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): November 14, 2005 ----------------- Digital Recorders, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) North Carolina 1-13408 56-1362926 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Incorporation) Identification No.) 5949 Sherry Lane, Suite 1050, Dallas, Texas 75225 (Address of Principle 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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition On November 14, 2005, Digital Recorders, Inc. (the "Company") announced in a press release the Company's results for third quarter 2005, as well as its outlook through the end of fiscal year 2008. The Company also announced in the press release that it had filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. A copy of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This Form 8-K and the attached exhibit are furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission. ITEM 7.01. Regulation FD On November 14, 2005, Digital Recorders, Inc. (the "Company") announced in a press release the Company's results for third quarter 2005, as well as its outlook through the end of fiscal year 2008. The Company also announced in the press release that it had filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. A copy of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. 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 (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press release dated November 14, 2005. 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: November 14, 2005 By: /s/ DAVID N. PILOTTE ------------------------- David N. Pilotte Chief Financial Officer INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION - ------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated November 14, 2005.