IP Camera line in Microphone

[budaddy]

I'v never attached a microphone to the line-in connection. Will the PoE from the camera power the mic or is a splitter needed to power both devices? Thanks in advance to any help!

 

[Mark_M]

You will need to power the microphone somehow.
A POE splitter could do, POE cable -> POE splitter to 12v -> 12v to mic & 12v input of camera, data/network to the camera's network port. Then connect microphone to the camera's line in.

 

[budaddy]

You will need to power the microphone somehow.
A POE splitter could do, POE cable -> POE splitter to 12v -> 12v to mic & 12v input of camera, data/network to the camera's network port. Then connect microphone to the camera's line in.

Thanks! That's what I was thinking but wanted to make sure.

 

[tigerwillow1]

The PRO cameras have a 12 volt pigtail output connection to power a mic. I think they all have it, but check the individual model datasheet to be sure.

 

[PeteJ]

Post a pic of your setup once you have it done, I've been thinking about doing the same to get better audio.

 

[TonyR]

This "Y" for the 12VDC could come in handy:

GINTOOYUN DC Y Splitter Cable 1 Male to 2 Female,5.5mm x 2.1mm DC Power Extension Adapter Cable,for CCTV Surveillance Cameras,Surveillance Routers,DVR,and More（2PCS)​

 

[budaddy]

I found these PoE Splitters and will try them out! Thanks for all the suggestions.