Tailbone215 0 Posted August 31, 2009 Is there such a thing? Is it even practical and cost effective? If these things are even made, would there be any improvement in image quality compared to analog cams using coax or balun? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ipvideosolutions 0 Posted August 31, 2009 it is called a video encoder or video server. They are very cost efficient and provide the same benefit as an IP camera would. The device does use video compression so you may see a slight difference in quality than what you are normally used to. Now with H.264 compression it is hardly noticeable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCTV_Suppliers 0 Posted August 31, 2009 Encoders aside, there other gadgets that will do the same for individual camera... Once comes in mind is Veracity - http://www.veracityusa.com/products/products.php - these items are not cheap, but offer solutions other than available encoders... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted August 31, 2009 single channel encoder for $299.99 http://www.axis.com/products/cam_m7001/index.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted September 1, 2009 its expensive, not worth it IMO unless you are adding it to an existing network setup. Especially when the camera could cost as much as ten times less then the video server, and you can build an entire networked DVR for the same cost as the video server. But that axis one looks interesting. I think vivotek is cheaper though? http://www.vivotek.com/products/model.php?video_server=vs7100 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VST_Man 1 Posted September 1, 2009 Pixord 2000 or 4000.......................if it will work with the NVR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak357 0 Posted September 1, 2009 single channel encoder for $299.99 http://www.axis.com/products/cam_m7001/index.htm Hmm the ? is what is more economical 4 ch DVR ( which is 4 Ch IP server) or single Ch IP server by Axis ? U know what I mean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tailbone215 0 Posted September 2, 2009 single channel encoder for $299.99 http://www.axis.com/products/cam_m7001/index.htm Thanks all! Lots of great info. I'm weighing the cost benefit of upgrading or replacing cams for an old installation I'm dealing with. It's looking more like replacement as a newer and technologically advanced IP cam should yield better performance than older models. It is good to have options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twilo123 0 Posted September 2, 2009 axis, pixord, stardot, vivotek, bluenet, even dlink have video encoders. if you can run cat5 to where the camera is you are probably better off just getting ip cams now and future proofing yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
