Hauppauge, NY, March 20, 2006...Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of video surveillance systems, announces the release of the new VDR-208 Digital Video Recorder. The VDR-208 joins Vicon’s family of Digital Video Recorders to provide high-quality digital recording. This new 8-channel unit is a cost-effective solution that is compatible with the VDR-204 unit. The VDR-208 is ideal for CCTV users who have a smaller system and require an easy-to-use high-quality 8-channel digital video recorder.

The VDR-208 accepts up to 8 composite (BNC) video inputs for recording on a local hard drive; archiving video events can be to a CD-RW, USB port to memory stick or network drive. It also has 8 looping outputs, one spot monitor output, one audio input, 8 sensor inputs and 1 alarm output. 

The VDR-208 is conveniently operated and controlled by front panel controls with the benefit of additional remote PC access over the network using the provided VDR software.

Vicon Industries Inc., listed on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol "VII," designs, manufactures and markets a broad line of products used in integrated video surveillance systems. Vicon's marketing and development efforts focus on today’s leading edge security technologies including digital recording and IP video solutions, matrix controls, cameras, monitors, mounting accessories, remote positioning devices and fiber optic equipment. The company's products are used in a variety of surveillance, security, safety, and control applications, in banks, gaming casinos, traffic control, hospitals, retailing, multiple commercial and industrial installations, etc. For more information regarding Vicon, visit us at www.vicon-cctv.com.