IP cam wiring question

[ipcamgeek]

I am planning to install IP cam using cat5e or cat6 cables. I have some questions and your help and guidance are very much appreciated.

The camera that I plan to use now does not have build in Mic or support Audio in/out. But for future upgraded purposes, Do you recommend pulling two cat5e or cat6 cables per camera, so that i can use the second wire for audio or second wire for camera that support multiple lens? I hope what i said here make sense

For camera that has build in Mic, do I need a separate wire for he microphone ?

Thanks for your help

 

[nayr]

audio is encoded into the video stream; so you should be using a camera with a built in mic or external mic input.. a multi-lens camera wont need more than 1 cable either.. it called IP for a reason.

there is no reason to run a 2nd cable, unless you want a 2nd camera at that location.

lastly; are you sure audio recording is even legal in your locality?

 

[ipcamgeek]

nayr
Thanks for pointing out the legality for audio recording in my area. I am located in CA and upon checking from the following sites, I no longer want to pursue the audio option. Just not worth it.
for those interested, you can read the below Alarm Law & issues:
https://www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/alarm-law-issues