The VS-R265 is a 4K live-streaming hardware encoder/decoder with H.264 and H.265 support. With its simple structure, this all-in-one video distribution device allows for simultaneous 4K/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-R265 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-R265 ー A Stand-Alone Encoder and Decoder for 4K Live Streaming
The VS-R265 4K live stream encoder addresses the growing demand for an external stand-alone encoder for 4K live streaming environments. The VS-R265 functions as a YouTube encoder and also provides live video streaming to popular Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) including to name a few. The half-rack size VS-R265 functions as a stand-alone unit?no external computer is needed for recording or streaming.
Notice for Copyright
Creative works as picture images, movies, music and others are to be protected by applicable copyright laws, and when you intend to use those works in recording, reproducing, broadcasting or other means for the purpose of commercial use, you are required to obtain the license by copyright owners therefor. The license terms might be different in each occasion and the copyright owner. Please be advised that you contact your content service providers and/or applicable copyright management organization.
Notice for Streaming
In case of your streaming for commercial purpose, unlike for personal use, you might be required to conclude the specific service agreement with your content service providers or your content service provider may not allow commercial use in general. Please check the terms of use of the content service provider in choosing your content service provider.


Professional Audio and Video Streaming for 4K 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-R265 live streaming encoder 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.