32CH DVR Recorders for Up to 32 Coax Cameras

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First check what your cameras plug into: a wired (coax) cable needs a DVR, a network cable needs an NVR. Then pick the number of cameras you want room for.

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32-channel hybrid recorder — records up to 5 MP — 4 drive bays — Hikvision 32-ch 5mp 1.5U H.265 DVR

Hikvision / DS-7332HQHI-K4

Storage: Up to 40TB
Cameras: Analogue HD + IP
Resolution: Up to 5 MP
Channels: 32 channels

Suited to: Systems of more than 16 cameras

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32-channel hybrid recorder — records up to 5 MP — 2 drive bays — Hikvision 32-ch 5MP1U H.265 AcuSense DVR

Hikvision / iDS-7232HQHI-M2/XT

Storage: Up to 24TB
Detection: Person + vehicle
Cameras: Analogue HD + IP
Resolution: Up to 5 MP
Channels: 32 channels

Suited to: Systems of more than 16 cameras

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32-channel hybrid recorder — records up to 8 MP — 4 drive bays — Hikvision 32-ch 8MP 1.5U H.265 AcuSense DVR

Hikvision / iDS-7332HUHI-M4/S

Storage: Up to 48TB
Detection: Person + vehicle
Cameras: Analogue HD + IP
Resolution: Up to 8 MP
Channels: 32 channels

Suited to: Systems of more than 16 cameras

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32-channel recorders store and manage footage from up to 32 cameras on one unit. This range is all Hikvision: DVRs (digital video recorders) for coaxial-cable cameras, plus one NVR (network video recorder) for IP cameras.

What the specs mean

5MP or 8MP: the resolution named in the model. More megapixels give more detail when you zoom into a recording. Your cameras must match.
H.265: a video compression format. It can reduce the storage each camera needs compared with older H.264.
AcuSense: appears in two DVR names. Check each product page for the features it covers.
1U or 1.5U: case height. It matters if you are fitting the recorder into a rack.
24 PoE, 8K NVR: PoE (Power over Ethernet) sends power and video down one network cable. This is the only NVR here.

How to choose

Reusing coaxial cabling? Pick a DVR.
Installing IP cameras? Pick the NVR.
Match the resolution: 5MP or 8MP.
Check the case height against your rack or shelf.
Plan a hard drive, because footage needs somewhere to be stored.

32CH — frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a DVR and an NVR?

A DVR records from cameras connected by coaxial cable. An NVR records from IP cameras over a network, and PoE models can also power them.

Do I have to connect 32 cameras?

No. A 32-channel recorder supports up to 32 cameras, so you can start with fewer and add more later.

Does the recorder need a hard drive?

Recorders need a hard drive to keep footage. Check each product page for what is supplied with that model.

Can I use 8MP cameras with a 5MP DVR?

Choose a recorder whose resolution rating is at least that of your cameras. Otherwise you may not get the full detail.

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