Re: Internet Microphone?

[Steve Fenwick <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In article <347236heu9vnoea0re27834fvjjoj80p8k@xxxxxxx>,
 "Anthony R. Gold" <not-for-mail@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 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

Ah. Here's something that's not cheap, but does what you want--takes
audio in (including line level) and streams it out over IP.

<http://www.barix.com/Instreamer/301/>

Steve

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