Axis 01798-001 TP3901 Microphone Kit
Overview
The Axis 01798-001 is a dedicated microphone accessory engineered to integrate audio capture into Axis IP camera deployments. Designed specifically for the AXIS P32-LV camera line, this kit delivers synchronized audio-visual recording without requiring separate audio hardware or complex wiring. The white finish matches standard Axis cameras, supporting aesthetic consistency across surveillance infrastructure.
Audio integration extends investigative capability beyond video alone. When incident response or liability documentation requires matched video and audio, this kit eliminates the need for independent microphone infrastructure, reducing installation complexity and maintenance overhead on network video recorder systems.
Key Features
- Integrated Microphone: Purpose-built audio capture element delivers synchronized sound recording alongside video. Eliminates need for separate audio interface hardware, reducing bill of materials and cabinet clutter on central recording equipment.
- P32-LV Compatibility: Designed specifically for selected AXIS P32-LV camera models. Verify your exact camera model against compatibility documentation before ordering — not all P32-LV variants support this kit.
- White Casing: Axis white finish allows discrete mounting alongside cameras without visual contrast. Supports aesthetics in retail, office, and reception environments where camera visibility may affect brand perception or guest perception.
- Microphone Kit Form Factor: Compact accessory design permits installation adjacent to or integrated with compatible cameras. Mounting methodology depends on camera bracket and installation enclosure — refer to mount compatibility with your specific camera model.
- Professional Audio Capture: Captures audio at quality suitable for incident investigation and liability protection in indoor commercial environments. Not designed for high-noise industrial settings or outdoor use where wind noise and weather present challenges.
Integration & Compatibility
This microphone kit works exclusively with selected AXIS P32-LV camera models. Before purchase, confirm your camera model number appears on the Axis compatibility matrix for the 01798-001. Installation requires connection to a compatible network video recorder or VMS platform supporting audio input from Axis IP cameras. Standard ONVIF-compliant NVRs and video management systems can ingest the audio stream if the underlying Axis camera supports audio encoding.
The kit does not include separate power supplies or network isolation — audio data flows through the existing camera connection. This simplifies provisioning but also means audio availability depends on the camera's power and network status.
Deployment Scenarios
Retail Loss Prevention: Capture customer and employee conversations at checkout, receiving, or loss-prevention zones to correlate behavior with security events.
Office Reception & Lobby: Document visitor interactions and ambient sound during access control events or incident investigation.
Warehouse & Loading Dock: Record dock conversations and equipment operation audio during high-value shipment movements — though indoor environmental quality is essential (not weatherproof for dock-wide outdoor coverage).
Liability Protection: Enable synchronized audio-visual evidence for workplace safety, customer dispute resolution, or regulatory inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Axis 01798-001 compatible with all AXIS P32-LV models?
A: No. The 01798-001 (often searched as 01798 001) is compatible with selected AXIS P32-LV camera models only. Verify your exact camera SKU against the Axis compatibility documentation before purchase to avoid incompatibility.
Q: Does the microphone kit require a separate power supply?
A: No. The microphone draws power and connectivity through the Axis camera it integrates with. No additional power cable or PoE injection is required.
Q: Can I use this microphone kit with a camera mounted in an outdoor enclosure?
A: The TP3901 is designed for indoor professional environments. If you require audio in outdoor or high-moisture areas, consult Axis for weatherproofed microphone alternatives rated for those environments.
Q: How do I configure audio recording on my NVR?
A: Audio configuration depends on your NVR platform and Axis camera firmware. Enable audio input in the camera's web interface and configure the NVR to record audio channels associated with that camera. ONVIF-compliant systems will detect audio automatically once the camera supports audio encoding.
Q: What audio quality should I expect from the TP3901?
A: Audio is suitable for speech intelligibility and ambient sound documentation in controlled indoor environments. Quality degrades in high-ambient-noise areas. This is a security-grade accessory, not studio-quality audio equipment.
Ted PerryPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
The Axis 01798-001 microphone kit fills a legitimate gap in surveillance deployments where synchronized audio adds investigative or liability value. Unlike bolting on a generic USB microphone, this unit integrates directly with P32-LV cameras, keeping audio aligned with video at the source. For retail loss prevention and office reception scenarios, that alignment is hard to replicate with standalone equipment.
Technical Highlights:
- Dedicated P32-LV Integration: No universal mounting or adapter needed — the kit is engineered specifically for selected P32-LV models. That specificity reduces installation troubleshooting, but also means you must verify compatibility before order. Mismatched models lead to returns.
- Zero Additional Power Draw: Audio flows through the camera's existing power and network connection. This matters in budget-constrained deployments where adding a separate microphone circuit would require additional PoE+ capacity or wall-mounted PSU overhead.
- White Form Factor: Discrete finish matches Axis aesthetics. In retail and office environments, this visual consistency is not trivial — cameras are increasingly visible, and mismatched black microphone hardware can undermine the professional appearance of a security installation.
Deployment Considerations:
- Compatibility Verification Required: The P32-LV line includes multiple models. Confirm your specific camera supports audio before committing to this kit — a mismatch wastes budget and delays deployment.
- Indoor Audio Environment Only: This is not a weatherproofed or outdoor-rated microphone. If your P32-LV is mounted in a dock, patio, or any weather-exposed location, audio quality will degrade rapidly and environmental durability is not guaranteed. Reserve this kit for climate-controlled interiors.
- NVR Audio Configuration Overhead: Once installed, you must enable audio recording on both the camera and the NVR side. This is straightforward on modern ONVIF systems but requires firmware-level configuration. Budget time for VMS commissioning.
Positioning: The 01798-001 is best suited for indoor retail loss prevention, office reception, and warehouse interiors where incident investigation benefits from matched video and audio and where the P32-LV camera line is already the platform choice. If you're building a deployment around audio-visual synchronization, start by confirming your camera model's compatibility — this kit only works if the underlying P32-LV supports it.
