Enhancing Your Video Surveillance System with Audio

Integration of Surveillance Camera Systems and IP Audio Systems

Integration of IP Audio with IP Surveillance Systems

Adding audio to video surveillance enhances security in many ways. Today’s advanced IP camera systems are more than just surveillance. By utilizing advanced Video Management Systems (VMS), it is easy to add intercoms and paging, thus creating a very powerful security system.

This article describes how merging video and audio can enhance both situational awareness and real-time interaction, improving safety, deterrence, and response time.

Applications for Audio with Surveillance Systems

There are several applications where adding audio can make people safer. You can also view a short video about integrating IP audio and IP Camera Systems.

Adding Audio Prevents Perimeter Intrusion

Audio Enhances Surveillance

IP Audio System can be programmed to respond to camera events with effective messaging to help prevent perimeter intrusions. The surveillance camera can detect intrusions using motion detection or AI enhancement. Once the alarm is detected, an IP-attached speaker can be used to notify the intruder of the violation of a protected space.

IP Speaker Equipment to Consider:

IP-Horn-PoEKit: Weatherproof powered horn kit, 107 dB at 1W, 1 M (500 – 5000 Hz). Compact re-entrant compression driver horn. Uses a PoE network-attached IP7 amplifier.

Hanwha SPA-H100W: Outdoor rated maximum10W, 124 dB Output, PoE+ power.

Audio Notifications Provide a Safer and Better Organized Banking System

The IP Camera Systems used in banking environments can be used in various ways, such as automated messages that help people reach the correct location, use the ATM, or maintain safe distances in line.

IP Speaker Recommendations:

Spkr-IP SYS1: 8″ Wall, vandal-resistant. Frequency Response: 65 Hz – 17 kHz EIA 462A Standard. Provides a sound rating of 92 dB SPL at 1W, 1M

Hanwha SPA-W100W: With two-way audio, and a maximum 101 dB at 10W sound level.

SPKR-IP System 12: Drop-ceiling tile IP speaker with built-in amplifier. A complete loudspeaker assembly, with an 8” frame, perforated steel baffle, and integral back box. 65 Hz-17 kHz EIA 426A Standard. 100° included angle -6 dB/ 2 kHz.

Audio Announcements Help Businesses Reduce Theft

Audio and Retail Security

IP Camera Systems are used to monitor people shopping and identify theft. Speakers can be placed around the store and be triggered by specific people’s actions. Automated messages can be used to warn people that they are being watched.

On the other hand, audio messages can remind shoppers of sales. Since IP speakers can be strategically placed around the store, messages can be localized to the areas of interest.

IP Speaker Recommendations:

Hanwha SPA-P100W: IP Pendant speaker. With two-way audio and a maximum sound of 101dB at 10W.

Hanwha SPA-C110W: This high-quality IP audio speaker is designed for in-ceiling mounting in plenum spaces. Includes two-way audio, provides 100dB at 10W sound levels. PoE+ power support

General Announcements and Background Music

An IP paging system has the advantage of reaching a single speaker or all speakers, ensuring emergency messages are heard. Special announcements or music can be directed to specific zones such as cosmetics, women’s clothing, or the men’s section.

IP Speaker Recommendations:

Hanwha SPA-P100W: IP Pendant speaker. With two-way audio and a maximum sound of 101dB at 10W.

Intercoms Can Be Used for Door Control Entry

Intercoms Control Access

When someone is waiting at a door, intercom systems provide instant voice communication, allowing security to control entry. Intercoms can be added at a door where an IP camera is installed, or intercoms can include the camera. With integrated video capability, combining a high-definition IP camera, speaker, and microphone into one device, it allows staff or security personnel to see, hear, and speak with visitors before granting access.

This capability provides several key advantages:

Verification: Confirm identity visually and verbally before unlocking the door.
Safety: Staff can communicate without physically approaching unknown visitors.
Convenience: Visitors, delivery drivers, and maintenance personnel can reach the right person with one button.

In many systems, these intercoms tie directly into access control management software, enabling staff to unlock a door once identity is confirmed remotely. For example, a receptionist working offsite can greet and admit a visitor in real time via a network connection to the intercom.

Suggested intercoms

TVIP-intercomPA-O-BB: An outdoor-rated intercom with 1-watt sound, PoE, surface-mounted Intercom with a metal back-box and hood.

IP7-ESW is an indoor intercom designed for surface mounting in secure locations.

Bottom Line of Audio Enhancement of Surveillance Systems

Sound transforms surveillance from silent observation to interactive protection.
With IP Paging Systems, integrated intercoms, intelligent cameras, and automated audio responses, modern security systems can see, hear, and speak, creating safer environments for businesses, institutions, and communities.

If you need help determining the best way to use IP Audio, please get in touch with us at 914-944-3425, email dennis@kintronics.com, or use our contact form.

Bob Mesnik