For many years we have used Sony mini DV Handycam's as our principle recording device solution. They have, and continue to be, an excellent recorder producing high quality results. Disappointingly Sony are manufacturing fewer and fewer models with the required A/V and Lanc inputs, so the days of using a Handycam are now numbered. Plus, there is also a natural progression away from “the old technology” such as mini DV tapes to the new digital card recording formats.

If you are looking for a recording device to compliment your existing or new Race or Rallycam kit then look no further, we can supply three DVR solutions with a range of specifications and features to suit every budget.

Which one you choose depends on the specification you require and the size of your budget. Please see the table below to compare some of the key specifications, functionality and price differences.

*Please note all prices are plus vat

Goldstar Club Specification DVR, £299

Even fits a single seater with room to spare

New onto the market, this club specification DVR is a balance of design, functionality, recording resolution and value for money.

Measuring just 80x 52x 22mm and weighing only 76 grams we claim this truly is “the world's smallest solid state DVR”, comes complete with its own LCD screen so you can play back your recorded footage instantly. Alternatively you can play back via a TV or PC using Windows media player.

Using the latest MPEG-4 compression you have a choice of quality recording resolution settings, either Medium 640x 480 @ 30fps, 434 kbps or High 640x 544 @18fps 247kbps

Due to the fast moving motorsport environment we suggest you use the slightly lower recording resolution setting 640x 480 (Medium) so that you can take full advantage of the 30x frames per second (fps) available.

Recording format used is a standard SD card, a 1GB will record for 38minutes at the medium setting, SD cards are currently available in 1, 2 and 4GB's. Please ask for the latest SD card pricing when you order you DVR

Record mode on the DVR can be activated via a single touch “record on/off” switch on the side of the unit or via its own remote control.

Full specification

Kit includes

Club specification DVR, remote controller, 2x DC 3.6V/1A Li-On battery's, USB and AV leads, DC 5V charger with EU/UK mains adapter, hard and soft carry cases earphone headset and user manual, all for just £299

***Special offer***

Order before 31 st October 2006 and receive a 1GB SD card, worth £25 absolutely free!

Flash Back 2 DVR £1725

T he FlashBack-2 is a sleek, slim line and rugged digital video recorder (DVR) originally designed for military and covert video surveillance applications. FlashBack-2 utilises broadcast standard MPEG-2 video compression to record high quality 720x 576 real-time video and audio to a Compact Flash (CF) memory card. Once a recording has been made, the flash card may be removed and immediately viewed via a PC or on a CF media player. As FlashBack-2 files are fully MPEG-2 compliant, standard applications may be used to view and archive recordings to disk or DVD.

Comes complete with either a standard loom, which breaks out into A/V input connectors or a very neat connection pod. Record on/off is activated by a small illuminated switch.

Stack professional motorsport DVR, £3600

For high quality video recordings on the move, the miniature Solid-State Digital Video Recorder (DVR) from Stack provides the optimum solution and is specifically designed for use in harsh environments. The DVR employs broadcast standard MPEG-2 video compression to record high quality 720x 576 real-time video and audio direct to a PC flash card. This card can be removed with ease and played on a PC or laptop using a standard media player application.

The Stack DVR is housed inside a waterproof and completely sealed enclosure to IP67 standard, this specifically designed and manufactured housing can protect the unit in harsh and extreme environments.

A data overlay feature is also provided so that date and time may be stamped onto the recorded video. Recordings can be archived direct to DVD for playback on either a PC or a DVD player.

The Stack DVR is fully compatible with all Goldstar Race/Rallycam systems and can be used as a stand-alone recorder or conjunction with the range of Stack data and synchronised data logging products. Record on/off is activated by a small illuminated switch or when using Stack data logging products it can be triggered by engine RPM.