This guide lists USB cables that are compatible with Professional AV products for streaming and recording with a computer.
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Type B Connector |
Type C Connector |
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* These models include a USB cable in the box.
** USB 3.1 (or 3.2) Gen 2 10 Gbps or higher cable recommended for 4K30 output.
- SR-20HD doesn not have USB output, it has a Type A 3.0 USB video input, which is compatible with UVC-01 and VR-4HD.
- V-4EX, VR-3, and VR-3EX have a USB video output with a Type B 2.0 connector, it is a different shape from the one pictured above. VR-5 has a USB Type A 2.0 connector.
- If your model is not listed, connect an HDMI output to a UVC-01 or UVC-02 to add USB streaming output.
Note: If you cannot find a cable in your country or region, please contact product support via Roland.com/Backstage and request a recommendation.
Recommended Cables: Type C
These cables are known to work and have no reported issues:
| Brand | Model | Type | Speed | Length Tested |
| AINEX | U32ACMM10 | C to A | USB 3.1 10 Gbps |
1 m / 3.3 ft |
| AINEX | U32CCMM10P10 | C to C | USB 3.1 Gen 2 10 Gbps |
1 m / 3.3 ft |
| Amazon Basics | 3.1-CM-AM--GEN1 | C to A | USB 3.1 | 1.8 m / 6 ft |
| Anker | A8465011 | C to A | USB 3.1 10 Gbps |
0.9 m / 3 ft |
| Anker | Powerline USB-C | C to C | USB 3.0 | 0.9 m / 3 ft |
| Apple | MQ4H2AM/A * | C to C | USB 3.1 10 Gbps |
0.9 m / 3 ft |
| Buffalo | BSUAC31120BK | C to A | USB 3.0 5 Gbps |
1.8 m / 6 ft |
| Buffalo | BSUCC312P3A10BK | C to C | USB 3.1 10 Gbps |
0.9 m / 3 ft |
| Cable Matters | 201045 ** | C to C | USB 3.1 5 Gbps |
1.8 m / 6 ft |
| Elecom | USB3-AC10NBK | C to A | USB 3.1 10 Gbps |
1 m / 3.3 ft |
| Elecom | USB3-AC20BK | C to A | USB 3.1 5 Gbps |
2 m / 6.6 ft |
| Elecom | MPA-CC13A20NBK | C to C | USB 3.1 5 Gbps |
2 m / 6.6 ft |
| Elfesoul | ES8101010-UCC-001 *** | C to C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 20 Gbps |
3 m / 10 ft |
| Hosa | USB-306CA | C to A | USB 3.0 5 Gbps |
1.8m / 6 ft |
| Hosa | USB-306CC | C to C | USB 3.1 Gen 2 10 Gbps |
1.8m / 6 ft |
| Sanwa Supply | KU31-CA10 | C to A | USB 3.1 10 Gbps |
1 m / 3.3 ft |
| Sanwa Supply | KU31-CCP510 | C to C | USB 3.1 10 Gbps |
1 m / 3.3 ft |
| StarTech.com | USB31AC1M | C to A | USB 3.1 10 Gbps | 0.9 m / 3 ft |
| StarTech.com | USB315C5C6 | C to C | USB 3.0 5 Gbps | 1.8 m / 6 ft |
* Tested and recommended by customers
** Make sure it is 201045 and not 201040
*** Not compatible with Gen2 USB video output modes on VR-400UHD
Recommended Cables: Type B
These cables are known to work and have no reported issues:
| Brand | Model | Type | Speed | Length Tested |
| Amazon Basics | USB 3.0 Cable | B to A |
USB 3.0 |
1.8 m / 6 ft |
| Belkin | F3U159B | B to A |
USB 3.0 |
1.8 m / 6 ft |
| Cable Matters | 201007 | B to C |
USB 3.0 |
1.8 m / 6 ft |
| Monoprice | 38614 | B to C | USB 3.0 5 Gbps |
1.8 m / 6 ft |
Not Recommended: Type C
These cables will work with some systems, but have reported issues and are not recommended:
| Brand | Model | Type | Speed | Length Tested |
| Anker | A8166011 * | C to A | USB 3.0 | 1.8 m / 6 ft |
| JSAUX | NZCTA3-1 ** | C to A | USB 3.1 | 1.8 m / 6 ft |
* Make sure it is "Powerline" and not: "Powerline+", "Powerline III", or "Powerline II"
** This is listed as an upgraded version
These cables do not work with any known systems:
| Brand | Model | Type | Speed | Length Tested |
| Amazon Basics | L6LUC025-CS-R | C to C | USB 2.0 480 Mbps |
1.8 m / 6 ft |
| Apple | MM093AM/A * | C to C | USB 3.1 10 Gbps |
0.9 m / 3 ft |
| Apple | MUF72AM/A * | C to C | USB 3.1 10 Gbps |
0.9 m / 3 ft |
| Cable Matters | 201040 | C to C | USB 2.0 480 Mbps |
2 m / 6.6 ft |
| JSAUX | TYCNZ-2 | C to A | USB 2.0 480 Mbps |
1.8 m / 6 ft |
| Powerman/Capshi | 4336730631 ** | C to A | USB 2.0 480 Mbps |
2 m / 6.6 ft |
* These are charging cables and may not be compatible
** Reported as not compatible
Not Recommended: Type B
These cables will work with some systems, but have reported issues and are not recommended:
| Brand | Model | Type | Speed | Length Tested |
| Cable Matters | 200007 | B to A | USB 3.0 5 Gbps |
1.8 m / 6 ft |
| Pearstone | USB3-AB | B to A | USB 3.0 5 Gbps |
1.8 m / 6 ft |
| StarTech | USB3SAB | B to A | USB 3.0 5 Gbps |
1.8 m / 6 ft |
| Tripp Lite | U322 | B to A | USB 3.0 5 Gbps |
3 m / 10 ft |
| Tripp Lite | U328 | B to A | USB 3.0 5 Gbps |
7.5 m / 25 ft |
These cables do not work with any known systems:
| Brand | Model | Type | Speed | Length Tested |
| Hosa | USB303AB | B to A | USB 3.0 5 Gbps |
0.9 m / 3 ft |
| Hosa | USB306AB | B to A | USB 3.0 5 Gbps |
1.8 m / 6 ft |
| Hosa | USB310AB | B to A | USB 3.0 5 Gbps |
3 m / 10 ft |
| JSAUX | USB 3.0 Cable | B to A | USB 3.0 5 Gbps |
1.8 m / 6 ft |
Cable Specifications
If you are unable to find any of the recommended cables, these are the specifications:
- USB 3.0 or higher
- Super Speed
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5 Gbps or higher: up to 1080P 60 FPS HD video
- If it is USB 2.0, High Speed, and 480 Mbps, it will not work with HD video
- 10 Gbps or higher: up to 2160P 30 FPS 4K video
- Between 3 to 10 feet long
- Longer cables may work, but they have not been tested
- 10 ft cables may not support 4K video
- Longer cables may work, but they have not been tested
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Type B to Type A connectors
- For use with most PC's and some Macs
- For use with most PC's and some Macs
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Type B to Type C connectors
- For use with most Macs and some PC's
- A Thunderbolt cable is not needed
- Some USB-C ports are only used for charging
- Alternative: Apple adapter MJ1M2AM/A with a "B" to "A" cable
- For use with most Macs and some PC's
- Guide: Identify the ports on your Mac
Troubleshooting
If you have any issues with USB video and audio, please use these troubleshooting guides:
- V-02HD MK 2: Troubleshooting USB Video and Audio Output
- V-4EX: Troubleshooting USB Video and Audio Output
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V-160HD: Troubleshooting USB Video and Audio Output
- VR-1HD: Troubleshooting USB Video and Audio Output
- VR-4HD: Troubleshooting USB Video and Audio Output
- VR-50HD: Troubleshooting USB Video and Audio Output [MK I & II]
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VR-120HD: Troubleshooting USB Video and Audio Output
- UVC and V Series: USB Video Quality Issue with Zoom and Teams