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SKU: DM520P

Speco Technologies DM520P Push to Talk CB/Handheld Microphone

Push-to-talk CB microphone with phono connector for fleet and dispatch
- Handheld PTT design with phono plug for standard CB radio systems
- Clear voice transmission optimized for mobile and field operations
- Portable form factor built for repeated use in vehicles and dispatch centers
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SKU: FMT3

Speco Technologies FMT3 Flush Mount Bracket

Flush recessed ceiling mount for Speco cameras with clean, concealed design
- Mounts inside standard ceiling and wall cavities for seamless aesthetic
- Low-profile recessed design eliminates visible mounting hardware and protrusion
- Compatible with select Speco camera models; verify compatibility before ordering
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SKU: GJBMD

Speco Technologies GJBMD Speco GJBMD Junction Box

Indoor junction box for IP camera signal distribution and cable management
- Centralizes multiple camera feeds at one connection point for organized wiring
- White housing rated for standard indoor security system installations
- Supports single-site and multi-location deployments with professional cable routing
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SKU: GJBMT

Speco Technologies GJBMT Speco GJBMT Junction Box

Weather-sealed outdoor junction box for coaxial and IP camera cables
- Tool-free mounting on poles, walls, or camera housings
- Corrosion-resistant design handles analog and twisted-pair wiring
- Compact enclosure protects cable terminations in harsh outdoor conditions
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SKU: GJCFD

Speco Technologies GJCFD Speco GJCFD Threaded Junction Box

Threaded junction box for Speco camera housing cable management
- Threaded mount design integrates with standard Speco camera housings
- Consolidates cable routing and signal distribution in surveillance setups
- Built for repeated field installation and maintenance access cycles
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SKU: GJCMD

Speco Technologies GJCMD Speco GJCMD Threaded Junction Box

Threaded junction box with sealed ports for signal, power, and control
- Multiple cable entry ports organize signal, power, and control lines in one unit
- Moisture and dust sealed design for reliable indoor/outdoor security deployments
- Wall, ceiling, or conduit-mount options with corrosion-resistant construction
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SKU: GJCMT

Speco Technologies GJCMT Speco GJCMT Threaded Junction Box

Threaded junction box for organized IP camera cable routing and PoE
- Threaded conduit connections support network, power, and signal lines
- Surface-mounted and flush-mounted configurations for flexible installation
- Compatible with standard IP camera cabling and PoE systems
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Speco Technologies

SKU: GPMT1

Speco Technologies GPMT1 Speco GPMT1 Pole Mount

Pole mount bracket for outdoor Speco camera systems
- Standard surveillance camera mounting pattern for secure pole installation
- White housing rated for outdoor environments and continuous surveillance
- Compatible with Speco Technologies camera lines for fixed or adjustable deployment
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SKU: GWMT1

Speco Technologies GWMT1 Speco GWMT1 Wall Mount

Metal wall bracket with pan/tilt adjustment for Speco cameras
- VESA-compatible mounting supports small to medium surveillance cameras
- Adjustable pan/tilt positioning optimizes camera angle and coverage
- Metal construction rated for indoor and outdoor security installations
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SKU: GWMT2

Speco Technologies GWMT2 Speco GWMT2 Wall Mount

Wall mount for Speco surveillance cameras, indoor/outdoor rated
- Metal construction with standard mounting hardware for quick installation
- Compatible with Speco camera systems and select third-party surveillance gear
- Outdoor-rated design handles fixed camera positioning in varied environments
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SKU: H12WHRN10TB

Speco Technologies H12WHRN10TB 12 Ch. Wall-Mount Hybrid Recorder

12-channel wall-mount hybrid recorder with 10TB storage for mixed TVI/IP
- 8 hybrid channels accept both TVI analog and IP cameras on one recorder
- 10TB onboard storage eliminates need for external NAS in hybrid deployments
- 4 dedicated IP channels expand capacity for network camera installations
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SKU: H12WHRN12TB

Speco Technologies H12WHRN12TB 12 Ch. Wall-Mount Hybrid Recorder

12-channel hybrid recorder with 12TB storage, wall-mount, NDAA certified
- 8 hybrid channels support both TVI analog and IP cameras on one unit
- 12TB internal storage for extended retention on mid-sized installations
- NDAA compliant for federal and government procurement requirements
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SKU: H12WHRN16TB

Speco Technologies H12WHRN16TB 12 Ch. Wall-Mount Hybrid Recorder

12-channel wall-mount hybrid recorder with 16TB storage for TVI/IP migration
- 8 hybrid channels accept TVI analog or IP cameras; 4 dedicated IP channels
- 16TB internal storage for extended recording across all 12 channels
- NDAA certified for federal and government procurement compliance
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SKU: H12WHRN2TB

Speco Technologies H12WHRN2TB 12 Ch. Wall-Mount Hybrid Recorder

12-channel wall-mount hybrid recorder for mixed TVI and IP cameras
- 8 hybrid channels accept TVI or IP signals plus 4 dedicated IP channels
- 2TB internal storage handles extended recording without external drives
- NDAA-compliant for federal and sensitive infrastructure deployments
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SKU: H12WHRN4T

Speco Technologies H12WHRN4T 12 Ch.Wall-Mount Hybrid Recorder

12-channel hybrid wall-mount recorder with 4TB storage for mixed TVI/IP
- 8 hybrid channels accept TVI analog HD or IP video; 4 dedicated IP channels
- 4TB internal storage supports continuous 12-channel recording
- ONVIF-compatible for IP camera integration; NDAA compliant for federal use
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SKU: H12WHRN4TB

Speco Technologies H12WHRN4TB 12 Ch. Wall-Mount Hybrid Recorder

12-channel hybrid recorder with 4TB storage, wall-mount design
- 8 hybrid channels support TVI analog + IP video in one recorder
- 4TB built-in storage for extended continuous or scheduled recording
- NDAA compliant for federal and sensitive facility deployments
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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

Match Bracket to Camera + Surface

A dome camera mounted on a textured wall needs a wall-mount adapter with a gasket; mounted on a pole it needs a pole-mount arm; mounted on an eave it may need a pendant. Third-party brackets exist but brand-specific brackets include proper camera cable routing and weather gasketing. Buying a $40 generic bracket to save on a $80 Axis bracket usually costs more in installation time.

Enclosure NEMA Rating

NEMA 3R = light rain; NEMA 4 = splash + driving rain; NEMA 4X = above + corrosion resistance (coastal, industrial); NEMA 6 = temporary submersion. For weather-exposed camera enclosures, NEMA 4X is the commercial standard. For mission-critical outdoor gear, pair NEMA 4X enclosure + IP67 camera + IK10 vandal rating.

C/CS-Mount Lens Selection

Box cameras use interchangeable C-mount (17.526mm flange) or CS-mount (12.5mm flange). Lens focal length + sensor size determines field of view: a 4mm lens on a 1/3" sensor gives ~60° horizontal FOV. Our DORI guide covers lens selection by scene distance. F-stop matters for low-light; P-iris for auto-exposure.

IR Illuminator Wavelength

850nm IR is more efficient but produces a faint visible red glow (deterrent or accidental giveaway, depending on use case). 940nm is truly covert but requires ~2x the power for the same effective range, and many cameras have lower sensitivity at 940nm. Match illuminator wavelength to camera IR-cut filter spec, or image washout results.

Power Supply Sizing & Distance

12VDC cameras at 100ft from a power supply drop significant voltage over 18-gauge wire — a camera rated for 12V may see 10.5V at the camera end under load, triggering brownout resets. For long runs, use a higher-voltage power supply (24VAC or 48VDC) and step down at the camera. UL-listed surveillance power supplies (Altronix) publish voltage-drop tables.

Cable Jacket Rating

Indoor Cat6 is rated CM (communications); plenum-rated CMP is required for above-drop-ceiling runs per NFPA 70. Outdoor/direct-burial Ethernet is a different product (CMX, direct-burial gel-filled). Mixing jacket ratings causes code violations and fire inspector rejections. Always spec by run environment, not lowest-cost SKU.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

NEMA vs IP Rating Systems

NEMA is the US enclosure standard (NEMA 1-13); IP is the international standard (IP00-IP68). Rough crosswalk: NEMA 4 ≈ IP66, NEMA 4X ≈ IP66 + corrosion, NEMA 6 ≈ IP67. Some spec sheets list both; when only one is given, the crosswalk is approximate. For coastal, industrial, and food-processing environments, specify NEMA 4X or IP66 + stainless steel.

C-Mount vs CS-Mount Lenses

C-mount: 17.526mm flange focal distance. CS-mount: 12.5mm flange. CS cameras accept both lens types (C lenses need a 5mm adapter ring); C cameras accept only C lenses. Most modern box cameras are CS-mount for lens flexibility. Lens thread is 1-inch × 32 TPI on both.

F-Stop / Iris

F-stop = focal length ÷ aperture diameter. Lower F-stop (wider aperture) means more light, better low-light performance, shallower depth of field. F1.4 is very low-light capable; F1.8 is common commercial spec. P-iris (precise iris) lenses auto-adjust aperture based on scene lighting — reduces over-exposure during day, improves low-light at night.

850nm vs 940nm IR

IR illuminators at 850nm are more energy-efficient and the sensitivity of most camera IR-cut filters peaks here — but 850nm produces a faint visible red glow from the LEDs. 940nm is invisible to human eye but requires ~2x the power or shorter effective range. Many covert-deployment cameras are re-tuned for 940nm sensitivity.

UL-Listed Power Supplies

Underwriters Laboratories listed power supplies meet safety standards for overcurrent, overvoltage, and enclosure isolation. UL 294 specifies additional requirements for access control; UL 603 for security burglary; UL 1310 for Class 2 power. Insurance and code requirements increasingly specify UL-listed supplies — particularly in commercial and institutional installations.

Plenum vs Riser vs PVC Cable

Plenum-rated (CMP) cable uses low-smoke FEP jacket for use above suspended ceilings where smoke spreads through return-air plenums. Riser (CMR) is for vertical shaft runs between floors. PVC (CM) is for open office runs only. Using CM in plenum spaces violates NFPA 70 — costly inspector rejection if caught.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

New Construction Retrofit

Cat6A plenum cable pulled to camera locations with proper service loops, 2-gang electrical boxes at each dome location with weatherproof backbox, Cat6A patch panel at the IDF, UL-listed power supplies for any 12V/24V camera, labeled and tested before cameras are mounted.

Coastal / Corrosive Environment

NEMA 4X stainless-steel enclosures for outdoor cameras, 316-grade stainless brackets, silicone dielectric grease on every connector, hot-dipped galvanized or powder-coated steel poles. Budget 15-25% more on accessories vs. standard outdoor — and plan for 3-5 year inspection cycles rather than 10.

Box-Camera LPR Application

Box camera with 50-150mm telephoto lens, dedicated 850nm IR illuminator at same height as camera, pole-mount bracket with junction box, UL power supply for camera + illuminator. LPR-specific enclosures with anti-reflective glass to avoid nighttime IR bloom. Typical deployment: dedicated lane camera, not general-purpose surveillance.

Parking Garage Retrofit

Existing analog coax cable replaced via NVT Phybridge or similar PoE-over-coax, vandal-resistant dome enclosures at ground level, low-profile bullet cameras on ceiling, LED-plus-IR-compatible illuminators to handle harsh fluorescent lighting. Enclosures rated for vehicle-exhaust environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need the OEM bracket for my camera, or will a generic bracket work?

For most commercial installations, specify the OEM bracket. Brand-specific brackets include proper cable routing, gasketed weather seals, and mounting-hole patterns matched to the camera — which matters more than the cost savings of a generic bracket. Generic brackets are acceptable for indoor standard-dome cameras on flat surfaces; for outdoor, vandal-rated, or pendant applications, use OEM.

What NEMA rating do I need for outdoor camera enclosures?

NEMA 4 for most weather-exposed deployments (driving rain, snow). NEMA 4X for coastal, industrial, or food-processing environments (adds corrosion resistance — typically stainless steel or fiberglass construction). NEMA 6 for temporary submersion or flood-prone areas. The IP-rating equivalent is IP66 for NEMA 4, IP66 + corrosion for NEMA 4X, IP67 for NEMA 6.

How do I choose the right lens focal length for a box camera?

Work backward from the scene. Identify the farthest point you need identification-grade coverage, use our DORI guide to calculate required pixels-per-foot at that distance, and match lens focal length + sensor size to deliver that PPF. A 4mm lens on a 1/3" sensor covers ~60° horizontal FOV; a 12mm lens on the same sensor covers ~20°. Wide FOV = shorter identification distance.

What's the difference between 850nm and 940nm IR illuminators?

850nm is more energy-efficient — you get more effective range per watt — but produces a faint visible red glow from the LEDs. 940nm is truly invisible to the human eye but requires about 2x the power for equivalent range, and many cameras have lower sensor sensitivity at 940nm. For deterrent visibility or cost-efficient long-range, 850nm; for covert applications, 940nm.

Can I power an IP camera with a generic 12V wall-wart?

Not for a commercial deployment. Generic wall-warts are unregulated, not UL-listed for security applications, and typically don't include surge protection. Use a UL-listed surveillance power supply (Altronix AL series, UL 294 or UL 603) with battery backup where required. PoE is preferred when possible — single cable, centralized power management, UPS-backed.

What cable jacket rating do I need for in-ceiling runs?

Plenum-rated (CMP) cable is required for any run through a return-air plenum space above suspended ceilings (most commercial buildings). Riser (CMR) for vertical shafts between floors. PVC (CM) for open office spaces only. Using non-plenum cable in a plenum space is a fire-code violation under NFPA 70 and will be rejected by inspectors. Budget plenum cable for any building where you're not 100% sure of the return-air path.

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