Datavideo DN-300 DV/HDV Recorder/Player
The Datavideo DN-300 is a digital video recorder and player designed to record in DV and HDV. The unit can record up to 18 hours of continuous footage without a hitch, saving both time and money. Gone are the days of a costly tape-based workflow, which usually wastes hours of valuable time logging and capturing. Simply hook the DN-300 to your nonlinear editing workstation and voila, ready-to-edit footage at your fingertips.
- Native DV and HDV Support
- The DN-300 has been built to meet the growing demand for high-definition videography. The unit has complete native support for the HDV format as well as being capable of legacy recording of standard DV.
- Loop Playback
- The DN-300 can be used in promotion applications by using loop playback. This feature allows users to loop video clips seamlessly, making it ideal for commercial environments.
- NLE Support
- The recorder supports most nonlinear editors, including Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid. Dragging footage onto your timeline couldn't be easier!
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- 250 GB hard disk drive - record more than 18 hours
- Records DV from either digital or analog inputs via component, composite S-Video or Firewire
- Records HDV from HDV input via FireWire only
- Records direct to a native video format including HDV (.m2t) & DV (.dv) while monitoring on an Analog source
- Can record and play back up to 99 tracks
- Supports DV timecode
- Full VTR playback functionality, including seamless looping
- VTR-style buttons make it easy to use and navigate
- Variable-speed playback, forward and reverse
- Drag and drop file transfer to PC or Mac via FireWire
- DV video saved as .dv files, HDV video saved as .m2t files
- Converts to .AVI with the push of a button
- With the included PC CD software, you can convert to many other formats: Quicktime, AVI Type 1 and 2, Sony ES-3 Canopus AVI Type 1 and 2, Sony DSR DU-1 DV (.dvd), Matrix RT2500 DV, Avid OMF DV, .dif, .dvsd. The CD Software allows you to batch the file conversion.
| Video Format | HDV, DV |
| Hard Disk Capacity | 250 GB |
| File Format | AVI, M2T (HDV) |
| Inputs/Outputs |
Component: VGA (x1 Input, x1 Output with Loop Through) Composite: RCA (x1 Input, x1 Output with Loop Through) S-Video: 4-Pin Mini DIN (x1 Input, x1 Output with Loop Through) FireWire: 6-Pin Standard (x1 Input, x1 Output with Loop Through) Remote RS-422: 9-Pin (x1 Input, x1 Output with Loop Through) Remote RS-232 GPI Digital Audio: BNC Embedded (x1 Input) Analog Audio: RCA (x1 Input, x1 Output) |
| Power Requirements |
100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 12 VDC |
| Power Consumption | 4.2A |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 6.7 x 9.8 x 2.8" (17 x 25 x 7cm) |
| Weight | 5.1 lbs (2.5kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 10 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
78%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (8)
- Well built / quality (6)
- Improves performance (5)
- Interfaces well with camcorder (5)
- Lightweight (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting indoors (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Tech savvy (6), Film professional (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
MORE ECONOMICAL THAN A MINI-DV TAPE DECK
I desperately needed a pro-deck and was going to buy one that recorded to MiniDV tape. Since I record long events, I would always be having to stock up on the larger 180min DVcam ...Read complete review
I desperately needed a pro-deck and was going to buy one that recorded to MiniDV tape. Since I record long events, I would always be having to stock up on the larger 180min DVcam tapes, which can cost upwards of [$] each. (Sometimes you need tape at the last minute and none are available). The DN-300 not only spares you the hassle of having to monitor your deck to change tapes, but spares you the cost of having to buy tapes at all. Intially, the DN-300 seemed like a costly investment for me. However, the MiniDV tape recorders cost around the same and if you wanted one that recorded HDV video, it would probably cost more than the DN-300. Over time, you'd probably spend lots more in tape stock. This device records both Standard and HDV. It would benefit from having an HDMI output so you could watch your recorded HDV video on a plasma monitor instead of having to use the fireware output to view it on a HD camcorder. I also love the convenience of being able to drag & drop your files rather than having to digitize in real-time.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Won't record HD Component
I bought this drive to simplify what it takes to get high quality/great looking screen captures and synced audio, using a VGA to HD component converter and a mic. It was smooth sailing ...Read complete review
I bought this drive to simplify what it takes to get high quality/great looking screen captures and synced audio, using a VGA to HD component converter and a mic. It was smooth sailing until I tried to record HDV using HD component. HDV can be recorded but only from the firewire port. Datavideo offers an additional software utility for $100 that converts screen graphics to HD video output using a firewire port. That's fine, if the PC has firewire. Otherwise you're still out of luck and there is no option for Macintosh. Bottom line, the DN-300 does what it was built to do. Menu system works OK but could be improved.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 10 customers
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Interface With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Replacement
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Travel
Comments about Datavideo DN-300 DV/HDV Recorder/Player:
Works Great!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Interface With Camcorder
- Improves Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
Comments about Datavideo DN-300 DV/HDV Recorder/Player:
We purchased the DN-300 DV/HDV to capture live video taken from two Sony PZT cameras routed through a Roland V-8 video mixer.
Connecting and using the unit was straight forward and extremely simple. The results were even more impressive.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Quality Construction
Cons
- LOW DEF
Best Uses
Comments about Datavideo DN-300 DV/HDV Recorder/Player:
Great for standard Def. High def specified to work only on firewire input but tech support could not get it to work at any resolution above 480i. I tried high def scalers, different sources, everything.
Ties to PC easy, but again only low def.
High def just dosen't work
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Very Helpfull
Cons
Best Uses
- editing
Comments about Datavideo DN-300 DV/HDV Recorder/Player:
I Use it outside first and record directly to it, and it save me lot of time in editing room and i don't need to use an external card to capture or preview my works, that's exactly what i wanted,i like it.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Interface With Camcorder
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Datavideo DN-300 DV/HDV Recorder/Player:
because our small community access tv station faced numerous challenges with the filming of long programs, this hard drive recorder fit the bill perfectly. ordering was simple and easy, [...] the product just as advertised.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Quality Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Datavideo DN-300 DV/HDV Recorder/Player:
Worked right out of the box. Easy to use and great options!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Quality Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Alternative to Tape
Comments about Datavideo DN-300 DV/HDV Recorder/Player:
I use this recorder with a switcher board that is connected by BNC cables. It Records fast and runs smooth.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Interface With Camcorder
- Improves Performance
- Quality Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Datavideo DN-300 DV/HDV Recorder/Player:
I purchased this product to capture our 1 hour program so my editor can just take it back to the edit suite and begin editing right away. It is built with mobility in mind.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Interface With Camcorder
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Quality Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Datavideo DN-300 DV/HDV Recorder/Player:
I desperately needed a pro-deck and was going to buy one that recorded to MiniDV tape. Since I record long events, I would always be having to stock up on the larger 180min DVcam tapes, which can cost upwards of [$] each. (Sometimes you need tape at the last minute and none are available). The DN-300 not only spares you the hassle of having to monitor your deck to change tapes, but spares you the cost of having to buy tapes at all. Intially, the DN-300 seemed like a costly investment for me. However, the MiniDV tape recorders cost around the same and if you wanted one that recorded HDV video, it would probably cost more than the DN-300. Over time, you'd probably spend lots more in tape stock. This device records both Standard and HDV. It would benefit from having an HDMI output so you could watch your recorded HDV video on a plasma monitor instead of having to use the fireware output to view it on a HD camcorder. I also love the convenience of being able to drag & drop your files rather than having to digitize in real-time.
Pros
- Quality Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Datavideo DN-300 DV/HDV Recorder/Player:
I bought this drive to simplify what it takes to get high quality/great looking screen captures and synced audio, using a VGA to HD component converter and a mic. It was smooth sailing until I tried to record HDV using HD component. HDV can be recorded but only from the firewire port. Datavideo offers an additional software utility for $100 that converts screen graphics to HD video output using a firewire port. That's fine, if the PC has firewire. Otherwise you're still out of luck and there is no option for Macintosh. Bottom line, the DN-300 does what it was built to do. Menu system works OK but could be improved.
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Video Cables
- Price: $24.95
- GBP 15.77
Data Cables
- Price: $72.00
- GBP 45.51
System Extensions
- Price: $1,056.00
- GBP 667.50
Bags & Cases
- Price: $80.00
- GBP 50.57
What's in the Box
- DN-300 HDV/DV Hard Disk Recorder
- File Converter Software CD
- 1.2m BNC to BNC Cable
- 1.2m 2 Phono Plug to 2 Phono Plug Audio Cable
- 1.2m S-Video Cable
- Mains Cable
- Instruction Manual
- Power Supply
- DV Cable
- 6' 6-Pin to 4-Pin FireWire Cable
- 6' 6-Pin to 6-Pin FireWire Cable
- 1-Year Warranty
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