Rekorder

Rekorder is a term used in several languages with Germanic linguistic roots to denote devices or persons involved in recording information. In general usage, it can refer to equipment that captures audio, video, or data, as well as professionals who operate such equipment. In English-language texts, the corresponding word is recorder; Rekorder may appear in translated material, branding, or as a proper noun.

Linguistic usage varies by country. In Nordic and some Central European contexts, Rekorder functions as a generic noun for recording devices and, less commonly, for people who record. The form is sometimes capitalized when used as a brand name or product line, and may be encountered in catalogs or marketing materials.

In media production and field recording, Rekorder devices are employed to capture sounds and scenes for journalism, film, or music. In computing, the term can describe software or hardware that records events, sensor data, or user activity, such as screen recorders or data loggers. As a proper noun, Rekorder has been adopted by various companies and projects to emphasize archival capabilities.

See also: recorder, tape recorder, audio recorder, video recorder, screen recorder, data logger.