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BRIDGE CAST ONE
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Before using this unit, carefully read the information in "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (the "READ THIS
FIRST" leaflet). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

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  • Page 1 BRIDGE CAST ONE Owner’s Manual Before using this unit, carefully read the information in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the “READ THIS FIRST” leaflet). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using background music ............104 Using sound effects ..............106 Installing the BRIDGE CAST app and driver ....17 Making the settings for Roland Cloud and background Connecting to a computer/external equipment..... 19 music................... 108 Configuring the device settings on your computer ..21 ===== Appendix =====............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Before using this unit, download the BRIDGE CAST app and install it on your computer. For details, refer to “Installing the BRIDGE CAST app and driver (p. 17)”. Supported operating systems Access the website below to see which operating systems are supported. https://roland.cm/bridgecastone...

  • Page 4: Top Panel (This Unit)

    Top panel (this unit) You can use the “BRIDGE CAST” dedicated app to access more detailed settings. For details, refer to “About the BRIDGE CAST app (p. 16)”. About the buses “Buses” refer to the destinations where the audio for each input source is sent. There are two kinds of buses on this unit, the “STREAM MIX”...
  • Page 5 Top panel (this unit) 48V indicator This is lit when phantom power is on. Turn phantom power on when you connect a condenser mic that requires a phantom power supply to the MIC connector. When connecting a dynamic mic or a condenser mic that operates on battery power, make sure to set the phantom power switch to off. These types of mics may malfunction when supplied with phantom power.
  • Page 6 Top panel (this unit) MEMO ¹ The voice changer and reverb can be turned on and off individually. â Turning the effects on/off individually (p. 12) ¹ You can change the button’s color. â Setting the LED color of the [VOICE TRANSFORMER] button (p. 53) ¹...

  • Page 7: Configuring The Mic Settings On This Unit

    Top panel (this unit) Configuring the mic settings on this unit * If the mute function is not assigned to the MUTE/ASSIGN [MIC] button, you can’t configure the mic settings from the controls on this unit. Long-press the MUTE/ASSIGN [MIC] button. The channel indicator blinks yellow/red alternately, and the unit enters mic setup mode.
  • Page 8 Top panel (this unit) MUTE/ASSIGN indicators Explanation Clockwise (the right half of the level meter lights up) Headset â BRIDGE CAST app: Selecting the type of mic (p. 44) GAME Switches the phantom power supply (+48 V) to the MIC jack on/off. Turn counterclockwise (the left half of the level meter lights up) Switches phantom power off.
  • Page 9 Top panel (this unit) MUTE/ASSIGN indicators Explanation Clockwise (the right half of the level meter lights up) Switches phantom power on. Phantom power is provided when the 48V indicator changes from blinking to remaining lit. When connecting a dynamic mic or a condenser mic that operates on battery power, make sure to turn phantom power off.
  • Page 10 Top panel (this unit) MUTE/ASSIGN indicators Explanation â BRIDGE CAST app: Selecting the type of mic (p. 44) When you have finished editing the settings, take your finger off the MUTE/ASSIGN [MIC] button to exit mic settings mode.

  • Page 11: Selecting The Effect Presets

    Top panel (this unit) Selecting the effect presets The voice transformer and game effects come with pre-programmed editable presets when this unit is shipped from the factory. Long-press the [VOICE TRANSFORMER] or [GAME EFFECTS] button. The channel indicator lights up in the same color as the button you pressed. The rightmost five channel level meters light up, and the level meters blink according to the preset you have selected.

  • Page 12: Turning The Effects On/Off Individually

    Top panel (this unit) Turning the effects on/off individually The voice transformer and game effects are respectively assigned to the MUTE/ASSIGN buttons as shown below. Effect MUTE/ASSIGN button VOICE CHANGER [MIC] VOICE TRANSFORMER REVERB [CHAT] – [GAME] [MIC] GAME EFFECTS LIMITER [CHAT] VIRTUAL SURROUND...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel (This Unit)

    Rear panel (this unit) MIC connector (XLR) Connect your microphone here. When a condenser mic that requires phantom power is connected, the MIC connector can supply phantom power (+48 V). Phantom power on this unit: DC 48 V, 6mA max. 2: HOT 1: GND 3: COLD...
  • Page 14 Rear panel (this unit) When using a headset, you can input the audio from the headset mic. Use a headset with a 3.5 mm CTIA-type mini plug (four-conductor). You must set the type of mic to be used and the input gain (sensitivity) in order to input audio from the mic. â...
  • Page 15 See the “MIDI Implementation Chart” (Roland website) for details on what MIDI messages can be transmitted and received. https://roland.cm/bridgecastone_om This unit is recognized as a MIDI device (“BRIDGE CAST ONE CTRL”) when accessed from a MIDI-compatible app on your computer. CONSOLE: when connecting a video game console This lets you transmit and receive the following audio signals.

  • Page 16: About The Bridge Cast App

    About the BRIDGE CAST app The BRIDGE CAST app is a dedicated app used for configuring the settings of this unit and helps you to use this unit’s features (for computers running Windows/macOS). With the app, you can make detailed adjustments to the sound quality of the mic, such as suppressing unwanted sound picked up by the mic, leveling out differences in mic volume and so on.

  • Page 17: Installing The Bridge Cast App And Driver

    Launch your browser and access the following website. https://roland.cm/bridgecastone From the downloads page, search for “BRIDGE CAST ONE USB Driver Ver.xxx for Windows 10/11” and click on the link. “xxx” indicates the version number. Right-click on the compressed file that was downloaded, and select “Extract All”.
  • Page 18 Use a USB cable to connect the USB port to your computer, and then turn on this unit. Downloading and installing the BRIDGE CAST app Launch your browser and access the following Web page. https://roland.cm/bridgecastone From the downloads page, search for “BRIDGE CAST APP Ver.xxx for macOS” and click on the link. “xxx” indicates the version number.

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Computer/External Equipment

    Connecting to a computer/external equipment This section explains how to connect this unit to your computer or external equipment (such as a mic, monitor speakers or tablet). * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. * Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down.
  • Page 20 Connecting to a computer/external equipment à Mic audio input You must set the type of mic to be used and the input gain (sensitivity) in order to input audio from the mic. â Configuring the mic settings on this unit (p. 7) â...

  • Page 21: Configuring The Device Settings On Your Computer

    See the owner’s manual of your computer or of the respective app for details on the audio input/output settings. When using a game app To output the sound from a game app on your computer to this unit, set the game app output device to “SPEAKER (BRIDGE CAST ONE)”. When using a voice chat app To input the mic audio from this unit into the voice chat app of your computer, and then output the audio of the other party in the voice chat from your computer to this unit, set the input/output device of your voice chat app as shown below.
  • Page 22 Receiving (from a MIDI-compatible app to this unit) ¹ Set the MIDI output device on your MIDI-compatible app to “BRIDGE CAST ONE CTRL”. ¹ See the “MIDI Implementation Chart” (Roland website) for details on which MIDI messages can be received. https://roland.cm/bridgecastone_om...

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Video Game Console

    Connecting to a video game console Here’s an example of how to connect the devices when you want to hear the game audio from a video game console and the voice chat audio from a tablet/smartphone at the same time. * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.
  • Page 24 Connecting to a video game console à Mic audio input You must set the type of mic to be used and the input gain (sensitivity) in order to input audio from the mic. â Configuring the mic settings on this unit (p. 7) â...

  • Page 25: Connecting A Gaming Tablet Or Smartphone

    Connecting a gaming tablet or smartphone Here’s an example of how to connect the devices when you want to hear the game audio from a tablet/smartphone and the voice chat audio from your computer at the same time. * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. * Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down.
  • Page 26 Connecting a gaming tablet or smartphone à About the power supply This unit does not have a power switch. The power automatically turns on when this unit is connected to a computer (bus power). To turn off the power, first turn off all external equipment and then unplug the USB cable that connects this unit to your computer. Ã...

  • Page 27: App

    ¹ Restoring the factory settings (Factory reset) (p. 98) ¹ Other settings (p. 100) Using background music and sound effects from Roland Cloud (BGM CAST) (p. 102) ¹ Signing in to Roland Cloud (p. 103) ¹ Using background music (p. 104) ¹...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Volume (Home Screen)

    Adjusting the volume (home screen) The home screen is shown when you launch the BRIDGE CAST app. * The image above shows what the screen looks like when the USB port connection setting switch is set to “PC”. For details on the audio signal flow, refer to “Mixer block diagram (PC) (p.
  • Page 29 Restoring the factory settings (Factory reset) (p. 98) Other settings (p. 100) BGM CAST Signing in to Roland Cloud (p. 103) Using background music (p. 104) Using sound effects (p. 106) Making the settings for Roland Cloud and background music (p. 108)

  • Page 30: Dial Section

    Sets the function of the dial. Name Explanation DIAL MODE This toggles between how the dial of the BRIDGE CAST ONE works. SEPARATE In this mode, you can set the volume for the MIC, CHAT, and GAME channels individually. Each press of the dial switches between channels in this order: MIC Ó...

  • Page 31: Input Section

    The status of input sources that are not assigned to the MIC, CHAT, or GAME channels is displayed in this area. Name Explanation Channel for which the dial operates Shows the channel you control with the dial on the BRIDGE CAST ONE.
  • Page 32 MIX LINK button Links/unlinks the two buses (STREAM MIX, PERSONAL MIX). Use the dial on the BRIDGE CAST ONE to adjust the volumes of the PERSONAL MIX and STREAM MIX. You can adjust the input level while retaining the volume balance for each bus.
  • Page 33 Adjusting the volume (home screen) Name Explanation This sets the functions for the MUTE/ASSIGN [MIC], [CHAT] and [GAME] buttons. MUTE/ASSIGN button functions CH. MUTE ALL (*1) Mutes/unmutes audio for the channels routed to the STREAM MIX and PERSONAL MIX buses. When the input source is “MIC”, this mutes/unmutes the mic audio (not routed through a bus) and the mic audio routed to the STREAM MIX/PERSONAL MIX buses.
  • Page 34 Adjusting the volume (home screen) Name Explanation A popup window for setting the volume of SFX A and SFX B appears. Sound effect (SFX) volume setting button To adjust the volume balance between SFX A and SFX B, use the SFX A or SFX B slider (adjustable from 0 to 100).

  • Page 35: Hot Key Settings

    Adjusting the volume (home screen) Hot key settings By setting the function of a MUTE/ASSIGN button to “HOT KEY”, you can just press a button to execute an action easily instead of using keyboard shortcuts (which are combinations of key presses). Select "HOT KEY"...

  • Page 36: Registering A Sound Effect

    33)” in the INPUT section for details. MEMO ¹ Sound effects are saved in the memory (SFX A, SFX B) of this unit. The method of playing back these sound effects is different from Roland Cloud. ¹ The memories in this unit contain preset sounds when the unit is shipped from the factory.
  • Page 37 Adjusting the volume (home screen) In the LOAD SFX FILE dialog box, select the WAV file you wish to register, and then click the [Open] button. The WAV file path is shown. Click the [PREVIEW] button to playback a preview of the WAV file you set. You can adjust the preview volume in “SYSTEM”...
  • Page 38 Adjusting the volume (home screen) Click the [OK] button. The WAV file is written to internal memory (SFX A or SFX B). A confirmation message appears after the data has been written. NOTE: Do not unplug the USB cable while data is being written. Click the [OK] button to close the message.

  • Page 39: Output Section

    Adjusting the volume (home screen) OUTPUT section Adjusts the output volume. Click the icon to mute/unmute the audio. Name Icon Explanation Shows the volume of the audio output to the SUB MIX of the USB port. Select the audio to output on the “OUTPUT” tab Ó “SUB MIX MODE (p.
  • Page 40 The [PHONES] knob on the BRIDGE CAST ONE adjusts the PHONES and LINE OUT volumes. PHONES/LINE OUT LINK Link button The [PHONES] knob on the BRIDGE CAST ONE adjusts the PHONES volume, and the volume slider in the BRIDGE CAST app adjusts the LINE OUT volume. Unlink...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Mic Audio

    Adjusting the mic audio This section explains how to adjust the mic audio. MIC SETUP...
  • Page 42 Adjusting the mic audio MIC CLEANUP...
  • Page 43 Adjusting the mic audio VOICE TRANSFORMER...

  • Page 44: Selecting The Type Of Mic

    ¹ When “CONDENSER (+48V)” is selected, phantom power is supplied from the MIC jack, and the 48V indicator on the BRIDGE CAST ONE’s top panel lights up. ¹ Don’t use the “CONDENSER(+48V)” setting if you are using a dynamic mic.

  • Page 45: Configuring The Microphone Automatically (Mic Rehearsal)

    Adjusting the mic audio Configuring the microphone automatically (mic rehearsal) Follow the instructions in BRIDGE CAST app and input audio into your mic to automatically configure the mic settings. Set the “MIC TYPE” and then click the “MIC REHEARSAL” button. A message appears.
  • Page 46 Adjusting the mic audio Refer to the following for the individual settings. â Adjusting the input gain (sensitivity) for the mic (p. 47) â Calibrating the mic sound quality (Cleanup) (p. 48)

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Input Gain (Sensitivity) For The Mic

    Adjusting the mic audio Adjusting the input gain (sensitivity) for the mic Here’s how to adjust the mic’s input gain so that the input audio is at the appropriate level. On the menu screen, click the “MIC SETUP” tab and speak into the mic while adjusting the “GAIN”. Raise the input gain as high as possible, while making sure that the waveform in the graph stays within the blue area.

  • Page 48: Calibrating The Mic Sound Quality (Cleanup)

    Adjusting the mic audio Calibrating the mic sound quality (Cleanup) Here’s how to adjust the sound quality of the mic audio to make your voice sound listenable and clear. This feature helps you to suppress ambient noise or to normalize the differences in volume between mics, for instance. On the menu screen, click the “MIC CLEANUP”...
  • Page 49 Adjusting the mic audio Menu Value Explanation This cuts out unneeded low-band audio. LOW CUT Off, On Turns the low cut on/off. Flat–500Hz Sets the frequency point from which the output is cut. The frequencies below the frequency point you set are cut. NOISE SUPPRESSOR This suppresses noises picked up from the surrounding environment by the mic.
  • Page 50 Adjusting the mic audio Menu Value Explanation 20–400Hz Specifies the boost/cut center frequency for each frequency band. Frequency Band 1 (horizontal sliders) * This setting is available when the “DETAIL” switch is enabled. 20–470Hz Bands 2–4 Bands 5–7 315Hz–3.3kHz Bands 8, 9 3.0–20.0kHz Band 10 800Hz–20.0kHz...

  • Page 51: Processing The Mic Audio (Voice Transformer)

    When this is ON, the voice transformer can’t be turned on/off with the [VOICE TRANSFORMER] button on the BRIDGE CAST ONE. Changing the audio (Voice Changer) This effect alters the pitch and tonal quality of your voice. You can create transformations such as “from a female to a male voice”, “from a male to a female voice”, and so on.
  • Page 52 Adjusting the mic audio Menu Value Explanation -1.00–1.00 Adjusts the pitch of the sound. PITCH A setting of “0” is the original pitch. -1.00–1.00 Adjusts the character (formant) of the voice. FORMANT Settings in the negative (–) range produce a more masculine vocal character, and settings in the positive (+) range produce a more feminine vocal character.

  • Page 53: Setting The Led Color Of The [Voice Transformer] Button

    Adjusting the mic audio Setting the LED color of the [VOICE TRANSFORMER] button You can set the LED color of the [VOICE TRANSFORMER] button on the BRIDGE CAST ONE. On the menu screen, click the “VOICE TRANSFORMER” tab and set the INDICATOR COLOR.

  • Page 54: Saving The Voice Transformer Settings As A Preset

    Adjusting the mic audio Saving the voice transformer settings as a preset The current voice transformer (voice changer, reverb) and INDICATOR COLOR settings can be saved as a preset for use when needed. You can save up to five presets. * Editable presets are preregistered by factory default.
  • Page 55 Adjusting the mic audio MEMO You can edit the preset names later. To do this, click next to the preset name, input the name in the rename window and click the [OK] button. Recalling a preset On the menu screen, click the “VOICE TRANSFORMER” tab and then click the preset you want to recall. This recalls the effect settings.
  • Page 56 Adjusting the mic audio On the menu screen, click the “VOICE TRANSFORMER” tab and then click the [RESET] button. A confirmation message appears. Click the [OK] button. A confirmation message appears after the data has been initialized. Click the [OK] button to close the message.

  • Page 57: Exporting The Voice Transformer Preset File

    Adjusting the mic audio Exporting the voice transformer preset file You can save the effect presets (1–5) as a single file (.brdgcEfx) to your computer. Use the BRIDGE CAST app when you want to reload the saved file into this unit. Exporting a preset file On the menu screen, click the “VOICE TRANSFORMER”...
  • Page 58 Adjusting the mic audio In the Save dialog box, name the file and specify the save destination, and click the [Save] button. This saves the file (.brdgcEfx). Loading a preset file Here’s how to apply the settings you saved for the effect presets (1–5) back to this unit.
  • Page 59 Adjusting the mic audio On the menu screen, click the “VOICE TRANSFORMER” tab and then click the [LOAD FILE] button.
  • Page 60 Adjusting the mic audio In the LOAD FILE dialog box, select the file you wish to load (.brdgcEfx), and then click the [Open] button. A confirmation message appears. Click the [OK] button. A message appears after the effect preset settings have been applied. Click the [OK] button to close the message.

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Game Sound

    Adjusting the game sound This section shows you how to adjust the game sound (input source: GAME (SPEAKER) ) that’s input from the USB port. *1: The game effect is only applied to the game sound that’s sent to the PERSONAL MIX bus. On the menu screen, click the “GAME”...
  • Page 62 Adjusting the game sound The state of the [GAME EFFECTS] setting switch (USB or AUX) on the BRIDGE CAST ONE is shown in parentheses. Game effects Limiter...
  • Page 63 Adjusting the game sound Equalizer Indicator color Virtual surround...

  • Page 64: Using The Game Effects

    Adjusting the game sound Using the game effects You can apply game effects (virtual surround, equalizer, limiter) to the audio of your game. On the menu screen, click the “GAME” tab and configure the game effects. Menu Value Explanation Off, On Turns the game effect on/off.

  • Page 65: Listening To Game Audio In Virtual Surround

    Adjusting the game sound Listening to game audio in virtual surround Roland’s unique three-dimensional acoustic technology lets you listen in virtual surround sound to the 5.1 ch/7.1 ch audio signal that’s input from the USB port (input source: GAME (SPEAKER)) when using headphones.
  • Page 66 Adjusting the game sound Menu Value Explanation 12–78° Set this according to how the speakers are actually positioned, and the LISTENING ANGLE position from which you are listening to them. * This is enabled when OUTPUT TYPE is “SPEAKER”. When audio is input from the USB port, the speaker that is outputting the audio lights up blue. MEMO You can save up to five game effect settings (virtual surround, equalizer, limiter) as presets, and recall them whenever you like.

  • Page 67: Outputting 5.1 /7.1 Audio From A Windows Pc

    Adjusting the game sound Outputting 5.1 /7.1 audio from a Windows PC To listen to the audio from your Windows computer on the BRIDGE CAST ONE in virtual surround sound, the computer must be outputting 5.1/7.1 audio. * Set the USB connection setting switch to “PC” and install the dedicated driver.

  • Page 68: Using The Equalizer To Adjust The Game Sound

    Adjusting the game sound Using the equalizer to adjust the game sound You can use the equalizer to adjust the tonal character of the game sound (input source: GAME (SPEAKER)). This lets you emphasize important frequency ranges in the game or de-emphasize unnecessary frequency ranges. For instance, you can use this to suppress the sound of wind or other environmental noises during an FPS game, or make sounds like footsteps or gunshots easier to hear.
  • Page 69 Adjusting the game sound Menu Value Explanation Off, On Turns the equalizer on/off that’s applied to the game sound (input source: GAME (SPEAKER)). Off, On When this is on, you can set the center frequency and the Q (the frequency bandwidth). DETAIL -12–+12 Sets the amount of boost/cut for each frequency band.

  • Page 70: Using The Limiter To Limit The Volume Of A Game

    Adjusting the game sound Using the limiter to limit the volume of a game You can use the limiter to keep the volume down, which helps prevent damage to your ears from sudden loud sounds. For example, you can prevent gunshots from being louder than necessary in a first-person shooter game. On the menu screen, click the “GAME”...

  • Page 71: Setting The Led Color Of The [Game Effects] Button

    Adjusting the game sound Setting the LED color of the [GAME EFFECTS] button You can set the LED color of the [GAME EFFECTS] button on the BRIDGE CAST ONE. On the menu screen, click the “GAME” tab to set the indicator color.

  • Page 72: Saving The Game Effect Settings As A Preset

    Adjusting the game sound Saving the game effect settings as a preset You can save the settings (virtual surround, equalizer, limiter) for the current game effect and the indicator color setting as a preset, and recall the preset whenever you like. You can save up to five presets.
  • Page 73 Adjusting the game sound MEMO You can edit the preset names later. To do this, click next to the preset name, input the name in the rename window and click the [OK] button. Recalling a preset On the menu screen, click the “GAME” tab and then click the preset you want to recall. This recalls the game effect settings.
  • Page 74 Adjusting the game sound On the menu screen, click the “GAME” tab and then click the [RESET] button. A confirmation message appears. Click the [OK] button. A confirmation message appears after the data has been initialized. Click the [OK] button to close the message.
  • Page 75 Adjusting the game sound MEMO You can save the game effect presets as a single file. â Exporting a game effect preset file (p. 76)

  • Page 76: Exporting A Game Effect Preset File

    Adjusting the game sound Exporting a game effect preset file You can save the game effect presets (1–5) as a single file (.brdgcEQ) to your computer. Use the BRIDGE CAST app when you want to reload the saved file into this unit. Exporting a preset file On the menu screen, click the “GAME”...
  • Page 77 Adjusting the game sound In the Save dialog box, name the file and specify the save destination, and click the [Save] button. This saves the file (.brdgcEQ). Loading a preset file Below are the steps for reapplying the effect preset (1–5) settings you saved.
  • Page 78 Adjusting the game sound On the menu screen, click the “GAME” tab and then click the [LOAD FILE] button.
  • Page 79 Adjusting the game sound In the LOAD FILE dialog box, select the file you wish to load (.brdgcEQ), and then click the [Open] button. A confirmation message appears. Click the [OK] button. A confirmation message appears after the game effect preset settings have been applied. Click the [OK] button to close the message.

  • Page 80: Using The Settings In The Game Effect Library As Presets

    Adjusting the game sound Using the settings in the game effect library as presets The game effect settings stored in the game effects library can be used as presets. On the menu screen, click the “GAME” tab and then the [LIBRARY] button. From “GAME EFFECTS LIBRARY”, click the setting you want to use as a preset.

  • Page 81: Making The Voice Chat Audio Easier To Hear

    Making the voice chat audio easier to hear This section shows you how to adjust the voice chat sound (input source: CHAT) that’s input from the USB port. By leveling out the differences in volume between softer and louder voices as well as reducing sibilants (the sounds you hear when pronouncing “s”...

  • Page 82: Editing The Output Audio Settings

    (the audio signal that’s input from the BRIDGE CAST ONE to your computer). By applying delay to the audio output, you can make the timing of the video and audio match.

  • Page 83: Creating A Profile

    The profile function lets you save your own custom settings. By creating profiles for different uses, you can recall your custom settings for each, simply by switching between profiles. You can create up to five profiles. Preset profiles BRIDGE CAST ONE Profile VOICE TRANSFORMER GAME EFFECTS...
  • Page 84 SFX A SFX B MEMO Turn the dial while pressing the [VOICE TRANSFORMER] and [GAME EFFECTS] buttons on the BRIDGE CAST ONE at the same time to toggle between the profiles (1–5). Creating a profile Customize the settings on this unit.
  • Page 85 Creating a profile On the menu screen, click the “PROFILE” tab and then click the [WRITE] button. Input the profile name and click the save destination memory number in “WRITE TO”. Profile names can contain up to 18 single-byte alphanumeric characters or symbols. Click the [OK] button.
  • Page 86 Creating a profile Switching between profiles On the menu screen, click the “PROFILE” tab and then click the profile you want to switch to. This switches between settings on this unit. MEMO When you edit the settings of a profile you recalled, the profile name changes from white to yellow. Initializing a profile Here’s how to initialize a profile and restore the settings of profiles 1–5 to their default state.
  • Page 87 Creating a profile On the menu screen, click the “PROFILE” tab and then click the [RESET] button. A confirmation message appears. Click the [OK] button. A confirmation message appears after the data has been initialized. Click the [OK] button to close the message.
  • Page 88 Creating a profile MEMO You can save the profiles (1–5) as a single file. â Exporting a profile (p. 89)

  • Page 89: Exporting A Profile

    Exporting a profile You can save the profiles (1–5) as a single file (.brdgcProfile) to your computer. Use the BRIDGE CAST app when you want to reload a saved file back into this unit. Exporting a profile On the menu screen, click the “PROFILE” tab and then click the [SAVE FILE] button.
  • Page 90 Exporting a profile In the Save dialog box, name the file and specify the save destination, and click the [Save] button. This saves the file (.brdgcProfile). Loading a profile Here’s how to apply the settings you saved for the profile (1–5) back to this unit.
  • Page 91 Exporting a profile On the menu screen, click the “PROFILE” tab and then click the [LOAD FILE] button.
  • Page 92 Exporting a profile In the LOAD FILE dialog box, select the file you wish to load (.brdgcProfile), and then click the [Open] button. A confirmation message appears. Click the [OK] button. A confirmation message appears after the profile settings have been applied. Click the [OK] button to close the message.

  • Page 93: System Settings

    System settings This section explains about the system-related operations and settings on the BRIDGE CAST ONE.

  • Page 94: Backing Up/Restoring The Settings On This Unit

    System settings Backing up/restoring the settings on this unit You can back up the settings on this unit as a single file (.brdgcBackup). You can access the backed up file and restore it into the unit via the BRIDGE CAST app for use. Contents that are backed up The settings that are backed up are shown in the illustration below.
  • Page 95 System settings Backing up On the menu screen, click the “SYSTEM” tab and then click the [BACKUP] button. In the Save dialog box, name the file and specify the save destination, and click the [Save] button. This backs up the file (.brdgcBackup).
  • Page 96 System settings Restoring Here’s how to restore the settings for this unit that you backed up. Restoring the settings overwrites the current settings. On the menu screen, click the “SYSTEM” tab and then click the [RESTORE] button.
  • Page 97 System settings In the LOAD FILE dialog box, select the file you wish to load (.brdgcBackup), and then click the [Open] button. A confirmation message appears. Click the [OK] button. A confirmation message appears after the data has been restored. Click the [OK] button to close the message.

  • Page 98: Restoring The Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

    System settings Restoring the factory settings (Factory reset) This shows you how to restore this unit to its factory settings. When you execute a factory reset, all of the settings except for the sound effects (SFX A, SFX B) are restored to their factory settings. We recommend that you back up any important settings beforehand that you may have made.
  • Page 99 System settings Click the [OK] button. A confirmation message appears after the factory reset is finished. Click the [OK] button to close the message.

  • Page 100: Other Settings

    Other settings These are the settings for the brightness of the indicators on the BRIDGE CAST ONE as well as for what the level meters display. On the menu screen, click the “SYSTEM” tab and set the parameters in the respective menus.
  • Page 101 Boost 1 Boost 2 * Change this setting only after turning the headphones/headset volume all the way down. [UPDATE] button – Updates the system program of the BRIDGE CAST ONE. Click the [UPDATE] button and follow the instructions that are shown.

  • Page 102: Using Background Music And Sound Effects From Roland Cloud (Bgm Cast)

    Using background music and sound effects from Roland Cloud (BGM CAST) You can use the background music and sound effects on the BRIDGE CAST ONE that are available via Roland Cloud.

  • Page 103: Signing In To Roland Cloud

    Using background music and sound effects from Roland Cloud (BGM CAST) Signing in to Roland Cloud This shows you how to sign in to Roland Cloud. On the menu screen, click the “BGM CAST” tab. The Roland Cloud sign-in dialog box appears.

  • Page 104: Using Background Music

    ¹ The background music from Roland Cloud is streamed during playback via the app. ¹ The Roland Cloud background music is input to the “MUSIC” input source. When you’ve selected a channel to which the “MUSIC” input source is assigned, you can adjust the volume of the background music with the dial on this unit.
  • Page 105 Using background music and sound effects from Roland Cloud (BGM CAST) Name Explanation PLAYLIST Creates a new playlist. You can click to change the playlist name or delete the playlist. Shows the list of all playlists. The name of the currently selected playlist is shown.

  • Page 106: Using Sound Effects

    MEMO ¹ The sound effects on Roland Cloud are played back via the app. The method of playback differs from the sound effects that use SFX A and B. ¹ The Roland Cloud background music is input to the “SYSTEM” input source. When you’ve selected a channel to which “SYSTEM” is assigned, you can adjust the volume of the background music using the dial on this unit.
  • Page 107 Using background music and sound effects from Roland Cloud (BGM CAST) Name Display Value Explanation Specifies how the sound effect plays back. SHOT Plays back the sound effect only while you’re holding down the [MIC] [CHAT] [GAME] buttons. Plays the sound effect through to the end when you press the [MIC] [CHAT] [GAME] buttons.

  • Page 108: Making The Settings For Roland Cloud And Background Music

    Using background music and sound effects from Roland Cloud (BGM CAST) Making the settings for Roland Cloud and background music Here’s how to check the data in Roland Cloud and configure the playback settings for background music. Click the icon at the top right-hand part of the screen.

  • Page 109: Appendix

    ===== Appendix ===== Main specifications (p. 110) Mixer block diagram (PC) (p. 112) Mixer block diagram (CONSOLE) (p. 113)

  • Page 110: Main Specifications

    Main specifications Input Channel USB CHAT (*1) USB GAME (Speakers) (*1) USB MUSIC (*1) USB SYSTEM (*1) USB CONSOLE (Speakers) (*2) (*1) When the USB port connection setting is “PC” (*2) When the USB port connection setting is “CONSOLE” LINE OUT Output Channel PHONES AUX (*3)
  • Page 111 BRIDGE CAST ONE, Roland cannot guarantee that a given computer can be used satisfactorily with the BRIDGE CAST ONE based solely on the fact that it meets the above requirements. This is because there are too many other variables that may influence the processing environment, including differences in motherboard design and the particular combination of other devices involved.

  • Page 112: Mixer Block Diagram (Pc)

    Mixer block diagram (PC)

  • Page 113: Mixer Block Diagram (Console)

    Mixer block diagram (CONSOLE)
  • Page 114 BRIDGE CAST ONE Owner’s Manual Roland Corporation © 2024 Roland Corporation...

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