UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 29, 2004 ----------------- Digital Recorders, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) North Carolina 1-13408 56-1362926 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of Incorporation) Identification No.) 5949 Sherry Lane, Suite 1050, Dallas, Texas 75225 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code (214) 378-8992 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: |_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |_| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure On September 29, 2004, Digital Recorders, Inc. announced in a press release that that its Digital Audio Corporation (DAC) business unit in Research Triangle Park, N.C., recently held its first "Advanced DAC School" forensic audio training course in North Carolina, and that additional training sessions will be held this year for customers in the United Kingdom and Australia. A copy of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. This Form 8-K and the attached exhibit are furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission. ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits (a) Exhibits. 99.1 Press release dated September 29, 2004. Signature(s) Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. DIGITAL RECORDERS, INC. Date: September 29, 2004 By: /s/ DAVID L. TURNEY ------------------------------------- David L. Turney Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION - ------ ----------- 99.1 Press release dated September 29, 2004.