Recorder
A streamlined recording and visualization platform for standard electrode setups. Recorder gives you a simple, reliable way to record and monitor your data in real time, without the added complexity of online spike sorting.
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Recorder is Plexon's entry-level data acquisition platform, built for labs that want a simple, dependable way to record and visualize electrophysiology data. Recorder pairs with standard electrodes and headstages, giving you a clean recording and monitoring workflow without the overhead of real-time spike sorting.
Like the rest of Plexon's recording systems, Recorder samples at 40kHz per channel, giving you a high-resolution view of your signal as it comes in.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrode / probe support | Passive electrodes |
| Headstages | Up to four digital headstages |
| Max channels | Up to 512 (using four 128-ch headstages) |
| Workflow | Recording and visualization |
| Digital inputs | 16 |
| Analog inputs | 0 |
| Digital outputs | None |
| Sampling frequency | 40 kHz per channel |
| Video synchronization | Not supported |
| Form factor | Single self-contained box |
- Live Signal ViewingSee all incoming research signals as they're recorded, including digital inputs, to confirm they're there.
- No Online Sorting or InteractionRecorder records and displays data in real time, but doesn't sort or let you interact with it during acquisition.
- Electrode Movement VisibilitySignal changes are visible in real time, useful for spotting when an electrode shifts during recording.
- .PL2 File FormatFast offline read times, compatible with standard analysis tools.
Headstages
Recorder pairs with the same digital headstages used across Plexon's recording systems, sized for acute or chronic research.
Digital Headstages
High Channel Count Digital Headstages
Recorder Hardware
Everything you need to start recording, in one simple system.
Recorder System
Single self-contained recording and visualization box.
Headstage Cables
Connects your headstages to the Recorder system.
Headstages
Up to four digital headstages, for up to 512 channels.
Accessories
Headstage Tester Units
Headstage Cables
Commutators
OmniPlex vs. Recorder
Two ways to acquire electrophysiology data. OmniPlex adds full online spike sorting and expanded I/O; Recorder is a simpler, lower-cost entry point for recording and visualization.
| Spec | OmniPlex | Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Electrode / probe support | Standard electrodes and headstages (single, stereotrode, tetrode) | Passive electrodes |
| Headstages | Digital and analog headstages | Up to four digital headstages |
| Max channels | Up to 512 | Up to 512 (using four 128-ch headstages) |
| Workflow | Online spike sorting, referencing, filtering, and visualization | Recording and visualization — no online sorting |
| Digital inputs | Up to 64 | 16 |
| Analog inputs | Up to 32 | None |
| Sampling frequency | 40 kHz per channel | 40 kHz per channel |
| Video synchronization | Compatible with CinePlex | Not supported |
| Form factor | Rack-mounted or table-top chassis | Single self-contained box |
