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If you're looking for a way to add custom voice messages to your video surveillance solutions, ELK Products recordable driver modules may be just what you need. These recordable driver modules give you the ability to incorporate custom voice messages using video-based triggers. Installers can tailor their solutions to the specific needs of their customers, adding value and generating additional revenue.

Using video analytics, a video surveillance system with I/O capabilities can detect activity and activate an output to apply a 12VDC trigger, thus activating the desired message on the ELK messaging unit. It is also possible to utilize Video Management Software (VMS) over IP, allowing rules to trigger alerts based on more specific events such as a virtual "trip wire," the removal of an object, and more.

ELK’s recordable driver modules are a versatile solution for adding custom voice messages to a variety of other applications. In addition to video surveillance solutions, these modules can be used to deliver retail messages, provide restricted area alerts, communicate lockdown procedures, provide announcements in loading docks and receiving areas, and even provide museum narrations.

For retail businesses, ELK's recordable voice modules can provide custom announcements about sales and promotions, store hours, and upcoming events. These messages can be triggered by a variety of inputs, such as motion detectors, door contacts, or manual switches, ensuring that customers receive timely and relevant information.

ELK's recordable driver modules are also useful for enhancing security in restricted areas of a building or facility. By setting up audio alerts that notify staff when someone enters an area that requires special access, you can ensure that security procedures are followed and unauthorized personnel are kept out.

In the event of an emergency, such as a lockdown or evacuation, ELK's recordable driver modules can provide clear and concise instructions to staff and visitors. By creating custom messages that are triggered by emergency switches or other inputs, you can quickly communicate important information and ensure that everyone stays safe.

Delivery and receiving areas can also benefit from ELK's recordable driver modules. By providing alerts when a delivery arrives, you can ensure that packages are promptly received and stored. Similarly, notifying staff when a carrier arrives can ensure that shipments are sent out in a timely manner.

Finally, museums and other cultural institutions can use ELK's recordable driver modules to provide informative and engaging narrations for exhibits and displays. By creating custom messages that are triggered by proximity sensors or other inputs, visitors can learn about the artifacts and exhibits in an interactive and engaging way.

ELK offers recordable driver modules in two variations; the ELK-120 with 4 channels, and the ELK-124 with 8 channels.   Each recordable module offers 8 minutes of recording time, an onboard microphone for easy recording, and a 24-watt amplified speaker output. These modules also feature a line-level output, which can be used with paging systems and A/V amplifiers. This makes it easy to integrate the modules into existing audio systems. If you have frequently used messages or custom sounds that you would like to add to the modules, a PC sound card interface (ELK-129) is available for transferring WAV files. This allows for even more customization and flexibility in your audio solutions.

Overall, ELK recordable driver modules are a powerful tool for adding custom voice messages to a variety of applications. With their multiple voice channels, easy recording options, and versatile output options, these modules provide a flexible and customizable solution for enhancing communication and engagement in a variety of settings.  Learn more at www.elkproducts.com/recordables