Tascam VS-R265

4K Streaming and Recording: Streams, records, encodes, and decodes 4K/UHD video in real time with no external computer needed.

Efficient Video Compression: Uses HEVC (H.265) for high-quality 4K streaming at reduced bitrates.

Simultaneous Multi-Platform Streaming: Streams to up to three RTMP destinations and supports a total of eight simultaneous streams.

Flexible Recording Options: Records directly to SD cards, USB drives, or internal storage with support for MP4 and TS formats.

Reliable Continuous Recording: Automatically deletes old files when storage is full to ensure uninterrupted operation.

Full Audio Integration: Supports analog and HDMI audio I/O with embedding and de-embedding capabilities.

Network Ready with Remote Control: Features web-based remote management and RESTful API for integration into AV control systems.

Compact and Standalone: Half-rack size with included mounting brackets and support for PoE+ power supply.

Designed for Professional Use: Ideal for corporate, education, worship, government, and security live streaming setups.

General Specifications

4K UHD hardware encoder decoder and recorder

Standalone unit no external computer required

Simultaneous recording encoding streaming and decoding

Records to USB SD card and 17GB internal storage

MP4 and TS recording formats

Web GUI and TASCAM DISCOVERY app for remote management

RESTful API for integration with control systems

PoE Plus Class 4 and optional AC adapter TASCAM PS P1220E

Dimensions 214 x 44.5 x 136.1 mm

Weight 850 grams

Power consumption 12.2W

Operating temperature 0 to 40 degrees Celsius

Video Specifications

HDMI input HDMI v1.4a Type A

HDMI output HDMI v2.0 Type A

Supported input resolutions up to 3840 x 2160p 30 fps

Encoding formats H.264 and H.265

Encoding bitrates 500k to 30M bps

Encode scaling resolutions passthrough to 320 x 180p

Frame rate limiting on off

Key frame interval 0.25 to 16.5 seconds or 3 to 1000 frames

Streaming Specifications

Supported protocols RTMP RTMPS RTSP HLS RTP UDP

Up to 8 simultaneous streams

3 x RTMP RTMPS

1 x RTSP

1 x HLS

2 x RTP UDP Unicast

1 x RTP UDP Multicast

Audio Input and Output Specifications

Balanced input Euroblock +4dBu to +20dBu 10k ohm impedance

Unbalanced input 3.5mm stereo mini jack minus 10dBV to +6dBV 10k ohm impedance

Balanced output Euroblock +4dBu to +20dBu 200 ohm or lower impedance

Unbalanced output 3.5mm stereo mini jack minus 10dBV to +6dBV 200 ohm impedance

Output volume minus infinity to +6dB in 1dB steps

Audio codec AAC 64k to 512k bps 32k 44.1k 48kHz

Recording Specifications

Recording media USB SD SDHC Internal storage

Max internal file size 17GB

Recording formats MPEG2 TS MPEG4

Recording bitrates 500k to 30M bps

Continuous recording with auto file deletion when storage is full

Control and Connectivity

Ethernet RJ45 supports Gigabit 1000BASE T

Supports TCP IP UDP HTTP

USB Type A 4 pin USB 2.0 and USB 3.0

Audio Performance

AD converter distortion 0.002 percent SNR 102dB

DA converter distortion 0.00035 percent SNR 130dB

Analog to HDMI performance frequency response 20Hz to 16.5kHz distortion 0.008 percent SNR 94dB dynamic range 95dB crosstalk 90dB

HDMI to analog performance frequency response 20Hz to 16.5kHz distortion 0.007 percent SNR 113dB balanced 109dB unbalanced dynamic range 96dB crosstalk 100dB

Included Accessories

VS R265 unit

USB flash drive with TASCAM DISCOVERY and manual

Installation brackets x2

Euroblock plugs x4

Cable band kit

Owners manual with warranty