The TASCAM VS-R264 is a professional Full HD AV-over-IP encoder, decoder, streamer, and recorder designed for commercial AV and live video applications. It can encode, stream, decode, and record video without requiring an external computer, making it suitable for corporate, education, house of worship, government, and professional AV installations.

Supporting video resolutions up to 1920 × 1080p, the VS-R264 uses H.264 encoding with selectable bitrates from 500 Kbps to 30 Mbps. Multiple streaming protocols provide flexibility for internet streaming, point-to-point video distribution, and AV-over-IP applications.

The VS-R264 also provides local recording to SD/SDHC/SDXC media, USB storage, or 17GB of internal storage, along with professional analog and HDMI audio connectivity.

Full HD H.264 Video Encoding

The TASCAM VS-R264 supports H.264 Baseline, Main, and High profiles with video resolutions up to 1920 × 1080p.

Encoding resolutions can be scaled from the incoming signal down to 320 × 180, allowing the stream resolution and bitrate to be matched to available network bandwidth and distribution requirements. Encode bitrates are adjustable from 500 Kbps to 30 Mbps. Pasted text

Multiple Streaming Protocols

The VS-R264 supports a wide selection of professional streaming and network video protocols, including:

• RTMP
• RTMPS
• RTSP
• HLS
• RTP
• UDP Unicast
• UDP Multicast

Up to eight streams can be transmitted simultaneously, including three RTMP/RTMPS streams, one RTSP stream, one HLS stream, two RTP/UDP Unicast streams, and one RTP/UDP Multicast stream. Pasted text

This allows the VS-R264 to support both internet streaming and IP-based video distribution from the same platform.

Built-In Recording

In addition to streaming, the VS-R264 can record video locally in MP4 or TS format.

Recording options include:

• 17GB internal storage
• SD/SDHC/SDXC cards
• USB storage devices
• Simultaneous encoding and recording
• Continuous recording with automatic old-file deletion
• Automatic FTP upload

The unit supports SD storage media up to 2TB, according to the specifications you've provided. Pasted text

Encoder and Decoder Operation

The VS-R264 isn't limited to video encoding. It can also receive and decode compatible network streams for playback through its HDMI output.

This makes it useful for point-to-point AV distribution, overflow rooms, remote displays, campus video distribution, and other applications where video needs to be transported across an IP network.

Professional Audio Connectivity

The VS-R264 provides both professional and consumer-level analog audio connections in addition to HDMI-embedded audio.

Audio connections include:

• Balanced analog input via Euroblock/Phoenix connector
• Balanced analog output via Euroblock/Phoenix connector
• 3.5mm stereo unbalanced input
• 3.5mm stereo unbalanced output
• HDMI embedded audio

The balanced analog output supports selectable reference levels from -10 dBu through +20 dBu, providing additional flexibility when integrating the VS-R264 with professional AV equipment. Pasted text

Gigabit Ethernet and PoE+

Network connectivity is provided through an RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port with IPv4 and IPv6 support.

The VS-R264 also supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+, allowing compatible network infrastructure to provide both network connectivity and operating power through the Ethernet connection. Pasted text

An optional TASCAM PS-P1220E 12V DC power supply can be used when PoE+ isn't available. Pasted text

Network Management and Control

The VS-R264 supports network-based system management through the TASCAM DISCOVERY application, web-based control, and RESTful API V2.

The RESTful API allows the unit to be integrated with compatible commercial AV control systems.

TASCAM VS-R264 Key Features

• Full HD AV-over-IP encoder and decoder
• Video resolutions up to 1920 × 1080p
• H.264 Baseline, Main, and High profiles
• 500 Kbps–30 Mbps encoding bitrate
• Up to 8 simultaneous streams
• RTMP and RTMPS support
• RTSP and HLS support
• RTP/UDP Unicast and Multicast support
• HDMI input and output
• 17GB internal recording storage
• SD/SDHC/SDXC recording
• USB storage recording
• MP4 and TS recording formats
• Automatic FTP upload
• Balanced Euroblock/Phoenix analog audio I/O
• 3.5mm unbalanced stereo audio I/O
• AAC-LC audio encoding
• Gigabit Ethernet
• IPv4 and IPv6
• IEEE 802.3at PoE+
• Web-based management
• TASCAM DISCOVERY support
• RESTful API V2
• Compact half-rack chassis

TASCAM VS-R264 Specifications

The dimensions, weight, mounting and environmental specifications above come directly from the information in your current product material. Pasted text

Ideal Applications

• Corporate video streaming
• Lecture capture and distance learning
• House of worship streaming
• Government and municipal meetings
• Live event streaming
• AV-over-IP video distribution
• Overflow room video
• Training and presentation recording
• Remote video distribution
• Professional AV installations

Why Choose the TASCAM VS-R264?

The VS-R264 combines several functions normally handled by separate devices into a single compact unit. It can encode, stream, record, and decode Full HD video, while supporting multiple streaming protocols, local storage, professional analog audio, HDMI connectivity, Gigabit Ethernet, and PoE+.

For installations that require both internet streaming and network video distribution, its support for up to eight simultaneous streams provides additional flexibility without requiring an external computer.

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