headset mic is too close.
@@KevinMuldoon So can your Discord with someone and listen to a UA-cam video without your DIscord member hearing it? As you are wearing headphones, the Mic should not pick up the sound of the video.
@louieavi it depends on the mic and the headphones. Some condenser mics, for example, are prone to picking up a lot of background noise (I recall sending a Rode mic back because of this issue).
You could test this by unplugging the headphones temporarily and asking discord users if they still hear something. You should be able to narrow it down the source of the problem using trial and error.
Im getting drops of audio and a bit of crackling noises on the bridgecast x , tried changing the bitrate even reinstalled the drivers but still the same . Any help on how to sort it ?
It's more likely to be the microphone or XLR cable than the audio interface.
Also, be aware that if the much gain is set too loud, you're more likely to pick up noise.
@@KevinMuldoon even when I have the mic disconnected it still has that drop of gameplay audio . If you want I can send you a link to hear what I’m talking about .i would really appreciate if you could help me sort it out , I wouldn’t mind sending a super thanks if you could help to sort it out
@mitzthegamer there's only so much I can do from my side as I'm not physically there. Be sure to check your headphone connection, the cables, the volume etc.
@mitzthegamer also, I appreciate the gesture but I'm not looking for any donations. I like helping out commenters, if I can.
@@KevinMuldoon I did use another usb c cable which is longer because the one it came with didn’t reach the pc but didn’t really have that issue until a few days ago
This video is excellent & I'll watch it several more times before deciding on which audio mixer I should get (GoXLR, M-Game or Roland Bridge Cast). The audio sound muffled, is it the mixer or your Shure microphone?
I didn't think the sound was muffled...and not too sure what you mean by that 😄
I had the goxlr and I believe the bridge cast is significantly better.
How is the Roland Bridge Cast holding up so far? Would you recommend it over the GoXLR?
Hi LL. They're different in a number of ways. I was never the biggest fan of the GoXLR as the preamps were just okay and the software was quite poor.
For how I use it, the Roland Bridge Cast is significantly better. It's better made and the pre amps are better. Obviously, it doesn't have all the effects that GoXLR does, but they're not something I use.
@@KevinMuldoon Thank you for your answer. Would you recommend the Roland Bridge Cast over the GoXLR if the use case is mainly gaming, listening to music, voice chatting through discord and teamspeak and occasionally streaming?
Yeah it's a great choice for that as the headphones amp is really go too.
Of course, if you don't need that much control over different channels for game streaming, a cheaper audio interface may be a better option.
Im gaming on Xbox trying to stream through my PC. I’m using the new Elgato 4K X capture card. The problem im having is it’s only allowing me to use 1 mic. Im trying to use my headset mic for the game chat. An my XLR for the stream. Is this even possible? Feel like I’ve tried everything.
Are you using the Elgato game chat splitter cable to capture the audio from your headset?
@@KevinMuldoon Yes I have a chat link pro also. When it comes to pairing that with the bridge cast, how are you suppose to wire it in? Thats the part I’m missing. If your headset is plugged into the back of the bridge cast it can’t go into the chat link pro. Also the diagram Roland has on the website isn’t any good. I appreciate the response btw
@Omari405 you're welcome.
I haven't used the chat link pro myself but i know it was designed to be connected to the capture card (your 4K X).
There are good tutorials online that explain it more. Such as this one ua-cam.com/video/4WO0GRViBRU/v-deo.htmlsi=RtoBK2lqI7OYzral
My understanding is that it can be integrated into OBS as a separate audio input.
In theory, that means we should be able to imply that input into the bridge cast too. Though it's not something I've tested.
How would u connect a wirrles headset like acrtics wirles pro to this mixer?
It's not really designed for that. You'd have to use some sort of wireless to wired converter for that.
Most of the wireless mics I have also have a 3.5mm wired connection so that may be an option for you.
@@KevinMuldoon thx :) do u have tips for how to connect a usb mic to it?
@@spelworldstream It's designed for XLR and 3.5mm mics. It may work with a USB mic that has a 3.5mm output.
@@spelworldstream you'd have to use the mics 3.5mm output (if it has one) as a line in input to the audio interface.
Goto sound control panel, goto the recording area, choose system, goto listen, and make default playback device the wireless headset u want to listen back through
I love the in depth review of the bridge cast! Just a quick question. Is there no way to add different mod affects other than the ones allotted in the frame of the bridge cast software? For Example like add a radio voice or other type of modulations w/o a third party software.
You're welcome. Glad you liked the video.
I don't believe there is a way to add additional effects directly using the Bridge Cast. Though if you're running a clean mic signal from the bridge cast to software such as OBS to record, you could add effects there.
Cool stuff. I'm interested in this but notice that there are no dedicated monitor outs on the device.
I guess I could use the line out for that?
But would've loved to see stereo balanced TRS out jacks
Yes you'd have to use line out or the headphone socket 👍
I can't capture the individual channels to stream with OBS. When I use the STREAM channel that allows me to control the levels with the knobs, but it captures everything as one source so I can't remove my music audio from the VOD. If I place individual sources for each point of input (Mic, system, chat, music) the knobs on the bridge cast then do nothing and defeat the purpose of the device.
Is it possible to use the separate channels, as well as control them physically?
Hi Indie.
I'm not sure I fully understand how things are set up at your end.
It's worth noting that the stream is the output, and not a channel or input in its own right. It's the audio that goes to OBS, whereas the personal mix is what you hear.
The stream mix output is composed of all channels and you can adjust each on accordingly. For example, if I had my phone connected to play music, I just need to ensure stream mix is selected and the mute that channel when needed (line out or whatever).
There's seven potential channels and four controls and you can assign those controls to any of the channels 👍
@Kevin Muldoon thanks for the super fast reply!
So what I'm trying to do is have the different audio sources run through different tracks so that the VOD doesn't pick up Spotify. I'm able to add those different audio channels from the Bridge Cast into OBS, such as having Spotify running through the MUSIC channel, then having Discord running through the CHAT channel. After that, I can select which tracks those are on to remove the MUSIC channel from the VOD entirely.
The issue, though, is that once I do that, the Bridge Cast doesn't control the levels for those sources in OBS anymore. The only source that allows adjustment of volume is STREAM, which I then can not separate from the MUSIC channel because it's all mixed together there.
I hope I've explained this better this time. If not, I can record some footage of the OBS panels to show the volume mixer in action. Thanks again for the quick response!
Oh ok.
Reading between the lines, I think you want the music from Spotify to be saved in a separate audio file so that you can letter delete or mute the audio, if necessary.
There's a discussion about saving audio tracks in OBS at obsproject.com/forum/threads/anyway-to-save-recordings-w-separate-audio-and-video-tracks.134758/
In the Bridge Cast, the stream and personal outputs are mixes of all other channels. So whilst you can adjust each channel and each mix, it's OBS that defines how the audio files are saved.
@@KevinMuldoon Correct, but my problem is the Bridge Cast doesn't adjust volume on those sources individually, only as a the full mix. It seems like an oversight to not allow us to capture each source individually as well as adjust those levels.
You can adjust the gain level of each source. Just ensure stream mix is selected and then reduce the level of the channel (or mute it) .
Hope they improve the noise gate and mic cleanup options, as I sorta want the X version of this mixer 😊
thank you for this very informative use guide. I just have one question please, I have a USB Hyperx mic. Is there anyway to connect or do I have to really go down the XLR route. Many thanks
I don't believe you could use a USB microphone unless it has a line out option. It's better to use an XLR mic.
The Elgato Capture Cards (and most others) have an AUX-port with they captured audio on it. You can use that port to get all the other consoles it's audio to the aux channel!
The aux in port on Elgato cards is only available on their USB capture cards. The port is designed to capture game chat audio. They sell a separate cable for that.
All game audio goes through the HDMI input and to the computer via USB type C.
@@KevinMuldoon ow wow, I didn't knew that. Always thought that the headphone port was to get the game audio directly outputted...
@DevinGamed No it all goes through HDMI👍
That functionality might be available in capture cards from other companies, but it's generally better to capture the audio and video together via HDMI. It should provide better audio than a standard 3.5mm audio cable.
Hello! Great video by the way!
I'm having an issue with the Bridgecast and utilizing Discord's 'Share Screen' function. Whenever I share my screen or an application, my audio both in my headphones and through the stream start chopping out, almost like a noise gate turning off and on rapidly. I can even see my mixer lights reflecting the choppy audio as well. I've tried just about everything and I am about to give up and try a different mixer, but was wondering if you have any insight?
Thanks!
Is this issue arising with multiple microphones and headphones?
@@KevinMuldoon Yes it is. Tried with 2 different SM7Bs and a Neumann, tried with no mic plugged in. Also tried two different ATH-M50xs and some janky earbuds, even when I don't have headphones plugged in I see the mixer level lights jumping up and down like they are being run through a gate.
That's strange. Is it only discord that causes this? Could it possibly be a software conflict between discord and bridgecast? I never encountered this myself so not sure why this would happen.
@@KevinMuldoon It seems to be the case. I swapped back over to a Logitech Gpro headset and I have no issues at all, only issues with the Bridgecast and Discord screen sharing.
Could be worth advising Roland about it as Discord users are one group this mixer was designed for.
Hi guys I've just purchased the Bridge cast and it fantastic but I want to have it connected to my macbook for my music backing tracks for full control of the bridge cast but need to be able to use my android c type (without headphone jack) for streaming audio ie titkok etc can and how can I go about this for best quality sound please help me lol 😂
I recommend downloading the Roland Bridge Cast manual at www.roland.com/global/support/by_product/bridge_cast/owners_manuals/ to learn more about connections.
I'm not sure of the exact setup you are using. It sounds like the main connection is to your MacBook and you want to capture audio from your phone?
The best way to do that is to connect your iPhone to the aux in port.
As per the manual:
"Connect this to your tablet, smartphone or similar device. This jack is compatible with four-conductor (TRRS) 3.5 mm mini plugs.
When you use a four-conductor mini plug cable, you can input the audio from your smartphone and output the mic audio (mono mix) to your smartphone.
With a three-conductor mini plug, only audio input is available."
So you need get a cable that goes from your phone to the bridge cast using a TRRS connection into aux in.
@KevinMuldoon hi there yes I ordered the cable and it's capturing my voice but I want to send my backing tracks and voice to my phone so I can stream them on tiktok etc but the cable works well
@jaylunn4119 Aux in is an input only, so that wouldn't work.
The bridge cast does allow you to use an android phone, iPhone or iPad as the primary device. That is, instead of connecting to your MacBook.
That does mean, of course, that everything is running through your phone now.
@KevinMuldoon oh right bloody hell well I only want to stream tracks and vocals at a good quality to social media etc and I thought this would do that and I'm not sure what people are using to proform this option cheers 👍
@@jaylunn4119 if you're connecting the bridge cast to your MacBook, that should be your streaming device and where the video output should be going.
Need to do a review on the Bridge Cast X version 😊
They didn't ship it out to me so it's not something that's on my schedule for review :)
To capture console audio you can use simply a splitter cable plugged to the pad, so you can grab the game audio and send mic signal for game chat. 😉
That is possible, but I wouldn't ever rely on any cable from a controller for a live streaming setup. Doing that would also introduce more audio latency compared to an HDMI audio splitter.
For anybody that needs to hear this, you can dual pc stream with this
Very good review :( But I'm having trouble having people hear me in a game
It's a difficult thing for me to diagnose at my end as everyone's setup is so different.
I own one. The "Mic Cleanup" tab needs work. We need to be able to adjust attack/release and attenuation on the noise gate like the GoXLR. I've found that side-by-side the Roland just can't reproduce the same level of noise suppression capable on the GoXLR (Or the mini) when using the SM7B, as that software is much more robust.
There's a long release time that's audible, and if you have a loud PC/fan running, you'll hear the noise of it trail off for roughly a half second after you finish speaking. The de-esser also seems to just add mud to the mic instead of removing the specific frequency (usually 6-8K) that s sounds typically reside in. To my ears, the compressor also sounds noticeably worse than the GoXLR's implementation, even when using identical settings. Again, I get that it's 200 (USD) cheaper, but I would've expected better from a company like Roland in terms of mic processing.
However, it's early days, and they've got plenty of time to update the software. Hell, the Roland BGM feature isn't even available yet despite having its own tab in the software, so we know they're working on updates. If they're able to iron out these issues, this will be an excellent product.
Thanks for the review!
Great comment Stampede. Appreciate your insights.
My experience with the GoXLR was not as positive, but I had it nearer the start when the software was incredibly buggy.
The mic cleanup tool on the Bridge Cast is a feature I spent a lot of time with. Admittedly, the Shure SM7B doesn't really need much cleanup as it's dynamic and removes most background noise by default.
I thought the gate cleanup noise suppression worked well. In my tests for the tutorial, I left adaptive on for one part of the video and it was too aggressive, cutting out my voice in parts.
The real challenge was my shotgun microphone as that's a condenser. The adaptive settings worked well, but I need to revisit the gain levels and other settings as the final output wasn't as good as I'd hoped.
Like you said, this is something that can be addressed in software. Hardware can't be upgraded.
I'm keen to see how they develop the app.
Thanks.
Kevin
Use a DBX lol
Two things that need to be said about using a PS5/Xbox console via aux port and audio extractor. First using your recommended method you will not have Sony 3D surround audio support. Second You need to be sure to buy a HDMI 2.1 compatible Audio extractor. Otherwise you will not get 4k120/HDR.
Thanks for the advice. I don't have a PS5 myself so I've not used it to record audio from it.
It's unfortunate that the latest gen consoles don't have proper audio out ports.