CCTV analog to IP converter

A CCTV analog to IP converter (also called an IP video encoder, or DVR encoder) lets you connect traditional analog CCTV cameras (CVBS, BNC, coaxial) to an IP-based network — so they can be viewed, recorded, or managed like modern IP cameras.

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1. What It Does

• Takes analog video input (from old CCTV cameras).
• Converts the signal to digital IP video.
• Streams it over Ethernet (LAN) using RTSP, ONVIF, HTTP, or proprietary protocols.
• Makes your analog cameras appear as IP cameras to NVRs, VMS software, or VLC.
  

2. Common Types

Type	Channels	Description
Single-channel encoder	1	Converts one analog camera to IP. Great for small upgrades.
Multi-channel encoder	4 / 8 / 16	Converts multiple cameras at once.

3. Typical Connections

Analog camera → Encoder → Switch → NVR/PC

[Analog Camera]──(BNC)──>[Encoder]──(Ethernet)──>[Router/NVR/VMS]

Some models also support audio.

4. Streaming Example

If you want to access the stream (e.g. via VLC or FFmpeg), once the encoder is set up with an IP address:

rtsp://192.168.1.168/0

or via ONVIF discovery in your NVR/VMS.

5. When to Use One

• You have existing coax wiring and want to avoid rewiring Ethernet.
• You want to integrate old analog cameras into a new IP system.
• You need to stream analog camera video over LAN/Internet.

Quick Questions

If you want a specific recommendation, tell me:

• How many analog cameras you have
• Whether you need local recording (DVR) or just IP streaming

Posted on: Oct 16, 2025
Updated on: Jan 01, 1970