In short, the answer is yes, CCTV camera systems are designed to record audio in conjunction with images. However, whether or not an employer or a retail location is allowed to record audio is another matter entirely.

How do I know if my CCTV is recording audio?

If you want to tell if a security camera has audio, one of the easiest ways about it is to look around it. Though usually small, the microphone in a camera is generally very easy to spot. It should be around the camera's housing and is most likely a small black dot that is used for picking up sounds.

Do home CCTV cameras have audio?

A CCTV system that has integrated audio recording allows you to record live sound alongside the captured live visual images. The audio input is integrated into the camera as a whole system, making it incredibly flexible, as the camera can be placed anywhere.