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Comments (39)
Luis Carmona
Get with the program, VMS manufacturers. Develop SIP communication software drivers or get left behind. Seriously, is it really that hard?
Ok, that was kind of a side note. As to the horn itself, not a bad little device. I think it's competitive to some combinations I have seen with horns attached to self amplified POE SIP devices from various intercom and VoIP brands. Kudos to Axis to be smart enough to make it SIP compatible and not just API only requiring a specific software driver being developed.
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Undisclosed Integrator #1
Brillant this looks great, cant wait to install these!
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Undisclosed Integrator #1
Is it me but that harness is not secured on the video lol, the Axis installer seems to missing the rest of the harness and its not attached! :D
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Sean Patton
Just a point of detail that needs some clarification: "The IHVP line also is network based, and features a more powerfull (9W vs. 7W) speaker compared to the C3003". The wattage of the speaker has limited bearing on the "power" or sound output of any speaker. It is a bit like minimum lux ratings in the camera world. You need to also know the efficiency of the speaker at that wattage output at the frequency bands the sound is at.
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Chuck Janzer
Is this an amplified outbound speaker only, or is it an intercom? Most of my customers are looking for a two-way system. But in the video and literature it really doesn't say two-way. In their press release they say "AXIS C3003-E receives power and plugs directly into a third-party video management system with two-way audio support and/or VoIP telephony system" but that is the only line about "two-way." While it appears to be two-way - since they can "test" it with a tone, they don't explicitly say that.
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Undisclosed #2
Speaking of inefficient speakers, where did you see any that were ~30db?
30db is as loud as a ticking watch.
On the other hand, since db's are logarithmic, you can't multiple/divide them to get a power factor. The rule of thumb when it comes to human perception of sound levels is every 10 db's is twice as loud. Therefore 120db is 4x as loud as 100db.
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Matt Bode
OK, so where is the companion Microphone? Sony has their SCA-M30, so you'd think that Axis would have something too?
And if you are interested, check out Sony's SCA-S30 and compare.
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Undisclosed Integrator #1
Not sure why you need a microphone. The product is targeted twards RVRC installations - shouting intruders off site. I like the fact its POE powered, im sure it will be a hit unless its overpriced...
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Matt Bode
And that's why I love IPVM!
Thanks!
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Chuck Janzer
You are correct, the spec sheet talks about two-way audio ( mono.... not duplex - as opposed to stereo ) But there must be something more to this. Very poor marketing if this device is truly "intercom" capable. To "A" - we've installed numerous CCTV system with high powered intercoms. Those same devices talk to gate locations, ceiling speakers in corridors, and outside in parking lots. Two-way is by far the request when a speaker is placed.
We have taken over projects where the customer was promised intercom functions because "the last guy" pointed out the camera has a built in microphone and speaker capable. That last guy didn't understand you needed to amplify that "speaker" so it could be heard.
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John Honovich
Business question: how does this help Axis overall revenue and competitive positioning?
It's fair to say that with all the recent niche products (e.g., anti-suicide camera, camera knows when its being rotated, multi-imager/PTZ combo, etc.), Axis has become the 'king' of advanced gizmos for surveillance applications. On the other, these are not going to be broadly adopted for mass-market or SMB applications.
On the one hand, clearly many larger deployments will use these, regardless of who they use primarily for cameras. However, how much will this help them make incursions into the bulk of the 'standard' / vanilla camera business?
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Andrew DeMattos
Gentec and Axis have both included VOIP into their system...?
Who else has this integrated into their VMS?
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Undisclosed Manufacturer #3
My first thought was "this idea blows"
But now that I've read the comments, I like the sound of it
:)
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Gregory Keeling
I think this product is a welcome addition to the industry. I have no doubt it will do well. Axis has lost market share with surveillance over the last few years, diversifying their portfolio by moving into access control, audio and other markets is what will keep them profitable.
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Greg Austin
We could have used these 3 or 4 years ago... great idea, just amazing how long it takes to develop something like this. The 2-way audio or "talk back" performance will dictate whether this product takes hold in the market. One way audio has limited application in our markets.
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Undisclosed
not onvif. not psia. not any actual standards-based interface. how early-1990's quaint.
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John Honovich
Related, Axis has released a 7-page white paper on IP loudspeakers.
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Undisclosed #2
Related: Speco has recently posted a video demonstrating their bullhorn product, the totally analog Digital Deterrent.
Trivia: Idiotic bad guy in scene 1 is also irratated good guy in scene 2.
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Michael Miller
Axis is adding to their SIP speaker line.
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