Key Takeaways: iStore Media Recorder vs. iStore Ingest

• Scale and signal types: iStore MR is the scaler (up to 32 channels, SDI/NDI, 4K); iStore Ingest is the SDIcentric workhorse for HD environments.
• Workflow focus: iStore Ingest shines in databasedriven ingest with metadata (Dublin Core) and live export into iStore PRO; iStore MR shines in unattended/loop and multiresolution compliance recording with builtin sync and NDI.
• Codec breadth: Both cover broadcast staples; iStore MR adds DNxHR and XAVC family.
• Operational parity: Scheduling, remote triggers, split-while-ingest, and edit-while-ingest are strong on both.

Recommendations by scenario

• Live production into a managed media database: Choose iStore Ingest.
• Why: Structured metadata (Dublin Core), tight iStore PRO DB integration, bandwidth-aware exports.
• Content repurposing, compliance logging, timeshift, or longform surveillance with storage rollover: Choose iStore MR.
• Why: Unattended loop recording, automatic purging, multiresolution outputs.
• Hybrid SDI + NDI or 4K multicamera capture at scale: Choose iStore MR.
• Why: Up to 32 channels, NDI support, builtin frame sync and aspect handling.
• Compact HD SDI ingest with simultaneous multichannel record and immediate NLE access: Choose iStore Ingest.
• Why: Proven HD SDI pipelines, growing files, and scheduled multicam sync recording.

Open points to confirm

• Codec specifics: Do you need DNxHR or XAVC (MR) or is AVC (MR) essential in your pipeline?
• Channel counts: What’s your max concurrent inputs now and 12–24 months out?
• IP contribution: Any NDI sources today, or is it all SDI?
• Database requirements: Will assets flow through iStore PRO with Dublin Core metadata at ingest?

Feature Comparison