Roland BRIDGE CAST X User manual

BRIDGE CAST X
Owner’s Manual

Table of contents
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Table of contents
BRIDGE CAST X Owner’s Manual.................................................................................................................................................................4
Panel descriptions (on BRIDGE CAST X)....................................................................................................................................................6
Top panel ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Rear panel.....................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Installing the dedicated app and driver ................................................................................................................................................15
About the BRIDGE CAST app .......................................................................................................................................................................15
Installing the BRIDGE CAST app and driver................................................................................................................................................16
Connecting to your computer or external equipment and configuring the settings ...........................................................18
Connecting to a computer/external equipment ........................................................................................................................................18
Configuring the device settings on your computer...................................................................................................................................20
Connecting to an iPad/iPhone..................................................................................................................................................................22
Connecting to a video game console.....................................................................................................................................................24
Connecting HDMI devices and outputting video via USB...............................................................................................................26
■■■ App ■■■ ...................................................................................................................................................................................27
Adjusting the volume (home screen).....................................................................................................................................................28
INPUT section ...............................................................................................................................................................................................29
Registering a sound effect................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
OUTPUT section............................................................................................................................................................................................33
Adjusting the Mic Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................34
Getting ready to use a mic ...........................................................................................................................................................................34
Calibrating the mic sound quality (Cleanup) .............................................................................................................................................36
Processing the Mic Audio (Mic Effects) .......................................................................................................................................................38
Saving the Mic Effect Settings as a Preset ..................................................................................................................................................40
Exporting a mic effect preset file ................................................................................................................................................................43
Adjusting the game sound ........................................................................................................................................................................46
Listening to game audio in virtual surround..............................................................................................................................................46
Outputting 5.1/7.1 audio from the HDMI connector of a Windows PC............................................................................................................................. 48
Using the Equalizer to Adjust the Game Sound .........................................................................................................................................49
Saving the game settings as a preset .........................................................................................................................................................51
Exporting a game preset file .......................................................................................................................................................................54
Adjusting the voice chat audio.................................................................................................................................................................57
Making the voice chat audio easier to hear................................................................................................................................................57
CONTROL PAD settings ...............................................................................................................................................................................58
Assigning functions to the control pads.....................................................................................................................................................58
Assigning hot keys .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 59
List of commands................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
Registering sound effects to play using the control pads ..................................................................................................................................................... 62
Saving the CONTROL PAD settings as a preset ..........................................................................................................................................64
Exporting a CONTROL PAD preset file ........................................................................................................................................................67
Output settings..............................................................................................................................................................................................70
Editing the output audio settings...............................................................................................................................................................70

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Configuring a profile ....................................................................................................................................................................................71
Creating a profile .........................................................................................................................................................................................71
Exporting a profile .......................................................................................................................................................................................75
System settings..............................................................................................................................................................................................78
Backing up/restoring the settings on this unit ..........................................................................................................................................78
Restoring the factory settings (Factory Reset)...........................................................................................................................................82
Other Settings ..............................................................................................................................................................................................83
Using background music and sound effects from Roland Cloud (BGM CAST).........................................................................85
Signing in to Roland Cloud ..........................................................................................................................................................................85
Using background music .............................................................................................................................................................................86
Using sound effects......................................................................................................................................................................................88
Making the settings for Roland Cloud and background music.................................................................................................................90
■■■ Appendix ■■■ ........................................................................................................................................................................91
Main specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................................92
Mixer block diagram.....................................................................................................................................................................................95

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BRIDGE CAST X Owner’s Manual
Supplying power to this unit
You can power this unit via USB bus power if the computer to which it is connected can supply 5 V/3 A of power.
Connect your computer to the USB II port. For details, see “USB II port(P.11)”.
If 5 V/3 A of power can’t be supplied to this unit, connect an AC adaptor (5 V/3 A or 9 V/3 A) that supports USB PD to the POWER
IN port.

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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.16)”.
Supported operating systems
Access the website below to see which operating systems are supported.
https://roland.cm/bridgecastx
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.
© 2024 Roland Corporation

Panel descriptions (on BRIDGE CAST X)
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Panel descriptions (on BRIDGE CAST X)
This section explains the names of the components of the BRIDGE CAST and how each one works.
âTop panel(P.6)
âRear panel(P.11)
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.15)”.
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
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.
âBRIDGE CAST app: Selecting the type of mic(P.34)

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Adjusting the input gain (sensitivity)
Hold down the MIC EFFECTS [ON] button and turn the CH [1] knob.
âBRIDGE CAST app: Adjusting the input gain (sensitivity)(P.35)
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.40)
3. MIC EFFECTS 1–5 indicators
The indicators light up to indicate the preset number of the mic effect that you’ve recalled.
4. [PITCH] knob
Edits the voice changer pitch (how high or low your voice sounds).
âBRIDGE CAST app: Changing the audio (Voice Changer)(P.38)
5. [FORMANT] knob
Edits the voice changer formant (the character of your voice).
âBRIDGE CAST app: Changing the audio (Voice Changer)(P.38)
EQ area
Use the equalizer to adjust the balance between the game audio that’s input from the USB port (input source: GAME*1) and the
game audio that’s input from the HDMI IN 1/2 connectors (input source: HDMI*1).
*1: The equalizer is only applied to the game sound that’s sent to the PERSONAL MIX bus.
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 game settings as a preset(P.51)
7. EQ 1–5 indicators
The indicators light up to indicate the preset number of the equalizer that you’ve recalled.
VIDEO area
Use the controls in this area to switch between input video signals and to turn the video output on/off.
8. VIDEO [HDMI IN] button
Selects the input video. Press the button to toggle between 1 (HDMI IN 1) and 2 (HDMI IN 2).
9. VIDEO 1, 2 indicators
The indicators show which video input is selected.
10. VIDEO [USB OUT] button
Turns the video output from the USB II port on/off.

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VIDEO [USB OUT] button state
Video output
VIDEO [USB OUT] button operation
Unlit
Computer does not recognize
the BRIDGE CAST X as a
device that can output video
Video is not output.
When the button is dark, it lights up when
pressed.
Lit
Computer recognizes the
BRIDGE CAST X as a device
that can output video
The video signal from the HDMI
IN 1 or 2 connector is output to
the USB II port.
When you press the button while it is lit, the
button starts blinking. Each press thereafter
toggles the button between the lit and
blinking state.
Long-press the button when it is lit to make
the button go dark.
Blinking
Computer recognizes the
BRIDGE CAST X as a device
that can output video
A black screen is output from
the USB II port.
Long-press the button when it is blinking to
make the button go dark.
To output video from the USB II port, set the signal that’s input to the HDMI IN 1 and 2 connectors to 4K/60 Hz or 1080P/60
Hz. Video is not output from the USB ports if a video signal that’s not at 4K/60 Hz or 1080P/60 Hz resolution is inputted.
Mixer area
Use this area to adjust the input sources assigned channels 1–4, and the respective output volumes.
You can edit the input/output settings 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.
11. CH [1]–[4] knobs
These adjust the volume of the input sources assigned to each channel.
Set the input source from “Input source(P.30)”, accessed from the BRIDGE CAST app home screen Ó“CH.1”–”CH.4”.
12. CH 1–4 color indicators
Indicates the mute state of the channels.
These indicators light up when mute is off, and blink when mute is on.
You can change the indicator colors. Set this from “LED color sliders(P.30)”, accessed from the “HOME” tab of the BRIDGE
CAST app Ó“CH.1”– “CH.4”.
You can also make the indicators go dark when mute is on. Set this from the “SYSTEM” tab in the BRIDGE CAST app Ó“MUTE
DISPLAY(P.83)”.
13. 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.83)”.
14. 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.

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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 source to operate from using the MIC/PERSONAL selector switch(P.29) in
the BRIDGE CAST app.
Mic audio (not routed through a bus)
15. 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 “MUTE/ASSIGN button functions(P.30)”, accessed from the home
screen Ó“CH.1”–“CH.4” 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.
16. [STREAM] knob
Adjusts the STREAM MIX bus volume that’s output from the USB port.
17. [LINE OUT] knob
Adjusts the volume of audio that’s output from the LINE OUT jack.
18. [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.
19. 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.
20. [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.83)” 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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CONTROL PAD area
Use the control pads to execute multiple functions.
21. CONTROL PAD [1]–[6]
Press a pad to execute the function that’s assigned to it.
Configure the functions for control pads [1]–[6] from “CONTROL PAD(P.58)” in the HOME screen of the BRIDGE CAST app.
POWER area
This area indicates the power status of the BRIDGE CAST X.
22. POWER indicator
This lights up when the necessary power is supplied to operate the BRIDGE CAST X from the POWER IN port or the USB II
port.
23. USB II PD READY indicator
This lights up when power can be supplied to a smartphone that’s connected to the USB II port.

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Rear panel
About the included USB cable
This unit includes two USB cables. The USB cable with the “POWER” tag supports USB 2.0, and the other USB cable supports USB
3.2.
*Do not use the included USB cables with any other equipment besides this unit.
1. POWER IN port (USB Type-C®)
Connect the included cable with the “POWER” tag (USB Type-C®to USB Type-C®) to an AC adaptor (commercially available)
that supports USB PD (Power Delivery). When you connect an AC adaptor that supports USB PD, the power automatically
turns on, and the POWER indicator on the top panel lights up.
●
Make sure to use the USB cable that’s marked with the “POWER” tag.
●Use an AC adaptor with an output of 5 V/3 A or 9 V/3 A that supports USB PD.
●You can power a smartphone (which supports USB PD Power Role Swap) that’s connected to the USB II port, if you
use a USB PD-compatible AC adaptor that supplies at least 9 V/3 A of power. The USB II PD READY indicator on the
top panel lights up when power can be supplied from this unit to a smartphone to which power can be supplied.
You can power this unit via bus power without connecting a USB PD-compatible AC adaptor. For details, see “USB II port”.
2. USB II port (USB Type-C®)
Use the included USB Type-C®to USB Type-C®cable to connect to a computer or a mobile device such as a smartphone.
You must set the USB II connection setting switch according to the device that’s connected.
About bus power operation
This unit can operate on bus power. You can power this unit via USB bus power when the computer to which it is connected
can supply 5 V/3 A of power. By doing so, you don't need to connect an AC adaptor that supports USB PD to the POWER IN
port.
If you can't operate this unit via bus power, if it does not operate in a stable manner or if you want to connect a mobile
device to the USB port, connect a USB PD-compatible AC adaptor to the POWER IN port.
3. USB II connection setting switch
Set this to “PC” or “MOBILE”, according to which device you connect to the USB II port.
The unit determines the state of the USB II connection setting switch when it starts up. Do not change the switch’s setting
after starting up this unit.

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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
Keyboard (HID)
output
Video 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 X 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/bridgecas
t_om
●“BRIDGE CAST X-II CTRL” and
“BRIDGE CAST X-II APP” are
recognized as MIDI devices
when accessing from a MIDI-
compatible app on your
computer.
Outputs the hot
key that’s assigned
to the control pad.
Outputs the video signal
input from the HDMI IN 1,
2 connectors as-is.
*To output video
from the USB port,
set the signal that’s
input to the HDMI
IN 1 and 2
connectors to 4K/60
Hz or 1080P/60 Hz.
Video is not output
from the USB ports
if a video signal
that’s not at 4K/60
Hz or 1080P/60 Hz
resolution is
inputted.
The dedicated driver must be installed when you use the “PC” setting.
âInstalling the BRIDGE CAST app and driver(P.16)
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 “MOBILE” setting.
Audio input (source)
Audio output
CONS/MOBI (CONSOLE/MOBILE)
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)” in the menu screen of the BRIDGE CAST app.
4. USB I port (USB Type-C®)
Use the included USB Type-C®to USB Type-C®cable to connect to a computer, a mobile device such as a smartphone or a
video game console.
The USB I connection setting switch setting should match the device that’s connected.
5. USB I connection setting switch
Set this to “PC” or “CONSOLE/MOBILE”, according to which device you connect to the USB I port.
The unit determines the state of the USB I connection setting switch when it starts up. Do not change the switch’s setting
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
Keyboard (HID) 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 X 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 X-I CTRL” and “BRIDGE CAST X-I APP” are
recognized as MIDI devices when accessing from a MIDI-
compatible app on your computer.
Outputs the hot key
that’s assigned to the
control pad.

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The dedicated driver must be installed when you use the “PC” setting.
âInstalling the BRIDGE CAST app and driver(P.16)
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
CONSOLE/MOBILE
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)” in
the menu screen of the
BRIDGE CAST
app.
6. HDMI THRU connector
Connect this to an external display or similar device. The video signal that’s input from the HDMI IN 1 and 2 connectors is
output as-is from this connector.
7. HDMI IN 1, 2 connectors
Connect devices here such as a video camera (SLR camera), a video game console, a mobile device (such as a smartphone) or
a computer.
Use an HDMI adapter cable to connect your mobile device.
8. Phantom power switch
Selects whether phantom power is supplied from this unit. Set this to “48 V” if 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.
9. LINE OUT jack (stereo mini type)
Connect this jack to your monitor speakers or other audio equipment. This jack is compatible with 3.5 mm stereo mini plugs.
Set the audio to output from “OUTPUT” Ó“LINE OUT MODE(P.70)” in the menu screen of the BRIDGE CAST app.
10. AUX jack (four-conductor stereo mini phone type)
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.
11. 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.34)
âOperations on this unit: Selecting the type of mic to use(P.6), Adjusting the input gain (sensitivity) for the mic(P.7)

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12. PHONES/HEADSET jack (four-conductor stereo mini phone 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 (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.
âBRIDGE CAST app: Getting ready to use a mic(P.34)
âOperations on this unit: Selecting the type of mic to use(P.6), Adjusting the input gain (sensitivity) for the mic(P.7)
13. Ground terminal
Connect this to an external earth or ground, as necessary.

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.15)
âInstalling the BRIDGE CAST app and driver(P.16)
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.16)” 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 a computer/external equipment(P.18)
Additional notes on using the BRIDGE CAST app
You can install and use the BRIDGE CAST app on two computers, connected respectively to the USB I and USB II ports. However,
you can only open the app on one of the computers (the first one opened takes precedence).

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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 I, II connection setting
switch
Driver
USB input/output
PC
Dedicated driver
Audio: 4 input/3 output, MIDI, video (USB II only), keyboard (HID)
output
USB I: MOBILE
USB II: MOBILE/CONSOLE
Standard OS
driver
Audio: 1 input/1 output, video (USB II only)
You can connect your computer to either the USB I or USB II port when installing the app.
âWindows users
âMac users
ÃWindows users
Downloading and installing the dedicated app and driver
1. Launch your browser and access the following website.
https://roland.cm/bridgecastx
2. From the downloads page, search for “BRIDGE CAST X USB Driver Ver.xxx for Windows 10/11” and click
on the link.
3. Right-click on the compressed file that was downloaded, and select “Extract All”.
4. Double-click the Setup file.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the dedicated driver.
6. Set either the USB I or USB II connection setting switch to “PC”, to match the USB port to which you’ve
connected your computer.
7. Use a USB cable to connect the USB port that’s set to “PC” to your computer, and then turn on this unit.
*You don’t need to install separate drivers for the devices connected to USB I and II.
Downloading the BRIDGE CAST app
1. Launch your browser and access the following website.
https://roland.cm/bridgecastx
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.

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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”.
ÃMac users
Downloading and installing the dedicated app and driver
1. Launch your browser and access the following Web page.
https://roland.cm/bridgecastx
2. From the downloads page, search for “BRIDGE CAST X Driver Ver.xxx for macOS” and click on the link.
“xxx” indicates the version number.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to download the dedicated driver.
4. Double-click the compressed file to decompress the dedicated driver you downloaded.
5. Open the decompressed folder and double-click on the “BRIDGECAST_USBDriver.pkg” file.
6. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the dedicated driver.
7. Set either the USB I or USB II connection setting switch to “PC”, to match the USB port to which you’ve
connected your computer.
8. Use a USB cable to connect the USB port that’s set to “PC” to your computer, and then turn on this unit.
*You don’t need to install separate drivers for the devices connected to USB I and II.
Downloading the BRIDGE CAST app
1. Launch your browser and access the following Web page.
https://roland.cm/bridgecastx
2. From the downloads page, search for “BRIDGE CAST APP Ver.xxx for macOS” 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. Double-click the compressed file for the BRIDGE CAST app you downloaded to decompress it.
2. Double-click the “Roland_BRIDGE_CAST.dmg” file.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the BRIDGE CAST app.

Connecting to your computer or external equipment and configuring the settings
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Connecting to your computer or external
equipment and configuring the settings
This section explains how to connect this unit to your computer or external equipment (such as a mic, monitor speakers or tablet)
and how to configure your computer’s device settings.
âConnecting to a computer/external equipment(P.18)
âConfiguring the device settings on your computer(P.20)
Connecting to a computer/external equipment
*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. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear
some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
1. Connect your mic, monitor speakers, headphones, mobile device or other external equipment to this
unit.
2. Connect your computer to the USB I or USB II port.
To import the video output signal from the BRIDGE CAST X into your computer, connect to the USB II port.
3. Set the USB I or USB II connection settings switch to “PC”, according to the USB port you’re using.
3. Turn on your computer or video game console, and then turn on this unit.
4. Turn on your external equipment.
5. Launch the BRIDGE CAST app.
6. Adjust the volume to ensure a listenable volume balance while playing the game audio from your computer,
video game console, voice chat or mic.

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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.
âSelecting the type of mic to use(P.34)
âAdjusting the input gain (sensitivity) for the mic(P.35)
Device settings on the computer
You must configure the input/output device and playback/recording device settings on your computer if you wish to
transmit/receive audio as desired between your computer and this unit.
âConfiguring the device settings on your computer(P.20)
Adjusting the volume
Adjust the input/output volume by operating this unit or the app.
âAdjusting the volume (home screen)(P.28)
You can change the maximum volume of the headphones/headset.
Set this from “SYSTEM” Ó“PHONES GAIN(P.83)” in the menu screen of the BRIDGE CAST app.
*Change this setting only after turning the headphones/headset volume all the way down.
Related links:
Installing the BRIDGE CAST app and driver(P.16)

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Configuring the device settings on your computer
Configure the input/output device and playback/recording device settings on your computer according to the game app, voice
chat app or other software to be used, if you wish to transmit/receive audio as desired between your computer and this unit.
âList of devices
âExamples of settings
âTransmitting and receiving MIDI messages
List of devices
If you set the USB connection setting to “PC” and connect this unit to your computer, the unit is recognized on the computer as
follows.
Audio device
Device name
Explanation
Playback device
Select the playback device according to the audio signal you want to output to this unit from the
computer.
CHAT (BRIDGE CAST X
*1
)
Voice chat app audio
GAME (BRIDGE CAST X *1)
Game app audio
MUSIC (BRIDGE CAST X *1)
Music player app or browser audio
SYSTEM (BRIDGE CAST X
*1
)
OS system audio
Recording
device
Select the recording device according to the audio signal you want to input from this unit to the
computer.
MIC (BRIDGE CAST X *1)
Mic audio (not routed through a bus)
PERSONAL (BRIDGE CAST X *1)
PERSONAL MIX bus audio
STREAM (BRIDGE CAST X
*1
)
STREAM MIX bus audio
*1: “BRIDGE CAST X-I” is shown when you connect to the USB I port, and “BRIDGE CAST X-II” is shown when you connect to the USB
II port.
Examples of settings
Here are some setting examples.
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 “GAME (BRIDGE CAST X)”.
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.
Input device
Output device
MIC (BRIDGE CAST X)
CHAT (BRIDGE CAST X)
When using a music player app or browser
When outputting audio from your computer (such as from a music player app or from a song that’s playing back in your browser)
to this unit, set the playback (output) device of the music player app or browser to “MUSIC (BRIDGE CAST X)”.