wheaters64 0 Posted June 25, 2016 hi I have a 4 ch swann dvr (bnc ) and want to update to an 8 ch (cat5 digital) connection dvr I have seen balun connections etc , would they work to convert my connections ? I don't really want to buy a whole new set of cameras as the 4 I have in place are fine plus its a hastle to re route all the cabling as they are all at a my roof level and cabling is through my loft space . I would just buy 2 new digital dome cameras they will be at lower level i.e door entry height etc. thanks in advance for any help given p.s I'm in the u.k. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topchips 0 Posted June 28, 2016 Good day You will need to get a DVR that can take analog and digital (IP) cameras, Balun is used on analog cams when you are using cat5/cat6 (network cable) with your installation, IP cameras use a normal network connection with RJ45 connectors,a switch and POE for power (easiest) , I would suggest a Hybrid or tribrid DVR , eg: the 4 or 5 series Dahua DVR's : DH-HAC4108C-S3 (not sure whats available in the uk) Please let me know if you need any more info Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
