Knowledge Base

Analog Cameras

MediaRecorder works with the output of any analog camera used with the Euresys Picolo H.264 or Euresys Picolo Alert video capture card. Tested and supported cameras include:

• PhenoTyper Top Unit camera (EIA)
• PhenoTyper Top Unit camera (CCIR)

Maximum Supported Number of Cameras

• Euresys Picolo Alert PCIe card: Up to 4 cameras or PhenoTyper Top Units
• Euresys Picolo U4 H.264 card: Up to 3 cameras or PhenoTyper Top Units
• Euresys Picolo U8 H.264 card: Up to 6 cameras or PhenoTyper Top Units

IP Cameras

To use MediaRecorder with IP cameras, the following network requirements must be met:

• An Intel Pro/1000 CT or Intel Pro/1000 PT (1 Gb) network adapter installed
• CAT5e or higher quality Ethernet cables
• A dedicated network is recommended for the cameras

Supported IP Cameras

• Axis P5512
• Axis P5514
• Axis P5515
• Axis P5534
• Axis M1054
• Axis M1065
• Hikvision IP DS-2PT7D20IW-DE

USB Cameras

• Microsoft LifeCam Studio
• Basler acA1920-155um
• Logitech BRIO

DanioVision FireWire System

Includes the ImagingSource DMK 21AF04 camera (note: this system is now discontinued).

GigE Vision Cameras

• Basler GigE camera AC1300-60gm

Screen Capture Devices

Epiphan Devices

These are hardware devices used to capture screen output from another computer:

• Epiphan DVI2USB 3.0 – USB 3.0 device
• Epiphan DVI2PCIe – PCIe frame grabber card
• Epiphan VGADVI Broadcaster – Ethernet-based streaming device

MediaRecorder Software Capture

If your license includes the Screen Capture Module, a virtual device is available for software-based screen capture.