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TASCAM VSR-265 Stand-Alone 4K UHD Video Encoder/Decoder for Live Streaming (HDMI)

BH #TAVSR265 • MFR #VS-R265
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TASCAM VSR-265 Stand-Alone 4K UHD Video Encoder/Decoder for Live Streaming (HDMI)
Key Features
  • H.264/H.265 Streaming and Recording
  • Resolution Supported up to 3840 x 2160
  • HDMI Input/Output
  • Streams via RTSP, RTMP
The TASCAM VSR-265 Stand-Alone 4K UHD Video Encoder/Decoder for Live Streaming streams and records up to 3840 x 2160 over IP. It simultaneously records video, encodes, streams, and decodes multiple streams using the H.264 or H.265 codec. It supports encoding at up to 30 Mb/s using H.264/H.265 and can record to either SD cards, or attached USB drives.
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TASCAM VSR-265 Overview

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The TASCAM VSR-265 Stand-Alone 4K UHD Video Encoder/Decoder for Live Streaming streams and records up to 3840 x 2160 over IP. It simultaneously records video, encodes, streams, and decodes multiple streams using the H.264 or H.265 codec. It supports encoding at up to 30 Mb/s using H.264/H.265 and can record to either SD cards, or attached USB drives.

The TASCAM DISCOVERY app allows you to remotely manage multiple units via an easy-to-use web GUI. After setup, all settings are saved locally to the individual VS-R units, so they can operate without being controlled by a computer. The unit powers by PoE+, allowing you to place it anywhere you can run an appropriate Ethernet cable connected to a router that supports PoE+. If that is not possible, an AC power adapter is available. Mounting brackets are included, and an optional AK-RS1 shelf allows you rackmount two units side-by-side.

New Firmware V1.1
  • Simultaneously stream to up to 3 online video platforms that use the RTMP or RTMPS protocol, which include YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Wowza, Vimeo, Boxcast, DaCast and many others
  • RTMP can also be used to stream to online education platforms such as Planet eStream and Panopto
  • With multiple RTMP streams available, the VS-R can now send one stream to the main server URL and send a second stream to a different URL for a backup server
  • Increases total number of simultaneous streams to 8: 3 x RTMP/RTMPS, 1 x RTSP, 1 x HLS, 2 x RTP/UDP Unicast and 1 x RTP/UDP Multicast
  • Record directly to SD Cards or USB Storage Media at the same time and can automatically upload recorded files via FTP
  • Simultaneously receive an RTP/UDP Unicast/Multicast, an RTMP/RTMPS or an HLS stream and send the decoded AV output to an HDMI connected screen with audio via the balanced and unbalanced outputs connected to an audio system
  • Existing VS-R264 and VS-R265 owners can update their units to V1.1 using the 'Check for Update' utility in the Streaming Dashboard web GUI, or they can download the firmware from the TASCAM web site and update the unit using an SD Card or USB Storage Media
    • Encoding for Streaming Services
    The VSR-265 live stream encoder is an external stand-alone YouTube encoder that also provides Full HD streaming to popular Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) including Wowza, Ustream, AWS Elemental MediaLive, and CloudFront among others.
    The balanced analog Euroblock/Phoenix low-voltage wire connectors and unbalanced analog 3.5mm mini-stereo jacks provide audio I/O connections for a variety of commercial AV over IP environments, including corporate, education, house of worship, government, industrial, and security.
    Audio can be embedded from analog sources and de-embedded to drive networked audio playback, likewise digital audio within the HDMI I/O can be used. An integrated output level configuration function and reference level switching function (up to +20 dBu) allows reliable and flexible system structuring when streaming video.
    The VSR-265 live streaming encoder is compatible with popular standard streaming protocols, including HLS, RTMP, RTP/RTSP. Additionally it allows both Multicast and Unicast. The RESTful API is supported for integration into control systems in commercial AV installations.
    The VSR-265 can record directly to USB connected media or SD cards via a front-panel loading slot.
    Recorded files can be automatically uploaded to an FTP server for creating back-up copies, editing, or re-purposing to the web.
    The Mac/Windows compatible "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.
    PoE+ functionality eliminates the need for AC adapters in AV installations. An optional TASCAM AC power supply (sold separately) is available where external AC power is required.
    UPC: 043774034192

    TASCAM VSR-265 Specs

    Interfaces
    Transmission I/O
    1x HDMI 1.4a Input
    1x HDMI 2.0 Output
    Other I/O
    1x RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet) Input/Output
    Media/Memory Card Slot
    Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC [Supports Recording]
    Standards
    Transport Protocols
    RTMP, RTSP
    Encoding/Decoding
    Video Encoding/Decoding
    Encoding, Decoding via H.264/H.265:
    3840 x 2160 at 30.00/29.97/25/24.00/23.98 fps

    Encoding, Decoding via H.264/H.265:
    720 x 480 to 1920 x 1080 at 60.00/59.94/50/29.97/25/24.00/23.98 fps
    Simultaneous Streams
    2 Streams
    Transmission
    Wireless
    No
    Power
    Power I/O
    1x RJ45 Input
    1x Barrel (12 VDC at 2 A) Input
    General
    Dimensions
    8.4 x 5.4 x 1.8" / 214.0 x 136.1 x 44.5 mm
    Weight
    1.8 lb / 0.8 kg
    Packaging Info
    Package Weight
    2.85 lb
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
    10.5 x 8.25 x 4.22"

    TASCAM VSR-265 Reviews

    No power supply

    By Jason
    Rated 3 out of 5
    Date: 2022-07-01

    You would think if your spending 2,000 on a unit that power supply would be included

    Great Encoder. Does what it promises. The UI needs work.

    By Artem
    Rated 4 out of 5
    Date: 2022-01-31

    This is a great encoder and functions as advertised. Really amazing to be able to record the program as well - huge plus! The only area that leaves more to be desired is the UI of the interface. I am used to the interface of the AJA HELO, and on the Tascam I wish I had: (1) a video preview of the feed; (1) a separate field for RTMP URL and credentials (Tascam - why are you making me do extra work of converting information into single-line RTMP format? - I am not a computer). Cheers!

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    Can graphics be interlaced with the feed from the ...

    Can graphics be interlaced with the feed from the cameral somehow? Also, will this work with a wireless camera feed transmission system via hdmi?
    Asked by: Jerome
    You will need another device to act as a character generator. such as the Datavideo TC-200 & CG-200 HD/SD Character Generator Kit BH #DATC200 • MFR #TC-200
    Answered by: jabarih
    Date published: 2021-10-04

    Are there RS232 or TELnet codes available to ...

    Are there RS232 or TELnet codes available to control this over IP via 3rd party software (Q-SYS)?
    Asked by: Jason
    This does not have RS-232 connections. You can however use this with the TASCAM DISCOVERY App.
    Answered by: Joe P
    Date published: 2020-03-09

    Would this device be good for sportcasting a live ...

    Would this device be good for sportcasting a live basketball game? If so, are there any tutorials where this device is walking the consumer through the setup & implementation of sportscasting. I am interested in purchasing this device. Thanks for any input to ease my concerns. Thank you!
    Asked by: Umoja TWO
    Yes, this device would definitely be a good choice for the intended application and it does have pretty comprehensive manuals on how to integrate into different set-ups. Keep in mind, however, that it only handles one input, so if you are planning to cover games with a multi-cam set-up you would need to also consider a system for multi-channel video and audio switching.
    Answered by: Bruno
    Date published: 2020-05-14

    One older review said the fan is pretty loud on ...

    One older review said the fan is pretty loud on these? Is it loud and can you adjust the speed?
    Asked by: DNN
    The Tascam VSR-265 Stand-Alone 4K UHD Video Encoder/Decoder for Live Streaming (HDMI) does not have fan speed adjustments.
    Answered by: Chris H
    Date published: 2022-02-01
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