cp4874 0 Posted July 12, 2011 Hi Mates I was working for providing an IP camera system for a university campus. There are over 300 cameras requried in this system. We were planning to go with arecont vision cameras. and all the requried camera specs could be met using arecont vision. Now the client has come up with the requriement of 2 way audio also to be integrated into the camera system. I have my worries if audio integration would come out useful in such an environment. Well... you know how clients are.... Unfortunately.. Arecont vision do not offer this feature. Axis and Mobotix can offer this. But, they cannot match all the camera specs requriement. What are the options that i could use while staying with Arecont vision cameras. Please advise Cheers CP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted July 12, 2011 What are the required specs? Also I think the VMS will be VERY important if your trying to do 2-way audio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted July 12, 2011 Before you go any further, you should look into the legalities of it - use of audio monitoring/recording is limited or outright prohibited in many jurisdictions. If it's not allowed where you are, that makes your job a lot easier: you simply tell the client it's illegal and you won't do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted July 12, 2011 Before you go any further, you should look into the legalities of it - use of audio monitoring/recording is limited or outright prohibited in many jurisdictions. If it's not allowed where you are, that makes your job a lot easier: you simply tell the client it's illegal and you won't do it. I think that will depend on if your recording the audio or just using the system as a 2-way intercom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted July 12, 2011 Before you go any further, you should look into the legalities of it - use of audio monitoring/recording is limited or outright prohibited in many jurisdictions. If it's not allowed where you are, that makes your job a lot easier: you simply tell the client it's illegal and you won't do it. I think that will depend on if your recording the audio or just using the system as a 2-way intercom. True, but it may also count as "surveillance monitoring", which may also be an issue. But like I say, OP will need to clarify and check the laws for his area. Dammit, Jim, I'm a technician, not a lawyer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDM Group 0 Posted July 12, 2011 I would keep the audio and video systems separate, there are systems designed specifically for education campuses that work great. Will also give you the chance to break out the costs so the project doesn't get stalled by one or the other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted July 12, 2011 I would keep the audio and video systems separate, there are systems designed specifically for education campuses that work great. Will also give you the chance to break out the costs so the project doesn't get stalled by one or the other. I disagree 1 system is easier to manage/support and use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cp4874 0 Posted July 13, 2011 Hi guys Thanks for the responses. The site in question is part of the govenrment education system and the cited audio requirement has been raised by the local governance body. So I suppose the legal legitimacy of it will take a back seat. Please advise me on options i could resort to Thanks CP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted July 13, 2011 We were planning to go with arecont vision cameras. and all the requried camera specs could be met using arecont vision. Now the client has come up with the requriement of 2 way audio also to be integrated into the camera system. in the places that you do need audio then you are best using cameras that have 2 way. sanyo/axis I would keep the audio and video systems separate, there are systems designed specifically for education campuses that work great. Will also give you the chance to break out the costs so the project doesn't get stalled by one or the other. I disagree 1 system is easier to manage/support and use. i would also keep everything together. i.e images and sound. having separate system for audio is usless without images. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDM Group 0 Posted July 13, 2011 My comment based on if it is just a two way intercom system as used in most schools with no recording Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
