Re: Internet Microphone?

["Anthony R. Gold" <not-for-mail@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:33:20 -0700, Steve Fenwick <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

> I don't know of any IP microphone-only devices.
>
> Axis seems to be the gold standard for IP webcams, and has some with
> mics, but they are not cheap. But then you also can have visual
> monitoring of the site, so it (say) a tree has fallen across the
> generator, you might be able to see that.
>
> There are cell-phone based remote monitoring systems available, which
> might be a good idea given the possibility of total landline comms
> failure, if your power, phone, and cable all on the same poles.

Thanks Steve.  I assumed that any mic or webcam would be tucked inside the
dark cabinet and so be blind.  Finding one in a weather-proof enclosure for
outside mounting would be an added extravagance.

Tony