Used Doremi Labs V1-UHD
Used Doremi Labs V1-UHD units available here as a hard disk digital video recorder and player, capable of record and playback via hard disks or the V1 Video Server, with selectable video compression from 2:1 to 34:1. The V1-UHD operates as a direct replacement for a video tape recorder of any format, controlled via the standard RS-422 Sony 9-pin protocol. Scroll down to browse second-hand Doremi Labs V1-UHD listings currently available.
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Doremi Labs V1-UHD specifications
| Brand | Doremi Labs |
| Segment | Video |
About the Doremi Labs V1-UHD
The Doremi Labs V1-UHD is a hard disk digital video recorder and player housed in a 3U rack mount unit with a full-function front panel and two drive bays for SCSI hard disk drives. Video format inputs and outputs include Composite and SVHS, with optional SDI and YUV/RGB. Audio support covers two analogue channels as standard, with optional expansion to up to six analogue channels, eight channels of AES/EBU and embedded audio on SDI. Additional connectivity includes Wide SCSI, two RS-422 ports, Biphase, 100Base-T and GPI. Video data is compressed using DCT compression and recorded to disk alongside audio and timecode. The V1-UHD provides instant location to any disk position, offering immediate access to video data that a tape-based machine cannot match.
Doremi Labs V1-UHD — buyer FAQs
What is the Doremi Labs V1-UHD and what does it do?
The Doremi Labs V1-UHD is a hard disk digital video recorder and player housed in a 3U rack mount unit. It records and plays back video using SCSI hard disk drives or the V1 Video Server, compressing video data via DCT compression at ratios selectable from 2:1 to 34:1. Audio and timecode are recorded alongside the video data, and the unit can locate instantly to any position on disk.
What video and audio connections does the V1-UHD support?
Standard video connections on the V1-UHD include Composite and SVHS inputs and outputs, with SDI and YUV/RGB available as options. Audio defaults to two analogue channels, with optional expansion to up to six analogue channels, eight channels of AES/EBU, and embedded audio on SDI. Additional connectivity includes Wide SCSI, two RS-422 ports, Biphase, 100Base-T and GPI.
Can the Doremi Labs V1-UHD replace a video tape recorder?
Yes. The V1-UHD is designed to function as a direct replacement for a video tape recorder of any format, sharing familiar controls and operation. It is controlled via the industry-standard RS-422 serial interface using the Sony 9-pin protocol, making integration into existing workflows straightforward. Unlike tape machines, it can locate instantly to any position on disk for immediate access to recorded material.
Who makes the V1-UHD and where does it sit in their product range?
The V1-UHD is made by Doremi Labs. It sits within their hard disk video recorder and player line, sharing a platform with the V1 Video Server, which it can also use for record and playback. The V1-UHD variant is the rack-mount configuration, occupying 3U and housing up to two SCSI hard disk drives.
What should I check when buying a used Doremi Labs V1-UHD?
Confirm which options are fitted, as SDI, YUV/RGB, additional audio channels, AES/EBU and D-VITC are all optional rather than standard. Check that both SCSI drive bays are populated if full capacity is needed, and verify the RS-422 and connectivity ports are functional. Each listing on this page carries a 21-day warranty covering major functional faults; the buying guide at 10kused.com/used-av-equipment-guide covers the full process.
