- Feb 3, 2018
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Hi everyone and thanks for having me.
I’m a electrician and security installer.
But I’m struggling to work out a good solution to what seems to me a problem that shouldn’t exist!
I’m installing a home cctv system for myself and I have chosen to use these cameras...

These cameras come with a built in junction box...

Nice!
However unfortunately I would like to use a microphone with this camera and also use Poe with a hikvision NVR.
Problem is the line in on the camera is what it says...line in!
I have tried unpowered mics to no avail and also entered the cameras settings using IVMS on a pc and the audio setting for
line in cannot be changed to mic in as some
Can be
So I’m just looking for some advice on what to do?
Obviously I can use a small 12v powered cctv mic and pull another cable in and replace the RCA end with a 3.5m and such...

But I can’t help thinking there must be someone with a better idea!?
So...answers on postcards people, what’s my options?
Cheers!
I’m a electrician and security installer.
But I’m struggling to work out a good solution to what seems to me a problem that shouldn’t exist!
I’m installing a home cctv system for myself and I have chosen to use these cameras...


These cameras come with a built in junction box...

Nice!
However unfortunately I would like to use a microphone with this camera and also use Poe with a hikvision NVR.
Problem is the line in on the camera is what it says...line in!
I have tried unpowered mics to no avail and also entered the cameras settings using IVMS on a pc and the audio setting for
line in cannot be changed to mic in as some
Can be
So I’m just looking for some advice on what to do?
Obviously I can use a small 12v powered cctv mic and pull another cable in and replace the RCA end with a 3.5m and such...

But I can’t help thinking there must be someone with a better idea!?
So...answers on postcards people, what’s my options?
Cheers!