Product Overview
This turret-style camera is built for eave, soffit, and wall mounting across driveways, shopfronts, car parks, and building perimeters where a low-profile housing and strong imaging performance are both required. The DS-2CD2366G2H-IU-BLK delivers 6MP (3200 x 1800) resolution with DarkFighter technology, capturing usable colour detail in low-light conditions that would cause standard cameras to produce flat, noisy footage. Featuring AcuSense human and vehicle classification, it filters out motion events caused by animals, foliage, or weather, directing alerts only toward the targets that matter. Equipped with a built-in noise-suppressing microphone, it records synchronised audio alongside video for improved situational awareness. Built with 120 dB True WDR, 30m Smart IR, H.265+ compression, and an IP67-rated housing, this model suits both residential and commercial installations in a black finish suited to darker fascias and modern building exteriors.
Key Capabilities
6MP DarkFighter Imaging
The 1/2.4″ progressive scan CMOS sensor combined with DarkFighter technology maintains useful colour detail at extremely low light levels, reaching 0.003 lux at F1.4. This is particularly valuable for driveways, car parks, and building entries that are poorly lit after dark.
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Classification
Deep learning analytics classify detected motion as human or vehicle targets, filtering out triggers caused by animals, rain, or moving foliage. This reduces unnecessary alert notifications and keeps event logs focused on footage that is actually relevant to a security review.
Built-In Microphone with Noise Suppression
The integrated microphone records synchronised audio with the video stream, capturing voice, environmental sounds, or activity at the scene. Noise suppression improves recording clarity in outdoor or mechanical environments such as loading areas or plant rooms.
120 dB True Wide Dynamic Range
True 120 dB WDR handles scenes with strong contrast between bright and shadowed areas, such as a shaded entryway with bright sunlight behind a subject. This helps retain visible detail across the full frame rather than washing out or crushing portions of the image.
30m Smart IR Night Vision
Infrared LEDs extend coverage up to 30m in complete darkness, with Smart IR automatically adjusting LED intensity to prevent image overexposure when subjects move close to the camera. This is useful for compact driveways, corridors, and covered walkways.
H.265+ Compression with Flexible Storage
H.265+ compression reduces recorded file size significantly compared to H.264, lowering NVR storage demands and network bandwidth. A built-in microSD card slot supports up to 512 GB of local storage, with NAS support and ANR backup also available for more resilient recording setups.
Best For
- Eave and Soffit Mounting on Dark Fascias: The black housing blends cleanly into darker building exteriors, timber fascias, and powder-coated eaves where a white camera would stand out visually.
- Driveways and Entry Points Requiring Audio: The built-in microphone captures synchronised audio at gates, doorways, and vehicle entries, adding a layer of evidential value that a camera without audio cannot provide.
- Installations with High False Alarm Sensitivity: Sites receiving frequent irrelevant motion alerts from trees, wildlife, or weather benefit directly from AcuSense human and vehicle classification, which filters those triggers at the camera level.
- Mixed Day and Night Environments: Locations that experience heavy contrast lighting during the day and minimal lighting at night, such as building entries or shopfronts, benefit from the combination of 120 dB WDR and DarkFighter low-light performance.
Why Choose the DS-2CD2366G2H-IU-BLK
The DS-2CD2366G2H-IU-BLK sits above basic 6MP turret cameras by combining DarkFighter low-light imaging, AcuSense classification analytics, and a built-in noise-suppressing microphone in a single IP67-rated housing. A standard 6MP camera without DarkFighter will degrade noticeably in dim conditions, and one without AcuSense will generate motion alerts indiscriminately. The “-IU” suffix specifically identifies this as the microphone-equipped variant, meaning audio is recorded without any additional accessories or separate audio input devices. The choice of 2.8mm or 4mm lens options allows the same model to be deployed across wide-angle entry points or narrower directional scenes. With PoE 802.3af support, a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable handles both power and data. Available through Security Wholesalers, this model suits installers and end users who need more than a basic recording camera without moving into a higher product tier.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens Selection: The 2.8mm lens provides a 114.8 degree horizontal field of view, making it the better choice for wide areas such as car parks, open yards, or rooms where you want broad scene coverage from a single mounting point. The 4mm lens at 94 degrees suits narrower approaches, corridors, or driveways where you want the frame tighter on the subject and less sky or ground in the shot. Confirm your mounting height and the width of the area you need to cover before ordering, as the lens is fixed and cannot be changed after purchase.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
DS-2CD2366G2H-IU-BLK |
| Resolution |
6MP (3200 x 1800) |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.4″ Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Lens Options |
2.8mm (114.8° H FOV) / 4mm (94° H FOV) |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.003 lux @ F1.4 (colour), 0 lux with IR on |
| IR Distance |
Up to 30m (Smart IR) |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
True 120 dB |
| Video Compression |
H.265 / H.265+ / H.264 / H.264+ |
| Audio |
Built-in microphone with noise suppression |
| Video Analytics |
Human and vehicle classification, line crossing, intrusion detection, region entrance and exit |
| Local Storage |
microSD slot (up to 512 GB) + NAS support |
| Network Interface |
1 x RJ45 10/100 Mbps Ethernet |
| Power Supply |
12 VDC ±25% / PoE (IEEE 802.3af Class 3) |
| Weatherproof Rating |
IP67 |
| Operating Temperature |
-30°C to +60°C |
| Housing Colour |
Black |
Ideal Use Cases
Residential Driveways and Gates
Mounted on eaves or posts at the driveway entry, the DS-2CD2366G2H-IU-BLK captures vehicle and pedestrian movement with AcuSense filtering, reducing alert fatigue from passing traffic or animals while keeping the black housing discreet against the building.
Retail Shopfronts and Entrances
The 120 dB WDR handles the contrast between a bright street and a shaded entry canopy, while the built-in microphone records audio at service counters or entry points where verbal interactions may form part of an incident record.
Car Parks and Open Yards
The 2.8mm lens option provides a wide 114.8 degree horizontal field of view, suited to covering broad open areas from a single mounting point. Human and vehicle classification keeps motion alerts focused on genuine activity rather than environmental triggers.
Warehouse Entries and Loading Areas
DarkFighter low-light imaging at 0.003 lux maintains usable colour footage during early morning or late-night loading operations where overhead lighting is limited. The IP67 rating handles dust, moisture, and temperature extremes common in industrial environments.
Schools and Community Facilities
Line crossing and intrusion detection analytics can be configured to generate alerts when defined areas are accessed outside operating hours. Local microSD recording up to 512 GB provides a backup recording path independent of the NVR, supporting incident investigation without footage gaps.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a black-finish 6MP turret camera with DarkFighter low-light performance, AcuSense human and vehicle classification, and a built-in microphone in a single IP67-rated unit for eave, soffit, or wall mounting.
- Choose a different model if: Your installation requires active deterrence such as a warning strobe or audible siren, in which case the IU-SL variant with built-in strobe and speaker would be appropriate. If night-time colour imaging without IR is a priority rather than extended IR range, a full-colour or hybrid-light turret would be a better fit for your scene.
FAQs
- What does the “-IU” suffix mean on the DS-2CD2366G2H-IU-BLK?
The “-IU” designation indicates that this model includes a built-in microphone with noise suppression, allowing audio to be recorded alongside video without any additional microphone accessory. It is specific to this variant and is not present on the base “-I” model.
- Does this camera support two-way audio?
No. The DS-2CD2366G2H-IU-BLK includes a built-in microphone only. Audio recording is one-way, capturing sound at the camera location and sending it to the recorder or viewing app. There is no built-in speaker, so two-way voice communication is not supported on this model.
- Why choose the black version over the standard white model?
The black housing suits installation on dark-coloured fascias, timber eaves, powder-coated brackets, or modern building exteriors where a white camera would be visually prominent. The finish has no effect on camera performance or specifications.
- Which lens option should I select, 2.8mm or 4mm?
The 2.8mm lens delivers a 114.8 degree horizontal field of view and is suited to wide open areas such as car parks, yards, and open rooms. The 4mm lens at 94 degrees is better for narrower scenes such as driveways, corridors, or approaches where you want the frame centred more tightly on the subject. The lens is fixed after purchase, so select based on your measured coverage requirements.
- How does AcuSense classification work on this camera?
AcuSense uses deep learning processed at the camera level to distinguish between human and vehicle targets and other motion sources such as animals, blowing leaves, or rain. Alerts and event recordings can be configured to trigger only on human or vehicle detections, reducing the volume of irrelevant notifications without disabling motion detection entirely.
- What recording options are available with this camera?
The DS-2CD2366G2H-IU-BLK supports three recording paths: a microSD card slot accepting cards up to 512 GB for local on-camera storage, a compatible Hikvision NVR over the network, and NAS storage. ANR (Automatic Network Replenishment) allows local microSD recordings to sync back to the NVR after a network interruption, reducing footage gaps. This model is stocked and supplied by Security Wholesalers.
- Can this camera be powered by PoE, and what standard does it use?
Yes. The camera supports IEEE 802.3af Class 3 PoE, allowing a single Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable to deliver both power and data from a compatible PoE switch or NVR. It also accepts 12 VDC power if a separate power supply is preferred at the installation point.
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