2N IP Base — Compact 1- or 2-Button HD IP Video Intercom for Chicago
Model / Series: IP Base
The 2N IP Base is the compact, cost-effective IP video intercom — fast and simple installation, 1 or 2 backlit buttons, HD camera (1280×960) with 135° horizontal × 109° vertical viewing angle, 2 W / 8 Ω speaker (78 dB at 1 KHz at 1 m), audio codecs G.711 / G.722 / G.729, video codecs H.263 / H.263+ / H.264 / MJPEG, PoE 802.3af or 12 V / 2 A DC powered, built-in tamper switch. The Chicago choice for single-tenant homes, small-office entries, and secondary doors where cost-down 2N IP intercom is the right pick.
Specifications
- Brand
- 2N
- Series
- 2N IP Base
- Model
- IP Base
- Form Factor
- Compact 1- or 2-button IP video intercom
- Camera (per 2N)
- HD 1280 × 960; 135° horizontal × 109° vertical viewing angle; no night vision
- Speaker (per 2N)
- Built-in microphone; 2 W / 8 Ω speaker; 78 dB sound pressure at 1 KHz at 1 m
- Audio Codecs (per 2N)
- G.711, G.722, G.729
- Video Codecs (per 2N)
- H.263, H.263+, H.264 (VoIP calls only), MJPEG (HTTP streaming)
- Power Supply (per 2N)
- PoE 802.3af LAN connector with active switch output 8–12 V; PoE: 10 V (adapter: source minus 2 V, max 400 mA); optional external 12 V / 2 A DC
- Buttons (per 2N)
- Transparent plastic backlit buttons; 1 or 2 button configurations
- Tamper (per 2N)
- Built-in tamper switch
Best Fit & Recommended For
2N IP Base — Compact HD IP Video Intercom
The 2N IP Base is the compact, cost-effective IP video intercom — simple and fast installation, 1 or 2 backlit buttons, HD camera, PoE 802.3af or 12 V DC powered. The Chicago choice when a single-tenant home, small-office, or secondary entry needs a 2N-quality IP intercom without going to the modular Verso platform.
What’s Confirmed by the Official 2N Spec
These specifications come from 2N (2n.com) published IP Base product pages:
- Camera: HD 1280 × 960; 135° horizontal × 109° vertical viewing angle; no night vision
- Audio: built-in microphone; 2 W / 8 Ω speaker; 78 dB sound pressure at 1 KHz at 1 m
- Audio codecs: G.711, G.722, G.729
- Video codecs: H.263, H.263+, H.264 (VoIP calls only), MJPEG (HTTP streaming)
- Power: PoE 802.3af LAN connector with active switch output 8–12 V; PoE 10 V (adapter: source voltage minus 2 V, max 400 mA); optional external 12 V / 2 A DC
- Buttons: transparent plastic backlit buttons; 1 or 2 button configurations
- Tamper: built-in tamper switch
When IP Base Fits — Compact Cost-Effective Entry
Pick the 2N IP Base when:
- The entry needs 1 or 2 buttons (single-tenant home, small office, secondary door)
- PoE 802.3af is available (no separate power needed)
- Night vision is not required (well-lit entries, indoor placement)
- The deployment is cost-conscious but the customer wants a 2N IP intercom
- The site benefits from a built-in tamper switch for security event reporting
For modular multi-tenant flagship, step up to the 2N IP Verso 2.0. For tough outdoor IP69 / IK10, see the 2N IP Force 2.0. For premium residential single-family with Adaptive Face Zooming, see the 2N IP One. For minimalist single-button hidden-camera design, see the 2N IP Solo.
Where the 2N IP Base Wins in Chicago
- Single-tenant home main entry
- Small office / clinic main entry
- Secondary / staff door at multi-tenant property
- Cost-conscious 2N IP deployments
- Side / service entry at hospitality property
- Small retail back-office entry
- Storage / warehouse small-site entry
- Education facility small-classroom entry
- Healthcare facility back-office / break-room entry
- Property management small-portfolio entry
Local Chicago Coverage
Vidimost installs the 2N IP Base across the full Chicago metropolitan area for compact IP video intercom deployments.
Recommended Pairings
- 2N IP Verso 2.0 — modular flagship for multi-tenant / multi-credential
- 2N IP One — residential premium with Full HD + Adaptive Face Zooming
- 2N IP Solo — minimalist single-button with hidden camera
- 2N indoor answering units / smartphone app (specified per project)
Professional Installation by Vidimost
Vidimost LLC installs the 2N IP Base across Chicago for compact IP intercom deployments. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, PoE / 12 V power selection, CAT5e / CAT6 cabling, surface or flush mounting, configuration of SIP / VoIP, and integration with answering devices and access control. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.
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2N IP Verso 2.0
The 2N IP Verso 2.0 is the modular IP video intercom flagship — main unit with wide-angle Full HD camera, ARTPEC-7 processor (QR code reading, advanced features), and up to 20 combinable extension modules including keypad, touch display, fingerprint reader, RFID, Bluetooth, button modules (up to 146 buttons), and combo readers. IP54 / IK08 rated, 12V DC or PoE powered. The Chicago choice for multi-tenant residential, hospitality, and commercial entries that need a tailored visitor-entry solution.
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2N IP One
The 2N IP One is the smart residential IP video intercom — Full HD wide-angle camera with Adaptive Face Zooming powered by the Axis ARTPEC-7 processor, continuous Full HD surveillance with motion / increased-noise event recording, slim profile available in black, grey, or bronze finish, 12 V DC or PoE powered. Integrates with home automation devices and supports open protocols. The Chicago choice for single-family homes, villas, and small condos.
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2N IP Solo
The 2N IP Solo is the stylish single-button IP video intercom for home automation — one fitted button, a wide-angle HD camera elegantly hidden behind darkened glass, and easy integration with existing home automation systems. The Chicago choice for design-conscious single-tenant entries — homes, villas, premium condos — where minimalist aesthetics and a clean front matter most.
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