Recent content by Bizzy

Just trying to understand how bit-rate, video format and bandwidth how they all relate to each other. That's all.

Not questioning them the wrong way. I've gotten good info from this forum. I can thank members of this forum.

Thanks. I'll look into them.

Okay. I got that about bandwidth. Compression is also part of the format right? Not to nitpick.

Isn't it Bit-Rate? Isn't bit-rate dependent on the format of recording such as MPEG, H.264, and so forth? I just look at specs of certain cameras and it seems to suggest this. Also the recorders advertise total bandwidth they can handle.

What are some of the better software packages that you would recommend and how much do they go for? Not very familiar with VMS. Also are there any hardware such as DVR cards out there for this as well? Looking into this since going PC based seems to offer more flexibility than Recorder non PC...

That's what I mean, it is so old it may not handle this. If I were to go this route what specs would you recommend. What are software packages would you recommend aside from Blue Iris? Also what about Apple desktops?

I have an old beat up PC that's 5-10 years old. Not sure if that would cut it. If I go that route, I most likely will have to get a new PC.

Blue Iris? Use a PC as a video recorder? Wouldn't I have to buy something else to hook up the cameras to the PCs? Isn't Windows less secure than say Linux based recorders?

Or perhaps he was always cheap so that's the way he understands it. I asked him about brand that he was going to be using and he gave a vague answer about "chinese made" stuff. By cheapo or crappy recorder how cheap are we talking about? Recorders that I've seen that accommodate 10+ cameras as...

Is it recommended to have cameras and recorders from different makes or should they both be same make? What issues can arise if any?

Unfortunately based on what I've seen and read online, it seems this is pretty common.

Thanks.

I've talked to an installer and he says the downside of IP system is the bandwidth and that he has had to knock down the resolution of the cameras to be installed from 3MP to 1MP because of it. Is this bandwidth thing just nonsense or what? Some people say it is that you have people who don't...

Hi, I'm looking to get a new surveillance camera system for a laundromat that's under renovation. Looking at what to go for IP camera system or TVI camera system as well as what is needed for each. Looking for advice.