infowire 0 Posted September 28, 2011 I need to add a mic to my system, 12v, any recommendations ? Lapel Microphone - MICPA [edit by mod-store link replaced with manufacturer link] That is the only one i found that seems to be what i need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) Any mic will work, though I typically use Louroe Verifact-A microphones. They cost more than others though. http://www.louroe.com/category.php?CAT=2 Edited November 4, 2011 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
infowire 0 Posted September 28, 2011 Those look like they can blend in as a smoke detector =). Do those plug in directly into the dvr? and a regular 12vdc power source? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) Yes you can power them from the camera power also. Edited November 4, 2011 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shockwave199 0 Posted September 29, 2011 I got a cheap one- actually two from ebay just to try. No more then 15 bucks total for the two I think. Specifically for cctv dvr or camera hookup. Just the mics- I have cable if needed. I didn't expect much for cheap. Man was I surprised. These mics are amazing. The pickup range is head scratching- VERY large. From an isolated room, I can still monitor nearly half of my entire residence inside from one mic, BOTH floors! Low self noise. Very pleasantly surprised. My exprience- no need to spend large dollars at all for the type of mic I'm referring to. I'm an audio guy too, so I'm picky. Good luck. Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
infowire 0 Posted September 29, 2011 Sweet, just ordered a few.. 8$ shipped... got to love eBay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shockwave199 0 Posted September 29, 2011 Yeah, cheap right?! I at least buy from USA sellers though. I don't like the super cheap China auctions. I figured if they sucked what was wasted- ten or fifteen bucks? But...they didn't suck! I have a global mic volume setting in my dvr and I have it set at max, which is why I have an extreme pickup range. When you get progressivley closer to the room it's in, it gets louder. But it never distorts and I never hear hissing. I just hear pure audio man! I can hear outside traffic when the window is open too. I'm sitting here at work monitoring the audio remotely right now and I hear a chorus of crickets like I'm outside! If my house alarm ever goes off or there's a struggle inside my house, I'll hear it no problem and be right on it like a central station. Monitoring picture is great, but ever since I got an audio feed up at the house I really feel like I'm totally connected and ready to respond. Hope the mic works for you too. Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shockwave199 0 Posted September 29, 2011 Yeah soundy- I hear you. Like I said though, for me- surprise! IMO. Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
infowire 0 Posted September 29, 2011 yeah i buy usa only usually... asia takes too long to ship most of the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) yeah i buy usa only usually... asia takes too long to ship most of the time. Takes me 1-2 weeks for anything from the US But then we have no choice .. asia would probably be a month+ and cant buy the bulk orders they want. Edited November 4, 2011 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_va 0 Posted September 29, 2011 There is a place I order from occasionally that has a couple of mics called quasar electronics. Have not tried them yet but around $10 on a little circuit board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
infowire 0 Posted November 4, 2011 the eBay ones i picked up can hear everything! just pick up a lot of noise too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ljarrald 0 Posted November 4, 2011 i haqve two of these, one in the alley, one at the front door. absolutely AMAZING quality! can hear everything which is exactly what i want! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190575559207?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Numb-nuts 1 Posted November 7, 2011 . Whats with all the one syllable posts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites