Is there any way to record directly to a computer ? ... or do you have to buy additional equipment ? Thanks
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We use a DVR and record to it, so we can search the video. We have. 3 office buildings and are using this camera in all three of them.
291701
This is an analog camera. You need a DVR to record or add a video server if you want to use a computer. You should buy an IP camera.
1723570
Kind of - the camera has a special type of RCA plug called a "BNC". It comes with an RCA plug adapter, so to connect it to a computer, you would need an RCA (video in) plug on your computer. You can buy a "security card" IDE or PCIE, and it will use your Hard drive to record. I actually started this route, but found it better to just buy a seperate DVR, and you can access the device from a computer or smartphone from anywhere. The camera is pretty good for an outside, all weather unit.
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It's a fantastic device but I've never been able to figure out how to record to a PC program. I always use a recorder. But I think it might be that my sound card is not set up for it. So to answer your question, yes but might still need to figure out how to make work.
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I would be grateful if you could post how you did this a mic on your computer. I have now tried a couple of ways and as the other poster had said, it did not work. I plugged it into the mic jack on my laptop. I then tried recording with 1) Sound recorder (under Microsoft Accesories) and with 2) Audicity. For Auditicy, I verified it could record fine w/o the mic and made sure I had the source input for auditcity be a microphone. so it appears the other poster is correct - but if you know some trick, please post so the rest of us can use it! (or if you realize you were mistaken, it would help us to know that too.) Thanks much. I would be grateful if you could post how you did this a mic on your computer. I have now tried a couple of ways and as the other poster had said, it did not work. I plugged it into the mic jack on my laptop. I then tried recording with 1) Sound recorder (under Microsoft Accesories) and with 2) Audicity. For Auditicy, I verified it could record fine w/o the mic and made sure I had the source input for auditcity be a microphone. so it appears the other poster is correct - but if you know some trick, please post so the rest of us can use it! (or if you realize you were mistaken, it would help... » Read More I would be grateful if you could post how you did this a mic on your computer. I have now tried a couple of ways and as the other poster had said, it did not work. I plugged it into the mic jack on my laptop. I then tried recording with 1) Sound recorder (under Microsoft Accesories) and with 2) Audicity. For Auditicy, I verified it could record fine w/o the mic and made sure I had the source input for auditcity be a microphone. so it appears the other poster is correct - but if you know some trick, please post so the rest of us can use it! (or if you realize you were mistaken, it would help us to know that too.) Thanks much. « Show Less
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Not sure - I have not tried recording anything yet, but I believe the site specified that it recorded directly to digital file. You could then transfer (burn) to a cd.Good luck!
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Try audacity its a recording software for Windows and Apple and if that doesn't help try Sound Record or Cakewalk
1722458
No. The simplest and best recording software (free) is audacity. Easy to use and works with this hardware
1263692
Sorry, can't help, have not tried to record with this machine. But there is a record button on the remote, so you must be able or that would not be there. Make sense.
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if you have a 3.5mm audio cable with RCA Jacks, you can connect them from the "audio output" located on the back of the computer or from the "headphone jack" output, to your receiver audio inputs, you'll have audio. Especially if you have a good sound system speakers!!! Any equipment having an RCA jack (L&R;) you can record from to your computer via. the USB input.firefly572002@yahoo.com
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There is a mini USB plug under the record button. There is a charger made for it. AND you can plug it into a computer USB
316251
Honestly the suck. I hooked it up to my sound system it lasted about a month before my records didnt sound right. Your better off getting a older used one. If you wanna record on your computer get audacity or soundwave and a rca to 3.5mm cord and plug in the the mic port.
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Hi Victor, Yes I am able to connect, view live and record videos from this camera on my computer but you will need a separate video adapter/cable and install software onto your PC. The camera doesn't come with those. If you buy the camera straight out, it comes with video cables that can be connected to a television or a computer with a video card that allows AV input. If you want specifics or technical details, you have to do some research.
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No. It's just the software for your PC, so you can record it on your PC. You'll need a minimum small mixer or a USB Microphone.
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Hi. I love this mic. To use on a computer you would need an interface that will convert the analog output to digital. You will also need an xlr cable that goes from the mic to the interface and a usb cable from interface to computer. If you are recording music you will need a recording program. Without a program you can encounter a noticable delay. Have fun!
810322
Does anyone have a more clear and helpful answer for this question? What kind of thing would I need to hook up to this to record the sound or my kid singing along?
2271031
Sorry took so long to answer, had to go over my user manual. There is no built in microphone that I can find, the manual does not mention one. It does record direct from the FM Radio and CD. It also records from the AUX IN jack from MP3 players, CD players, and non-dockable iPods( except iPod shuffle 3rd generation.) You will need an audio cable (not included) with one 3.5 mm stereo plug on each end of the cable. This info is from the manual. Hope this helps. You might could plug in a mic.
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Yes there is a built in mic it cannot record without one. However; I think you can even plug in an external mic also.