Digital recorder is a generic term for a device to capture an analog or digital source and store the encoded data in a digital format. Non-digital sources or signals are processed using analog-to-digital (ADC) conversion. Devices with playback capability include digital-to-analog (DAC) conversion.

Examples:

• Data Logger
• Digital Camcorder
• Personal Video Recorder
• Digital Audio Recorder

[edit] See also

Digital recording