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High-defintion streaming and recording
Providing ultimate flexibility and utility, the Tascam VS-R264 is an advanced video streaming and recording device designed to provide a reliable high-definition solution for applications across corporate networks, WANs, and the internet. Featuring a compact half-rack design, this versatile device can stream and record audio and video content in Full HD resolution using the H.264 video codec, removing the need for separate devices to do everything. This allows for simultaneous, smooth, and high-quality playback of content on any compatible device such as mobile phones, tablets, computers, and TVs.
Powerful connectivity options
The VS-R264 also offers powerful connectivity options to ensure your content reaches its destination with ease. It supports multiple transmission methods including Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), as well as supporting integration with streaming services like YouTube, Wowza, Ustream, AWS Elemental MediaLive, CloudFront, and more. Furthermore, it is possible to automatically upload recorded files directly onto network storage.
To store files locally, the VS-R264 has its own 17GB internal storage, an SD/SDHC card slot that hosts cards with up to 32GB of storage, and the ability to store on an external hard drive via the USB 3.0 connection, for added convenience. HDMI I/O connectivity allows you to connect media players, cameras, and screens, with balanced analog audio in-and-out via Euroblock connectors making it easy to connect both professional and consumer audio systems to the device.
Integration capabilities
Offering full control from a RESTful API function, the Tascam VS-R264 allows for secure integration into automation and control systems. This is perfect for use in live events, government sessions, boardroom presentations, concert venues, houses of worship or for connections between rooms or locations. Additionally, the devices have an intuitive web interface that allows administrators to easily configure settings such as resolution and frame rate with ease.
Integrating the VS-R264 into your existing setup is easy, you can attach it to furniture with included mounting brackets, discretely integrating it into your workspace. Part of the Tascam Dante Compact Processor Series, the VS-R264 can be daisy chained via the extra data connector, it can also be combined with another compact processor to be fitted as a 1U 19-inch rackmount, using the purpose-made AK-RS1 rackmount shelf.
Features
- Professional installation encoder can be used to stream, record and playback audio
- Ideal for corporate offices, houses of worship, or other large venues and establishments
- Maximum performance with H.264 that delivers ultimate Full HD video quality
- Optimally compatible with content delivery network (CDN) streaming platforms
- Balanced analog Euroblock inputs and outputs provide pure audio signal transmission
- Unbalanced 3.5mm stereo mini jack for easy integration with portable media devices
- Supporting Gigabit internet and zero latency network connection
- Can be powered over Ethernet (PoE) or by an optional 12V AC adapter (not included)
- Compact half rack size makes it exceptionally easy to integrate into your existing equipment
Specifications
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
- 3840 × 2160p
- 1920 × 1080p
- 1280 × 720p
- 950 × 540p
- 720 × 576p
- 720 × 480p
- 640 × 360p
- 480 × 270p
- 320 × 180p
- Encoding format: H.264, H.264
- 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.264)
- 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)
- Operating temperature range:
0–40 °C
- Power consumption: 12.2 W
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 214 mm × 45 mm × 136 mm
- Weight: 0.85 kg
- Product code: VS-R264