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

 

CCTV System Installed at Cobblestone Landing

Cobblestone Landing in Lakeland, FL recently had a commercial-grade surveillance system installed by Mid Florida Audio & Video. The system is comprised of a high-definition wireless camera at the entrance gate (to capture vehicles), as well as high-definition cameras at the community pool.

The cameras are networked for remote accessibility by administrators; this allows individuals to view the cameras from an Internet-connected smart phone, tablet, or computer.

The security cameras record based on motion in an effort to conserve hard drive space. Most comparable systems can record data up to one month before overwriting the old recordings with new information.


To schedule an estimate or consultation for surveillance cameras in your neighborhood or home, contact 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

Animal Feed Manufacturer Hired Mid Florida Audio & Video for CCTV Installation

Purina Feed of Lakeland, Florida recently hired Mid Florida Audio & Video to install a commercial-grade surveillance system for the manufacturing and warehouse facility. The company packages and ships animal feed for a variety of species and breeds.

The cameras are used not only to protect the exterior premises of the building in the event of an intrusion, but to monitor the industrial equipment and ensure the safety of its workers.

The cameras are vandal-proof and weather-proof, as well as infrared-equipped for nighttime capture. The administrators are easily able to look in to the system and ensure the equipment and workers are operating to its safety standards.


To schedule an estimate or consultation for your own CCTV system, call or stop by Mid Florida Audio & Video today!

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