Tom12345

thanks for the replies. there are some possibilities to replace some cameras with megapixel and lower the camera count however there are alot of corners and small rooms which will need to be covered. unfortunately cameras don't yet see around corners. this is why the camera count is high. even if i eliminate 4 and get to 16 there is no room to grow with a 16 channel.

I have 4 kt-300 panels. the each require a 16.5 vac 40va power supply. I want to consolidate the units to one power supply so I don't have all this power bricks sitting around. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

.gov website should help

great advice

samsung

those work great

not a good idea

my guess too

16 camera megapixel system with a mix of 3 and 1.3 megapixel cameras. NVR will be server and client 1. Hardware or software compression type VMS. What do you like ? (eg: exacq) 2. CPU processor (core i7, quad core, atom) which one. 3. Internal hard drives or nuuo, qnap type nas. 4. Video card for monitoring via large lcd thanks in advance

If you can afford it, and also remember to get Infrared or add alot of lighting outside for the MP which will not see near as much under low light. Otherwise, perhaps look at better DVRs and cameras, and by better that means something that does not cost $8,000 and CAN identify a suspect. Ignore all the recent marketing hype that one can only identify a suspect by using MP cameras as that total BS, we have been doing so without them for years now. MP is nice but its not for every application. great points. I agree. Marketing statement was that everyones everything is better than the next guy or " my standard of centralised or de centralised is a better concept." but a analogue dvr still only has 704x480 res. I don't even have the option for higher. I'd rather have system with cheap 1.3 mega cube cameras for inside and then have an option for outdoor higher mega. do you have any experience with the Samsung SRD series?

1. Exacq does not perform the compression; the cameras perform the compression and Exacq stores the streams to disk. 2. You won't need too much horsepower. 3. Use an internal hard drive(s). It's fast, reliable, and cheap. 4. On board video may be fine, or cheap reliable video card. Best, Christopher thanks for the response. displaying 16 cameras at once from recording images I'm thinking I would need at least core i7...no?

dealer and end user. I am specifically dealing with small to medium sized business and residential apps. I need a easy to use meat and potatoes software. I currently sell and install the new line of samsung products SDR series dvr. They are great. But analogue leaves alot to be desired with resolution. I have no problems putting my own machines together if that is a more economical route. Without trading quality of product vs the manufacturers products. I'd like to use 2 and 3 mega outside and 1.3 mega inside. But for obvious reasons the software need only record and be easily accessible for the business owner or home owner. Too many complications and options and the phone calls never end. also will the software rescale the video size when viewing remotely. I don't want to get into a situation where someone is searching for video remotely and the interface is reacting slowly to commands or playback. Obviously internet connection is good. 3-5 mbps upload on most of my sites. please name a software What is your budget? Have you ever installed IP or MP before? my budget dependant on wether I can convince the customer the extra resolution is worth the costs. I believe it is. $8000 for an analogue system that can't identify is worthless. better to spend another $5000. Right? never installed mp before but Im sure i can handle it. The problem is with all the marketing and system types I am having a hard time going in direction. I really only want higher resolution system with the functions of a good ol dvr.

dealer and end user. I am specifically dealing with small to medium sized business and residential apps. I need a easy to use meat and potatoes software. I currently sell and install the new line of samsung products SRD series dvr. They are great. But analogue leaves alot to be desired with resolution. I have no problems putting my own machines together if that is a more economical route. Without trading quality of product vs the manufacturers products. I'd like to use 2 and 3 mega outside and 1.3 mega inside. But for obvious reasons the software need only record and be easily accessible for the business owner or home owner. Too many complications and options and the phone calls never end. also will the software rescale the video size when viewing remotely. I don't want to get into a situation where someone is searching for video remotely and the interface is reacting slowly to commands or playback. Obviously internet connection is good. 3-5 mbps upload on most of my sites. please name a software