DATAVIDEO HDR-2 4K Digital Recorder

DATAVIDEO HDR-2 4K Digital Recorder is built for workflows that need a compact single-channel recorder that can handle modern UHD and HD acquisition without adding more complexity than the job requires. Based on the source details, this is a 1-channel HDMI recorder with support for 4K and HD formats, H.264 and H.265 recording, SD card media, and a half-rack chassis that makes sense in mobile kits, fixed installs, and production systems where reliable file capture matters more than unnecessary bulk.

Highlights

• Single-channel 4K and HD recorder for HDMI-based production workflows
• Supports H.264 and H.265 recording for UHD and HD file capture
• Uses SD, SDHC, and SDXC media with support up to 128GB
• Compact 1RU half-rack design fits space-conscious production systems
• HDMI loop output and external control support help it integrate more cleanly into live and installed workflows

Quick Specs & Uses

• Product name: DATAVIDEO HDR-2 4K Digital Recorder
• Video standard: 4K & HD
• Supported input signal: 1 x HDMI 2.0 Type A
• Video outputs: 2 x HDMI 2.0 Type A, 1 x HDMI 2.0 Type A loop out
• Supported formats: 3840 x 2160 at 60/59.94/50 in H.265 only, 3840 x 2160 at 30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080p at 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 720p at 60/59.94/50
• Analog audio input: 2 x 3-pin XLR socket, 1 x stereo RCA set (L/R)
• Analog audio output: 3.5 mm earphone jack
• Embedded audio: de-embedded digital audio 2-channel input, embedded digital audio 2-channel output
• Storage medium: SD card slot x 1
• Supported media: SD, SDHC, and SDXC card (UHS-I, U3 above)
• Maximum media capacity: 128GB
• Multi-channel recording: 1-channel HDMI 4K & HD
• Recording media: 1 x SD card
• Storage file system: exFAT
• Recorded file format: MP4 (H.265 + AAC) or (H.264 + AAC)
• Video recording bit rate / color sampling: YUV 4:2:0 / 8-bit, bitrate 1 Mbps to 50 Mbps
• Audio recording format: AAC 2-channel, 16-bit 48 kHz 192 Kbps
• Encode supported: H.264 max res 4K at 4:2:0 8-bit codec, H.265 max res 4K at 4:2:0 8-bit codec
• Video bitrate: H.265 50 Mbps / H.264 50 Mbps
• Preview display: 2 inch LCD (menu)
• External control: DVIP, RS-422 / RS-232, GPI input 3.5Ø phone jack for pulse trigger record start/stop, front key buttons
• Power failure protection: redundant USB power supply (not included)
• Chassis: 1RU, half-rack width
• Dimensions: 220 x 237 x 47 mm
• Weight: 1.4 kg
• Power: DC 12V, 2A
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C

Why It Helps

Dedicated recorders still matter, especially in systems where dependable capture is more important than piling one more task onto a switcher or graphics machine. The HDR-2 makes sense because it stays focused on one job: recording a single HDMI source in 4K or HD to a straightforward MP4 workflow. The HDMI loop output, external control options, and redundant USB power protection also make it easier to place in real production chains where signal flow, triggered recording, and operational stability matter.

System Characteristics

• 4K and HD recording support gives the unit flexibility across current UHD and standard HD workflows
• Single HDMI channel design keeps it suited to dedicated capture roles rather than multi-source switching jobs
• H.264 and H.265 codec support allows recording choices based on delivery and storage priorities
• SD card recording workflow keeps media handling simple for portable and installed use
• External control connectivity makes it easier to tie the recorder into triggered or system-managed workflows

What’s In The Box

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