sat_mad 0 Posted November 8, 2009 Hi folks, I recently installed a CCTV system in my home based around the Avermedia EB1304NET SATA DVR. Now it's up and running, I'm noticing the fan in the unit is very noisy, and wondered if this was a common issue, or just my DVR. The DVR is situated in the loft, with the fan set to the middle speed, and it can be heard through the ceiling! As it is winter, I can turn the fan down, but I'm thinking I'm going to have the fan at set at full in summer. If this is the norm, could anyone please recommend any viable ways of reducing the noise? Many thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted November 9, 2009 I am not familiar with this DVR, but I find it surprising that you can hear the fan through the ceiling. Fans are noisey, and I do not install DVRs in masterbedrooms because of the noise. Is it a whiring noise, or does it sound like bad bearings? In the case of the sound traveling through the ceiling, then I wonder if it is more sound vibrations that are "creating" the sound, and if you could put the DVR on a pad, or towel to isolate the vibrations to prevent sound from traveling through the structure of the house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WRS_Mark 0 Posted November 9, 2009 Noisy fans are unfortunately a problem with many 1304NET SATA DVR's. I usually just replace them with another fan of the same size when they begin acting up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sat_mad 0 Posted November 9, 2009 Thanks for your replies - much appreciated. The noise is kind of whirry! I've found an old mouse pad which I'll pop under the device to see if that reduces the noise a bit. From the sound of it, I suppose it could be the bearings in the fan, so that might be the best solution long term. I'm a bit disappointed with the amount of noise when it's brand new out of the box, but if this is common then I guess it's just one of those things! Thanks again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted November 9, 2009 If it sounds like whirring noises then this is good! Video is graphic intensive, and without the fan, the chipsets would burn up. OK! Maybe not right away, but it puts the nails in the coffin a little sooner then it should. Try the mouse pad, and let us know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VST_Man 1 Posted November 10, 2009 hey, it's a budget DVR, not the space shuttles video link..... I can sell you a "whirrless" DVR for 3k....ok? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VST_Man 1 Posted November 10, 2009 ps.I'll bet a bathroom exhaust fan boths you too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G22 0 Posted November 10, 2009 yall haven't heard my Panasonic WJ-HD316 DVR with its 28 jet fans inside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sat_mad 0 Posted November 11, 2009 Just a quick update... the mouse pad certainly seems to have lessened the whir. Coupled with a reduced fan speed, the DVR is no more than a slight murmur! Thanks again for the advice - I'll just go now and buy another seven mouse pads! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
