Products

Epiphan Multi-Source Digital Video Recorder Systems and Appliances are unique hardware encoding and recording solutions that enable users to view, record and save the audio and video activity that occurs on VGA/DVI/HDMI displays, monitors and cameras. Some product models also support recording of analog video and camera sources.

Epiphan Recorder solutions support one or more audio-video sources, and are available in various storage capacity options and form factors (portable, compact computer or 4U Rackmount).

Ideal for recording presentations, meetings, lectures, training, control room displays, security systems

Lecture Recorder	Lecture Recorder x2	VGA Recorder Lite	VGA Recorder Std	VGA Recorder Pro	VGA Grid
$1,999	$1,999	$1,999	$4,000	$8,000	$8,200

Typical Applications:

Pro-AV Events: Record Audio Visual Events, Conferences, Meetings, Presentations, Seminars
Education: Record lectures and presentations.
Security: Recording of control room displays, Security System Surveillance Display Recording, Digital video recording systems, Hardware based H.264 encoding
Healthcare: Create Continuing Medical Education training videos
Transportation: Record Air Traffic Control Monitors, Weather Radar Images, Voice Channels, Digital Voyage Recorder
Marketing/Computing/IT: Create Webinar training videos, vignettes, demonstrations

Reasons to choose Epiphan digital video recorders:

Record VGA/DVI/HDMI² screen display or camera sources, analog video sources ( composite video, s-video) and audio sources,
Multi-source recording synchronized to one file
Encodes continuous loop recording in MPEG4, MS-MPEG4v2, H.264, MPEG2, MJPEG formats
Automatic and scheduled uploading of video files through FTP, SIFS, RSYNC
Frame timestamping, logo overlay, picture-in-picture overlay options on some models
Record in up to 2048×2048 resolution at rates up to 30 frames per second from a VGA or DVI or HDMI video screen source
Multiple remote control inputs for start/stop record controls
HTTP-based API lets you integrate the Recorder system with meeting room schedulers, classroom management, security and industrial control systems
Number of Video Sources, Form factors, Storage, Scalability, customization and price options to fit your applications

Epiphan VGA, DVI, HDMI + Analog Audio Video Recording Product Family

Lecture Recorder x2	Portable video recording system, ideally suited for education, marketing and Pro-AV event needs Capture HD video source (VGA, DVI or HDMI) and SD video source (S-video/composite, NTSC/PAL) and audio Stream HD+SD to single channel stream URL, or HD and SD to independent stream URLs Record stream to standard video file encode formats (MPEG4, H.264, MJPEG) Full motion video at resolutions up to 1920x1200 @ 30fps HD 1080p @ 30 FPS 16G internal storage Integrated splitter, converts VGA/DVI/HDMI input to pass through output with VGA, DVI and HDMI out Power over Ethernet (PoE) No maintenance fees
Lecture Recorder	Portable video recording system, ideally suited for educational needs Record VGA, DVI or HDMI video source, save to standard video file encode formats (MPEG4, H.264, MJPEG) Full motion video at resolutions up to 1920x1200 @ 30fps HD capable No maintenance fees
VGA-DVI Recorder Lite	Portable / Desktop screen capture digital video recording system Record DVI, VGA or HDMI video or display source + audio , store to AVI file ideally suited for corporate and industrial needs Encodes/Records up to 1920x1080 @30fps on the fly to MPEG4, H.264, MJPEG on local storage or FTP site H.264 hardware based encoder Recorded video viewed with standard browsers, players Optional Storage upgrades to 32G, 64G, 128G
MedRecorder	Portable appliance, ideally suited for medical and healthcare needs Create medical education videos of sample cases Share clinical images with colleagues, electronic patient records systems Captures VGA/DVI/HDMI video or camera display source from medical equipment such as from ultrasound, EKG, laparoscopic or endoscopic devices, ventilators, etc add audio annotations while recording Optional Storage upgrades to 128G
VGA Recorder Compact VGA Recorder Rackmount	Records Single Channel DVI or VGA display and Audio Encodes to choice of MPEG4, MS-MPEG4v2, H.264, MPEG2 Records on large internal HDD or SSD, CD/DVD optional Options for removable internal drives, external drive
VGA Recorder Pro	Dual Channel: Display + Audio + Video Recording Records DVI or VGA display, Audio and Analog Video (composite or S-video) up to 2048x2048 Various picture and picture output layouts with logo options Encodes into choice of MPEG4, H.264, MPEG2, MS-MPEG4v2 formats Records AVI files on internal HDD, Blu-ray Options for removable internal drives, external drive
VGA Grid	Multi Source Channel Recording and Streaming Records and streams multiple DVI, VGA, HDMI displays , analog video (Composite or S-Video) sources, + Audio Sources Mix input sources into various output views to be recorded to video file and/or streamed over internet hardware encoder to choice of MPEG4, H.264 Ideal for console security logging, training and simulation systems

Epiphan Display and Audio-Video Recording Product Comparison

Operator and Remote Control Interfaces
	Lecture Recorder x2	Lecture Recorder	VGA Recorder Lite	VGA Recorder Standard	VGA Recorder Pro	VGA Grid
Base Price	$1,999	$1,999	$1,999	$4,000	$8,000	$8,200

VGA/DVI/HDMI² Display, Camera Recording:
Audio Recording:
Analog Video Recording (Composite/S-Video):		—	—	—
Multiple Video Source Channels:	1-2	1	1	1	1-2	1-256

Form Factor	Portable Appliance			Compact or Rackmount Server	Rackmount Server
Screen Source Input	VGA, DVI, HDMI²
VGA/DVI/HDMI Max Resolution	1920×1200	1920×1080	1920×1080	1920×1200	2048×2048¹	2048×2048¹
Analog Video Input Signal	Composite, S-video	—	—	—	Composite, S-video
Analog Video Resolution	720×480	—	—	—	640×480	640×480
Analog Video Format	NTSC/PAL	—	—	—	NTSC, PAL	NTSC, PAL
Max Frame Rate	Up to 30 fps			Up to 15 fps	Up to 30 fps
Video Compression - Encoding	MPEG4, H.264, MJPEG			MPEG4, H.264, MPEG2 (DVD video), MS-MPEG4v2		MPEG4, H.264, MJPEG, H.263+
Video Bitrate (kbps)	100-9,000	300 to 4,000		200 to 16,000
Audio Inputs	Mic. level mono / line-in level stereo; Unbalanced 3.5mm				Balanced Audio 3-pin XLR line-in Line-in RCA Audio other options
Audio Compression	MP3, PCM			MP2, MP3, AC3, PCM		PCM, MP3
Audio Sampling Rate	44100 22050			48000		44100 22050
Audio Bitrate	32 to 192 kbps			32 to 256 kbps		60 to 160 kbps
Record File Formats	AVI			AVI, ASF
Recorded Video Layout Options	Selectable Frame Timestamp and Position, free form text such as (c) notices picture in picture layout options XLST branding	Selectable Frame Timestamp and Position		Selectable Frame Timestamp and Position Customize Logo and Picture with Picture Overlay Layout⁴
Player Application Support	MS Media Player, Quick Time, VLC, others
Access to Recorded Files	Web, FTP, automatic FTP upload, RSYNC, CIFS synchronization
Web Interface
HTTP Command API
EpiphanTouch						—
RS-232 command API e.g. AMX/Crestron integration						—
USB Mouse Buttons				—	—	—
Built-in Toggle Switch				—	—	—
External Toggle Switch				—	—	—
Local Storage
Solid State Storage (SSD)	16G	32G	32G to 128G³	250G⁶	—	—
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Storage Options	USB storage key			320G to 1TB⁶	500G to 2TB	500G to 6TB
Removable Drives Option	USB storage key			—
DVD/Blu-Ray Writer	—	—	—	DVD Optional	Blu-Ray included	—
Special Features	2 video sources (HD+SD) single stream or independent stream, No moving parts	Optimized for lecture recording without camera source	storage upgrade available, No moving parts	solid state drive optional backup to USB drive	dual picture on picture backup to local USB drive	multi picture video multiplexing, multi channel view/record
Size	7.95×4.13×1.38" 202×105×35 mm			5.8×2.8×10" 15×7×25 cm	20.9×16.9×6.9" 522×430×176 mm
Weight⁵	1.4 lb, 0.7 kg			5 lb, 2.5 kg	25 lb, 12 kg
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¹ Custom build for 2048×2048 Option available. Contact Epiphan Systems for pricing.
² Recording HDMI output supported with HDMI to DVI cable (not included), must be non copy protected content, digital audio source not captured.
³ 32G default, can be upgraded to 64G, 128G Contact Epiphan Systems for pricing.
⁴ VGA Grid picture overlay features can overlay multiple video sources with various sizes.
⁵ Weights are estimates, not including cables, accessories, packaging. Actual weight will vary depending on system build options.
⁶ SSD and HDD cannot be combined.