DVR
- 1. 4 Channel DVR
- 2. 8 Channel DVR
- 3. 12 Channel DVR
- 4. 16 Channel DVR
- 5. 24 Channel DVR
- 6. 32 Channel DVR
- 7. 48 Channel DVR
- 8. 64 Channel DVR
Camera Types
16 Channel DVR
All the listed 16 channel DVRs above are in the more elite range for CCTV applications. If you run a small, medium, or large commercial business, you will find these 16 channel digital video recorders to generally be a good fit. 16 Channel DVRs are only used in the largest of homes, as most residential users do not need as many CCTV cameras.
Leaving Room to Expanding a 16 Camera DVR System.
Sixteen Channel DVRs can support up to 16 cameras, so it is best to use them if you have 13, 14, 15 or 16 security cameras. Although there is some wisdom to saving money and buying a 12 channel DVR if you have less than 13 cameras, however you will want to consider you future needs and if you want to upgrade.
A PC Based DVR Is More Ideal For 16 Channel DVRs and Above
When your surveillance system calls for more than 16 cameras, then naturally you will find PC based digital video recorders to be a better option, as you can expand a PC-Based DVR to 64 channels without having to buy another DVR. Also you can add many more tera-bytes of hard drive space with a PC-Based DVR than a standalone unit.