Roland BRIDGE CAST User manual

BRIDGE CAST
Owner’s Manual

Table of contents
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Table of contents
BRIDGE CAST Owner’s Manual............................................3
Panel Descriptions (on BRIDGE CAST)..............................4
Top Panel ............................................................................... 4
Rear Panel .............................................................................. 7
Installing the Dedicated App and Driver.........................9
About the BRIDGE CAST App................................................ 9
Installing the BRIDGE CAST App and Driver...................... 10
Connecting to Your Computer or External Equipment
and Configuring the Settings........................................... 12
About the Included USB Cable ........................................... 12
Connecting to a Computer/External Equipment .............. 13
Configuring the Device Settings on Your Computer ........ 16
Connecting to a Video Game Console, iPad or iPhone
.................................................................................................... 18
Connecting to a Video Game Console ............................... 18
Connecting to an iPad/iPhone............................................ 21
■■■ App ■■■ .......................................................... 24
Adjusting the Volume (Level Meter Screen) ............... 25
Adjusting the Mic Audio .................................................... 28
Getting Ready to Use a Mic................................................. 28
Calibrating the Mic Sound Quality (Cleanup).................... 30
Processing the Mic Audio (Mic Effects) .............................. 32
Saving the Mic Effect Settings as a Preset ......................... 34
Exporting a Mic Effect Preset File....................................... 37
Adjusting the Game Sound............................................... 40
Using the Equalizer to Adjust the Game Sound ................ 40
Saving the Equalizer Settings as a Preset.......................... 42
Exporting an Equalizer Preset File ..................................... 45
Adjusting the Voice Chat Audio...................................... 48
Making the Voice Chat Audio Easier to Hear..................... 48
Output Settings .................................................................... 49
Editing the Output Audio Settings .................................... 49
Operating Panel Settings (on the BRIDGE CAST)....... 50
Configuring How the Operating Panel Works................... 50
Registering a Sound Effect ................................................. 52
Configuring a Profile ........................................................... 55
Creating a Profile ................................................................ 55
Exporting a Profile .............................................................. 59
System Settings .................................................................... 62
Backing Up/Restoring the Settings on This Unit............... 62
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)................. 66
Other Settings ..................................................................... 67
■■■ Appendix ■■■ ............................................... 68
Removing and Attaching the Faceplate of This Unit69
Main Specifications.............................................................. 71
Mixer Block Diagram (PC) .................................................. 72
Mixer Block Diagram (CONSOLE/MOBILE)................... 73

BRIDGE CAST Owner’s Manual
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BRIDGE CAST Owner’s Manual
About the “BRIDGE CAST” dedicated 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).
You can use this app for a variety of operations, such as adjusting the mic sound quality, adjusting the game sound or voice chat
audio, backing up/restoring the settings on this unit and more.
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.10)”.
Connecting to a Mac
A dedicated driver (to be released on April 2023) is required to connect this unit to a Mac and to handle multiple audio sources.
To use this unit with your Mac prior to the release of this dedicated driver, set the USB connection setting switch to
“CONSOLE/MOBILE(P.7)”.
USB connection setting switch
Driver
USB input/output
PC
Dedicated driver
Audio: 4 in/3 out, MIDI
CONSOLE/MOBILE
Standard OS driver
Audio: 1 in/1 out
Supported operating systems
Access the website below to see which operating systems are supported.
https://roland.cm/bridgecast
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.
© 2023 Roland Corporation

Panel Descriptions (on BRIDGE CAST)
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Panel Descriptions (on BRIDGE CAST)
This section explains the names of the components of the BRIDGE CAST and how each one works.
âTop Panel(P.4)
âRear Panel(P.7)
Top Panel
You can use the “BRIDGE CAST” dedicated app to access more detailed settings. For details, refer to “About the BRIDGE CAST
App(P.9)”.
MIC EFFECTS area
These are the settings for the mic effects and for the mics that you use.
1. MIC EFFECTS [ON] button
Turns the mic effects (voice changer, reverb) on/off. When on, the button is lit.
Voice changer
Alters the pitch and tonal quality of your voice.
Reverb
Adds reverberation to the sound.
Selecting the type of mic to use
The type of mic to use must be set in order to input audio from a mic.
Hold down the MIC EFFECTS [ON] button and turn the CH [2] knob.
CH [2] knob
Type of mic
Turn counterclockwise (the left half of the level meter
lights up)
Dynamic mic (when phantom power is off)
Condenser mic (when phantom power is on)
Clockwise (the right half of the level meter lights up)
Headset
âBRIDGE CAST app: Selecting the type of mic to use(P.28)
Adjusting the input gain (sensitivity) for the mic
Hold down the MIC EFFECTS [ON] button and turn the CH [1] knob.
âBRIDGE CAST app: Adjusting the input gain (sensitivity)(P.29)

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Supplying phantom power (+48 V) to the MIC connector
Long-press both the MIC EFFECTS [ON] and MIC EFFECTS [SELECT] buttons at the same time to switch phantom power
on/off.
When you press the buttons at the same time, the MIC EFFECTS 1–5 indicators all light up or go dark, and the current
phantom power setting is indicated.
MIC EFFECTS 1–5 indicators
Phantom power
All unlit
Off
All lit
On
Make sure that phantom power is turned off when you connect a dynamic mic. Dynamic mics may malfunction when
supplied with phantom power.
2. MIC EFFECTS [SELECT] button
This recalls a mic effect preset. Each press of the button cycles between settings 1 through 5 in order.
About the presets
You can customize the mic effect settings and overwrite the presets when using the BRIDGE CAST app.
âSaving the Mic Effect Settings as a Preset(P.34)
3. MIC EFFECTS 1–5 indicators
The preset number of the currently selected mic effect lights up.
4. [PITCH] knob
Edits the voice changer pitch (how high or low your voice sounds).
âBRIDGE CAST app: Changing the audio (Voice Changer)(P.32)
5. [FORMANT] knob
Edits the voice changer formant (the character of your voice).
âBRIDGE CAST app: Changing the audio (Voice Changer)(P.32)
EQ area
Use the equalizer to adjust the game sound that’s input from the USB port (input source: GAME*1).
*1: The equalizer is only applied to the game sound that’s sent to the PERSONAL MIX bus. When the connection setting for the USB
port is “CONSOLE/MOBILE”, the input source is “USB”.
6. EQ [SELECT] button
Recalls the equalizer presets. Each press of the button cycles between settings 1–5 and OFF in order.
About the presets
You can customize the equalizer settings and overwrite the presets when using the BRIDGE CAST app.
âSaving the Equalizer Settings as a Preset(P.42)
7. EQ 1–5 indicators
The preset number of the currently selected equalizer lights up.
Mixer area
Use this area to adjust the input sources assigned channels 1–4, and the respective output volumes.
The input/output settings are configured for each bus (STREAM MIX, PERSONAL MIX).
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” bus and the “PERSONAL MIX” bus. The STREAM MIX bus can be used
for streaming settings, whereas the PERSONAL MIX bus can be used for monitoring settings. Configure each bus according to
your needs.
The audio sent to the buses is output as a mix.
*The mic audio can be output without going through a bus (meaning that the mic audio is not mixed with other audio). The
mic audio can be used for voice chats.

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8. CH [1]–[4] knobs
These adjust the volume of the input sources assigned to each channel.
Set the input sources from “CHANNEL” Ó“CH.1”–“CH.4” Ó“SOURCE(P.50)” in the menu screen of the BRIDGE CAST app.
9. CH 1–4 color indicators
These blink when a channel is muted.
You can change the indicator colors. Set this from “CHANNEL” Ó“CH.1”–“CH.4” Ó“LED COLOR” in the menu screen of the
BRIDGE CAST app.
10. CH 1–4 level meters
These indicate the input level for each channel. The volume is shown instead when you operate the CH [1]–[4] knobs.
You can disable the level meters so that only the volume is shown. The level meter display setting is in the menu screen of
the BRIDGE CAST app, accessed from “SYSTEM” Ó“INDICATOR TYPE(P.67)”.
11. CH 1–4 bus selection indicators
These indicators light up and go dark to indicate which bus each channel operates.
Select the bus used for each channel by using the bus selection buttons.
Lit
STREAM MIX bus
Unlit
PERSONAL MIX bus
When the input source is “MIC” (mic audio)
The buses are switched as followed.
Lit
STREAM MIX bus
–
Unlit
PERSONAL MIX bus
Set which bus to use from the white bar inside the bus selection indicator(P.26), in the level
meter screen of the BRIDGE CAST app.
Mic audio (not routed
through a bus)
12. MUTE/ASSIGN [1]–[4] buttons
Use these buttons to mute the audio and to execute the functions assigned to the buttons.
Set the functions for the MUTE/ASSIGN [1]–[4] buttons from “CHANNEL” Ó“CH.1”–“CH.4” Ó“MUTE/ASSIGN(P.50)”, in the
menu screen of the BRIDGE CAST app.
MUTE/ASSIGN 1–4 indicators
These indicators go dark when the mute function assigned to the MUTE/ASSIGN [1]–[4] buttons is turned on.
13. [STREAM] knob
Adjusts the STREAM MIX bus volume that’s output from the USB port.
14. [LINE OUT] knob
Adjusts the volume of audio that’s output from the LINE OUT jack.
15. [MIX LINK] button
Links/unlinks the two buses (STREAM MIX, PERSONAL MIX). When linked, the button lights up.
When the link is on, you can adjust the input level while retaining the volume balance for each bus.
When the input source is “MIC”, the MIC audio (not routed through a bus), STREAM MIX bus and PERSONAL MIX bus are
linked.
16. Bus selection buttons
These buttons switch between the buses (STREAM MIX, PERSONAL MIX) to be used. The buses to be output to
headphones/headset change at the same time.
The buttons light up and go dark to indicate which bus is being used.
Lit
STREAM MIX bus
Unlit
PERSONAL MIX bus
The CH 1–4 bus selection indicators also light up or go dark in tandem.
17. [PHONES] knob
Adjusts the volume of the headphones/headset.
You can change the maximum volume of the headphones/headset.
Set this from “SYSTEM” Ó“PHONES GAIN(P.67)” in the menu screen of the BRIDGE CAST app.
*Change this setting only after turning the headphones/headset volume all the way down.

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Rear Panel
1. 5V port (USB Type-C®)
Use either a commercially available USB cable or the included USB cable to connect a USB AC adaptor (commercially
available). This unit powers up automatically when a USB AC adaptor is connected.
Use a USB AC adaptor with an output of at least 5 V/1.0 A.
You can power this unit via bus power without connecting a USB AC adaptor.
2. USB port (USB Type-C)
Use the included USB cable (Type-C to Type-C, or Type-C to Type-A) to connect a computer, video game console or an
iPad/iPhone.
The USB connection setting switch settings should be configured according to the device that’s connected.
About bus power operation
This unit can operate on bus power. The unit operates on bus power when it is not connected to a USB AC adaptor
(commercially available). The unit automatically turns on when it receives power from the device it is connected to via the
USB port.
The unit switches between power modes according to the USB cable (included) that you connect.
USB cable
Power
mode
Limitations
Type-C to
Type-C
Full mode
No limitations
Type-C to
Type-A
Save
mode
The indicator brightness(P.67) is limited.
To use this unit without restrictions on functionality, connect a commercially available USB AC adaptor
(at least 5 V/1.0 A) to supply power to the 5V port during use.
If you don’t want to power this unit via bus power or if it does not operate in a stable manner, or when you want to connect
an iPad/iPhone to the USB port, connect a USB AC adaptor (commercially available) to the 5V port.
3. USB connection setting switch
Set this to “PC” or “CONSOLE/MOBILE”, according to which device you connect to the USB port.
The USB connection setting switch settings are loaded when this unit starts up. Do not modify the switch settings after
starting up this unit.
PC: when connecting to your computer
This lets you transmit and receive audio and MIDI messages between multiple devices.
Audio input
(source)
Audio output
MIDI input/output
CHAT
GAME
MUSIC
SYSTEM
MIC (mic audio: not
routed through a bus)
STREAM (STREAM MIX
bus audio)
PERSONAL (PERSONAL
MIX bus audio)
BRIDGE CAST CTRL (for transmitting/receiving MIDI messages)
●See the “MIDI Implementation Chart” (PDF) for details on what MIDI messages can
be transmitted and received.
https://roland.cm/bridgecast_om
●“BRIDGE CAST CTRL” and “BRIDGE CAST APP” are recognized as MIDI devices,
when accessing from a MIDI-compatible app on your computer.
The dedicated driver must be installed when you use the “PC” setting.
âInstalling the BRIDGE CAST App and Driver(P.10)

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CONSOLE/MOBILE: when connecting to a video game console, iPad or iPhone
This lets you transmit and receive the following audio signals.
You can also connect a computer with the “CONSOLE/MOBILE” setting.
Audio input
(source)
Audio output
USB
MIC (mic audio: not routed through a bus) or STREAM (STREAM MIX bus audio)
Set the audio to output via the USB port from “OUTPUT” Ó“USB OUT MODE (MOBILE/CONSOLE)(P.49)” in the
menu screen of the BRIDGE CAST app.
4. LINE OUT jack (stereo mini type)
Connect this jack to your monitor speakers or other audio equipment. This is a 3.5 mm stereo mini plug.
Set the audio to output from “OUTPUT” Ó“LINE OUT MODE(P.49)” in the menu screen of the BRIDGE CAST app.
5. AUX jack (4-pole stereo mini-phone 3.5 mm type)
Connect this to your tablet, smartphone or similar device. This jack is compatible with 4-pole (TRRS) mini-phone 3.5 mm
plugs.
When you use a 4-pole mini-phone plug cable, you can input the audio from your smartphone and output the mic audio
(mono mix) to your smartphone.
With a 3-pole mini-phone plug, only audio input is available.
6. 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, 6 mA max.
You must set the type of mic to be used and the input gain (sensitivity) in order to input audio from the mic.
âBRIDGE CAST app: Getting Ready to Use a Mic(P.28)
âOperations on this unit: Selecting the type of mic to use(P.4), Adjusting the input gain (sensitivity) for the mic(P.4)
7. PHONES/HEADSET jack (4-pole stereo mini-phone 3.5 mm type)
Connect your headphones or headset here. The audio from the bus being used is output from this jack.
When using a headset, the audio from the headset mic is input.
Use a headset with a 3.5 mm CTIA-type mini plug (4-pole).
You must set the type of mic to be used and the input gain (sensitivity) in order to input audio from the mic.
âBRIDGE CAST a app: Getting Ready to Use a Mic(P.28)
âOperations on this unit: Selecting the type of mic to use(P.4), Adjusting the input gain (sensitivity) for the mic(P.4)

Installing the Dedicated App and Driver
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Installing the Dedicated App and Driver
This section explains about the “BRIDGE CAST” dedicated app used for operating and configuring the settings on this unit, as well
as how to install the dedicated driver.
âAbout the BRIDGE CAST App(P.9)
âInstalling the BRIDGE CAST App and Driver(P.10)
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.
You can also use this app for a variety of operations, such as adjusting the game sound or voice chat audio, backing up/restoring
the settings on this unit and more.
Refer to “Installing the BRIDGE CAST App and Driver(P.10)” for details on how to download and install the BRIDGE CAST app.
You can use the BRIDGE CAST app to control this unit by connecting this unit to a computer via USB cable.
âConnecting to Your Computer or External Equipment and Configuring the Settings(P.12)

Installing the Dedicated App and Driver
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Installing the BRIDGE CAST App and Driver
To operate this unit and configure its settings, install the “BRIDGE CAST” dedicated app on your computer.
A dedicated driver must be installed to connect this unit to a computer and to handle multiple audio sources.
USB connection setting switch
Driver
USB input/output
PC
Dedicated driver
Audio: 4 in/3 out, MIDI
CONSOLE/MOBILE
Standard OS driver
Audio: 1 in/1 out
âWindows users
âMac users
ÃWindows users
Downloading and installing the dedicated app and driver
1. Set the USB connection setting switch on this unit to “PC”.
2. After booting up your computer, connect this unit to the computer with the included USB cable (Type-C
to Type-C, or Type-C to Type-A).
This unit automatically turns on, and the indicators on the operating panel light up.
The dedicated driver is then downloaded automatically via the Internet, which completes the installation.
Downloading the BRIDGE CAST app
1. Launch your browser and access the following website.
https://roland.cm/bridgecast
2. From the downloads page, search for “BRIDGE CAST APP Ver.xxx for Windows” and click on the link.
“xxx” indicates the version number.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to download the BRIDGE CAST app.
Installing the BRIDGE CAST app
1. Right-click on the compressed file that was downloaded, and select “Extract All”.
2. Open the decompressed folder and double-click on the “Roland_BRIDGE_CAST_Installer.exe” installer.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the BRIDGE CAST app.
If you see a User Account Control confirmation message, click “Yes”.