Car control systems that make driving more convenient and comfortable are increasingly in demand among car owners. This equipment requires a variety of accessories. Various types and forms of mounting for recorders, brackets and lodgements make it possible to mount video systems not only on the windshield, but also on the steering wheel or helmet for riding a motorcycle / bicycle.
Features of choice
Installing a registrar allows the car owner to save money in adverse situations. When an accident has occurred or they require a large sum of money from him, a person will be able to prove the real course of events. For these reasons, the recording device must be carefully selected. And the mount for the registrar should be selected according to the installation method and the maximum image coverage. The range of models is very wide - from classic suction cups to modern ones using clamps.
Reliable installation of the control system, as well as its stable operation, most often depends on the mounting of the holder. Since the modern market of DVRs is huge, accordingly there is a large number of their mounts.
Glass mounts
A great place to place a video device is the windshield. It has a lot of space for installing several gadgets on it at the same time, and most importantly, they can be placed in front of you.
Most mounts for the recorder on the windshield have several mounting options - by gluing or suction cups. The first type is more reliable, but has several drawbacks - over time, the adhesive surface dries and loses its strength, and to remove traces of past bonding you will need to make a lot of effort. The principle of operation of the suction cup mount is known to everyone. It is also used in cars.
Gaining popularity
In recent years, you can increasingly find recorders with magnetic mounts. This fixation method has several advantages. Firstly, the mount can be placed on any surface and in any convenient place. And secondly, additional mechanisms are not required to secure the gadget in the holder.
Flaws in such installation are also present, because not everyone wants to attach a piece of iron to the device, even if it is beautiful and inconspicuous. In addition, a magnet is not the best device for neighborhood with electronics.
Panel mount
Mounting the recorder on a dashboard is similar to a holder on a suction cup, only soft material, most often silicone, serves as the connection surface. Given the design parameters, such models are able to hold the gadget even on a carbon corrugated panel or any other relief. Such mounts are most often used for a tablet or DVR.
If in your car there is no place on the dashboard, then a possible option for attaching a small device is fixing to the steering wheel. A special strap holds the phone or recorder right next to your hands in any position.
Features and installation
When choosing a mount for a recorder, you should check the possibilities of quickly reorienting the shooting directions on the door without moving the fasteners and removing the recorder from the bracket. Among drivers, it has recently been popular to record communication with the traffic police inspector or various traffic events. On the Internet, "walking" a lot of complaints that the DVR mount does not allow you to record such a video.
In order to check the functionality, it is necessary to install a complete bracket for the recorder with a glass mount, check the possibility of turning it left and right (while the suction cup should remain stationary) and determine the ease of such manipulations.
In addition, it is worth evaluating another important parameter - the rigidity of the bracket + recorder design. After all, the recording device should not shake when moving, as this directly affects the quality of the recording. Checking the rigidity of the mount before acquiring is carried out as follows: fix the recorder in the bracket, and then, holding the suction cup, you must shake the entire structure. Of course, such a “test” will not yield results 100%, but it will be able to identify the most obvious cases of unreliable fasteners.
Consider a few popular car video mounts.
On the suction cup
Xiaomi Yi Smart Dash - mount for the registrar in the car, which is great for installation on the windshield.
The model provides reliable fixation of the control system, and thanks to the ball clamp, you can easily adjust the rotation of the camera and the angle of inclination. A reliable suction cup is attached to the glass and does not stick out either in the bright sun or when driving on the road.
The holder is made of high-quality, odorless plastic.
- dimensions - 6.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm;
- black color;
- weight - 250 g;
- Compatibility - Yi Smart Dash Recorder.
For DVR JF026
This car mount of the recorder to the glass or smooth surface of the torpedo will hold the camera in any situation. The holder allows you to securely fix the DVR both inside and outside the car. The model has a quick installation and disassembly, has a clear swivel design to change the angle of the video, made of high strength material.
- suction cup diameter - 65 mm;
- black color;
- material - plastic;
- design - collapsible;
Suitable for DVRs, the radar detector Lexand LRD-1500 and other similar mounts.
Holder for BlackVue
This windshield recorder mount model is designed for BlackVue DR500 HD and DR500 GW HD, DR550GW-2CH video systems. The design of the installation site is fixed thanks to 3M tape. Such a rigid and reliable mount provides clarity of the image even with shaking and vibration.
Built in mirror
Such automobile control systems appeared relatively recently. Accordingly, the mounting method for the recorder in the mirror is different and improves the quality of the resulting image. Fixing such a registrar on your own is not easy. Most likely, you will need the help of a specialist service center who will inspect the mirror of your car and offer solutions. Without the necessary skills, you can damage the device.
Some models have many wires for the holder, they will have to be hidden somewhere. Other models operate on battery power; installing such a recorder mount is easy for many.
The quality of the mirror option for mounting video systems is a significant plus. Such a device, even with increasing temperature and strong vibrations, will not fall from its place. In addition, it is almost imperceptible and does not attract unwanted attention.
Holder for GoPro
Easy One Touch 3 provides a versatile, functional, and compact solution for mounting and operating GoPro cameras. This recorder mount has a 5-inch telescopic hand that provides an even wider viewing angle.
- Compatible with all GoPro models.
- Material - ABS plastic.
- The telescopic arm adjusts the range from 3.4 to 5 inches.
- Ergonomic design.
- Compact design.
Important Tips
In car owners' forums on the Internet, much is mentioned about the difficulties encountered in the fastening process. First of all, they are connected with the registrar model and the place for the holder. When using the type of fastening with double-sided tape, it is necessary to monitor the tight fit of the tape. Do not allow air voids beneath it, since they reduce the grip quality, when driving on bad roads, the DVR may fall off.
Not all devices are equipped with a wire concealment system, this must be foreseen in advance. When installing the cable, it is hidden in the corners and fixed with tape. And you can cut a “channel” in the car's skin to guide the wire.
Not all models of the device provide optimal footage capture, so many fix them in a visible place.
Before installing the recorder and mounts for it, it is better to get a consultation from the master. It is difficult to choose a place for high-quality recording independently in the absence of certain skills. The specialist will conduct an inconspicuous and reliable installation that does not cause inconvenience when operating the DVR.