Security Cameras

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Shea Faulkner

Joined Jan 13, 2020
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I have a Q about a Security Camera Speaker Volume adjustment.
I want to know if it’s possible to solder a small speaker to my camera for boosted 2way communication.
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KeithWalker

Joined Jul 10, 2017
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Can you be a bit more explicit please? You may be able to solder a speaker onto the camera if they are both made of metal that can be soldered, but I don't think that is what you really want to know. How do you propose to use it for two way communication?
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Keith
 

MrSoftware

Joined Oct 29, 2013
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Does the camera already support 2-way communication of any kind? If yes, then it is likely possible to crack it open and add a small amplifier and speaker to the existing speaker. If no, then it's going to be more complicated.
 

Tonyr1084

Joined Sep 24, 2015
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Welcome to AAC.

Since energy can not be created or destroyed but can only be converted - you are using electrical power to operate a small speaker. The amount of energy that small speaker uses suggests that there's a limited amount of power (energy or wattage). A larger speaker will require MORE energy. Without changing the electronics the larger speaker will not get enough energy to make it any louder.

There are different types of speakers, but I don't think you want a horn speaker, the kind you see at the race track or other out-door public events. And those speakers typically operate on a much higher voltage.

Anything is possible as long as it's done right. More volume (louder) means more power. More power can allow you to use a larger speaker. But simply soldering in another speaker - or a bigger speaker isn't going to give you the results I'm assuming you're looking for.
 
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