By Jim Little
How much do interview room recording systems cost?
This, of course, is always one of the first questions you want to know when it’s time for you to replace your aging recording system. Here at Precise Digital, I’d imagine we receive this question hundreds and hundreds of times a year, likely within the first couple of minutes of any conversation or demonstration.
We get it. Price matters (along with several other factors). Often times you have to work within a budget or you got approved for a grant and now it’s time to make the move.
Price certainly dictates the type of system you can afford and you want to get the most bang for your buck.
As you might imagine, though, the problem with answering this question is the fact that there are several factors that go into pricing an interview room recording system.
Still, I’ll give you some realistic price ranges as to what most organizations will spend. Please remember that these prices are “average” and can vary drastically depending on the product, region, company, etc.
Before we start, we’re going to go with the following assumption:
A high percentage of interview room installs are four (4) rooms or less per location. I’ll provide a price range for all four installation sizes, one room to four rooms
How much does a typical Interview Room Recording System cost?
Most interview room recording systems cost between $7,600–$40,000. Quite a spread huh? Let’s find out why.
Breaking Down the Components
| · Recorder Hardware & Software | ||
| · Cameras | · Input Device | · Cable |
| · Microphones | · Notification Device | · Power |
| · Support/Warranty | · Installation/Training | · Interfaces |
(Keep in mind these price ranges do not include shipping, taxes, etc.)
| 1 Room | 2 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 4 Rooms | |
| Recorder/Hardware | $4,000 – $6,000 | $7,000 – $9,000 | $10,000 – $13,000 | $13,000 – $17,000 |
| Camera | $150 – $500 | $300 – $1,000 | $450 – $1,500 | $600 – $2,000 |
| Microphones | $150-$250 | $300 – $500 | $450 – $750 | $600 – $1,000 |
| Input Device | $150 – $600 | $300 – $1,200 | $450 – $1,800 | $600 – $2,400 |
| Notification Device | $150 – $600 | $300 – $1,200 | $450 – $1,800 | $600 – $2,400 |
| Cable, Power, Interfaces | $400 – $800 | $500 – $900 | $600 – $1,000 | $700 – $1,100 |
| Support/Warranty | $600 – $1,400 | $1,000 – $2,200 | $1,400 – $3,100 | $1,800 – $4,100 |
| Price Range | $5,600 – $10,150 | $9,700 – $16,000 | $13,800 – $22,950 | $17,900 – $30,000 |
Installation and Training
A basic installation typically includes:
- Decommissioning the existing system
- Pulling Cable
- Installing & terminating devices (Mics, Cameras, Input Devices, Notification Devices)
- Installing and mounting power and interface devices
- Installing and configuring recorder
- End User and Administrator training
Typical price range: $2,000–$10,000
(This, like everything else mentioned in this article, is contingent on a variety of factors including travel, per diem, etc.)
Turn Key Price
So now we have all the items that make up a complete, turn key interview room recording system. Let’s look at the totals.
Typical price ranges:
One Room $7,600 – $13,000
Two Room $14,000 – $21,000
Three Room $18,800 – $28,000
Four Room $23,900 – $40,000
All of these numbers and prices are general and there are other components that could raise the pricing further. Still, I hope this article helps you to have a better feel for the cost of an interview room recording system as well as the overall price range depending on how many rooms you have.
If you’re needing to determine a budget number, this guide should be helpful.
We’re happy to help you get an actual price for your system. If you mention this article, we’ll provide a trade-in discount to replace your existing system. You can get a quote today and we can provide you further details on the trade-in/trade-up program.
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