Stack Motorsport DVRs are designed specially for the harsh environments found in motorised sport: A1 air racing auto racing autocross circuit racing drag racing driving schools extreme sports formula 1 hillclimbs karts marine motorbikes motorboat racing motorcycle racing NASCAR off-road racing performance cars racecars rallying rallying sportscars time trial touring cars track days tractor and truck pulling truck racing

Stack Mobile DVRs are designed specially for harsh environments: aerial surveillance aviation avionics boats broadcast cabin security driving schools extreme sports ferries flying schools flight test heavy plant vehicles helicopters land mapping leisure tours light sport aircraft military naval and off-shore off-highway instrumentation and monitoring off-road vehicles performance cars pipeline and powerline inspections public transit vehicles racecars railroad / trains / buses sportscars stunt work and thrill rides subsea training systems applications tourism vehicle testing video records wildlife filming

For high quality video recordings on the move or wherever space is an issue, Stack’s rugged Solid-State Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) provide the optimum solution and are specifically designed for use in harsh environments such as shock and vibration over extended temperatures.

Stack's expanded range of Harsh Environment Digital Video Recorders features models to suit most mobile video requirements in markets as diverse as motorsport, industrial applications , broadcasting, defence and even space exploration. There are variants offering up to 4 camera inputs, higher bit-rate options for broadcast quality recordings, completely sealed to IP67, extended operating temperature ranges, and extended recordings capacity.

Stack DVRs for Motorsport
Our Motorsport range covers models aimed at all forms of club and semi-professional motorsport; including non-waterproof applications or more demanding motorsport applications (especially in wet and/or high vibration environments).

Both the Clubman-3 and Pro-4 are multiple input models. Using the supplied drag-and-drop PC configuration software, the recorded image can be made up of any combination of the camera input images supported.

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Stack DVRs for Harsh Environments
Stack's DVR2 range is specially aimed at users working in harsh environments such as law enforcement, aviation, military, public transportation, broadcast media. All models in the range offer high-performance coupled with outstanding reliability and exceptional video performance. The range includes a robust waterproof unit, fully sealed units with extended temperature operating range, models resistant to very high vibration and extreme temperatures and a multiple camera input solution.

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Stack DVRs for Video Professionals
We can also supply a version of the DVR specifically engineered for video professionals. Designed with mobility and ruggedness in mind, Stack's DVR2-500 delivers stunning picture quality even under the most extreme conditions. The DVR captures video and audio that is equivalent or better than DV tape but is immune to the susceptibility of non solid-state devices to shock, vibration and temperature.

The DVR2-500 offers 10 selectable fixed bit-rates (1 to 20 Mbps) and Variable Bit-Rate (VBR) that can achieve bit-rates in excess of 30Mbps, even up to 50Mbps - dependant on image content.

An option on the DVR2-500 is Intra-frame (I-frame) only record mode - a great benefit to video professionals using a non-linear editing system such as Avid or Final Cut Pro.

The DVR2-500 is also available as a multi-camera input variant: the DVR2-540.

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Rugged and Reliable
Stack's digital video recorders employ broadcast standard MPEG-2 video compression to record high quality real-time video and audio direct to a Compact Flash (CF) card. The card can be removed with ease and played on a PC or laptop using a standard media player application.

Recordings can be archived direct to DVD for playback on either a PC or a DVD player. Stack DVRs provide superior high-quality video recording in real time over a wide range of bit rates suitable for different applications - up to 15 Mbps is available, quality equivalent or better than DV tape.

Stack DVRs feature a rugged machined aluminium housing specifically designed and manufactured to protect the unit in harsh and extreme environments. The unit is compact and durable with no moving parts (other than the sealed CF card access door), and is capable of operating where normal VCRs or DV recorders are not. Recording in harsh environments, such as continual shock and vibration, and extreme climate conditions is now entirely possible, making it ideal for all demanding recording applications.

Firmware Upgrades
At Stack we are constantly working hard to improve the performance and capabilities of our products. Keep your DVR system up to date by downloading the latest firmware.

Firmware Upgrade Instructions

Firmware Upgrade Download

Further Information

Stack DVRs for Motorsport

Stack DVRs for Harsh Environments

Stack DVRs for Video Professionals

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