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Track naughty dog
I bought this to keep an eye on my extremely naughty dog. He will raid everything while we're gone. What I like the most here is the 2-way sound so I can scream at him too. This allowed me to let him out as I could fix it for him while he thought we were gone and so in the end he learned to leave everything alone and hang out with or to sleep as we go. Images are surprisingly clear and zoom is also possible. Video is in color and the speaker is very clear. This camera is capable of not only zooming but also being able to move up and down and back and forth
19/01/2021
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Large IP camera with 20x optical zoom
This camera is quite large compared to other PTZ cameras I have installed. It was easy to set up on a direct wired network connection. Once setup on the wired connection then it was easy to configure the wireless settings at that point.It does have a great picture quality. I like that it has 20x zoom capability and it can track the motion of a human and follows them as they move around. It will put a frame around them and then zoom into them and if there are multiple humans detected in the view area then it will zoom out so that all can be included in the picture.I put in a 128GB SD card in it to save video files local to the camera but they also can be saved to the phone's photo album running the CamHipro app. It does also include features like emailing snapshots to your own email address and saving video files to an FTP server.It can be configured for many settings in the app but more settings can be configured in the web app available at its local IP address on the network.I like that it has a built-in microphone and speaker which allows a very loud 2-way system to talk with others you might find in your camera view as well as it allows for motion/humanoid detection alert in the form of a siren/dog or custom message of your own. Right now mine has a spooky halloween message on it to scare others away.It is one of the higher priced cameras in this product line but it has excellent performance and extra features not seen in other cameras costing less.
09/10/2022
Green Light for Skeptics
I was very skeptical in buying this because of the price ($12.99, originally around $40). However i was very pleased with what i got. So if you are like me and make purchase decisions based on reviews, then hopefully this will help because i always am very honest in mine. All in all, it is a very good deal.I bought this for an android phone (LG G5). My purpose was for security recording while uber/lyft driving (yes, i do record in my car in the event of an accident or false accusation by a rider). It works great HOWEVER make sure you get a better recording app than the default one that comes pre loaded on the phone. I tried a different one that had high ratings on Google play store, and there was a very significant difference in clarity. So make sure you take that into consideration if you buy it and it doesn't sound clear. I recommend one that allows you to adjust decibel settings, as that can be the difference between quality and spotty recording, even with high quality microphones.Overall, the Mic is very well made. There is plenty of cord, and it comes with adapters for different recording devices. It sounds amazing compared to the phone microphone. It actually feels pretty heavy, is made of metal. The shirt clip is very strong and also made of metal. I have a lot of experience working with sound recording equipment and after testing this Mic for a few days, i have a feeling that with proper care, it will last a very long time.
28/07/2022
I love this mic!
I'm not a professional in the recording industry, nor am I a vlogger, etc. However, after using cheap mics for years, I decided I wanted something of better quality for audio/video conferencing, gaming, and chatting with friends. I did have to do some learning after I purchased this mic because at it's default settings from the factory, it would literally pic up the sound of a pin dropping. Sound quality from the Yeti is excellent - at least to my ears. I see these mics are now considerably more expensive than when I purchased this earlier in 2020. Unsure about the Yeti? Well, it's leaps and bounds above the generic mics you will find on the market. The Yeti is almost entirely all-metal construction, and it's solid metal - not thin tin. It's heavy, is very well made, and I am confident it will last a long time. It is available in a variety of different colours, too. I highly recommend this mic for general all-purpose use, even at it's current price in May, 2020. I feel as though it might be too good for what I am using it for, but at least my voice is crystal clear to everyone else. I'm sure there are better options available to professionals, but I can't see this disappointing too many people. Unsure why the review is asking me to rate "Camera quality" - there is no camera with the Yeti. It's just a microphone and a stand.
12/03/2022
Works as you would expect.
I seen a lot of negative reviews on this product i bought it after the sound portion of my onboard motherboard fried and really there is little that needs to be said, it all works great except i found the headphone port to do nothing but that's all right the general "front" labeled port is what you will use 24/7 for speakers and headphones (unless you got a surround in which case they're are seperate ports, all seem to work but the headphone one - (i think this is intentional and is for monitoring of the other outputs or something similar, but even if that isn't the case no big deal.)It has S/PDIF inputs and outputs (for if you have the appropriate devices that use this) microphone inputs (1/8th inch inputs) and all of these seem to work properly.It's not perfect but the sound quality is quite good for the price and i do have one complaint is that the amount of output is CRAZY so beware as the volume up/down buttons on the top work through your computer and not the device itself and the output is crazy so keep your computers sound levels LOW or face potentially blown speakers or headphones when you use it for the first time and i really hope people reading this heed my warning.Past that warning, good sound quality and the build quality is what is to be expected for 60$ its sturdy and seems well put together.Ordered it, came on time in a UPS envelope with the box and manual neatly inside unopened.4/5 Judging from price and quality, just TURN YOUR VOLUMES DOWWWWNNNNN!
19/01/2022
Must Have for anyone doing Video Work!
So when the wife decided she wanted to add "Quality Audio" to her video presentations, I went looking. We have a GoPro Hero 9 and the search started there. Anyone looking for this has probably already discovered that there is no direct way to feed audio into a Hero 9 without the "Media Mod". So we got that, and then I realized it had a 1/8" stereo input for external microphones. A bit more searching found the more expensive alternatives. I was almost ready to get it when I stumbled onto this little beauty. It has all of the important capabilities of the much more expensive versions at a fraction of the cost.I was skeptical at first but as I started using it, it was evident this thing works! And it works well! But there are a few things which may or may not matter to you.First, it's not water-resistant. So please use caution to not get it too wet. I'm sure it's ok with a little drizzle, but I'm willing to bet that a heavy down-pour will not make it fair well.Second, it does not have a status display (or display of any kind). So if that's important to you, you may need to shell out some more cash for the pricey alternative.Those are really the only downsides I could find. It has a built-in microphone or you can use the included lapel microphones. Both have a wind cover that's included.There are lots of YouTube videos about this one, so just do a quick search. That really helped me decide.
30/12/2021
Using for Dual Purposes, easy to set up!
When the headset arrived, I was pleased that I could set up the Bluetooth connections to my Android phone and my notebook PC without having to ask for help from my children (I'm 71 years old.) The headset was recognized and linked to the phone and PC in short order.I use the headset for long phone conversations, which gives me an opportunity to talk with family while I'm taking my long daily walk. When I'm not on the phone, I can listen to music played from my phone and the sound quality is great.The noise cancellation removes the noise from passing cars and trucks while I'm out walking and it also prevents unintended gibberish while I'm using voice-to-text on my notebook PC. With my old wired headset, the microphone would pick up words from the TV while my wife was watching and mix those words in with what I'm dictating to Word on my PC. Now I just get the text I dictate, and the headset filters out any speaking in the background.The battery has been lasting me all 6 or 8 hours I use it in a day and I just plug it in nightly when I plug in my phone. I was skeptical when I ordered the ICOMTOFIT Bluetooth headset, but it has exceeded my expectations, especially at its competitive price.E. Keller, Buffalo, NY
19/08/2021
Saramonic has Done it Again, Awesome mics!
I really love this company because they make very high quality wireless mics. This wireless Lavalier microphone for the iPhone is no different. It doesn't need an app and it doesn't need Bluetooth, it really is plug and play. The two mics are charged with the included USB C cable, and they can work for up to ten hours on one charge. You can be up to 16 feet away from your phone and still get great quality. The build quality is very strong, and this has selectable noise cancelation. It is an omnidirectional mic, and it is good for podcasts, business presentations, online teachings, vlogging, etc. Once you plug the receiver into your phone, all you have to do is turn on one or both mics and they work perfectly. The only complaint is that I have to take my protective case off of my phone to be able to use it, or I have to get a lightning extender so I don't have to take the case off. I personally do not like to ever take my protective case off of my smart phone because it's there to protect my phone! While I don't want to have to put an extender in my smart phone to use this, I can get over it because the quality is so good. One other important point is that you do need to unplug the receiver to be able to hear your recording play back. I love it and highly recommend it!
29/06/2021
Yealink UVC34 soundbar style camera
We got the Yealink UVC34 soundbar style camera for use in a small meeting room with a PC and 4K TV. We chose this brand and model due to features and cost with basically no reviews so here are some initial impressions. The setup and testing only took a few minutes, simply plug in the power adapter and usb cable and a Windows 10 PC recognizes it as a camera and mic. Both cables were long enough to allow the camera to be placed in various positions but a shorter USB cable can be used. The USB connect software was easy to find on the Yealink website and installed with no issue. We checked for updates but there were none available. We chose to leave the other settings at default.We tested in google meet, zoom, and the Windows camera app and everything worked fine. The camera AI adjusted based on people in the room and movement and cropped and zoomed accordingly. This seems to work as well as other cameras we have tried with similar features. The mics picked up well with no complaints from other meeting participants anywhere from 2-12 feet away. The sound is loud enough and clear at below half volume for a small meeting room with multiple people speaking.Overall we are giving it 4 stars for several reasons. There appear to be several features (such as microphone port) that are not active yet. The mounting hardware could also be better. There is a single point on the bottom to screw it down and nothing on the back. We are also concerned with longevity as this is an unknown brand for us.
27/03/2021