The 12TB CT-8000R Crystal 2U Rack-Mountable 8-Bay Network Video Recorder from NUUO is a Linux-embedded recording solution that supports H.264 encoding for up to 64 channels with a throughput of 250 Mb/s. Featuring a modular system structure that is made to handle large project sizes, the NUUO Crystal NVR is a suitable choice for enterprise solutions. The benefits of a modular system design are that not only can it be managed centrally, down to a process level, but every module can also work independently. When a process fails, only that process module shuts down and the rest of the system will continue to function normally, further enhancing system stability.

This NVR features recording failover functionality to safeguard server uptime and performance consistency. The failover function can be assigned and managed as a cluster, so that N+M redundancy can be achieved. The NVR features support for unlimited numbers of cameras, 3rd-party access control systems, POS, and I/O devices. Any number of users and user groups may be assigned different levels of management rights, monitoring points, and event processing. Combined with the NuClient software to provide centralized live view and playback video stream, NUUO Crystal provides the user with total control over the entire system at their fingertips.

Utilizing a custom recording technology known as File Ring, the NUUO Crystal NVR is able to handle high megapixel recordings. The NVR is able to maintain data throughput up to 250 Mb/s for a single volume, 400 Mb/s for 2 volumes, and 500 Mb/s for 3 volumes. The NUUO Crystal NVR supports an unlimited number of video wall displays, up to 100 channels per monitor. With a built-in View Wizard, changing view configurations is as easy as dragging and dropping different view grids. The NVR also features Image Fusion to stitch multiple views into one single picture. Combined with PTZ joystick control, Fisheye Dewarp algorithm, and video tour modes, reviewing and monitoring are simplified.

Unlimited cameras, access control, POS and I/O devices for centrally configuring the device, user authority management, integrated video and 3rd party monitoring, system status overview, event handling, and cluster-recording failover management

Open platform support for multiple camera brands and models, RTSP stream, UPnP search, and ONVIF Profile S conformance
Centrally configure camera parameters, including video format, resolution, frame rate, and lens setting

Stream up to 256 connections per server to multiple clients simultaneously for live view
Supports multiple stream profile from cameras, displaying lower bit rate but still recording with good quality

Built in Management Server, Recording Server, Recording Failover Server, and Metadata Server in one NVR
Enables necessary services to meet different system specs and demands

Manage function privilege and device access permission with unlimited roles, users, and user groups
Customized login period by users
Privilege by function
Access permission by device
PTZ control priority
Priority for Video Wall control

Flexible N+M server cluster structure to maximize system reliability, uptime, and efficiency

Integrate third party data and video on unified management platform
The plugin structure allows the user to expand the system by plugin installation

Unified Schedule Profile for event, user login duration, recording schedule, recording parameter, and 3rd-party streaming for complicated environments and requirements

Supports H.264, MJPEG, MPEG4, and MxPEG for good video quality and storage space optimization

Centrally manages events from system, cameras, 3rd-party metadata devices, and I/O devices with instant alert responses
Event and boost recording reduce storage usage but ensure important period recording

Real-time monitoring of status of all servers, cameras, IO devices, and metadata channels

Automatically search for all Titans in the network

Automatically search for IP cameras in the network (cameras should support UPnP protocol)
Manual insert for cameras that do not support UPnP
Auto detection helps users find the brand and model of the camera after specifying its IP address

It is equipped with 2x Gigabit ports
Users can separate the recording stream from viewing stream to ensure a clean recording pipeline

Control I/O for event detection, instant action, and digital output

Extend Recording Server to 64CH per server by license activation
Supports online/offline activation and transfer
Scalable upgrade from Enterprise to Ultimate by adding upgrade license (available separately)

The system can interface to Internet Time Server (NTP server) for time and date synchronization at each location
Management Server can play the role of an NTP server in a LAN environment

Supports software and hardware watchdog for system stability

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the output file an MP4, AVI, PRO RES or what?

A: Recording format in this product is MP4.

Q: 2. When using the shotgun mic attachment with windscreen will it be caught in frame on the 160 degree camera?

A: There have been no reported issue using the Zoom SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun Microphone Capsule for H5, H6, U-44 and Q8 with the Zoom Q8 Handy Video Recorder.

Q: 3. What format is the recording?

A: HDMI (4:4:4) 1080p: 60 fps USB Type-A 1080p: 24/25/30 fps 1080i: 50/60 fps 720p: 50/60 fps 576p: 50 fps 480p: 60 fps

Q: 4. Can the camera run on AC power only for a really long continuous shot (3+hrs)?

A: If you power the camera via the USB port with a USB power supply or by being connected to a computer, you can record as long as there is room on the media card. A 32GB card will record over over 4 hours of HD.

Q: 5. Can the battery be charged while using the camera?

A: You can use the camera while it is plugged in, but it doesn't charge while plugged in and turned on.

Q: 6. Is there a date/time stamp record setting?

A: No, that we are aware of, no date/time stamp record settings are available on this product.

Q: 7. Is there a remote on/off for this camera? Can it be turned on and off from a distance?

A: no

Q: 8. Is the battery removable? can you swap a dead battery for a charged on or must you recharge?

A: It uses removable commonly available NP-120 lithium ion batteries, so swapping is not a problem. I also have a portable USB power pack so the camera can run on that for extended periods.

Q: 9. How far does the detachable mic reach? (I want to mic inside a baby grand piano while video is showing the keyboard.

A: that is just an attachment. It does not have a chord, it clips into place (exchangeable with other mics exp. shotgun). One of the cool features with the unit is it has two mike inputs for mics. So, you can use any length of chord and attach whatever mic you want.

Q: 10. How long is the license good for ?

A: From what I can see there is no subscription as long as you have the license available you can connect a camera to it.