Description
Tascam VS-R264 Full HD Live Streaming Hardware Encoder/Decoder
Tascams VS-R264 and VS-R265 offer an easy and efficient way to stream your videos to YouTube Live in Full HD or 4K without needing a separate computer*. These hardware encoders/decoders are extremely powerful and they are compatible with multiple streaming platforms and protocols (even in parallel). Once everything is set up, all you have to do is plug in your camera via HDMI and press STREAM to start streaming right away.
While a computer quickly reaches its limits when it comes to high-resolution streaming, the Tascam VS series was designed specifically for this task. The result is flawless operation even over several hours.
Both models can also record the stream at the same time, making them the ultimate solution for those who not only want to share their content with the world, but also archive it.
Features at a glance
- Encodes, decodes, records and streams in multiple formats – all simultaneously
- Outputs multiple streaming protocols (RTMP, RTSP, HLS) plus 2 × unicast and 1 × multicast in parallel
- Streams Full HD (1920 × 1080p) video signals encoded to H.264 with bit rates up to 30 megabits
- Ideally suited as stand-alone YouTube encoder or for live streaming to other CDNs like DaCast, Facebook, Wowza and others
- Decodes streaming video signals to Full HD (1920 × 1080p)
- HDMI input for cameras and other sources, HDMI output for display devices
- RESTful API for integration into control systems in commercial AV installations
- Balanced analogue input and output for high-quality audio transmission (Euroblock connectors)
- Configurable audio output level and selectable audio reference level for easy integration into almost any environment
- Unbalanced audio input and output for easy interfacing with consumer equipment (3.5-mm stereo mini jacks)
- Audio from analogue sources can be embedded into the stream or separated from a stream to drive sound reinforcement systems
- Recorder function:
- Records video data directly to SD cards
- External video storage on USB 3.0 devices
- Ability to upload files from SD cards or external storage devices to FTP servers
- Clear web interface allows to configure unit settings over the network
- Supports Gigabit Ethernet
- Flexible power supply options:
- over the Ethernet connection (PoE+)
- by an optional AC adapter (Tascam PS-P1220E, sold separately)
- Compact half-rack size (1U)
- Included surface mount bracket allows the unit to be easily installed, for example, directly under a desk
Optional accessories
- PS-P1220E AC adapter
- AK-RS1 rackmount shelf for two units to be mounted side by side
| Video | |
|---|---|
| HDMI input | HDMI v1.4a (Type A) |
| HDMI output | HDMI v2.0 (Type A) |
| Input resolutions | 1080p@(60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98) 720p@(60, 59.94, 50) 576p@50 480p@(60, 59.94) |
| Frame rate limit | On/off |
| Encoding resolutions | Passthru 1920 × 1080p 1280 × 720p 950 × 540p 720 × 576p 720 × 480p 640 × 360p 480 × 270p 320 × 180p |
| Encoding format | H.264 (baseline, main, high) |
| Encoding bit rates | 500 kbit/s to 30 Mbit/s |
| Bitrate control | Variable, constant |
| Key frame interval | 0.25–1.00–16.5 s 3–1000 frames |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Analogue audio inputs (unbalanced) | 3.5-mm stereo mini jack |
| Nominal input level | –10 dBV |
| Maximum input level | +6 dBV |
| Analogue audio inputs (balanced) | Euroblock, 3.81 mm pitch |
| Nominal input level | +4 dBu (Ref. level other than –9 dBFS) +6 dBu (Ref. level –9 dBFS) |
| Maximum input level | +15 dBu (Ref. level –9 dBFS) +18 dBu (Ref. level –14 dBFS) +20 dBu (Ref. level –16dBFS) |
| Analogue audio outputs (balanced) | Euroblock, 3.81 mm pitch |
| Nominal output level | +4 dBu |
| Maximum output level | +15 dBu (Ref. level –9 dBFS) +18 dBu (Ref. level –14 dBFS) +20 dBu (Ref. level –16 dBFS) |
| Analogue audio outputs (unbalanced) | 3.5-mm stereo mini jack |
| Nominal output level | –10 dBV |
| Maximum output level | +6 dBV |
| Output gain | –∞, –72 dB to +6 dB (1-dB steps) |
| Audio codec | AAC, 64–512 kbit/s, 32/44.1/48 kHz |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Storage media | Internal, SD/SDHC card, USB drive |
| USB connector | USB 2.0, USB 3.0, type A |
| Recording formats | MPEG2-TS, MPEG4 |
| Recording bit rates | 500 kbit/s to 30 Mbit/s |
| Streaming | |
|---|---|
| Video transport protocols | RTMP/RTMPS, RTSP, HLS, RTP/UDP in Unicast and Multicast (some servers that use the RTMP protocol do not support H.265) |
| Simultaneous Streaming | 1 × RTMP/RTMPS, 1 x RTSP, 1 x HLS, 2 × Unicast, 1 × Multicast |
| Streaming bit rates | 500 kbit/s to 30 Mbit/s |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Network connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet |
| User interface | Full-featured web UI designed for tablet and desktop computers enables encoder and decoder configuration for unicast, multicast and RTMP |
| IP configuration | DHCP (default), static |
| Command and control protocol | HTTP, auto-detect and discover other Tascam encoder and decoder units on subnet |
| Power supply and other specifications | |
|---|---|
| Power supply | PoE+ or Tascam PS-P1220E AC adapter (sold separately) |
| Power consumption | 12.2 W |
| Dimensions (W × H × D, including protrusions) | 214 mm × 45 mm × 136 mm |
| Weight | 0.85 kg |
| Operating temperature range | 0–40 °C |
| Included items | Installation brackets, Euroblock plugs, cable band kit, USB memory with discovery app and reference manual, dust covers for RJ-45, USB, and HDMI connectors, Quick Start guide with warranty information |
- Description
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Tascam VS-R264 Full HD Live Streaming Hardware Encoder/Decoder
Tascams VS-R264 and VS-R265 offer an easy and efficient way to stream your videos to YouTube Live in Full HD or 4K without needing a separate computer*. These hardware encoders/decoders are extremely powerful and they are compatible with multiple streaming platforms and protocols (even in parallel). Once everything is set up, all you have to do is plug in your camera via HDMI and press STREAM to start streaming right away.
While a computer quickly reaches its limits when it comes to high-resolution streaming, the Tascam VS series was designed specifically for this task. The result is flawless operation even over several hours.
Both models can also record the stream at the same time, making them the ultimate solution for those who not only want to share their content with the world, but also archive it.
Features at a glance
- Encodes, decodes, records and streams in multiple formats – all simultaneously
- Outputs multiple streaming protocols (RTMP, RTSP, HLS) plus 2 × unicast and 1 × multicast in parallel
- Streams Full HD (1920 × 1080p) video signals encoded to H.264 with bit rates up to 30 megabits
- Ideally suited as stand-alone YouTube encoder or for live streaming to other CDNs like DaCast, Facebook, Wowza and others
- Decodes streaming video signals to Full HD (1920 × 1080p)
- HDMI input for cameras and other sources, HDMI output for display devices
- RESTful API for integration into control systems in commercial AV installations
- Balanced analogue input and output for high-quality audio transmission (Euroblock connectors)
- Configurable audio output level and selectable audio reference level for easy integration into almost any environment
- Unbalanced audio input and output for easy interfacing with consumer equipment (3.5-mm stereo mini jacks)
- Audio from analogue sources can be embedded into the stream or separated from a stream to drive sound reinforcement systems
- Recorder function:
- Records video data directly to SD cards
- External video storage on USB 3.0 devices
- Ability to upload files from SD cards or external storage devices to FTP servers
- Clear web interface allows to configure unit settings over the network
- Supports Gigabit Ethernet
- Flexible power supply options:
- over the Ethernet connection (PoE+)
- by an optional AC adapter (Tascam PS-P1220E, sold separately)
- Compact half-rack size (1U)
- Included surface mount bracket allows the unit to be easily installed, for example, directly under a desk
Optional accessories
- PS-P1220E AC adapter
- AK-RS1 rackmount shelf for two units to be mounted side by side
- Specifications
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Video HDMI input HDMI v1.4a (Type A) HDMI output HDMI v2.0 (Type A) Input resolutions 1080p@(60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98)
720p@(60, 59.94, 50)
576p@50
480p@(60, 59.94)Frame rate limit On/off Encoding resolutions Passthru
1920 × 1080p
1280 × 720p
950 × 540p
720 × 576p
720 × 480p
640 × 360p
480 × 270p
320 × 180pEncoding format H.264 (baseline, main, high) Encoding bit rates 500 kbit/s to 30 Mbit/s Bitrate control Variable, constant Key frame interval 0.25–1.00–16.5 s
3–1000 framesAudio Analogue audio inputs (unbalanced) 3.5-mm stereo mini jack Nominal input level –10 dBV Maximum input level +6 dBV Analogue audio inputs (balanced) Euroblock, 3.81 mm pitch Nominal input level +4 dBu (Ref. level other than –9 dBFS)
+6 dBu (Ref. level –9 dBFS)Maximum input level +15 dBu (Ref. level –9 dBFS)
+18 dBu (Ref. level –14 dBFS)
+20 dBu (Ref. level –16dBFS)Analogue audio outputs (balanced) Euroblock, 3.81 mm pitch Nominal output level +4 dBu Maximum output level +15 dBu (Ref. level –9 dBFS)
+18 dBu (Ref. level –14 dBFS)
+20 dBu (Ref. level –16 dBFS)Analogue audio outputs (unbalanced) 3.5-mm stereo mini jack Nominal output level –10 dBV Maximum output level +6 dBV Output gain –∞, –72 dB to +6 dB (1-dB steps) Audio codec AAC, 64–512 kbit/s, 32/44.1/48 kHz Storage Storage media Internal, SD/SDHC card, USB drive USB connector USB 2.0, USB 3.0, type A Recording formats MPEG2-TS, MPEG4 Recording bit rates 500 kbit/s to 30 Mbit/s Streaming Video transport protocols RTMP/RTMPS, RTSP, HLS, RTP/UDP in Unicast and Multicast (some servers that use the RTMP protocol do not support H.265) Simultaneous Streaming 1 × RTMP/RTMPS, 1 x RTSP, 1 x HLS, 2 × Unicast, 1 × Multicast Streaming bit rates 500 kbit/s to 30 Mbit/s Network Network connectivity Gigabit Ethernet User interface Full-featured web UI designed for tablet and desktop computers enables encoder and decoder configuration for unicast, multicast and RTMP IP configuration DHCP (default), static Command and control protocol HTTP, auto-detect and discover other Tascam encoder and decoder units on subnet Power supply and other specifications Power supply PoE+ or Tascam PS-P1220E AC adapter (sold separately) Power consumption 12.2 W Dimensions (W × H × D, including protrusions) 214 mm × 45 mm × 136 mm Weight 0.85 kg Operating temperature range 0–40 °C Included items Installation brackets, Euroblock plugs, cable band kit, USB memory with discovery app and reference manual, dust covers for RJ-45, USB, and HDMI connectors, Quick Start guide with warranty information - Video
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