Editing Hard disk recorder (section)

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A '''hard disk recorder''' ('''HDR''') is a system that uses a high-capacity [[hard disk]] to record [[digital audio]] or [[digital video]].  Hard disk recording systems represent an alternative to [[reel-to-reel audio tape recording]] and [[video tape recorder]]s, and provide [[non-linear editing]] capabilities unavailable using tape recorders.  Audio HDR systems, which can be standalone or computer-based, are typically combined with provisions for digital mixing and processing of the audio signal to produce a [[digital audio workstation]] (DAW).

'''Direct-to-disk recording''' ('''DDR''') refers to methods which may also use [[optical disc recording technologies]] such as [[DVD]], and [[Compact disc]].