Benchmark rating on IP Encoders/server
The choice between IP-enabled and composite systems is not a simple one to make. After all, does it really matter hoe the video is transmitted, or indeed is it vital that all data in one solution is transmitted in the same way? Of course it does not: att that really matters is the quality of the final image, and its ability to be used in the way that the end user requires.
The video server is one element of a CCTV system, and has a simple job to do. It encodes compostive video so that it can be transmitted, veiwed and managed via a network.
All of the systems were tested simultaneously, and all were mounted as per the manufacturers specifications. cable runs were of a similar lengh.
    PRODUCT                                  OVERALL RATING
Axis 241SÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8.5/10
Bosch VIPX1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8.37/10
CBC ZN-T9000Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8.25/10
Dallmeier Microstreamer       7.87/10
Dedicated Micros DV-IPÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8.12/10
Synectics E-100Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8.75/10
All testing done by Benchmark magazine