Drom power Dahua XVR1B16 16-Channel Penta-brid Digital Video Recorder

The Drom power Dahua XVR1B16 16-Channel Penta-brid Digital Video Recorder is a CCTV recorder designed for homes, offices, schools, retail stores, warehouses, and business surveillance systems that need reliable recording for a larger number of analog and IP cameras. It supports HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS, and IP camera input, making it a flexible solution for both new CCTV installations and upgrades from older analog systems. With 16 analog channels, support for up to 18 IP camera channels, Smart H.265+ compression, SMD Plus human and vehicle detection, and 1 SATA hard drive support, this recorder is ideal for users looking for dependable 24/7 recording and playback in a Dahua hybrid surveillance setup.

Product Features

16-Channel Penta-brid Video Recorder

The XVR1B16 is a 16-channel penta-brid DVR/XVR that supports HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS, and IP cameras, allowing it to work with a wide range of CCTV camera types. It is suitable for medium-sized surveillance systems that require compatibility with both older coaxial systems and newer IP-based cameras.

Supports Up to 18 IP Camera Channels

In addition to its 16 analog channels, the recorder supports up to 18 IP camera channels, with each IP channel supporting up to 6MP resolution depending on the configuration. This makes it useful for hybrid surveillance systems where both analog and network cameras are used together.

Smart H.265+ Video Compression

The recorder supports Smart H.265+ and H.265 dual-stream video compression, helping reduce storage consumption and bandwidth use while maintaining good video quality. This is useful for users who want longer recording periods without requiring excessive hard drive space.

SMD Plus Human and Vehicle Detection

The XVR1B16 includes SMD Plus for smarter motion filtering, allowing the recorder to focus on humans and vehicles and reduce false alarms caused by leaves, rain, lighting changes, or other irrelevant movement. Depending on the exact XVR1B16 variant, Dahua lists SMD Plus by recorder support for human and vehicle filtering.

AI Coding for Better Storage Efficiency

This model supports AI Coding, a feature designed to reduce bandwidth and storage requirements while preserving detail around people and vehicles in recorded video. This makes it more efficient for longer-term recording in CCTV systems with multiple cameras.

HDMI and VGA Video Output

The recorder includes HDMI and VGA video outputs, allowing connection to a monitor or display for live view, playback, and local system management. This is useful for offices, retail shops, reception areas, schools, and security control points where direct viewing is required.

Two-Way Audio and Remote Monitoring Support

The Dahua XVR1B16 supports two-way audio and can be managed through local and network operation for live view, playback, and system configuration. It is suitable for surveillance setups that require both on-site and remote access monitoring.

1 SATA HDD Support

This recorder includes 1 SATA hard drive bay for local storage. Newer XVR1B16-I/T variants support up to 16TB per HDD, while older XVR1B16-I / XVR1B16 versions are commonly listed with up to 6TB support. If you are listing stock, it is best to confirm which exact XVR1B16 variant you have before publishing the storage figure on the product page.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Drom power Dahua
• Model: XVR1B16
• Product Type: 16-Channel Penta-brid Digital Video Recorder
• Video Input: 16-channel BNC analog input
• Supported Camera Formats: HDCVI / AHD / TVI / CVBS / IP
• IP Camera Support: Up to 18 channels
• Max IP Camera Resolution: Up to 6MP
• Video Compression: Smart H.265+ / H.265 / Smart H.264+ / H.264
• AI Functions: SMD Plus, AI Coding
• Audio Input: 1-channel RCA
• Audio Output: 1-channel RCA
• Two-Way Audio: Supported
• Video Output: 1 HDMI, 1 VGA
• Network Port: 1 × RJ45 (10/100 Mbps)
• USB Ports: 2 × USB 2.0
• Storage Interface: 1 SATA port
• Max HDD Capacity: Depends on variant — commonly up to 6TB on older XVR1B16 models, and up to 16TB on XVR1B16-I/T
• Power Supply: 12V DC
• Operating System: Embedded Linux
• Installation Type: Desktop