Rosko Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Hello - - I'm searching for a reasonable PTZ Dome camera with Audio. Just an ordinary camera not an IP one. One direction Audio would be fine, i.e. from the camera to the control. Either an inbuilt Microphone or with a socket for one. Pricewise I would prefer £100s rather than £1000s. Thanks. Rosko Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/36030-wanted-ptz-dome-camera-with-audio/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 ...pricewise I would prefer £100s rather than £1000s. Thanks. Rosko Wouldnt we all? I think you will mostly get tat under 400, but its not my area of expetrise, nor do I import direct from China ;-) So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/36030-wanted-ptz-dome-camera-with-audio/#findComment-365119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
emsgeorge Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 ptz with audio ? Never ever seen one. Never underestimate the crud china can put out though ............ Are you talking indoor, if so, run a mic cable, and plonk a mic in a box (available from the likes of system q) next to the camera on the wall. Having played with mics for shop based applications, it is very very difficult to get any conversations, if all you want is background noise or when poop hits the fan style shouting, then you may be in luck. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/36030-wanted-ptz-dome-camera-with-audio/#findComment-365191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I bought all 3 styles of Mic from SQ to have a play with... Sounds like I wasted my £10! So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/36030-wanted-ptz-dome-camera-with-audio/#findComment-365276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfur mo Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 i'd disagree tbf, i do find you do need either Headphones or powered speakers if listening via a PC sound card and client app. Big issue if outside is corrosion over time, i do know of someone who makes rain deflectors . I have bought several SQ PTZ's with very good results at a reasonable price, advice i would give is PTZ really is only of real use if someone is watching it 24/7 - why?, well just try playing back a few hours at x 4 when you only have a vague time line info! I compare it to grandad being bought a handi-cam, then tries to use it while stone drunk, impressing everyone withe 120 x zoom, causing everyone instant sea sickness who views ut. in most cases it is best to use 3 or more static cameras imho, if one fails only partial loss of cover is suffered, PTZ equals total loss. If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!! Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/36030-wanted-ptz-dome-camera-with-audio/#findComment-365373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 in most cases it is best to use 3 or more static cameras imho, if one fails only partial loss of cover is suffered, PTZ equals total loss. Even the Siemens rep many years ago said he had no idea why unguarded sites used £££ PTZ when the same cash would buy multiple fixed domes. So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/36030-wanted-ptz-dome-camera-with-audio/#findComment-365374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
breff Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I have often thought the same thing myself, its probably because ARCs charge x per camera The opinions I express are mine and are usually correct! (Except when I'm wrong)(which I'm not) Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/36030-wanted-ptz-dome-camera-with-audio/#findComment-365375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfur mo Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I have often thought the same thing myself, its probably because ARCs charge x per camera very syndical lol! PTZ's are fine in shops etc if store security is zooming in on suspects hands, but has anyone really tried to find say a cracked car window over a 4 week period while client was away on holiday - from a PTZ? nighmare! especially if set up on multi-stop tours with zoom in/outs If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!! Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/36030-wanted-ptz-dome-camera-with-audio/#findComment-365379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosko Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 They are also excellent in a Farm viewing cattle in a large shed. Zoom in to see the ear tag - - identifies the beast you may be concerned about. A microphone in this situation is also invaluable as the status of a beast can be readily identified by the sound (or not) it is making. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/36030-wanted-ptz-dome-camera-with-audio/#findComment-365598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichL Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 They are also excellent in a Farm viewing cattle in a large shed. Zoom in to see the ear tag - - identifies the beast you may be concerned about. A microphone in this situation is also invaluable as the status of a beast can be readily identified by the sound (or not) it is making. Exactly, in fact we quoted for this application today. Originally said by Charles Babbage On two occasions I have been asked [by members of Parliament], 'Pray, Mr. Babbage, if you put into the machine wrong figures, will the right answers come out?' I am not able rightly to apprehend the kind of confusion of ideas that could provoke such a question. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/36030-wanted-ptz-dome-camera-with-audio/#findComment-365599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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