PRO cameras with built-in microphones: Which DVR is compatible?
The PRO-1080MQB, PRO-4KMQB, PRO-10801AOC, and PRO-4KDOME cameras have built-in microphones for 1-way audio recording via BNC connection.
They work with the model numbers below but NOT other variant models of DVR-4580, DVR-4680, DVR-5580, or DVR-5680:
| Camera models | Compatible DVR models |
| PRO-1080MQB |
DVR-4580RN, DVR-4680RN, DVR-4685RN, DVR-5580RN, DVR-5680RN, DVR-4880RN, DVR-4680XU, DVRx-5680XU, DVRx-5580RU, DVRx-5680RU |
| PRO-4KMQB | DVRx-5680RN, DVRx-5680XU, DVRx-5580RU, DVRx-5680RU |
| PRO-10801AOC | DVR-4580RN, DVR-4680RN, DVR-4685RN, DVR-5580RN, DVR-5680RN, DVR-4880RN, DVR-4680XU, DVRx-5680XU, DVRx-5580RU, DVRx-5680RU |
| PRO-4KDOME | DVRx-5680RN, DVRx-5680XU, DVRx-5580RU, DVRx-5680RU |
Like many other companies that are affected by the Global electronics chipset shortage, Swann has had to use different chipsets to continue the 4680/5680 series while keeping the same core features and overall performance as the previous chipsets. As alternative chips have become available Swann has taken advantage of any newer technology these chips support including the ability to decode AOC (Audio over Coax). The decoding of this special audio stream is only supported by the latest chipset used in the recorder models as noted above.
PLANNING TO BUY A CAMERA WITH BUILT-IN MICROPHONE?
If you are planning to buy a PRO-1080MQB, PRO-4KMQB, PRO-10801AOC, or PRO-4K1DOME as an add-on camera, first check the exact model number of your recorder. There are 2 ways to do that as shown in the following information:
STICKER
Check the sticker underneath the recorder and you should find your model number—the compatible DVRs like the 4680RNs and 5680RNs. The sample sticker below is a DVR8-5680RN.
SYSTEM INFO
Access the Menu then go to System > Information and look for Device Type. The compatible DVR as stated above are 4680RN and 5680RN. The sample sticker below is a DVR8-5680RN
Of course if you need more assistance or advice on your camera selection, contact our Sales team who will be happy to offer help and advice.