Audio Recording

[RDProgrammer]

Hello,

I have been following VDV for a year or so now and love the idea and implementation of the software, but I do not understand why audio has not been added to the program. I need to record audio. currently I am running two separate computers in two areas accessing two IP cameras AND running apps on those computers to record audio 24/7. then when an incident where I need audio occurs I have to sync the two to see what happened and hear what happened. I am disappointed that this crucial feature is being left out.

I need to know when audio recording will be added to the system as I am looking to streamline my security needs and will be purchasing elsewhere if such a simple and pretty necessary feature will not be added soon.

RDP

[suelotto]

I need to know too, when audio recording will be added to the system !

[ryan]

Hi RDProgrammer and suelotto,

Audio is on our wish list but it is not among our highest priority features. I'm sorry if Vitamin D Video does not support your needs at this time.

Thanks,
- ryan

[TUCKER61]

I am also interested in using this feature, and would be willing to pay for it.
The vitamin D user interface is so easy to use, compared to other software, However, I do wish to record with audio, and may find myself buying Blue Iris as it features audio recording.

Please can you let us know timescales on implmenting audio recording ?

[ComputerUser]

I also want audio recording.

[jfgaudreault]

I would also like to have this feature added.

[JPElectron]

As ridiculous as it seems, note that recording audio in some jurisdictions is illegal, see Eavesdropping Law or Wiretapping Law

Relevant:
http://www.citmedialaw.org/legal-guide/ ... ording-law
http://www.pixiq.com/article/illinois-w ... ling-point

[pwaltersdesign]

I know I'm chiming in fairly late on this but I would like to see audio recording added as well. I was just looking to see how to turn it on. I expected it to be off by default with a way to turn it on in preferences but with a warning. The warning could state any legal issues as well as increased memory.

I only use the software on my personal property which is legal to record audio in my state.

Other than no audio, I love the software.

[armyturtle]

Ryan,
I'm in Menlo Park too - it's expensive here! If you're the only person doing development on this software I definitely feel for you. I'd love to buy the pro version and support your cause however without being able to record audio or inbound video from a remote computer running a webcam (as at least TWO OTHER software solutions I've found do; one is completely FREE) I simply CANNOT plunk down $200 for this product. It's a shame too because the motion detection PLUS the ease of sorting through the video is really the best thing Vitamin D offers. Obviously the choice not to include audio was done early on, and from what I've read it seems to have been done to comply with laws in some areas. Unfortunately this was a terrible decision. If a person uses hardware/software illegally in their jurisdiction the onus is on THEM, not the manufacturer. There are FAR MORE areas where audio + video are both useful AND LEGAL.

Also, not having a time/date stamp included is flat out strange. If the purpose of this software is to monitor activity it's only natural to know that it may need to be used in court as evidence. Unfortunately without a time/date stamp it's validity is minimal in the eyes of any court (and rightfully so).

If you enable just these FEW features below, I'd gladly hand over $300:

1. Audio recording
2. Importing/recording of secondary streams from other sources such as a webcam running on an external computer
3. Date/Time stamp

I wrote in these forums (and an email to support) well over 3 years ago about the audio issue and still here we are with nothing futher. The FREE software I mentioned above has ONE GUY running the show and he makes a full living off of donations, ads, etc. and the software is far better in EVERY SINGLE WAY except the post-video review. Come 'on man! What are you waiting for!?

[OCB]

I am another one who hasn't bought this application simply because it doesn't have audio recording support.
I'm go to go with iSpy for internal monitoring and recording - but I'd much prefer a single solution. VitD is by far my favourite for external monitoring, as the intelligent event handling is simply a joy to use.