Getting mic to work

[CedarTree]

I have the camera below, and the camera settings (via IP address) clearly have audio on. I also have audio on checked for BI. But not getting any audio? Am I missing something obvious? THANKS!

 

[TonyR]

I have the camera below,

Which camera is that?

 

[CedarTree]

Sorry forgot the link…

Anpviz 4.0MP POE IP PTZ Dome...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T62VCY3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[TonyR]

The reviews and Q&A answers are all over the place but MOST say that it does NOT have a microphone built-in. This is reinforced at very bottom of the page in the link you provided which shows :

 

[sebastiantombs]

Interesting that the sensor size isn't mentioned in the Amazon description and I clicked on the "specs" tab on their site and got a blank page.

 

[IReallyLikePizza2]

Can you send a screenshot of the camera config?

 

[CedarTree]

Thanks guys. The description on Amazon elsewhere says "mic built in". Clearly bad tracking of models. The online manual doesn't describe how to connect the audio wires to an external mic. Judging from the picture, anyone have a suggestion on a good mic to buy and how to splice it?

 

[sebastiantombs]

Nothing is ever as easy as it seems. You'll need a PoE splitter, a coaxial "Y" cable for power to the mic and camera and a powered microphone.

PoE Splitter

Amazon.com

Y Cable

Amazon.com : SIM&NAT 1 Female to 2 Male 5.5mm x 2.1mm DC Power Supply Splitter Cord, Y Splitter Adapter Wire, Y-Cable for Security CCTV Parking Camera, LED Strip Light, Pack of 2 : Electronics

Amazon.com : SIM&NAT 1 Female to 2 Male 5.5mm x 2.1mm DC Power Supply Splitter Cord, Y Splitter Adapter Wire, Y-Cable for Security CCTV Parking Camera, LED Strip Light, Pack of 2 : Electronics

www.amazon.com

Micro Seven Microphone

Amazon.com