Ampex offers five distinct levels of data recorders, ensuring customers can find the right solution for their specific operational needs.
Our BASE products provide cost-effective, mission-required capabilities, delivering reliable performance at an economical price.
The PLUS line builds on BASE, offering expanded features such as increased storage and additional connectivity options.
MAX products push the boundaries of performance, capacity, and processing power, making them ideal for high-speed, high-data-rate applications.
FLIGHT TEST line is engineered specifically for aerospace testing and instrumentation, featuring high-speed acquisition, synchronization, and analysis tools to support advanced test and evaluation missions.
Finally, our RACK MOUNT solutions provide enterprise-level storage and processing, where industry-leading design meets peak operational performance, supporting multi-channel, large-capacity, and networked applications.
Which Ampex Product Line is Best for You?
Choosing the right data recording solution depends on your mission requirements, data volume, security needs, and operational environment. Whether you need cost-effective mission data capture (BASE), expanded storage and I/O options (PLUS), high-performance real-time processing (MAX), large-scale enterprise storage (RACK MOUNT), or precision flight test recording (FLIGHT TEST), Ampex offers a tailored solution
designed to meet your operational needs. Contact our experts to find the perfect fit for your mission.
BASE Product Comparison
Ampex BASE products are designed for organizations needing cost-effective, mission-critical data acquisition without unnecessary complexity. These rugged data recorders provide reliable performance in harsh environments, ensuring secure and accurate data capture for ISR, mission data recording, telemetry, and system monitoring. Built with size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) optimization, BASE products are ideal for platforms where space and power constraints are a concern. Whether used in aerospace, ground vehicles, or naval applications, BASE solutions deliver secure, encrypted storage with essential functionality at an economical price point.
Is a BASE product right for you?
If your primary need is secure, rugged data acquisition with mission-required capabilities at a low cost, BASE solutions provide a perfect balance of performance and affordability.
Examples & Use Cases
- Ampex, Leonardo DRS to Support U.S. Army Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense Stryker
- Navigating the Future of Unmanned and Autonomous Systems
- Ampex Announces Contract with The Boeing Company: B-52 Fault Maintenance Recorder
PLUS Product Comparison
The PLUS line takes BASE-level reliability and enhances it with greater storage, expanded connectivity, and advanced data processing options. These systems support higher-speed data acquisition and offer increased flexibility for mission data recording, flight test operations, and ISR applications. Designed to adapt to evolving mission requirements, PLUS products integrate additional input/output interfaces, ensuring seamless compatibility with modern and legacy systems.
Is a PLUS product right for you?
If you require more storage, additional I/O options, and improved data processing while maintaining a compact, rugged design, PLUS products offer an ideal mid-tier solution for data-intensive operations.
Examples & Use Cases
MAX Product Comparison
For cutting-edge defense, aerospace, and intelligence applications, MAX products provide unparalleled performance, capacity, and processing power. These rugged data acquisition systems support real-time analytics, high-speed data capture, and rapid data transmission, ensuring mission success in complex, data-heavy environments. Designed for AI-driven analytics, radar data processing, and large-scale ISR operations, MAX recorders integrate NSA-approved encryption, post-quantum cryptography readiness, and secure data-at-rest protection, safeguarding sensitive mission files from cyber threats.
Is a MAX product right for you?
If your mission requires high-speed, high-volume, secure data recording with real-time processing, MAX is the ultimate solution for advanced military and aerospace operations.
Examples & Use Cases
- AMPEX to Supply Radiation Tolerant TS540 Recorder for Dream Chaser® Spacecraft
- Ampex Data Systems Announces Contract Supporting Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base
FLIGHT TEST Product Comparison
The FLIGHT TEST line is purpose-built for aerospace instrumentation, avionics data acquisition, and high-speed test environments. These recorders capture high-fidelity flight test data, telemetry signals, and sensor inputs with millisecond-level synchronization. Designed for real-time flight analysis, post-mission playback, and performance validation, FLIGHT TEST solutions ensure accurate data collection and seamless integration into existing test networks.
Is a FLIGHT TEST product right for you?
If you need high-speed data acquisition, synchronization, and secure mission data storage for aerospace and flight test programs, FLIGHT TEST recorders provide precision, reliability, and advanced analysis capabilities.
RACK MOUNT Product Comparison
RACK MOUNT solutions are engineered for enterprise-scale data management, offering multi-channel video and sensor data recording, large-capacity storage, and real-time network processing. These recorders integrate seamlessly with ground stations, command centers, and large-scale ISR systems, supporting distributed data recording and high-speed Ethernet transfers. With industry-leading durability, advanced encryption options, and AI-driven analytics capabilities, RACK MOUNT solutions ensure that critical data is collected, processed, and securely stored without interruption.
Is a RACK MOUNT product right for you?
If you need high-performance, large-scale data processing with extensive connectivity for multi-channel applications, RACK MOUNT solutions provide the scalability and security your mission demands.
