Network surveillance cameras have some distinct advantages over their analog counterparts. Aside from their obvious remote viewing capabilities, network cameras provide more robust camera management and offer greater versatility in the installation process.
The ACTi ACM-4000 is an affordable and easy to install network camera, providing you with a great opportunity for entering the world of digital surveillance. In this camera you'll also find selectable compression options for tighter control over data distribution; a built-in microphone for communicating verbally over the network; and a motion detection function offering heightened security and easier file searching.
Progressive Scan Imager
A progressive scan imager captures an image in one take instead of in two stages the way interlaced cameras do. This means you won't get the blurring effect when viewing a freeze frame image of a fast moving object.
Selectable MPEG-4/MJPEG Compression
Selectable MPEG-4/MJPEG compression options gives you better control over the data distribution process. For example, you can use the lower quality but faster MPEG-4 compression format when viewing live images and opt for the slower but higher quality MJPEG codec when recording over the network.
Built-In Microphone
Built into the camera is a microphone for picking up sound in the vicinity of the camera. With the addition of an external speaker, you'll also be able to converse with a person at the camera location over the network. This is a most useful feature in a wide range of monitoring applications.