What are the mounts of DVRs and their features

When choosing a DVR in the car, one of the priority parameters, in addition to shooting quality and viewing angle, is the type and reliability of mounting. Usually, the device has to work in difficult conditions, for example, video driving through holes, bumps, gravel road, etc. Therefore, it is very important that the mount holds the recorder well. In addition, many now, fearing theft, do not leave the device in sight on the windshield. Therefore, the mount should provide the ability to quickly remove and reinstall the DVR case. So, when buying, be sure to pay attention to the type and quality of fastening.

Basic types of mounts for DVRs

In total, manufacturers of DVRs currently offer devices with three main types of mounts. Naturally, all options have their advantages and disadvantages, which determine the features of their operation.

Sticker (3M adhesive tape)

This is the easiest option for mounting DVRs in the car. On the body there is a strip of double-sided tape, removing the protective film from which, the driver can fix the device on the windshield.

Advantage

• Ease of installation. Everything is obvious here no additional devices or manipulations are required, you can attach the recorder in a couple of seconds.
• Locking reliability. This type of mount is considered very stable and strong; it holds the recorder case well on the glass.
• Possibility of installation in any convenient place.
• Minimum dimensions. This greatly simplifies the task of installing a video fixture if there is not enough space in the cabin.

Flaw

• One-time use, the device cannot be removed and re-glued to the same adhesive tape.
• Only suitable for small, lightweight appliances.
• The adhesive base of the Velcro may leave marks and spoil the glass.

We can conclude that this mount is chosen by those who are going to install the DVR once and for all. In the future, to move the device, it will be necessary to change the mount.

Suction Cup

Sucker this is one of the most common installation options for car DVRs, which allows you to quickly attach the device to the windshield.

Advantage

• Easy to fix. Suction cup just enough to fix on the glass, it only takes a few seconds.
• Simple design. These are simple and easy mounts that are suitable for all types of DVRs.
• Fastening does not leave marks and does not spoil glass.
• Reusable. The suction cup recorders are easily detached from the windshield, which allows them to be taken home for the night, transferred to another car, etc.
• It is possible to install the device anywhere on the windshield.

Flaw

• It's hard to hide the DVR. Usually this mounting option is not suitable for covert installation of the device.
• When driving on rough roads, it may come off.
• Exposed to moisture, direct sunlight and low temperatures, which shortens the life of the suction cup.

This is a great option for those who often need to move the recorder or remove it. The suction cup is quite unpretentious and easy to use, even if it was attached to the glass in the wrong place, you can always fix it quickly.

Magnetic mount

This is one of the most advanced options. Its peculiarity is that the mount is not glued with adhesive tape to the windshield, not the registrar, but a special base this is the base. The registrar itself is already fixed on this base using mathe wrath. This is very convenient, since you can always quickly remove and return the device back.

Advantage

• High level of mobility. The recorder is easily detached and installed back.
• Long service life. Such fasteners are made of durable plastic and serve for a long time without losing their functional qualities.
• Locking reliability. To such a mount, everything is in no way pits, bumps, dirt road, etc. The bracket easily withstands high loads and even impacts.
• Adjust the position and angle. All fasteners of this type provide the ability to control the position of the device, it can be deployed, tilted, etc. This makes configuration very easy.

Flaw

• Difficulties in attempts to covert installation, as this mounting option can be quite dimensional.
• High cost.
• Scotch leaves marks on the glass and can ruin it.

This is the best choice for drivers who value quality, practicality and mobility. Especially if you plan to often remove and take the device with you or use it as a camera.

Tips for installing DVRs correctly

In addition to choosing the mount itself, it is also important to correctly install the device in the car so that it does not interfere with the driver and can perform all its functions. The mount should in no case be cumbersome, since it should not block the driver’s road and distract him. The best option, if it allows you to rotate the DVR and change its tilt, this will help to quickly adjust the shooting angle so that the maximum possible section of the road gets into the lens.

When placing the DVR in the car, make sure that:

• the mount does not cause visual interference and interferes with the driver;
• the camera is aimed at the road and its position is optimally configured to fix the largest possible area;
• the device is fixed securely and during movement the mount will not fall off.

If we talk about the right choice of location for the video recording device, then in addition to the installation in the center, you can attach the device to the glass in the right corner of the windshield from the passenger side. But this option sometimes limits the review, and the recorder will not always take everything that happens, here a lot depends on the magnitude of the viewing angle of the device itself and the position in which it will be installed. If you have a very compact device, then it can be placed in the left half of the windshield in front of the driver. The small registrar will not block the road, and at the same time the shooting will be conducted, in fact, through the eyes of the driver.

When choosing what to attach the DVR to in a car, first of all, proceeding from the dimensions of the device and your preferences. High-quality fastening should provide good adhesion to the surface on which the device is mounted and not lose its properties under sharp temperature fluctuations.

In our online store 130.com.ua you can buy a DVR in Kiev, Odessa and Kharkov with different types of mounts, the choice of models is very large.

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