Question about Grandstream Audio

[Stevo443 0]

Hi there.

 

I have just ordered a grandstream GXV3674_FHD_VF

I ordered it based solely on its weatherproofing and video specifications. Everything about it looks impressive.

 

But after further reading, I realized that it has separate 3.5mm audio in/out jacks.

The camera will be in a remote location (on my farm) over a wifi link and I won't be able to run an audio cable to it from the server.

I was wondering, do these cameras send their audio down the ethernet as well?

 

I have a feeling that those jacks are to use the 2 way voip that it features, which I won't need.

Surely, if i had a company, which had 20 of these cameras, I wouldn't need to run separate audio cabling for each just to get sound?! what kind of sound card would the server need?!

 

Here's how the brochure reads: http://www.grandstream.com/products/surveillance/gxv3674/marketing/gxv_3674_hd_datasheet.pdf

 

Is there anyone out there with grandstream equipment that could shed some light on this?

I'd be eternally grateful.

 

Cheers!

[Securame 0]

The audio input/output is for installing an external microphone and/or speaker. You do not need to run a cable from the camera to your recording equipment.

 

Keep in mind that if you do want audio, you will need to install a microphone.

[Stevo443 0]

The audio input/output is for installing an external microphone and/or speaker. You do not need to run a cable from the camera to your recording equipment.

 

Keep in mind that if you do want audio, you will need to install a microphone.

 

Thank you for your reply. That makes a lot more sense!

[marc1 0]

Hey Stevo, I'm switching most of my PTZ IP Cam's to 360 Fish-Eye panoramic IP Cam.

 

Have you heard of these ?