16 Channel DVR Recorders for 16-Camera CCTV Systems
7 products in our Recorders range — trade-grade UK stock from CCTV Master.
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16-channel DVR & NVR recorders
A 16-channel recorder lets you run up to sixteen cameras from one box — the practical choice once you're covering a whole house exterior, a small shop, or a yard with several entry points, rather than just a front door and back gate.
This range mixes two recorder types. NVRs (network video recorders) work with PoE IP cameras, where power and picture travel over one network cable — several models here, including Hikvision's 16-ch PoE NVRs and the ANNKE 12MP unit, build in their own 16-port PoE switch, so cameras just plug straight in. DVRs/hybrid recorders (Dahua EZ-IP, the Prolux hybrid, Hikvision's AcuSense DVRs) take traditional analogue-style HD cameras over coax, with some models able to mix in a few IP cameras too.
How to choose
- Camera type already owned or planned — IP/PoE cameras need an NVR; HD analogue (HDCVI/TVI/AHD) cameras need a DVR or hybrid recorder.
- Resolution ceiling — options here span 1080p up to 8K-capable NVRs, so match the recorder to your highest-resolution camera.
- Output — most listed models support HDMI for a monitor or TV.
- AcuSense — several Hikvision units use this to flag people/vehicles rather than every moving branch, cutting down on false alerts.
Storage is via internal hard drive, sold separately unless stated.
16CH — frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a 16-channel DVR and an NVR?
An NVR takes IP cameras over network cable (often with built-in PoE power, as on several Hikvision models here), while a DVR takes analogue-style HD cameras over coax; hybrid models like the Dahua EZ-IP and Prolux hybrid DVR can handle both.
Can I run 16 cameras from any recorder in this range?
Yes, all five products in this category are 16-channel, though maximum supported camera resolution varies by model, from 1080p up to 8K NVRs.
