kmurrey

We are trying to approach local car dealers with small lots and I was at the Avermedia site and their products look really good. Can any of you that have installed these let me know what you think of them.

I have seen some of the software that allows you to put your logo in it, but I have no idea where to find it. Does any one have any links to software that does this? Is there a huge cost difference when doing this?

We just had a decision here in Ohio by the Supreme Court of Ohio that had something similiar going on. A neighbor didn't like what her neighbor was doing so she was video taping everything. The neighbor filed a lawsuit on invasion of privacy and WON. I'd contact a new attorney - I think you have a case.

I would think that the software itself would allow you to setup a 'tour' that would switch automatically.

We have a request to use dome cameras in a warehouse environment. The ceilings are about 30' - steel beam. How are you guys mounting your domes in these situations? I thought about using rigid 3/4" pipe to drop the camera down about 10', but the manufacturer says their camers won't mount to a two gang box. Any ideas?

We had a client of ours purchase a CCTV system from us. At the time all we were selling was Samsung DVR, Samsung Domes and Bullet cameras. The system all installed was around $19.5k. Within the first week the system already started paying for itself. A DHL driver had hit a pole and bent it. This was one of those concrete ones that are there to stop people from driving into the building. DHL guy was approaced the next day, he said he didn't hit anything. We brought him inside and showed him the video. He called his supervisor and told him what he did. The system has captured people hitting other peoples car, people falling, all kinds of stuff. So I think it is good to keep in your mind the things that have been captured by your current customers CCTV units so you can share that with new prospects.

I am curious what you came up with this. If you are truly wanted redudancy than you want to use RAID 5 with 3 drives. In the event one drive dies, you replace it, and rebuild the raid set. I would just use SATA drives with a true RAID controller. RAID 0 is just mirroring, it is faster - but there is no redudancy. Also - here is an excellent rundown on RAID Levels. http://www.acnc.com/04_01_00.html As a network dude for over 19 years - we only ran RAID 5 in our server based applications. Sometimes I would run Raid 1 for the OS and then Raid 5 on the data side.

How about calling them on the phone or visiting their website - maybe they have Tech Support Forum that may have already answered your question.

Whether the person is the technician or the salesman - they are truly salesman. Your selling yourself and your product when you are sitting in front of a client. I am a technician - over 19 years in the computer industry. But I have been forced to become a salesman. I have to sell for my company, or there won't be a company. I think it is good that I have the technical background as I understand what it takes to do the install. I also take my senior tech onsite before we order all material just to make sure I didn't miss anything. I rely heavily on his opinion. So if you think all salesman are liars then your calling yourself a liar.

We are computer networking people that are moving into the CCTV business. It seems that everything is going IP based and it is now in our field. We have sold a few systems and I am very excited. Nice to meet everyone.

I have a budgeted minded client - ok cheap - that wants to have a couple of covert cameras. What is working well for you guys? I have seen the smoke detectors and exit signs - but I want to make sure they work well. I also am trying just to put domes in as I think the cameras themselves offer a good deterrant. Thanks for any input. Also - where are you purchasing these covert units?

I have a client that is looking to have a couple of covert cameras for her record store. She is only wanting 2 cameras so I thought the AVerDiGi Hybrid NV7000 would be a good choice. But I have never used it. Only have been reading about it. Looking for any suggestions. I plan on using two covert cameras (smoke detector and a clock, or something like that). She only wants to be able to record for a couple of days.

Yes - we could make a custom bracket. But I was hoping there was some bracket already out there.

She said she wanted the device to record for a couple of days in the event something would happen during the day and she could go back and look at it. But I am going to give her the option to go back for two weeks or so. With 2 camers and a 320 gig hard drive - she'll be able to keep a month or so - I think they are only open 12 hours a day. Thanks for the comments about covert. I wanted to try them, but I may just do domes. No wireless here.

Scorpion: Give them a call. Like I have said in another post I talked with Jack and he was very helpful.

Just make sure you get the filter so you don't back feed what ever you are sending out of the building to the cable company.

I am a dealer... just became one with them. We have been buying most of our stuff through ADI, but are going to switch to Northern Video. Northern seems to beat their quotes each and everytime. I got pricing on the demo....

I have to HIGHLY agree with Doug on this. You really don't want to be monkeying around with this. This seems like a huge liability to yourself. Put the liability on the elevator company. I'd even supply them with the wire. This is just not a general 'install' - so I would charge a hefty price for the cable install cause I am sure the elevator company is not going to do it cheaply.

Of course monster - our clients pay for everything... cable, ties, ladders, tools, etc..

My concern if these covert cameras suck - then why use them. I mean are they good enough to actually get footage that could be use to prosecute someone?

Collin: I do.... Is the GUI easy to use for remote access? Is the GUI easy to use on the local box? It appears that it has a video out (composite) can this get sent out to a modulator? Is the software quick (responsive) when switching views, etc. How is their support? I've talked to Jack and Andy - sound like really nice people. Demo Unit- do you use demo units?

I would definately look for a low voltage supplier in your area. The cost of cable these days is ridiculous enough, let alone you would probably pay $10+ to get a roll shipped to you.

I appreciate your comments. I may just have them use standard domes or bullets. I think it will be a better deterant. She also caught the guy and fired him. He was an employee for 4 years and has been stealing from her.

Thanks for the reply. That is what we just quoted to a client.

Nobody has used these DVRS? I am wondering how their embedded Windows servers are working - how their UI is.... Anyone have any thoughts.