Digital Video Recorder

[Maxx]

http://www.race-technology.com/video4_2_7539.html

You can purchase another video recorder and a multiple camera multiplexor but you will spend 3 times as much (at least) and have a solution that is not as good. Last I heard Video4 will be available from Dec 08 BUT it is a new, ground-breaking product so be aware that shipping dates can slip but initial real-world tests have been very positive.

Maxx

[tristancliffe]

Apparently this is the bees knees, but I've not tested it myself. 'Only' two inputs, but awesome nevertheless!

[Maxx]

You referring to VIDEO4 tristan?

It has 4 video inputs. Also has 2 x stereo audio inputs (mic & line in) and video out.

There is a VIDEO2 planned which will just have the 2 x video inputs but this is some way off as it is a totally different product, not a cut down VIDEO4.

Maxx

[tristancliffe]

I wasn't. I just forgot to put the crucial link in my post!!!

http://www.datatoys.com/mdvr2.htm

[ZEDohSIX]

did you make the dash up yourself, cause I like the digital display in the analogue

Andrew

Yes a few modifications but ultimately based on the Trackvision standard Pod gauge with Map.

I see you are in Oz. Drop me an email sometime and we should catch up.

zedohsix at gmail.com

[Maxx]

I've just posted information and sample video from RTs upcoming VIDEO4 product here :

http://www.race-technology.com/forum/vi ... =5072#5072

Release expected Dec 08, Price confirmed (unit + software) is £799+vat, package prices inc cams, mic, mounts etc. and multi-product deals to be announced in due course.

[osborni]

There are quad multiplexers out there that are used in the security arena. I'm pretty sure that Chasecam's multiplexer is based on them - though not sure.

http://www.chasecam.com/recorders/SS1000

One thing of note - I use a chasecam PDR1000. Nice unit and easy to setup. I have a 420 line Sony bulletcamera.

At the "normal" setting, the camera quality exceeds the resolution recorded by the PDR - but still results in ~800MB files for a ~25 minute session. I have not tried it yet, but dropping the recording quality down a notch or two should still be serviceable for diagnostic and learning purposes, but cut down on file size substantially.

[tickedo]

How is your PDR100, ive heard a lot of talk about them running very hot to the point of it being a major concern??

I use a system from Xracecam.com.au. Three cameras and a Sony DVR
very impressed with the quality and PIP etc, but sometimes the camera turns itself off in the middle of a race

[osborni]

No issues from my unit. Powered off the vehicle system.

[steveok]

There are quad multiplexers out there that are used in the security arena. I'm pretty sure that Chasecam's multiplexer is based on them - though not sure.

http://www.chasecam.com/recorders/SS1000

One thing of note - I use a chasecam PDR1000. Nice unit and easy to setup. I have a 420 line Sony bulletcamera.

At the "normal" setting, the camera quality exceeds the resolution recorded by the PDR - but still results in ~800MB files for a ~25 minute session. I have not tried it yet, but dropping the recording quality down a notch or two should still be serviceable for diagnostic and learning purposes, but cut down on file size substantially.

The Chase Split Screen is not security based however it has other issues. The PAL variant is horrible and the on screen overlay leaves much to be desired. Although more expensive I am a fan of the datatoys unit http://datatoys.com/MultiView_quattro.htm

I have their older system but I hear their new system is even better.

For PAL you really can't go wrong with the datatoys stuff, they seem to have much better encoding for higher lines of resolution both for recorders and multi-plexers.

~SteveoK