Easy upload on YouTube and Facebook
This device makes the video recording easy and fast and can upload videos to YouTube, Facebook and so on in a moment, thanks to the dedicated button. A bundled software, only for PC, not for Mac, allows a fast organization of the material. It can work also like a camera with flash, so you can take pictures that will be compressed in the JPEG format.
Video specifications
In spite of the small dimensions, it makes a good job, thanks to a new and advanced DSP.
Resolution
640 x 480 at 25~30 fps. It is the ideal for Internet. So, if you want to share your creations on YouTube, Facebook and so on you don't need nothing else.
Format
MP4, a standard. It is valid. It provides a good quality and an excellent compression.
Functions
- Auto white balance
- Auto exposure
Other features
Audio
The VideoTrack makes a good job, thanks to a pair of high-quality stereo condenser microphones. It features a 3-position switch for the gain level setting.
Storage
All is stored in an SD card (or SDHC). In the box is included a 2GB card.
With the battery or with the USB power adaptor
It can work with a rechargeable battery or, otherwise, with the USB power, thanks to an optional adaptor (sold separately).
Output
After the recording you can watch your videos directly on the TV. It features a composite output (shared with the headphones). The cable is included in the box.
ArcSoft MediaImpression
A software for the organization and the upload of the videos. It provides a dedicated button for YouTube.
The firmware
It can be easily updated. Installation instructions are very easy and the procedure is much fast, but the upgrade can be performed only with a Windows system. At the moment the firmware version is the 1.24b.
Comparison with other similar products
Let's see the comparison with two very interesting Zoom recorders, Q3 and Q3HD.
| VideoTrack | Q3 | Q3HD |
|---|
| 640x480 (25~30fps) | 640x480 | 1920x1080 or 720p |
| MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 or H.264 |
| PAL/NTSC (shared with headphones) | PAL/NTSC (dedicated) | HDMI |
| ArcSoft MediaImpression | HandyShare | HandyShare |
General opinion
Some basic functions for a good job, a valid audio and a remarkable accessories set. If you are looking for a fast and easy recorder, this Alesis device can be a valid choice. My opinion is that, considering the low price, the VideoTrack is a good product.