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also i forwarded my DVR's TCP port, and HTTP port on my fios router. The install guys did enter my dvrdns host address into my fios router under dynamic dns setting.

what settings do i pick on the no-ip page.

Yeah it has the no ip option but it also asks me to put in info for server info under ddns settings. On the no ip site I picked the dns host a setting but it also asks for IP address. When I get home I will take a screen shot of the settings it's asking for. Thanks

Thanks so much for the offer. But I have some decent computer knowledge and was hoping you could just tell me where to look.

CCTVNEWYORK from fresh meadows

New York

Ok another question, now I can hook the power of the mic directly into the cctv power panel right? Because my other mic is spliced together with my cameras power. Thanks!

Ok I have my IC realtime Max DVR setup with 4 cameras. I want to add a mic like this http://www.active-vision.com/Microphone_p/aca-mic03.htm. What do I need? I already have 22G wire already run to the dvr can I use that instead of cat 5, and do i need baluns? Thanks much guys!

Thanks much guys! Sorry for all the questions. Would this [edit by mod - store link removed, sorry no store links allowed] work to hook the mic in my first post up to my dvr and CCTV power panel?

Those baluns are designed for video - they MAY work with audio, but I wouldn't bet on it. You want a "dynamic" mic. I've never seen a mic of any type that comes with a BNC connector, though - most use either an RCA or a tip-sleeve or tip-ring-sleeve type connector (like a headphone plug). Professional ones use locking XLR connectors. There are adapters available that will let you connect just about anything to your BNC inputs, through a combination of adapters, if necessary. When I had my system installed they installed the mic from my link above, and they put a video balun on one end and one to connect it to the dvr. Also does it make a difference that im using 22G wire?(phone wire I think)

Are their any mics that do not require power? That connect to a BNC input on a DVR? Thanks!

Is anyone familiar with the spec color motion detector camera? I don't like the front where the camera is, it's curved down so it wasn't easy to mount. I was wondering if I could buy a different front face with a flat front. Thanks much!

I'm looking to buy an 8 channel DVR and 3 motion detector cameras and one bullet camera for outside. I need someone to tell me which DVR and cameras are the best brands. I also want a DVR with remote access from a PC, Blackberry, iPod touch. Thanks much!

It's a IC Realtime max 8 DVR with 2 Sony and 1 speco(I don't like specos design) motion detector cameras and one bullet camera outside. So far it's pretty good, I was expecting higher quality out of the cameras, but I think my expectations were to high.

Thanks for the reply. The 22g wire I have in the wall for the mic has no connections on the ends. My audio connection on my dvr is a bnc and so is the mic. I've seen baluns with bnc and power on one, would the make it easier for my to connect?

Thanks so much everyone!! I had a system installed yesterday.

I'm using the system to keep and eye on my nanny with the kids. Thanks much guys!!

Is there a free Blackberry app to view my IC realtime Max8 dvr cameras? I know they have a $30 app, but I dont want to pay for it. I found a free app on the itouch that is the same interface as IC realtimes APP. Thanks much!

Anyone like IC Realtime? The Max 8 DVR looks pretty good. Anyone know how to buy equipment from them? Thanks.

I am willing to spend about $2000.00