CDVR26 Board Level Micro DVR
Description
Description
Board-Level Micro DVR for Covert Video, Field Surveillance, and Sensor-Triggered Recording
The CDVR26 is a compact board-level DVR for technical surveillance teams, integrators, and R&D users who need full-size recorder functions in a tiny embedded package. It supports analog video, audio, alarm input, motion recording, scheduled recording, and sensor-triggered surveillance workflows.
Full DVR Capability in a Micro Board Package
The CDVR26 is built for projects where a cased DVR is too large, too obvious, or too difficult to integrate. Its board-level format allows experienced technical teams to embed recording directly into custom covert systems, field surveillance packages, robotic platforms, sensor nodes, and specialized investigative devices.
Board-Level Integration
The CDVR26 comes as a board-level, pigtailed recorder for technical users who need to build the DVR into a custom enclosure, concealment, vehicle platform, or embedded surveillance device.
Sensor-Triggered Recording
Alarm input support makes the CDVR26 useful for sensor-driven surveillance, including PIR activity sensors, seismic sensors, magnetic loops, door contacts, and other trigger-based field systems.
Low-Power Field Use
With approximately 150mA power consumption at 12VDC, the CDVR26 is practical for compact power systems, battery-powered kits, vehicle installations, and unattended field deployments.
Why Board-Level DVRs Matter
Some missions need more than a plug-and-play recorder. A board-level DVR allows the integrator to decide the enclosure, cable path, trigger method, power system, sensor interface, heat management, and service access. That flexibility is especially valuable for covert video and technical surveillance builds.
For Custom Concealments
Embed recording inside props, boxes, cabinets, vehicles, field housings, equipment cases, and purpose-built covert video packages where standard DVR housings do not fit.
For Field Surveillance
Use alarm, schedule, and motion recording to reduce wasted storage and minimize the amount of video investigators must review after deployment.
For Robotics, Drones, and ISR R&D
The small size and low weight make the CDVR26 useful for developers building analog video capture into UGVs, UAVs, remote sensors, payloads, and ISR prototypes.
Designed for Analog Cameras and Sensor-Driven Recording
The CDVR26 accepts a single analog NTSC/PAL camera input with auto detection and records H.264 video to SDHC media. Recording modes include emergency, scheduled, alarm, and video motion detection, giving integrators multiple ways to capture only the video that matters.
A 10-second pre-recording feature helps capture activity before the triggering event is fully underway, which can be extremely valuable in field surveillance and sensor-activated systems.
Operational Advantages
- Emergency, schedule, alarm, and motion detection recording
- 10-second pre-recording time
- H.264 video compression
- Records up to 704 x 480 NTSC or 704 x 576 PAL
- SDHC support up to 32GB
- Time and event search for review
- Alarm input for external sensor triggering
Technical Surveillance Team Note
The CDVR26 is not a finished consumer DVR. It comes as a board-level, pigtailed component and is best suited for agencies, integrators, and technical surveillance teams with experience building systems from component level.
Recommended for Technical Users
The CDVR26 is a strong fit for teams that understand analog video, power design, alarm triggers, enclosure design, grounding, cabling, heat, moisture, vibration, and field service access.
Need a Finished Recorder?
If your team does not normally build from board-level components, MAXSUR can help recommend a cased DVR, turnkey covert video system, or complete recorder package better suited to your application.
Best Fit Applications
The CDVR26 is best used where compact size, alarm input, analog video recording, and custom integration matter more than having a finished recorder case.
Sensor-Triggered Field Surveillance
Pair with PIR, seismic, magnetic, door-contact, or other activity sensors to trigger recording only when the scene becomes active.
Custom Covert Video Systems
Integrate into boxes, cases, fixtures, vehicles, and purpose-built concealments where a standard DVR enclosure is too bulky or too obvious.
Bait Cars and Mobile Platforms
Build into vehicle systems where analog cameras, alarm triggers, and compact recording are needed for mobile investigations.
Robotics and Drone Payloads
Use as a lightweight onboard recorder for analog video in robotics, UAS, FPV-style payloads, inspection platforms, and R&D systems.
Unattended Remote Kits
Combine with batteries, solar systems, sensors, and compact cameras for temporary unattended surveillance systems.
OEM and Prototype Development
A practical platform for teams prototyping specialized surveillance products, sensor packages, and compact recording devices.
Technical Specifications
The CDVR26 combines analog audio/video recording, event-driven recording logic, and board-level integration in a very compact footprint.
Integration Planning Checklist
Power
- Confirm 12VDC supply design
- Validate current draw under real recording conditions
- Plan battery, solar, or vehicle power carefully
- Account for shutdown and power-off behavior
Signal and Triggering
- Confirm NTSC/PAL camera output
- Validate 75-ohm video termination
- Test alarm input with selected sensor
- Validate motion recording sensitivity before field use
Mechanical
- Protect board from moisture and dust
- Plan strain relief for pigtails and connectors
- Account for shock and vibration
- Maintain service access to SDHC media
Related Recording and Sensor Solutions
The CDVR26 is part of a larger covert recording and field surveillance ecosystem. Pair it with compatible cameras, activity sensors, power systems, and recorder options based on the mission.
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Full-Size DVRs and NVRs for Physical Security
For fixed facilities, multi-camera systems, government site security, and physical security applications, view full-size DVR and NVR options.
Connect with an Activity Sensor
Pair board-level recorders with PIR, seismic, magnetic, or other activity sensors to help capture only the events that matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CDVR26 a finished DVR?
No. The CDVR26 is a board-level micro DVR supplied as a component. It is intended for integration into a larger enclosure, concealment, field kit, robotic platform, vehicle system, or custom surveillance package.
Who should use this DVR?
The CDVR26 is best for technical surveillance teams, integrators, agency technicians, OEM developers, and R&D groups that are comfortable building from component-level electronics.
What cameras can it record?
The CDVR26 accepts compatible analog NTSC/PAL composite video cameras. It is not an IP camera recorder or NVR.
Can it be triggered by sensors?
Yes. The CDVR26 includes alarm input support and is well suited for sensor-triggered workflows when properly integrated with compatible activity sensors or external trigger devices.
Can MAXSUR help with a complete system?
Yes. MAXSUR can help with recorder selection, camera compatibility, sensor integration, enclosure planning, power systems, and complete covert video or field surveillance builds.
Need a Board-Level DVR for a Custom Surveillance Build?
MAXSUR can help match the CDVR26 to your analog camera, activity sensor, enclosure, power system, vehicle platform, field kit, robotics payload, or custom covert video project.
