Product SKU: DH-IPC-HDW4631EM-KIT-8CH
Product Overview
The Dahua 8-camera 6MP turret kit delivers a comprehensive, plug-and-play IP surveillance solution suited to homes, small businesses, warehouses, and retail environments requiring wide-area coverage. The kit pairs eight Dahua 6MP turret cameras — each featuring a fixed 2.8mm lens, built-in microphone, 50-metre IR night vision, and IP67 weatherproofing — with an 8-channel PoE NVR and a pre-installed 2TB hard drive. With 6-megapixel resolution across every camera, footage captures fine detail such as facial features and number plates even in low-light conditions. H.265 compression keeps storage consumption efficient without sacrificing image quality. True WDR at 120dB ensures balanced exposure in challenging lighting, while Smart Detection capabilities help reduce unnecessary alerts. This is a ready-to-install kit that gets your site protected quickly and reliably.
Key Capabilities
6MP Ultra-Clear Resolution
Each camera captures 6-megapixel footage at 3072×2048, delivering sharp, detailed imagery that makes it far easier to identify faces, vehicles, and events compared to standard 2MP or 4MP systems. Higher resolution means more usable evidence when incidents occur.
50-Metre IR Night Vision
The built-in infrared LEDs illuminate scenes up to 50 metres in complete darkness, providing clear monochrome footage through the night. This range is well suited to driveways, car parks, and external building perimeters where lighting is limited or absent.
True WDR 120dB
True Wide Dynamic Range at 120dB balances bright and dark areas within the same frame — critical for entrances, doorways, and car parks where sunlight and shadows create extreme contrast. Footage remains clear and usable rather than washed out or silhouetted.
Built-in Microphone
Each turret camera includes an integrated microphone, capturing audio alongside video. This adds a valuable layer of situational awareness and can assist in verifying incidents, supporting investigations, or meeting specific site monitoring requirements without additional hardware.
8-Channel PoE NVR
The included 8-channel NVR powers all cameras via PoE, eliminating the need for separate power supplies at each camera location. A single network cable per camera carries both power and data, simplifying installation significantly and reducing both labour time and cabling costs.
H.265 Efficient Compression
H.265 encoding reduces file sizes by up to 50% compared to H.264 while maintaining the same visual quality. With eight 6MP cameras recording continuously to the pre-installed 2TB drive, this compression ensures longer recording retention without requiring a larger or more expensive hard drive upgrade.
IP67 Weatherproof Rating
All eight cameras carry an IP67 ingress protection rating, making them fully dust-tight and capable of withstanding water immersion. This ensures reliable performance outdoors in Australian conditions including heavy rain, humidity, dust, and direct sun exposure across all seasons.
Best For
- Small to Medium Businesses: Eight cameras provide comprehensive perimeter and internal coverage for retail shops, offices, warehouses, and light industrial premises without requiring a larger and more expensive 16-channel system.
- Residential Properties: Homeowners wanting full-property coverage across front, back, side gates, and driveway areas benefit from having eight high-resolution cameras recording to a single centralised NVR.
- Car Parks and Driveways: The 50-metre IR range and 6MP resolution make this kit highly effective for capturing vehicle movements and number plates in low-light outdoor environments.
- Sites Requiring Audio Monitoring: The built-in microphone on each camera suits environments where audio context alongside video footage is desirable, such as reception areas, access points, or staff common areas.
- Plug-and-Play Installations: Installers and DIY buyers who want a matched, pre-configured kit with NVR and storage included benefit from the simplified setup without needing to individually source and match compatible components.
Why Choose the Dahua 8-Camera 6MP Turret Kit
Cheaper 2MP or 4MP kits may appear attractive on price, but they fall short when footage needs to serve as actual evidence. The Dahua 8-camera 6MP turret kit provides resolution high enough to capture identifiable facial features and number plates at realistic distances — something lower-resolution systems consistently fail to deliver. The combination of True WDR at 120dB and 50-metre IR night vision means the cameras perform in the demanding lighting conditions that cause cheaper cameras to produce unusable footage. The built-in PoE NVR and pre-installed 2TB hard drive mean there are no hidden costs for storage or power infrastructure. H.265 compression maximises the recording retention you get from that 2TB drive. Available through Security Wholesalers, this kit represents a proven Dahua platform backed by reliable local support, making it a smarter long-term investment than budget alternatives that compromise on the specs that matter most at the moment of an incident.
Package Inclusions
- 1 x DHI-NVR4108HS-8P-4KS2 8-Channel Compact 1U 8PoE 4K H.265 Lite Network Video Recorder
- 8 x DH-IPC-HDW4631EM-0280B 6MP Eyeball Network Camera, 50m IR, 2.8mm Fixed Lens, Built-in Mic, IP67
- 1 x Security HD 2TB Hard Drive (pre-installed in NVR)
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: This kit uses a fixed 2.8mm wide-angle lens on each camera, which provides a broad field of view ideal for general area surveillance. If you need to monitor a long corridor, narrow driveway, or distant focal point, consider a kit with 3.6mm or 6mm lenses instead, as the 2.8mm lens trades off reach for wider coverage.
Buyer Tip: Note that this camera model does not include an SD card slot, alarm inputs/outputs, or ePOE long-range capability. If your installation requires any of these features — for example, standalone camera recording or cable runs exceeding standard PoE distance limits — review the updated SMD model kit linked in the product notes before purchasing.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Image Sensor |
1/2.9″ 6-megapixel progressive scan STARVIS CMOS |
| Maximum Resolution |
3072 × 2048 (6MP) |
| Frame Rate |
20fps @ 6MP (3072×2048); 25/30fps @ 4MP (2688×1520) |
| Video Compression |
H.265 & H.264 triple-stream encoding |
| Lens |
2.8mm fixed lens |
| IR Night Vision Range |
Up to 50 metres |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
True WDR 120dB |
| Day/Night Mode |
Auto (ICR filter) |
| Image Processing |
3DNR, AWB, AGC, BLC |
| Built-in Microphone |
Yes |
| Smart Detection |
Supported |
| Weatherproof Rating |
IP67 |
| Power Supply |
DC12V / PoE (IEEE 802.3af); max 6W per camera |
| NVR Model |
DHI-NVR4108HS-8P-4KS2 — 8-channel, 8-port PoE, 4K output, H.265 Lite |
| Number of Cameras |
8 |
| Included Storage |
2TB hard drive pre-installed |
| Remote Viewing |
Web viewer, CMS (DSS/PSS) and DMSS mobile app |
| SD Card Slot |
Not included on this camera model |
| Alarm I/O |
Not included on this camera model |
| ePOE (Extended Range PoE) |
Not supported on this camera model |
Ideal Use Cases
Retail Stores
Eight cameras provide coverage of shop floor areas, entry and exit points, stockrooms, and tills. The 6MP resolution captures sufficient detail to support loss prevention investigations and staff safety monitoring.
Residential Homes
Full perimeter coverage of a home — front door, back yard, side access, driveway, and garage — is achievable with eight cameras. IP67 weatherproofing ensures reliability through Australian summer heat, rain, and dust.
Warehouses & Factories
Wide-angle 2.8mm lenses cover large internal spaces efficiently, while the 50-metre IR range handles dimly lit loading docks and storage areas. Smart Detection reduces false alarms from environmental movement.
Car Parks & Driveways
The combination of 6MP resolution and True WDR makes this kit effective for capturing vehicle details and number plates even in high-contrast outdoor lighting, and the IR range covers extended driveway lengths overnight.
Offices & Commercial Premises
The built-in microphone adds audio monitoring capability suited to reception areas, meeting rooms, and access corridors. Remote viewing via DMSS allows business owners to monitor premises from anywhere.
Schools & Community Facilities
Eight channels of 6MP coverage suit medium-sized campuses, playgrounds, entrances, and hallways. The weatherproof, vandal-resistant turret housing holds up well in high-traffic environments with regular exposure to the elements.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need an eight-camera 6MP PoE kit with wide-angle coverage, built-in audio, and solid night vision performance, and do not require SD card recording, alarm I/O contacts, or extended ePOE cable runs beyond standard PoE distances.
- Choose a different model if: You require Smart Motion Detection (SMD) with false alarm filtering, SD card slots for standalone camera recording, alarm inputs/outputs, or ePOE for cable runs up to 800 metres — in which case the updated Dahua 8 x 6MP SMD turret kit is the recommended upgrade.
FAQs
- Does this kit include everything I need to get started?
Yes. The kit includes eight 6MP turret cameras, an 8-channel PoE NVR, and a 2TB hard drive pre-installed. You will need to provide Cat5e or Cat6 network cable to run from the NVR to each camera location, and a monitor or TV with HDMI input for local viewing during setup.
- Can I view the cameras remotely on my phone?
Yes. The NVR supports remote viewing via the Dahua DMSS mobile application, available for both iOS and Android. You can view live and recorded footage, receive alerts, and manage the system remotely provided the NVR is connected to your network and internet router.
- What is the difference between this kit and the SMD model?
The updated Dahua SMD turret kit includes Smart Motion Detection technology that filters out false alarms triggered by animals, insects, and swaying foliage — detecting only human and vehicle movement. This kit does not include SMD. If false alarm reduction is important to your site, the SMD kit is the recommended choice.
- Do the cameras record audio as well as video?
Yes. Each of the eight cameras includes a built-in microphone. Audio is recorded alongside video footage on the NVR. Please be aware that recording audio in certain environments may have legal implications in your state — ensure you comply with applicable Australian privacy laws before enabling audio recording.
- How much recording time will I get from the 2TB hard drive?
Recording time depends on the number of cameras recording simultaneously, the resolution and frame rate selected, and whether continuous or motion-triggered recording is used. With H.265 compression and motion-triggered recording across all eight cameras, the 2TB drive typically provides several weeks of footage retention under normal activity levels.
- Is this kit suitable for outdoor installation in all Australian weather conditions?
Yes. All eight cameras carry an IP67 weatherproof rating, meaning they are fully protected against dust ingress and capable of withstanding water jets and heavy rain. They are suitable for year-round outdoor use in all Australian climates including tropical, coastal, and arid environments.
- Can I add more cameras to this system later?
This NVR supports up to 8 cameras total, so all channels are utilised with this kit. If you anticipate needing more cameras in the future, consider starting with a 16-channel NVR. Security Wholesalers carries a range of Dahua NVRs and kits across various channel counts to suit different site requirements.
- Does the NVR support 4K resolution output?
Yes. The DHI-NVR4108HS-8P-4KS2 NVR supports 4K HDMI output to a connected monitor or display, allowing you to view camera footage at full high-resolution clarity on a compatible screen. The cameras themselves record at up to 6MP (3072×2048).
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