Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Is Analog CCTV equipment obsolete?

April 26, 2017analog CCTV equipment Obsolete

0

Posted

Is Analog CCTV equipment obsolete?

1 Answer

0

Posted

In short, no, not by a long shot. As I mentioned before, CCTV manufacturers want to provide a cost effective migration path to digital video for their customers, rather than lose that customer. Almost every CCTV head-end is some form of DVR (digital). Many analog cameras are connected to video digital encoders to turn the composite image to digital. Most camera wiring runs are made using CAT5E cable and balun adapters, putting cable in place now that could stream digital video. Many CCTV systems are viewed remotely over a network (digital).