Compact DVR offers easy OEM integration

Ultracompact board-level digital video recorder can record up to 40 hours of video within a footprint that is the same as a laptop hard drive

New from Fast Forward Video, the Recon DVR is an ultracompact board-level digital video recorder that can record up to 40 hours of video with a 71 x 99mm footprint that is the same as a laptop hard drive. In addition to its ability to record video as QuickTime files for easy viewing and editing, the Recon now includes the option of a USB 2.0 port to download data directly, as well as a CompactFlash slot to record to CF cards.Additionally, the Recon is the first board-level recorder to offer SDI, which is commonly used in broadcast and high-end recording.

With the SDI I/O option (SMPTE 259M standard), users can now record, transfer, and play back broadcast-quality video in a purely digital environment.

'With its new optional features, the Recon provides broadcast-grade digital video in the palm of your hand', said Scott Keating, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for FFV.The Recon's IDE, CF, USB, and SDI options provide the ultimate in flexibility in a compact form factor for virtually any digital video application'.

The Recon is optimised for high-quality video recording and playback for embedded system, OEM, compact, and remote/portable applications.

It is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of freelance producers, portable broadcast applications, video-assist operators, surveillance and security organisations, video analysts, emergency 'first-response' teams, law enforcement, government and military agencies.

Samples of the Recon with optional features are currently available.