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The VGA Recorder PRO product has been replaced with VGADVI Recorder Pro. More performance, more storage, more features.
VGADVI Recorder Pro - Epiphan's VGADVI Recorder Pro™ records audio and up to two video display and two camera sources. VGADVI Recorder Pro is available in multiple form factors and configurations.

VGA Recorder Standard Discontinued Product Description

Epiphan VGA Recorder Standard™ server provides a simple and innovative means for users to simultaneously record VGA or DVI screen signal source and Audio signals into a single .avi file.

Unlike VCR based solutions, VGA Recorder Standard captures 100% of the native image quality from a VGA or DVI video screen signal source and synchronously combines the VGA or DVI signal source with the audio source.

Key Features

Record audio and DVI or VGA signals at up to 1920x1200(DVI), 1920x1080(VGA)
Record to internal HDD/SDD, external HDD, optional CD/DVD in MPEG4, MS-MPEG4v2, H.264, MPEG2
Automatically upload to FTP repository and interface with 3rd party scheduling software using HTTP-based API
Available in 4U or small PC form factor
Can be purchased with optional accessories such as CD/DVD, Solid state (SDD) or mechanical HDD drives, storage size uprades

VGA Recorder Standard is invaluable for recording presentations, conferences and training sessions, user interaction with computers and other devices with VGA/DVI screen outputs, and for general monitoring and security purposes.

With VGA Recorder Standard server, it is now possible to easily and cost-effectively record hours of high resolution screen images and audio from a DVI/VGA signal source. This is ideal for meeting rooms and conference centers that want to record all the presentations without installing any software on presenter laptops, nor is there a need to provide presenters with network access or copying presentations from USB keys.

VGA Recorder Standard simplifies any conference room, meeting room or industrial applications that requires the automated archiving of DVI or VGA and Audio signals that are otherwise difficult to capture.

VGA Recorder Standard is simple to use. It is an external standalone device configurable through its easy to use web interface. VGA Recorder Standard Server is available as a small form factor unit or a 4U rack-mount chassis. The system can also be upgraded with additional storage options

VGA Recorder Standard : Resolution, Form Factor and Storage Options

Form Factors		The VGA Recorder is available in a compact form factor as well 4 U Rackmount
DVD Writer		The VGA Recorder has an optional DVD writer available for purchase
Internal Storage		The VGA Recorder base configuration includes an internal 320G hard drive and you can also purchase accessory upgrade to a 1 TB drive option and/or a drive bay that supports removable drives. There is also a 250G solid state storage option.
External Storage		You can connect an external USB storage device to a VGA Recorder USB port to quickly back up files. The USB storage device can be a USB hard disk or a USB flash drive.

The following table summarizes the various VGA Recorder Standard Form Factors

VGA Recorder Option	Form Factor	Video Input	Internal Storage
Small Form Factor DVI/VGA	Compact	Dual mode VGA or DVI	320GB HDD
Rackmount DVI/VGA 500	Rackmount 4U	Dual mode VGA or DVI	500GB HDD
Small Form Factor DVI	Compact	High throughput DVI-D	320GB HDD
Small Form Factor VGA	Compact	High throughput VGA	320GB HDD
Rackmount DVI 500	Rackmount 4U	High throughput DVI-D	500GB HDD
Rackmoumt VGA 500	Rackmount 4U	High throughput VGA	500GB HDD
Small Form Factor VGA 250 GB SSD	Compact	High throughput VGA	250GB SSD

Other Options:
- Small Form Factor has an optional DVD Writer , and a 500GB hard drive option

- Rackmount has an optional DVD Writer, a hard drive upgrade to 2TB, and a removable hard drive option

Pricing for options and accessories is available on the buy page. For more information on how to customize your system, please contact Epiphan

VGA RECORDER SAMPLE APPLICATIONS

Automated Conference or Meeting Presentation Recording

VGA Recorder Conference Proceeding

In this application, the Epiphan customer is automatically recording all presentations in a conference or meeting room without installing any client software. VGA Recorder creates video file conference proceedings available to attendees and remote viewers on a webserver or FTP server accessible via browser or media player over the internet.

Non-obtrusive Recording of Security Console or Central Station

VGA Recorder Security Console Recording

In this application, the Epiphan customer is automatically recording all video surveillance output to the central security console. This Digital Video Recording(DVR) application is useful for incident reporting and investigations, adding an extra layer of business controls around security system monitoring. Without any software installed on the security system, VGA Recorder non-obtrusively records the display output of the operator console. In this case the VGA recorder is configured as a security DVR recorder to automatically store recorded video files on network storage systems without console operator intervention, or knowledge.

Industrial Manufacturing Lot Tracing Recording

VGA Recorder Industrial Manufacturing

Simply connect and record manufacturing and industrial control computer display- Epiphan does not require any software installation or networking interactions with your industrial process. Epiphan VGA recorder non-obtrusively records the display.

In this application, the Epiphan customer is recording the display output from a control room for a power station. This same Digital Video Recording(DVR) configuration can be used to record the display output from other industrial equipment displays for such requirements as incident reporting, and lot tracing for manufacturing. Epiphan's VGA Recorder can record days to weeks (depending on resolution) without interruption, as well as automatically transfer files to other servers. VGA Recorder can also apply a timestamp to all recorded output. All this can be done without modifying any of the software or manufacturing equipment - simply intercept the VGA/DVI or HDMI display signal.

More Information

Case Studies - See how Epiphan Systems VGA Recorder is used for video and image capture by users all over the world.

Samples - Take a look at sample videos recorded by VGA Recorder.

Specifications - VGA Recorder Specifications Summary

Documentation - Detailed documentation on product features and administration

Sample Videos - Look sample videos created with VGA Recorder

VGA Recorder Pro - If your application requires the capture and recording of a screen, audio and one analog video source

VGA Grid - If your application requires the capture and recording of more than two video sources

VGA Printer - If your VGA Recorder application also requires printing screen shots without installing client software

Broadcaster Products - If you want to live stream or broadcast your multi media content

Frame Grabbers - If you want lower level frame capture using Epiphan frame grabbers

For more information on how to customize your system, please contact Epiphan