Simple Surveillance: All-in-One Security Camera Kit

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Mid Florida Audio & Video now offers the all-in-one Metro HD Surveillance Kit!
Our all-in-one surveillance system kits include everything needed for a consumer-grade installation. Consumer kits simplify the buying process by including the cameras, DVR, wire, power supply, and miscellaneous materials needed for most consumer installations.
Kit includes:
– (4) 2.0 Megapixel HD Bullet Cameras
– (1) 8-Channel DVR with 1-TB Hard Drive for 1-month+ of recording
– (4) Pre-made 60′ siamese cable
– (1) Power supply for camera system, 12VDC
– (1) Power splitter 1-4
Limited availability
$699 with a 1-year warranty

Professional parts at a consumer price!


(863) 686-4653
1722 E. Edgewood Drive
Lakeland, FL 33803

Wireless vs. Wired Security Cameras: Which Should You Choose?

cam1With the advent of wireless security cameras (also known as IP cameras), many homeowners and consumers become fixated on the idea of being “wire free.” While wireless security cameras do offer benefits in some situations, they are not the end-all-be-all solution to everyone’s surveillance needs.

Let’s begin by settling the concept that wireless cameras are not completely “wireless”– these cameras do not need the standard video cable to work. However, wireless cameras still need to be powered, and power is sent through a wire. Any wireless camera will still need to be plugged into an outlet or other power source, unless it is battery operated (which is a completely different discussion and would require the exchange of batteries on a near constant basis).

cam3.jpgAnother downside to IP cameras is their strain on network bandwidth. The average consumer does not have a commercial-grade network that can handle the constant streaming and recording of 6+ high-definition security cameras. Multiple IP cameras on a standard home network would bog down the user’s Internet speed tremendously. Wired cameras are routed into a DVR which does not use nearly as many resources as individual IP cameras. Some IP cameras use an NVR, which is similar to a DVR, but this will not solve the issue of each camera needing a power source. The most viable advantage that wireless cameras have is their transmission length: a wireless camera system can be transmitted across an environment or terrain that would be extremely difficult or infeasible to run traditional camera cable across.

cam2Wired cameras appear to be more labor-intensive to install than their wireless counterpart, but their reliability and sustainability far make up for the installation effort. Once installed, wired cameras do not require an Internet connection to capture and record; they can also be installed with little to no networking or IT knowledge.


If you are debating whether wired or wireless cameras are best for you, call or stop by Mid Florida Audio & Video today for an estimate or consultation.

(863) 686-4653
http://www.MidFla.com
1722 E. Edgewood Drive
Lakeland, FL 33803

 

Capturing License Plates with Burst-Fire Imagery

Many customers want the option of capture the ingress/egress license plates and vehicles from their subdivision or community, but do not possess the budget to install a commercial-grade security camera system. Enter the Reconyx Hyper-Fire.

The Reconyx Hyper-Fire is an all-in-one covert security solution meant to capture rapid-fire images once the camera detects motion. These systems are excellent for capturing vehicle license plates, monitoring points of interest in high traffic areas, or even for use as game cameras in woodland or hunting scenarios.

Mid Florida Audio & Video sells and installs these systems. For added functionality, our system is mounted on a steel pole and wired into a solar-powered battery. This allows the camera to conserve battery power.

The camera records and saves the captured images on an SD card. Once an image has been captured, the administrator can remove the SD card from the unit and place it in a standard PC for viewing purposes.


For more information on our Reconyx systems or to schedule an estimate, call or stop by Mid Florida Audio & Video today!

(863) 686-4653
1722 E. Edgewood Drive
Lakeland, FL 33803

Why Should You “Network” Your Security Cameras?

Security cameras provide the obvious benefit of allowing the user(s) to instantly see through the lens of Big Brother. Whether you have cameras around the perimeter of your home, business, or neighborhood– cameras are always watching when/where humans cannot.

loagtdedciu-jay-wennington.jpgHowever, security cameras of the past only allowed the user to view the cameras when they are at the monitor or digital video recorder (DVR). With the advent of new technology, a security camera system can be integrated into an average router and viewed from nearly any Internet-connected device.

View your camera system from your work computer, smart phone, tablet, or even from a laptop while on vacation in China. Networking of security cameras provides priceless value to a customer’s peace of mind. If your camera system is not networked, you are missing out on an everlasting benefit.


For more information on our camera systems, call or stop by Mid Florida Audio & Video today!

(863) 686-4653
1722 E. Edgewood Drive
Lakeland, FL 33803

 

Security Cameras Installed at Nite Owl Pediatrics in Lakeland

Mid Florida Audio & Video installed a security camera system at Nite Owl Pediatrics in Lakeland, FL to monitor the interior/exterior of the building. The cameras capture the interior office as well as the patient parking lot.

The cameras are vandal-proof and weather-proof to withstand a variety of conditions and wear. The lenses are equipped with infrared technology to enable nighttime capture.

Security cameras are an excellent deterrent to prevent future criminal activity. However, if an incident does occur, most systems can record for one month, allowing the administrator to access archived footage and save it for use by law enforcement.


To schedule an estimate or consultation for security cameras at your home or business, call or stop by Mid Florida Audio & Video today!

(863) 686-4653
1722 E. Edgewood Drive
Lakeland, FL 33803

Surveillance System Installed at Spine Institute of Central Florida

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Mid Florida Audio & Video installed a CCTV system for the Spine Institute of Central Florida in Lakeland. The system monitors the interior office, as well as the parking lot of the facility.

Administrators can see who is outside of the building, the vehicles in the parking lot, the waiting area, and the exterior perimeter of the building. The cameras are indoor/outdoor to withstand variances in climate; they can also record at night with the assistance of infrared bulbs around the cameras’ lens.


To schedule an estimate or consultation for cameras at your home or business, call or stop by Mid Florida Audio & Video today!

(863) 686-4653
1722 E. Edgewood Drive
Lakeland, FL 33803

Security Camera System Installed for Polk City Courthouse

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Mid Florida Audio & Video installed a commercial-grade surveillance system for the Polk City Courthouse in Polk County.

The CCTV monitors the interior administrative portion of the building, as well as the exterior entrances and parking lot.

All cameras record based on motion in order to conserve hard drive space. The cameras feature infrared bulbs for nighttime capture and can be accessed remotely.


To schedule an estimate or consultation for a residential or commercial CCTV system, call or visit Mid Florida Audio & Video today!

(863) 686-4653
1722 E. Edgewood Drive
Lakeland, FL 33803