laserptz 0 Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) Hello Everyone, I recently installed a PTZ camera in my outside sealed soffit (outside the master bedroom)the idea was for a clean look. What I neglected to consider was the sound that would be put off when the PTZ tracks on it's tour in the early a.m hours ( I'm a light sleeper). I'm thinking of placing sound deading foam around the camera. I don't think the sound is transfering through the wood beam it's attached to) If anyone has any ideas it would be greatly appreciated. Pic attached. Thx in advance. Edited August 8, 2012 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted August 8, 2012 What the manufacture and model of that PTZ camera? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shockwave199 0 Posted August 8, 2012 Rock wool insulation may help a bit inside the soffit, but it would probably take a bit of trial and error to get it quiet enough. I had considered installing my ptz on a wall beneath my bedroom as well but decided against it for other reasons than sound. I had no idea a larger ptz would transfer sound into the house when it moves. I can hear it in my living room, having the camera installed outside on that wall. It's not a terrible- more of a soft whirring sound during preset tours. But you can hear it if all is quiet. I like to think of it as the sound of being more secure. Of course if it was keeping me up at night I'd think of it as a PIA. Good luck quieting that sucker down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laserptz 0 Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) Built in Canada by Ascendent Group a NOVA-160m-37x Thx Edited August 8, 2012 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laserptz 0 Posted August 8, 2012 Thx for the info Shockwave109. I was also thinking it was going to take some trial and error, just looking for the best product to try! Sleeping on the sofa until I figure it out, LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shockwave199 0 Posted August 8, 2012 You might also try rubber gaskets on the screws wherever they touch wood, and perhaps a custom rubber gasket under the outer rim of the dome so it's not flush to the wood soffit. It's an attempt to isolate the entire rig from the wood. I think that could help lessen the sound transfer, but even that remains to be seen....or heard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laserptz 0 Posted August 8, 2012 LOL Good Ideas. Thx Shockwave! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
