Category Archives: Digital Recording

Cathexis Hybrid DVR

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Cathexis catSytems.

Cathexis are a well established manufacturer of digital surveillance equipment. The catSystem range offers both hardware and software products that boast a level of flexibility not seen in many products of this type.

Customised for every requirement.

The catSystems have the ability to to allow the customer to specify a custom built recording suite that allows hybrid integration of both new and existing cameras, both analogue and IP.

H.264

Using H.264 compression technology high performance is assured. Used extensively in the retail and mining sectors, a powerful database engine allows real-time recording and monitoring. This, synchronised with audio allows customers to build a system exactly suited to their needs. This solution means no over specified unit costing more than is actually required allowing more budget to be spent on quality cameras as well.

Hybrid DVR solution.

The Cathexis DVR has an application to meet every need it has been engineered for stability and reliability and the fault monitoring side of the product with full system logging is a godsend for installers. It is highly net-workable for hybrid options and remote monitoring and maintenance gives CCTV control staff high levels of functionality through advanced CCTV software.

Integrated CCTV.

Finally third party integration has been considered a must in the the design of this product allowing fire systems, access control and EPOS all to be seamlessly integrated. A robust product designed for blue chip companies can also be used by medium sized business as well. A visit to the website would not go amiss.

Samsung DVR SRD series.

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Samsung SRD series.

Samsung has recently brought out their new SRD series of H.264 DVRs. Branded as the Techwin DVR, many of the new models have an HDMI output to upscale images to 1080p together with virtual progressive scan. These new features help with the problems with blurred edges and the development of this technology has ensured that the user will see crisp clear still frames when reviewing images.

Wide range of DVRs.

The SRD range has been developed to give installers a wide range of products to suit all budgets and offer many different variables of solutions. Existing static cameras can be easily upgraded to a PTZ dome camera as RS485 control can be sent over the existing coaxial cable and eliminates the need to run an additional twisted pair to effect camera control. A built in web server, dual codec operation and removable hard drives all gives the installer plenty of options when specifying for a multitude of scenarios.

CCTV software.

All the new series will interface with Samsung’s centralized management software SVM-S1 with a GUI menu structure that makes operation for the end user very simplistic. Samsung DVRs have earned an excellent reputation for reliability and flexibility and the SRD series is no exception to this. Supplied with a a full three year warranty and free technical support the SRD range is expected to sell very well over the next couple of years.

CCTV.What do end users want?

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What do end users want/ expect from CCTV ?

Good live images.

Reliable DVRs.

Excellent service.

Robust products.

Future proofed solutions.

A quality installation.

Internet access to recordings.

Integration to access control /intruder alarms.

Megapixel and HD cameras.

Good compression over the network.

Recorded images that retain maximum quality.

Recorded images that can be zoomed into.

CCTV software thats easy to use.

Remote IT support.

Fast response to faults.

CCTV analytics

Remote CCTV monitoring.

Here at integrated CCTV we know this and we are able to give advice and help on how this can be achieved. With up to date news and reviews on all the latest IP PIXCs, HD solutions , Analytics and how to get the best out of your existing CCTV systems. If you have any questions on CCTV, Access control or security integration it is well worth viewing the site or asking us questions online. We will always be able to find you the answer you need.

Dallmeier Netbox

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Dallmeier Netbox.

Dallmeier have been producing recording and transmission devices for over 25 years. They build top end security solutions and have an excellent reputation for quality within the industry.

Dallmeier Netbox.

This year at IFSEC  Dallmeier introduced the Netbox. This is a hybrid recording solution designed for temporary and permanent recording solutions . It has been built to be robust and flexible. Ideal for building sites but also  anywhere that it could be subject to a harsh environment. An 8 way unit, each camera input can be either IP or analogue. The usual quality is evident and the Netbox caters for a niche in the market that does not seem to have that much competition. So, should prove very successful.

We would appreciate feedback from anyone who has deployed the Netbox. Please feel free to pass comment.

CCTV software v DVRs

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Why use CCTV software instead of a DVR?

CCTV software has been around for a while but as a recording medium has long been easily outsold by the good old reliable DVR. The DVR has changed the face of the CCTV industry over the last 10 years and comes in many different forms. From high end spec that costs onwards and upwards of £5000, to budget units that can be bought for as little as £300. Explaining to an end user the vast difference in cost can be tricky but as we all know you will generally pay for what you get. Recently though the DVR has started to change.

How have DVRs changed?

They have evolved into hybrid units so they can incorporate the latest technology such as analytics and IP cameras. Many benefits here, but manufacturers are starting to think differently about how the market will develop in the future. Until recently IP cameras have struggled to take a hold in the security industry . The main reason has been the substantial difference in price between an IP camera and its analogue equivilent. In addition IT managers have been reluctant to stream large amounts of data across their network. The cost of an IP DVR has also meant that an upgrade is expensive and difficult to sell . So whats changing? Basically the cost of IP cameras is plummeting , they are also cheaper to install. IT managers have become far more accepting of  the technology and like the idea that they can record through CCTV software such as March network’s Videosphere VMS rather than a DVR solution. In addition manufactures are starting to put recording into the camera itself this means that critical data can boast full redundancy and no information will be lost.

More flexible.

Perhaps though the greatest benefit of IP Cameras integrated into a CCTV software solution is flexibility. No longer is the end user restricted to a 16 way box and the need to buy another costly DVR box if he needs extra cameras on his site. Another huge benefit is the introduction of codecs.This is a device that turns an analogue camera into an IP device that can easily be introduced into the CCTV software solution. So a customer can convert to CCTV software recording without the need to replace all his existing analogue cameras.

Conclusion.

Not many people in the security industry expect that analogue will be around for long. So we ask,will CCTV software do the same to digital video recorders, that DVRs did to their predecessor, the humble VCR?