Noldus is known for our wide selection of technical equipment used to construct our proven hardware set-ups. Moreover, with our knowledge and experience in video observation, we can help you conduct your observations, even under the most challenging conditions. We continuously strive to help you achieve your research goals by offering turn-key solutions.

The right tool for the job
Choosing the right type of video and audio equipment is vital for reliable observations. Do you want to carry out unobtrusive lab observations or outdoor research? Do you need a straightforward single camera set-up, or a lab with multiple synchronized video recordings? We can help you pick the right equipment. When designing a video and audio system, we make sure all components work together. No need to worry about camera types, video formats, lighting conditions, compatibility, file storage, or performance. We take care of that. You can fully concentrate on your research project.

The Observer XT and tapeless camcorders
You can now use video files (.vob files) from hard disk cameras in The Observer XT. Tested on Panasonic camcorder SDR-H280 and Sony HDR-SR1 on SD, this latest technological development offers you great flexibility and improved ease-of-use. This eliminates the need for video conversion. Just import the .vob file directly into The Observer XT, and you're set! The use of the vob extension also allows for synchronous recording of audio and video without additional microphones and cables. Most tapeless camcorders allow storage up to 80 GB. All in all, this is an ideal solution for on-site observations.

Superior sound recording
Whatever your requirements, we design and configure a recording system with the right types of microphones, amplifiers, mixers, and speakers. We also include a lab intercom which allows you to communicate from the control room with the test participants in the lab. Each type of experiment has its own sound recording requirements. Your test participant may be close by or far away. He may move freely or stay at one place. There may be one or multiple test participants. And finally the acoustics of your lab may influence recording quality. Considering all these factors and more, we are able to provide the solution that meets your specific requirements best. You can build upon our labs for superior speech and sound recordings!

Screen capture recording
For Human-Computer Interaction research we offer screen capture recording. You can record high-resolution screen videos using the monitor signal, without installing software on the test participant’s computer. Therefore, it does not interfere with your research project. It has no effect on the computer’s performance, there are no network security issues, it is operating system independent, and you do not need to change any settings. This makes our solution very suitable for research in people’s own work environments.

Computers
Our software products can be used on various different hardware platforms such as desktop computers, laptops, and handheld devices. Handhelds are ideal for live and on-site scoring. Depending on your needs we can customize a set-up to be rugged, wireless, remote controlled, portable, stationary, networked, or adapted to any other type of environment.

Preferred suppliers
All our solutions are assembled using Class A equipment, always keeping an eye on the price-quality ratio. By working with well-known manufacturers, we ensure longtime support and, if needed, replacement of parts. We are constantly looking for the latest hardware innovations to keep our solutions in pace with ongoing technological developments. The following is a list of just some of our preferred suppliers:

• Dell computers and laptops.
• Hewlett Packard mobile computing.
• Psion Teklogix rugged handheld computers.
• Panasonic cameras.
• Canon cameras.
• Basler Vision Technologies.
• Sennheiser microphones.