Looking for budget DVR

[nfr 0]

Hi, I new to the CCTV game and looking for a budget 4 camera DVR for residential use to get started.

 

I've been looking at the Avtech KDP674 which seems popular / widely available in the UK.

 

I've also come across the Avermedia AverDIGI EB3004 net but availability does'nt seem so widespread.

 

Just would be grateful of some opinions, comments, including any other DVRs that i ought to consider.

 

Thanks

Nick

[snate.ini 0]

Here is an option. It's by Dedicated Micros it is very inexpensive and has a three year warranty.

4 Channels, up to 100pps across the unit

Simultaneous Live viewing and Recording

Simple graphical interface controlled via USB Mouse

USB ports for download of video archive to external storage device

Composite or VGA main monitor

Serial Telemetry Control including Pelco P & D

NetVu Connected - One Core Technology

Global MPEG4 or JPEG record settings

 

http://www.dedicatedmicros.com/europe/products_details.php?product_assoc_id=384&product_id=268

[tomcctv 190]

Here is an option. It's by Dedicated Micros it is very inexpensive and has a three year warranty.

4 Channels, up to 100pps across the unit

Simultaneous Live viewing and Recording

Simple graphical interface controlled via USB Mouse

USB ports for download of video archive to external storage device

Composite or VGA main monitor

Serial Telemetry Control including Pelco P & D

NetVu Connected - One Core Technology

Global MPEG4 or JPEG record settings

 

http://www.dedicatedmicros.com/europe/products_details.php?product_assoc_id=384&product_id=268

 

 

i am shocked that DM would bring out a dvr with such poor frame rate.

RECORD RATE

True global record rates of up to 100pps (PAL), 120pps (NTSC) at CIF. Assuming all camera channels are populated:

• CIF available at 25pps (PAL), 30pps (NTSC) per camera

• 2CIF available at 12pps (PAL), 15pps (NTSC) per camera

• D1/4CIF available at 6pps (PAL), 7pps (NTSC) per camera

 

 

and for that price you could get a avermedia 8 way or 2 4 ways

[snate.ini 0]

Here is an option. It's by Dedicated Micros it is very inexpensive and has a three year warranty.

4 Channels, up to 100pps across the unit

Simultaneous Live viewing and Recording

Simple graphical interface controlled via USB Mouse

USB ports for download of video archive to external storage device

Composite or VGA main monitor

Serial Telemetry Control including Pelco P & D

NetVu Connected - One Core Technology

Global MPEG4 or JPEG record settings

 

http://www.dedicatedmicros.com/europe/products_details.php?product_assoc_id=384&product_id=268

 

 

i am shocked that DM would bring out a dvr with such poor frame rate.

RECORD RATE

True global record rates of up to 100pps (PAL), 120pps (NTSC) at CIF. Assuming all camera channels are populated:

• CIF available at 25pps (PAL), 30pps (NTSC) per camera

• 2CIF available at 12pps (PAL), 15pps (NTSC) per camera

• D1/4CIF available at 6pps (PAL), 7pps (NTSC) per camera

 

 

and for that price you could get a avermedia 8 way or 2 4 ways

 

How is that a bad frame rate? 25 pps @ CIF. 30 pps is faster than TV. TV streams at like 27.8 fps. the last time I checked industry average is 3.75 per channel.

[nfr 0]

Thanks for the info so far... some interesting comments for me feed into my decisions, but would really like some comments on the two models that I mention.

 

The dedicated micros kit seems to be a bit more than I want to spend initially... and again doesnt seem to be that widespread in UK... unless I'm missing something.

[tomcctv 190]

Thanks for the info so far... some interesting comments for me feed into my decisions, but would really like some comments on the two models that I mention.

 

The dedicated micros kit seems to be a bit more than I want to spend initially... and again doesnt seem to be that widespread in UK... unless I'm missing something.

 

 

the DM is built in the uk. but the 4 way avermedia is a much better dvr and half the price. like all DMs you are paying for the name. take a look at the avermedia eb3004net.