Enter the —a device that refuses to pick a side. What is a Hybrid DVR? At its core, the Viewtron Hybrid DVR is a master of compromise, but in the best possible way. Unlike a standard DVR (which only accepts analog cameras) or an NVR (Network Video Recorder, which only accepts IP cameras), the Viewtron Hybrid features a multi-purpose motherboard. It comes equipped with standard BNC connectors for legacy analog cameras (CVBS, AHD, TVI, or CVI) and an integrated network switch port for modern IP cameras.

Essentially, it allows you to run a mixed fleet of cameras on a single recorder. The most compelling reason to deploy a Viewtron Hybrid is financial and logistical flexibility.

In the fast-evolving world of video surveillance, few pieces of equipment face as much pressure as the Digital Video Recorder. For years, system integrators have been caught in a difficult tug-of-war: protect the investment in existing analog coax cables and cameras, or leap forward into the high-resolution, feature-rich world of IP (Internet Protocol) technology.

Imagine a retail store with 16 old analog cameras buried in drop ceilings, running over decades-old RG59 coax cable. Ripping out that cable and re-pulling Cat6 Ethernet could cost tens of thousands of dollars and shut the business down for days.