Axis hardware-video-encoder

[Barbado]

Gentlemen,
can ZoneMinder work along with those video encoders/servers by Axis?

Thank you.

[W.]

as far as I am concerned, yes. on IP side those boxes look just like axis ip cameras.

[coke]

This probably counts as a hijack, sorry.

I'm looking at adding a lot of analog cams in the future (increase in quantity needed, sticking with their IP cams where I need quality). I'm quite happy with my Axis IP cams (207, 207W, 221, 223M). Any recommendations on whether I should use capture cards for the analogs in my ZM box vs axis video servers?

[curtishall]

This probably counts as a hijack, sorry.

I'm looking at adding a lot of analog cams in the future (increase in quantity needed, sticking with their IP cams where I need quality). I'm quite happy with my Axis IP cams (207, 207W, 221, 223M). Any recommendations on whether I should use capture cards for the analogs in my ZM box vs axis video servers?

Depends on the resolution you are wanting. Video capture cards will show interlacing at higher-then-320x240 images (ie 640x480). Axis video servers will show a crisp picture at higher resolutions...with triple the cost for the blades.

Axis 241Q = 4 port video server @ 30FPS per port using 352x288
Axis 243Q + Axis 291 (or any video server rack) = 4 port video server @ 30FPS per port using 704x576

Axis 241Q is $799 (MSRP)
Axis 243Q + Axis 291 = $1399 (MSRP)

PV-149 = 4 port video capture card @ 30 FPS per port using 640x480

PV-149 = $149.95 (MSRP)

All pricing are without coupon codes or anything else..