Costs
16 camera CCTV system price
A sixteen-camera system with a sixteen-channel recorder, 4 TB storage, switch, cabling and installation typically starts around PKR 200,000 in analogue and PKR 300,000 in 4MP IP. At this size, cable routing and mounting dominate the labour cost.
Survey is essential at this size
Sixteen cameras across a real building cannot be quoted from a description. The survey is where the actual cost gets determined.
Storage and retention
Sixteen cameras need 4 TB or more for a month. Motion recording on the quieter positions is worth configuring rather than simply buying a bigger drive.
IP is usually right here
At sixteen cameras the single-cable advantage and spare switch capacity almost always outweigh the equipment premium.
How much is a 16 camera CCTV system?
Can one recorder handle sixteen cameras?
Yes, sixteen-channel recorders are standard. Check the drive bays and the total bandwidth rating rather than just the channel count.
Should a system this size be on backup?
Yes. Losing sixteen cameras during load-shedding is exactly when you would want them. A UPS on the recorder and switch is a small addition at this budget.
Need this doing?
IP cameras use network cable instead of coaxial, carry power over the same cable, and give higher resolution than analogue systems. They suit larger premises, longer cable runs and anyone who may add cameras later. A four-channel IP system starts around PKR 95,000 installed.
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