The time to consider powerful and innovative security strategies is more important now than ever. Visiting Louroe at ISC West is your opportunity to take your understanding of the power of audio security to the next level. Come see us at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada from March 28 – 31, 2023. The Power of Audio Traditional security systems aren’t fully prepared for the kinds of threats most entities encounter today. Audio security technology, however, is purpose-built to prepare the security systems of today for the security threats…

A leading brand in the convenience store industry, with over 900 locations in the South and Midwest, was seeking a live monitoring audio solution to: Observe ongoing business operations, Develop training programs focused on customer disputes, Ensure proper customer service, Alert suspicious individuals that they are being monitored. Louroe Electronics was able to work with the companies’ integrator on developing a system that met the end user’s needs on a comprehensive, adaptable audio solution that integrated with the existing security systems. The result was placement of several Louroe units at…

Chris Wildfoerster, Axis Communications Business Development Manager for Audio, and a member of SIA’s Audio & Intelligent Communication Committee, penned this in-depth read in SDM on the business case for security systems professionals adding network audio to their security portfolios. Chris makes the argument that the addition of network audio to overall business operations adds a valuable new revenue stream with a healthy ROI. From the piece, Chris writes, “Did you know that in many installations, analog speakers could outnumber network cameras by as much as 10 to one?That’s a…

Louroe’s own lead software engineer Jordan Bradshaw took some time to join Eric Jacob, Regional Sales Manager at Johnson Controls as well as Joel Lollar National Account Sales Manager at JCI Security Products to discuss integration opportunities between Exacq and Louroe Electronics, including the use of threat detection analytics in this in-depth webinar. Key points in the webinar include: The flexibility offered by Louroe audio security products The benefit of choosing an external audio source for integration with and enhancement of your video security system The capabilities and advantages of…

UPDATES: The recent incident of intentional vandalism at several Duke Energy sub stations in Moore County, North Carolina leading to the loss of power for over 40,000 county residents, highlights the vulnerabilities that substations face from vandals, thieves and terrorism. At least five electricity substation attacks in Washington and Oregon in November were reported to the FBI, according to local media. Utility companies Puget Sound Energy, the Cowlitz County Public Utility District, and Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) told the Seattle Times they were cooperating with a federal investigation, though the…

SB 1384 requires licensed California firearms dealers to include audio surveillance in their security systems by January 1, 2024. On Friday September 30th, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed State Bill 1384 adding Section 26806 to the Penal Code that requires licensed California firearms dealers ensure that their business premises are monitored by a digital video surveillance system and that they “Clearly record images and, for systems located inside the premises, audio, of the area under surveillance.” Additionally, the bill requires that, “The licensee shall post a sign in a conspicuous…

A compilation of several examples of violent incidents captured on video surveillance but lacking an audio accompaniment. While in all these circumstances there was critical video footage captured, the lack of audio for context is akin to watching a silent movie. https://player.vimeo.com/video/758863972?h=2cda51da92&badge=0&autopause=0&amp Microphones, added to new or existing security systems, offer a number of benefits such as audio source verification and the ability for improved real time responses. Additionally, threat detection analytics process specific sounds such as aggression which can trigger an event-to-action resulting with a notification to an assigned…

A prominent jeweler in Los Angeles’ famous diamond district was seeking to supplement their existing video security system with second source verification by adding an audio component for monitoring customer interactions above the counter. Louroe worked closely with their integrator and Louroe’s local representative in presenting the A-ML omni-directional, mic level microphone as the right fit for the project, highlighting the product benefits for jeweler security that included: Equipped with 20’ pre-made 3.5 stereo cableOmni-directional, within 30′ diameterCan be plugged directly to an IP camera that has mic level audio…