Overview
The VS-R264 is a live-streaming hardware encoder/decoder with Full HD support. With its simple structure, this all-in-one video distribution device allows for simultaneous Full HD live streaming, backup recording, and decoding.
Software encoding is the mainstream method of live streaming, and while it's easy to use and provides high-quality video, it can also cause unexpected trouble such as PCs overheating during long streaming sessions.
Hardware encoders are powerful for long, stable live streams and recordings.
The VS-R264 is such a powerful partner that offers stability and convenience. Once users experience live streaming with a hardware encoder, they will never want to return to live streaming over software.
The VS-R264 — A Stand-Alone Encoder and Decoder for Live Streaming
The VS-R264 live stream encoder addresses the growing demand for an external stand-alone YouTube encoder in live streaming environments. Additionally, the VS-R264 provides Full HD streaming to popular Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) including to name a few.
The half-rack size VS-R264 functions as a stand-alone unit—no external computer is needed for recording or streaming.
Notice for Copyright
Creative works as picture images, movies, music and others are to be protected by applicable copyright laws, and when you intend to use those works in recording, reproducing, broadcasting or other means for the purpose of commercial use, you are required to obtain the license by copyright owners therefor. The license terms might be different in each occasion and the copyright owner. Please be advised that you contact your content service providers and/or applicable copyright management organization.
Notice for Streaming
In case of your streaming for commercial purpose, unlike for personal use, you might be required to conclude the specific service agreement with your content service providers or your content service provider may not allow commercial use in general. Please check the terms of use of the content service provider in choosing your content service provider.
Professional Audio and Video Streaming in AV Over IP Applications
Balanced analog Euroblock/Phoenix low voltage wire connectors and unbalanced analog 1/8" (3.5mm) mini-stereo jacks provide versatile audio I/O connections for a wide range commercial AV over IP environments, including corporate, education, house of worship, government, industrial and security.
TASCAM Professional Audio Integration With Streaming Video
Audio can be embedded from analog sources and de-embedded to drive networked audio playback for ceiling speakers, or digital audio within the HDMI I/O can be used. An integrated installed output level configuration function and reference level switching function (up to +20dBu) allows reliable and flexible system structuring when streaming video.
Compliant With Standard Live Streaming Protocols
The VS-R264 is compatible with popular standard streaming protocols, including HLS, RTMP, RTP/RTSP, Multicast, Unicast—all with RESTful API for integration into control systems in commercial AV installations.
Multiple Simulcast and Backup Enabled by 3 RTMP Streams Simultaneously
V1.1.0 adds support for three simultaneous RTMP streams for distribution to multiple platforms, as well as simultaneous backup distribution to the server of the same streaming service. The total number of simultaneous streams is eight (3 x RTMP / RTMPS、 1 x RTSP、1 x HLS、2 x RTP / UDP Unicast, 1 x RTP / UDP Multicast).
3 RTMP streams can be simultaneously controlled through the STREAM button in the unit’s front panel (added in V2.0.1).
Output Selectable from Various Streams
The decoder can receive RTP, UDP unicast, RTP/UDP multicast, RTMP/RTMPS, and HLS streams. The selected stream will be decoded, and the audio and video will be output through the HDMI terminal. In addition, audio can be simultaneously output through the balanced (Euroblock) and unbalanced (3.5mm stereo mini jack) audio outputs.
Simultaneous Recording and Archiving Via SD, USB and Internal Storage
The VS-R264 can record directly to USB connected media or SD cards via a front panel loading slot.
Recordings to internal storage (17GB) are now supported (added in V2.0.1).
MP4 is added to the recording file format in addition to TS (added in V2.0.1).
Features at a Glance
- Full HD AV over IP streaming media encoder and decoder for live video streaming.
- Simultaneously records, encodes, streams, and decodes Full HD (1920x1080p) video streams.
- Functions as an external stand-alone encoder for live Full HD streaming environments.
- YouTube and also provides live video streaming to popular Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) including to name a few.
- Perfect for a wide range of live streaming AV installations and environments, including corporate, education, house of worship, government, industrial installations and security.
- H.264 long GOP encoding with bit rates up to 30 megabits over standard networks suitable for 100Mbps or 1Gbps.
Compatible with major streaming protocols such as RTMP, RTSP and HLS. - Unicast and multicast streaming support.
- Multiple Simulcast and backup enabled by 3 RTMP Streams Simultaneously.
- The total number of simultaneous streams is eight.
- * The streaming performance depends on the resolution settings, transfer rate, and network environment.
Offers RESTful API for integration into control systems in commercial AV installations. - Versatile audio I/O connections via balanced analog Euroblock low-voltage wire connectors and unbalanced analog 1/8" (3.5mm) mini-stereo jacks.
- Audio can be embedded from analog sources and de-embedded to drive networked audio playback for ceiling speakers.
- Provides digital audio embedded within the HDMI I/O.
- Installed output level configuration function and reference level switching function (up to +20dBu) allows reliable and flexible system structuring.
- Ability to record directly to USB connected media or SD cards via a front panel loading slot.
- Recording to internal storage (17GB) is now supported (maximum capacity of each file recorded is up to 17GB). (V2.0.1)
- MP4 is added to the recording file format in addition to TS. (V2.0.1)
- Recorded files can easily be uploaded to an FTP server automatically for creating back-up copies or repurposing to the web.
- Support for continuous recording regardless of storage capacity. New function enables old files to be automatically deleted when the storage is full. (V2.0.1)
- Web browser based remote control to configure unit settings.
Supports Gigabit Ethernet. - Support PoE+ for power supply in addition to the optional AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P1220E; sold separately)
- Compact half-rack size. Included surface rack mountable angles allow installation on different usage scenes and environments.
- With the optional rack-mountable shelf AK-RS1, up to two VS-R units can be installed in a 19 inch rack space.
What's in the box
- VS-R264 x 1
- USB flash drive x1
- - TASCAM DISCOVERY application
- - Reference Manual
- Installation brackets x 2
- Euroblock plug x 4
- Cable band kit x 1
- Owner's Manual including warranty x 1
Specifications
| VS-R264 | VS-R265 | |
| Video inputs and outputs | ||
| HDMI IN | HDMI v1.4a (Type A receptacle) | |
| HDMI OUT | HDMI v2.0 (Type A receptacle) | |
| Input Resolutions | ||
| 2160p | - | 30 / 29.97/ 25 / 24 / 23.98 fps |
| 1080p | 60 / 59.94 / 50 / 30 / 29.97 / 25 / 24 / 23.98 fps | |
| 720p | 60 / 59.94 / 50 fps | |
| 576p | 50 fps | |
| 480p | 60 / 59.94 fps | |
| Frame Rate Limiting | on/off | |
| Encode Scalling Resolutions | Passthrough / 1920x1080p / 1280x720p / 950x540p / 720x576p / 720x480p / 640x360p / 480x270p / 320x180p | Passthrough / 3840x2160p / 1920x1080p / 1280x720p / 950x540p / 720x576p / 720x480p / 640x360p / 480x270p / 320x180p |
| Encoding Format | H.264 | H.264 / H.265 |
| Encoding bitrates | 500k to 30M bps | |
| Bit rate Control | Variable, Constant | |
| Key frame interval | ||
| Seconds | 0.25 - 16.5(default: 1) in 0.25 intervals | |
| Frames | 3 - 1000 | |
| Video streaming | ||
| Supported protocols | RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, HLS, RTP, UDP Note) Some servers that use the RTMP protocol do not support H.265. |
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| Number of simultaneous stream | 8 (3 x RTMP/RTMPS, 1 x RTSP, 1 x HLS, 2 x RTP/UDP Unicast、1 x RTP/UDP Multicast) * The streaming performance depends on resolution settings, transfer rate, and network environment. |
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| Audio inputs and outputs | ||
| ANALOG IN (BALANCED) | ||
| Connectors | Euroblock (balanced) 3.81 mm pitch | |
| Nominal input level | +4dBu(1.23Vrms, when Ref.Level set to other than -9dBFS) +6dBu(1.55Vrms, when Ref. Level set to -9 dBFS) |
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| Maximum input level | +15dBu(4.36Vrms, Ref.Level -9dBFS) +18dBu(6.16Vrms, Ref.Level -14dBFS) +20dBu(7.75Vrms, Ref.Level -16dBFS) |
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| Input impedance | 10 kΩ or higher | |
| ANALOG IN (UNBALANCED) | ||
| Connector | 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack | |
| Nominal input level | -10dBV (0.316Vrms) | |
| Maximum input level | +6dBV (2.0Vrms) | |
| Input impedance | 10 kΩ | |
| ANALOG OUT (BALANCED) | ||
| Connectors | Euroblock 3.81 mm pitch | |
| Nominal output level | +4dBu(1.23Vrms, when Ref.Level set to other than -9dBFS) +6dBu(1.55Vrms, when Ref. Level set to -9 dBFS) |
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| Maximum output level (switchable) | +15dBu(4.36Vrms, Ref.Level -9dBFS) +18dBu(6.16Vrms, Ref.Level -14dBFS) +20dBu(7.75Vrms, Ref.Level -16dBFS) |
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| Output impedance | 200Ω or lower | |
| ANALOG OUT (UNBALANCED) | ||
| Connector | 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack | |
| Nominal output level | -10dBV (0.316Vrms) | |
| Maximum output level | +6dBV (2.0Vrms) | |
| Output impedance | 200Ω | |
| Output Volume | -∞, -72 to +6dB (1dB step) | |
| Audio Codec | AAC, 64k to 512k bps, 32k/44.1k/48k Hz | |
| Video / audio recording | ||
| Recording media | USB Drive, SD/SDHC card, Internal storage | |
| Recording format | MPEG2-TS、MPEG4 | |
| Recording bit rates | 500k to 30M bps | |
| Control input/output | ||
| ETHERNET / PoE+ | ||
| Connector | RJ-45 | |
| Transmission protocol | TCP/IP、UDP、HTTP | |
| Gigabit Ethernet standard | 1000BASE-T (IEEE 802.3ab) | |
| Cables | Category 5e or faster STP cables | |
| USB | ||
| Connector | USB A-type 4-pin | |
| Protocol | USB 2.0, USB 3.0 | |
| Other | ||
| Power | PoE Plus Class 4 TASCAM PS-P1220E AC adapter (sold separately) |
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| Power consumption | 12.2W | |
| Dimensions | 214(W) × 44.5(H) × 136.1(D)mm (including protrusions) | |
| Weight | 850g | |
| Operating temperature range | 0 to 40 °C | |
| Included items | Installation brackets x2, Euroblock plugs x4, Cable band kit, USB memory(Including TASCAM DISCOVERY, reference Manual), Quick Start guide (Warranty) | |
* 0dBu=0.775Vrms
Audio performance
| VS-R264 | VS-R265 | |
| Built-in AD converter performance | ||
| Distortion (THD+N) | 0.002% | |
| S/N ratio | 102dB | |
| Built-in DA converter performance | ||
| Distortion (THD+N) | 0.00035% | |
| S/N ratio | 130dB | |
| Analog input to Digital (HDMI) output performance (AAC encoding/decoding 512kbps) |
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| Frequency response | 20Hz to 16.5kHz (+0.5/-0.5dB, JEITA) | |
| Distortion (THD+N) | 0.008% or less (Full scale -0.5 dB, JEITA) | |
| S/N ratio | 94dB or higher (JEITA) | |
| Dynamic range | 95dB or higher (JEITA) | |
| Channel crosstalk | 90dB or higher (JEITA) | |
| Digital (HDMI) input - analog output performance (AAC encoding/decoding 512kbps) |
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| Frequency response | 20Hz to 16.5kHz (+0.5/-0.5dB, JEITA) | |
| Distortion (THD+N) | 0.007% or less (Full scale -0.5dB, JEITA) | |
| S/N ratio | ||
| Balanced output | 113dB or higher (JEITA) | |
| Unbalanced output | 109dB or higher (JEITA) | |
| Dynamic range | 96dB or higher (JEITA) | |
| Channel crosstalk | 100dB or higher (JEITA) | |
