Axis Communications
Axis Communications 01679-001 M7104 4-channel video encoder
A cost-effective 4-channel video encoder with Zipstream, H.264/H.265 support, PoE, PTZ control and signed firmware
- TypeVideo Capture & Editing
- ColorWhite
- SpecificationsVideo compression: H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC) Baseline, Main
- FeaturesFunctions:Video Encoding
- Dimension187 x 37 mm (7.4 x 1.5 in)
- Weight650 g (1.4 lb)
- Cost-effective migration to IP surveillance with four analog channels
- Full frame rate at every supported resolution for smooth video
- Zipstream with H.264 and H.265 cuts bandwidth and storage needs
- Signed firmware and secure boot protect system integrity
- PoE and PTZ support simplify installation and camera control
Axis M7104 4-Channel Video Encoder
The Axis M7104 is a cost-effective video encoder that connects four analogue cameras to an IP network. It supports H.264, H.265 and Motion JPEG compression with Axis Zipstream technology to reduce bandwidth and storage needs while maintaining image quality at full frame rate. Signed firmware and secure boot provide a high level of system defence.
Installers migrating legacy CCTV to IP systems
This encoder suits security professionals who need to integrate existing analogue cameras, including PTZ models, into a modern network infrastructure without replacing cabling. It is not intended for installations that require high-definition or megapixel resolution capture beyond standard D1 formats. Buyers needing more than four channels per unit should consider alternative configurations.
4-channel analogue input with PoE support
The unit accepts four standard-resolution analogue video sources via BNC connections and delivers power over Ethernet for simplified cabling. It handles resolutions from 176x120 up to 720x576 at 25 or 30 frames per second across all channels. Physical dimensions are 187 x 37 mm with a weight of 650 g.
Highlights
- Cost-effective migration to IP surveillance with four analog channels
- Full frame rate at every supported resolution for smooth video
- Zipstream with H.264 and H.265 cuts bandwidth and storage needs
- Signed firmware and secure boot protect system integrity
- PoE and PTZ support simplify installation and camera control
Specifications
| Brand | Axis |
|---|---|
| Model | M7104 |
| Part Number | 01679-001 |
| Type | Video Capture & Editing |
| Color | White |
| Specifications | Video compression: H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC) Baseline, Main and High Profiles H.265 (MPEG-H Part 2/HEVC) Main Profile Motion JPEG Resolution: 176x144/176x120 (PAL/NTSC) to 720x576/720x480 (PAL/NTSC) Frame rate: 25/30 fps in all resolutions Up to 30 fps in quad view in full resolution Video streaming: Multiple, individually configurable streams in H.264, H.265 and Motion JPEG Axis Zipstream technology in H.264 and H.265 Controllable frame rate and bandwidth VBR/MBR H.264/H.265 Quad view Power: 8-28 V DC, max 4.7 W Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3 Connecto |
| Features | Functions:Video Encoding |
| Dimension | 187 x 37 mm (7.4 x 1.5 in) |
| Weight | 650 g (1.4 lb) |
| Shipping weight | 1.45 kg |
| Package size | 216 × 171 × 76 mm |
Questions about this item
How do I connect the four analog cameras to the M7104 and what step is often missed?
Connect each camera to one of the four BNC inputs, then enable the channel in the web interface; the step often missed is assigning an IP address before the encoder appears on the network.
What maintenance will the M7104 need after installation?
The unit has no moving parts or filters; only firmware updates are required, which are applied through the web interface or Axis Device Manager.
What limit appears first when all four channels run at full frame rate continuously?
The combined outbound bandwidth of the single Ethernet port becomes the bottleneck before the encoder's processing capacity is reached.
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