Product Overview
Combining full-colour night vision with built-in active deterrence, this Hikvision 4-camera ColorVu kit delivers 8MP 4K coverage across driveways, shopfronts, entrances, and small commercial perimeters. The 4 x DS-2CD2387G2-LSU/SL turret cameras each feature a 1/1.2-inch progressive scan CMOS sensor, 2.8mm fixed lens, 40m white light illumination, and a built-in strobe and audio alarm that can respond to AcuSense-detected human or vehicle movement. With a built-in microphone and speaker in each camera, the system also supports two-way audio communication directly from the Hik-Connect app. The included DS-7608NI-M2/8P 8-channel PoE NVR connects all 4 cameras over a single Cat6 run per camera, records in H.265+ compression, and comes pre-loaded with a 4TB surveillance HDD. IP67-rated camera housings make the setup suited to year-round outdoor installation without additional weatherproofing.
Key Capabilities
8MP ColorVu Full-Colour Night Vision
Each DS-2CD2387G2-LSU/SL camera uses a large 1/1.2-inch CMOS sensor and white light illumination to produce full-colour 3840 x 2160 footage at night. Unlike infrared cameras, there is no black-and-white switching, so clothing colours, vehicle colours, and other identifying details remain visible after dark.
Active Deterrence with Strobe and Audio Alarm
Each camera includes a built-in strobe light and audio alarm that can be triggered automatically on detection of a person or vehicle. This allows the system to respond to intrusions at driveways or perimeters before an incident escalates, without requiring manual monitoring.
Two-Way Audio Communication
Built-in microphones and speakers in all 4 cameras allow real-time voice communication through the Hik-Connect app. This is useful at shopfronts, office entrances, or residential gates where staff or occupants need to speak with visitors remotely without a separate intercom system.
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Classification
The deep learning AcuSense engine on each camera classifies motion events as human or vehicle, filtering out triggers caused by animals, shadows, or foliage movement. This keeps alert volumes manageable and makes event search faster when reviewing recordings on the NVR.
8-Channel PoE NVR with 4TB Storage
The DS-7608NI-M2/8P powers and records all 4 cameras over a single Cat6 cable per camera using its 8 built-in PoE ports, eliminating separate power adapters at each camera location. The pre-installed 4TB HDD and H.265+ compression maximise recording retention across all channels.
Remote Monitoring via Hik-Connect
The DS-7608NI-M2/8P NVR integrates with the Hik-Connect app for remote live view, event alerts, two-way audio, and playback from a smartphone or tablet. Push notifications for AcuSense events mean you are only alerted when a person or vehicle is actually detected.
Best For
- Residential Driveways and Gates: The 40m white light range and 2.8mm wide-angle lens cover a full driveway width while the strobe and audio alarm can respond to uninvited after-hours entry.
- Small Retail Shopfronts: 8MP resolution captures fine detail at entrances and along shopfronts, and two-way audio lets staff speak to customers or visitors after hours directly from the app.
- Office Building Entrances: AcuSense filtering reduces unnecessary alerts during business hours while still flagging after-hours human detections at access points.
- Small Commercial Perimeters: With 4 cameras and 4 unused PoE ports on the NVR, the system can cover multiple sides of a small premises and be expanded later without replacing the recorder.
- Installations Requiring PoE Simplicity: Single Cat6 cable runs to each camera location simplify installation in new builds or retrofits where running separate power to each camera is impractical.
Why Choose the DS-2CD2387G2-LSU/SL + DS-7608NI-M2/8P Kit
A basic 8MP kit without active deterrence records what happens but does nothing to interrupt it. This kit pairs the DS-2CD2387G2-LSU/SL cameras with a strobe, audio alarm, built-in speaker, and built-in microphone in every camera, so the system can both warn intruders and allow remote voice communication, all within the same compact turret housing. The ColorVu white light technology means colour detail is captured at ranges up to 40m in complete darkness, which IR-only cameras cannot match. On the recording side, the DS-7608NI-M2/8P NVR provides 128Mbps incoming bandwidth, 4K output, dual HDD bays for future storage expansion, and H.265+ compression to extend 4TB retention across all 4 channels. Available at Security Wholesalers, this kit is suited to buyers who want a fully integrated system with deterrence capability rather than a passive recording-only setup.
Package Inclusions
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens Coverage and Camera Positioning: The 2.8mm fixed lens on each DS-2CD2387G2-LSU/SL camera provides approximately 110 degrees horizontal field of view. This suits entrance points, driveways, and areas where a wide view from close range is needed. If you need to cover a longer corridor, car park lane, or approach from a greater distance, a camera with a longer focal length would give better subject detail at range. The 2.8mm is not adjustable, so confirm your mounting positions before purchase.
Storage Planning with 4TB and H.265+: The DS-7608NI-M2/8P includes a second SATA HDD bay. If your site runs cameras on continuous recording at full 8MP resolution, estimating your retention period before deployment is worthwhile. H.265+ compression reduces file sizes substantially compared to H.264, but adding a second HDD into the spare bay later is straightforward if you need longer retention without replacing the recorder.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Camera Model |
DS-2CD2387G2-LSU/SL |
| Image Sensor |
1/1.2-inch Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Resolution |
3840 x 2160 (8MP / 4K) |
| Lens Type |
Fixed 2.8mm |
| Horizontal Field of View |
Approximately 110 degrees |
| Night Vision |
ColorVu White Light – Up to 40m |
| DORI Distance |
Detect: 91m / Observe: 36m / Recognise: 18m / Identify: 9m |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
130dB True WDR |
| Audio |
Built-in microphone, built-in speaker, audio alarm interface |
| Active Deterrence |
Built-in strobe light and audio alarm |
| Smart Detection |
AcuSense – human and vehicle classification |
| Compression |
H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264 |
| Shutter Speed |
1/3s to 1/100,000s |
| Ingress Protection |
IP67 |
| NVR Model |
DS-7608NI-M2/8P |
| Recording Channels |
8 channels |
| PoE Ports |
8 built-in PoE ports |
| NVR Incoming Bandwidth |
128Mbps |
| HDD Bays |
2 x SATA bays (1 x 4TB pre-installed) |
| NVR Video Output |
4K HDMI and VGA |
Ideal Use Cases
Residential Driveways
The 2.8mm wide-angle lens captures the full width of a standard driveway from a single mounting point. ColorVu white light illumination shows vehicle colours and occupant clothing detail in full colour at night, which can be important for incident identification.
Retail Shopfronts
130dB True WDR handles the high-contrast lighting common at shopfront entrances where bright daylight outside meets a lit interior. AcuSense human detection triggers alerts only when a person is present, reducing alert fatigue during busy trading hours.
Office and Commercial Entrances
Two-way audio via the Hik-Connect app allows staff to speak with visitors at an entrance without a separate intercom. The strobe and audio alarm provide an additional after-hours deterrence layer when the premises is unoccupied.
Small Business Perimeters
With 4 turret cameras covering different sides of a building and 4 spare PoE ports on the NVR, a small business can secure its perimeter now and expand coverage later without replacing the recorder or rewiring the network.
Carports and Parking Areas
The IP67-rated housing withstands rain and dust exposure in uncovered carport environments. White light illumination provides colour-accurate footage of vehicles entering or leaving after dark, with no IR washout from reflective surfaces.
New Build and Renovation Installations
PoE delivery over a single Cat6 cable to each camera simplifies rough-in during construction, as only a network cable is needed at each camera location with no separate power point required. The DS-7608NI-M2/8P plug-and-play PoE ports auto-detect connected Hikvision cameras on startup.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this kit if: You need 4K colour night vision, active deterrence with strobe and audio alarm, two-way audio communication, and PoE simplicity in a single ready-to-install system covering up to 4 camera positions, with room to expand to 8 cameras on the same NVR.
- Choose a different model if: Your site requires cameras to cover long-distance approaches such as a large car park lane or extended driveway where objects need to be identified at 30m or more – a longer focal length camera would give better subject detail at that range than the fixed 2.8mm lens in this kit.
- Choose a different model if: You need more than 4 cameras included from the outset, or if your site does not have network cabling infrastructure in place and you are working with an existing analogue coaxial cable installation, in which case a hybrid XVR-based system may be more suitable.
FAQs
- Do all 4 cameras in this kit have two-way audio?
Yes. Every DS-2CD2387G2-LSU/SL camera in the kit includes a built-in microphone and a built-in speaker, enabling real-time two-way voice communication through the Hik-Connect app. This applies to all 4 cameras, not just one. You do not need to add any external microphone or speaker to any camera in the kit.
- Does the active deterrence trigger automatically or does it need to be manually activated?
The strobe light and audio alarm on each DS-2CD2387G2-LSU/SL camera can be configured to trigger automatically when the AcuSense engine detects a human or vehicle within the defined detection zone. Manual triggering via the app is also supported. The automatic response does not require any ongoing monitoring, making it practical for unattended sites after hours.
- How many cameras can the DS-7608NI-M2/8P NVR support in total?
The DS-7608NI-M2/8P supports up to 8 IP cameras across its 8 built-in PoE ports. This kit uses 4 of those ports, leaving 4 ports available for future expansion. Additional cameras can be added at any time up to the 8-channel limit without replacing the recorder, provided the total bandwidth does not exceed 128Mbps.
- What type of cabling is needed to connect the cameras to the NVR?
Each camera connects to the DS-7608NI-M2/8P via a single Cat6 Ethernet cable. The NVR delivers both power and data over that cable using PoE, so no separate power adapter is required at the camera end. Cat6 is recommended over Cat5e for 8MP streams and supports PoE runs up to 100m per camera.
- Does the NVR come with a hard drive included?
Yes. The DS-7608NI-M2/8P in this kit is supplied with a 4TB surveillance-grade HDD pre-installed. The NVR has 2 SATA bays, so a second HDD can be added later to increase storage capacity without replacing the unit or disturbing existing camera configurations.
- Can the cameras record in colour at night without any external lighting?
Yes. The ColorVu white light illuminators built into each DS-2CD2387G2-LSU/SL camera project white light up to 40m, producing full-colour footage in complete darkness without relying on any external lighting. Unlike IR-based cameras, there is no switch to black-and-white mode at night.
- Is this kit available as a current model or has it been superseded?
This kit has been superseded by a later generation model. A free upgrade to the updated 2387G2H model is available. The upgrade link is displayed at the top of this product page. If you are purchasing for a new installation, Security Wholesalers recommends reviewing the updated kit to ensure you receive the latest firmware and sensor revision.
Cabling Considerations
- Cable Type: Cat6 Ethernet cable is recommended for all camera runs in this kit. Cat6 handles 8MP data streams reliably and supports PoE+ power delivery to the DS-2CD2387G2-LSU/SL cameras without voltage drop issues over standard run lengths.
- Maximum Cable Run: The DS-7608NI-M2/8P PoE ports support cable runs up to 100m per camera under standard PoE operation. Keeping runs within this limit ensures reliable power delivery and full-speed data throughput to each camera.
- PoE Considerations: Each camera draws power directly from the NVR PoE port over the Cat6 run. No separate power adapters or injectors are required. The NVR has 8 PoE ports, so all 4 cameras in this kit connect directly to the recorder with no additional switching equipment needed.
- Wiring Tips: Route cables through conduit where they pass through external walls or areas exposed to UV or physical contact. Use a single cable run per camera from the NVR location to avoid unnecessary joins, which can degrade PoE performance over long distances.
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Product SKU: KIT-4X8MP-COLORVU-NVR
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