Posted: 9/15/2011 6:10:33 AM EDT
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I am looking for a replacement DVR for my office. We are currently using a Dedicated Micros DS2. http://www.dedicatedmicrosus.com/?id=112 I have set up pc access through NetVu Observer and have recently installed some IP camera viewing software on the bosses' android based phones. Netvu Observer works as expected, but I can find no android software that will allow access to actuate our PTZ cameras or allow for review of already recorded video on the DVR. The current framerate and resolution via any form of access are lacking so it has been decided that it is probably time to upgrade. Can anyone recommend a commercial quality 16+ camera DVR that will meet the previously mentioned requirements for phone access? I have no experience working with these aside from my time with the DS2 and appreciate your professional input. |
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You should find the tacked threads here helpful as well as the folks that hang out in there. http://www.ar15.com/forums/f_6/46_Safes_andamp__Home_Security.html |
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Go here and seek the TheGrayMan. |
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I would try Everfocus. Also there are many different kinds of cameras which you choose based on the environment and need for each position. Try your local supplier for some more details. Here's the one we use http://www.adilink.com/index.php |
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Quoted: I would try Everfocus. Also there are many different kinds of cameras which you choose based on the environment and need for each position. Try your local supplier for some more details. Here's the one we use http://www.adilink.com/index.php Everfocus looks promising. Thank you. |
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I couldn't recommend a good one, but I can tell you that the Acti NVR is a right pain in the ass. Yeah... NOT the most user-friendly thing in the world... and that's putting it mildly. OP: have you considered going IP-based? ETA: Dedicated Micros is a decent name... but overpriced for what you get. You can easily drop $3-4000 on one of their DVRs. Going IP-based is a good alternative, particularly when you can put together a PC-based DVR, get Terabytes of storage and a decent NVR software suite for half the price. |
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Another thing to consider is whether or not the DVR that you choose is certified to be used as evidence in a criminal proceeding. Never seen that be a problem. If additional "analysis" of a video is required, there are experts for that... but I've never seen a "Evidence Certified" stamp on a DVR or NVR product. I'd almost suspect a scam if I saw something marketed that way. |