Eliminating need for slip rings and telemetry for those collecting data on rotating components, SLICE is sized to mount directly on test article without altering test dynamics. Built-in MPU manages signal conditioning and storage system that includes independent excitation sources, variable gain amplifiers, adjustable sampling rates from 10 sps to 500k sps, and adjustable anti-alias filters up to 40 kHz. Shock rated up to 5,000 g, recorder has 16 GB direct-write flash memory.