Convenience store security system

[P11]

Hi, my friend needs to put a security system in his convenience store, he wants to use a computer with a 300gb hard drive as main storage for a 5day work week. He wants to know how to connect 4 cameras to the computer and make them split on a screen (have all four images on the screen) and record them.

Any input is appreciated!

Thanks

 

[spacedude89]

i dont know if thats possible on a computer. i think you have to do it on a tv and videotapes and stuff

 

[Hawk16]

they have equip on tigerdirect that allows u to connect cameras to ur comp but i dont kno how many

 

[Geoff]

i dont know if thats possible on a computer. i think you have to do it on a tv and videotapes and stuff

wrong

these cards allow you to connect at least 4 cameras up to a PC, here are some of the links:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815100121
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16881107001
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16881107002
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16881104001

 

[bigsaucybob]

yea geoff beat me 2 it. i ahve seen those things in use before. they are pretty cool.

 

[Blue]

You can connect many usb cameras up to one single computer and with the right software I believe you can have several cameras. I think this is possibly the cheapest way. If you buy half decent webcams and use the right software. I own this software http://www.webcamxp.com/ and it works wonderfully. There are many recording options and you can record sound as well... check it out.

Edit:

Oh yea almost forgot one of the coolest parts . You can stream the video and audio so you can check whats going on anywhere in the world using the web.

 

[Camper]

Yha you can spy on the night crew when you want.

 

[bigsaucybob]

o yea ive seen that. i was watching a show about this guy who owns a restaurant in ny but lives in los angeles and monitors the restaurant all day with cameras placed all around the restaurant. thats so cool

 

[P11]

What would be the best software for recording, storing, and viewing the 4 cameras? Also can anyone suggest any cameras that would be appropriate for a convenience store.

 

[Blue]

What would be the best software for recording, storing, and viewing the 4 cameras?

The software I suggested does the recording. and the storing of files would be on a hardrive of your choice.