Guest commjo Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I have just joined this forum, looking for info on DVRs. I have 8 cameras (not PTZs), linked to a Vision Factory Montage Plus - fantastic bit of kit. Also I have audio from 2 of the cameras. I also have a bank of Sony SVHS VCRs - SVT168 - doing regular recording. I am now looking to move to digital. The VCRs are going, so I am left with the multiplexer. It cost a fortune, and so I would like to get best value out of it. What is the easiest and cheapest option for me to go digital, and get a networkable device/PC which will record all 8 cctv channels, both sound channels, and email/sms me when there is pre-defined movement? Does anyone want to swap my Montage Plus for the above solution? I am based in the North West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-Security Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Vision Factory are releasing a digital montage next month, but its the same situation, how much do yoou want to spend. www.nova-security.co.uk www.nsiapproved.co.uk No PMs please unless i know you or you are using this board with your proper name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rockford Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Vision Factory are releasing a digital montage next month Are they?? How do you know that? Do you have a spec? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest commjo Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Vision Factory are releasing a digital montage next month, but its the same situation, how much do yoou want to spend. The Montage is overkill for me - 24 inputs and whole host of features which I dont need or use. What I do need is the ability to remote view, and a DVR is the best solution. There must be loads of legacy systems which still need the massive features of the Montage Plus - anyone want to make me an offer? You should be able to me me via this forum. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt the Teckie Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 It might be worth getting on to Baxall. I think their DTL (single channel recorder) can decode the video stream from your existing mux. This being the case, when you connect via the ethernet, you'll be able to see the full 16way split. They're quite expensive but they may be less pricey than replacing the whole system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest commjo Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Thanks Matt - will give them a shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraHighResolution Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I think I read somewhere that Vision Factory are offering a trade in on their multiplexers for people who want to upgrade to digital. I doubt you are going to get any takers for your MUX, I have about 20 in stock gathering dust which I do not expect to move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian.cant Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 You may get lucky on Ebay but i cant see anyone needing one myself. Some DVR's are cheaper than budget mux's so you unlikley to shift an expensive one. If you get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest commjo Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 You may get lucky on Ebay but i cant see anyone needing one myself. Some DVR's are cheaper than budget mux's so you unlikley to shift an expensive one. If you get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doktor Jon Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Just to confirm that what Ultra High Resolution said is correct. Vision Factory will be offering a trade in option for their new digital multiplexer at IFSEC; may well be of interest to some, but unfortunately it doesn't immediately solve commjo's dilemma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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