Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) have modernized the security industry by providing digital clarity, time saving features, eliminating several obsolete components and providing value.
A PC-based DVR can be a personal computer that has been modified with a capture card to input video cameras. Recording software is installed to work with Microsoft Windows. DVR cards and software can be purchased for under $500.00...the price reflects the quality. Some companies such as American Dynamics and Pelco have licenses with Microsoft to alter Windows so that their products and software have peak performance. These are casino-grade products that come with a price tag. PC-based DVR's usually have more features.
A Linux-based DVR is pre-engineered at a factory and mass produced. Linux is a free operating system - which helps to keep the cost down. Linux is also very stable compared to Microsoft Windows and doesn't attract viruses when connected to the internet.
Reed Security has a large selection of DVR's and will find the solution that meets your needs and fits your budget.
GE Digia II
Cost effective entry level solution. Linux-based operating system. MPEG4 compression. 720 x 480 resolution. Available in 4,8, or 16 channel. 120fps recording and display. 160 to 640GB storage. Motion recording. External DVD-RW, hard drive, or flash drive archiving. USB 2.0 port. 1 audio channel. Uses CRT television or PC monitor. GE Remote web software using IE6 or higher.
American Dynamics eDVR
Linux-based operating system. MJPEG compression. 720 x 240 resolution. Available in 4,8, or 16 channel. 120fps recording and display. 80GB to 640GB storage. Motion recording. Built in CD-RW or DVD-RW. SD card slot. 2 audio channels. PTZ camera support. Uses CRT television or LCD monitor. Web software using IE6 or higher.
Hunt HVRM Series
Linux-based operating system. MPEG4, JPEG compression. 720 x 480 resolution. Available in 4,8, 16 or 32 channel. 120 to 960fps recording,480 to 960fps display. 500GB to 8TB storage. SATA. Motion recording. Built in DVD-RW. 2 USB ports. 1 to 4 audio channels. PTZ camera support. Uses CRT television or LCD monitor. Control Center Lite Digital Management Software Suite: VIEW, LISTEN, PLAYBACK, ARCHIVE, PRINT, & MANAGE remotely. Controls several HVRMs.
Hunt HVRM T Series
Linux-based operating system. H.264, JPEG compression. 720 x 480 resolution. Available in 4,8, 16 channel. 120 to 480fps recording,480 to 960fps display. 500GB to 8TB storage. SATA. Motion recording. Built in DVD-RW. 2 USB ports. 1 to 4 audio channels. PTZ camera support. Uses LCD or PC monitor. Control Center Standard Digital Management Software Suite: VIEW, LISTEN, PLAYBACK, ARCHIVE, PRINT, & MANAGE remotely. Controls several HVRM units.
American Dynamics Intellex
PC-based operating system. ACC proprietary compression. 640 x 240 resolution. Available in 4,8, or 16 channel. 60 to 480fps recording,480fps display. 160GB to 2TB storage. Motion recording. Built-in CD-RW or DVD-RW. 2 USB ports. 1 audio channel. PTZ camera support. Uses PC monitor. Network Client Remote Management Software: VIEW, LISTEN, PLAYBACK, ARCHIVE, PRINT, & MANAGE remotely. Controls several Intellex DVRs. Video vault off-site storage with auto archive. Integrates with Entrapass Corporate access control systems.
Pelco DX Series
PC-based embedded operating system. ACC proprietary compression. 704 x 480 resolution. Available in 8 or 16 channel. 16 channel expansion box option. 60 to 480fps recording,480fps display. 160GB to 3TB storage. Motion recording. Built-in CD-RW or DVD-RW. 6 USB ports. 2 audio channels built in, expandable to 32. PTZ camera support. Uses PC monitor. Remote Client Software: VIEW, LISTEN, PLAYBACK, ARCHIVE, PRINT, & MANAGE remotely. Controls several DX series DVRs.
Panasonic WJ Series
Linux operating system. Proprietary Super compression. 720 x 480 resolution. Available in 9 or 16 channel. 60 to 120fps recording. Upto 15,000GB storage. Motion recording. External CD-RW or DVD-RW. 4 audio channels. Uses CRT or LCD monitor. Network Software: VIEW, LISTEN, PLAYBACK, ARCHIVE, PRINT, & MANAGE remotely. Controls several Panasonic DVRs.