Tascam VSR-264 Stand Alone Full HD Live Streaming Hardware Encoder and Decoder Streamer Recorder

Tascam VSR-264 Stand Alone Full HD Live Streaming Hardware Encoder and Decoder Streamer Recorder

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.

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).

Create, Archive and Backup Files Automatically Via FTP
Recorded files can be automatically uploaded to an FTP server automatically for creating back-up copies, editing, 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 (added in V2.0.1).

TASCAM DISCOVERY App and Web-GUI allow easy remote management of multiple VS-R unit systems
The Mac/Windows "TASCAM DISCOVERY" app allows multiple VS-R units connected to the network to be managed from a simple Web-browser based GUI. All configuration settings are saved within the VS-R devices, so that in normal operation no computer is needed for streaming or recording.

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.

Applications:
Corporate Lobby or Hotel Lobby
House of worship
Live Streaming over Internet for Local Goverments
Live Streaming over Internet for Music Venues
Lecture Capture or online training
Presentation or Videoconference Overflow, Meeting Room Monitoring

Spec description:
Video inputs and outputs
HDMI IN: HDMI v1.4a (Type A receptacle)
HDMI OUT: HDMI v2.0 (Type A receptacle)
Input Resolutions
2160p:
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
Encoding Format: H.264
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.
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.
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)
Maximum input level:
+15dBu(4.36Vrms, Ref.Level -9dBFS)
+18dBu(6.16Vrms, Ref.Level -14dBFS)
+20dBu(7.75Vrms, Ref.Level -16dBFS)
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)
Maximum output level (switchable):
+15dBu(4.36Vrms, Ref.Level -9dBFS)
+18dBu(6.16Vrms, Ref.Level -14dBFS)
+20dBu(7.75Vrms, Ref.Level -16dBFS)
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)
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)

Audio performance
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)
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)
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)