DM500 VDR vs X-ADR 16-Channel Audio and NMEA Recorder

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The Danelec DM500 VDR and AMI Marine X-ADR 16-Channel Audio and NMEA Recorder are both voyage data recorders products.

DM500 VDR

X-ADR 16-Channel Audio and NMEA Recorder

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X-ADR 16-Channel Audio and NMEA Recorder

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Full specs → amimarine.com

Specification comparison

Specification	DM500 VDR	X-ADR 16-Channel Audio and NMEA Recorder
Backup Storage Type	Hard disk cassette
Incident Storage Capacity	3 incidents
Data Per Incident	12 hours
Audio Channels		16
NMEA Inputs		9x NMEA 0183
Input Type		VHF and/or microphone (configurable)

Certification comparison

Certification	DM500 VDR	X-ADR 16-Channel Audio and NMEA Recorder
MED	✓	— Not listed
SOLAS	✓	— Not listed

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DM500 VDR

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X-ADR 16-Channel Audio and NMEA Recorder

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