dvd recorders have output?

[nkordyjaka]

I'd like to introduce a dvd recorder in my chain between the video mixer and my computer that's streaming the feed.
I do see that most dvd recorders have outputs on them, but do the outputs work while the dvd recorder is recording? or is it for playback?

I've never used a dvd recorder.
I'm just looking to make a hard copy of what gets streamed - i'm a little nervous to trust the computer to stream and capture at the same time...

Thanks in advance!
nathan

[Noahtuck]

Mine does & i'm sure they all do, otherwise you would not be able to see what you are recording.

[jagabo]

All the ones I've see have live passthrough of the signal that's being recorded.

[nkordyjaka]

live passthrough, cool. i had no idea what to call it so that helps thanks!
Anyone with any experience doing this?

Am I correct in saying i have a better chance of not getting any glitches doing it this way rather than having my computer do it while it streams?

[nkordyjaka]

anyone seen an affordable rack-mount style recorder? found a couple but they're like 4 and 5 bills...