diff --git a/spynnaker/pyNN/models/recorder.py b/spynnaker/pyNN/models/recorder.py
index 8e1dad215f..af0cc04079 100644
--- a/spynnaker/pyNN/models/recorder.py
+++ b/spynnaker/pyNN/models/recorder.py
@@ -269,7 +269,7 @@ def cache_data(self):
         if variables:
             segment_number = SpynnakerDataView.get_segment_counter()
             self.__data_cache[segment_number] = \
-                NeoBufferDatabase.default_database_file()
+                SpynnakerDataView.get_buffer_database().get_path()
 
     def __append_current_segment(self, block, variables, view_indexes, clear):
         """
diff --git a/spynnaker/pyNN/utilities/neo_buffer_database.py b/spynnaker/pyNN/utilities/neo_buffer_database.py
index c44a6d1a43..aafe55367b 100644
--- a/spynnaker/pyNN/utilities/neo_buffer_database.py
+++ b/spynnaker/pyNN/utilities/neo_buffer_database.py
@@ -72,7 +72,6 @@ def __init__(self, database_file=None, read_only=None):
             This allows to override that (mainly for clear)
         """
         if database_file is None:
-            database_file = self.default_database_file()
             if read_only is None:
                 read_only = False
         else: