Security Cam Feed Split

[kmacinct]

Does it make sense, that I could "T" the feed from a single security camera, to two 'control box's' ??

Such as have two points to monitor the feed ??


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[fxdscon]

Does it make sense, that I could "T" the feed from a single security camera, to two 'control box's' ??

Such as have two points to monitor the feed ??


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How are you controlling it now?

What type of feed is it.....

IP (internet)?
wireless?
USB?
composite video?

 

[Halfpint]

Does it make sense, that I could "T" the feed from a single security camera, to two 'control box's' ??

Such as have two points to monitor the feed ??
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Well... I am currently feeding 8 composite video cameras to an 8ch DVR/Switchbox and an 8ch Switchbox. The DVR is located in my radio/computer room and the switchbox is located in the `master bedroom'. I just used some BNC `Ts' to split the feeds and a couple `4 port to 4 twisted pair cable' BALUNs to connect between the 2 locations. I also have used `Ts' at the front and back doors to provide a signal to small monitors at those locations to enable checking out who might be there before actually opening the door if we haven't first checked on one of the other 2 monitors. So far I haven't noticed any degradation of the signals though the 2 door monitors have only been in use for the first part of this year.

Depending upon what type/quality of your cabling, distance of the runs, ETC "your Mileage May Vary". Choose your longest run, or runs, and give it a try before going all out.