Product SKU: DS-2CD2386G2H-IU
Product Overview
The Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2H-IU is an 8MP 4K AcuSense turret network camera designed for clear fixed-position surveillance, intelligent event filtering and built-in audio capture. It suits homes, shops, offices, warehouses, farms and commercial perimeters where buyers want high-resolution video, reliable outdoor performance and smarter alerts without using an active strobe or siren model. With a 1/1.8″ progressive scan CMOS sensor, 3840 × 2160 resolution, powered-by-DarkFighter low-light technology and 120 dB true WDR, it is built to handle challenging scenes such as driveways, entrances, shaded areas and high-contrast outdoor locations. The built-in microphone adds useful audio context, while AcuSense human and vehicle classification helps reduce unnecessary alerts from irrelevant motion.
Key Capabilities
8MP 4K Image Detail
The 3840 × 2160 resolution gives this turret camera strong image detail for entrances, driveways, yards, shopfronts and building perimeters. It is useful where clearer playback and digital zoom review are important.
DarkFighter Low-Light Performance
Powered-by-DarkFighter technology and the 1/1.8″ sensor help the camera produce more usable images in dim scenes. This matters around shaded entrances, driveways, side paths and areas with limited ambient lighting.
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Filtering
AcuSense classification helps focus alerts on people and vehicles rather than general movement. This can reduce nuisance events from rain, trees, shadows, insects or small animals and make footage review more efficient.
Built-In Microphone
The integrated microphone records audio alongside video, giving extra context during incident review. This can be useful at front entrances, reception areas, loading zones and access points where sound helps explain what happened.
Smart Night Vision and Image Control
Up to 30 m IR, Smart IR, 120 dB true WDR and image tools such as 3D DNR, BLC and HLC help the camera manage night scenes, strong backlight, reflective surfaces and mixed lighting conditions.
Flexible Storage and Integration
microSD card support up to 512 GB, ANR, H.265+ compression, ONVIF support and PoE make this model suitable for new installations, NVR upgrades and systems where recording continuity and compatibility matter.
Best For
- Homes and Driveways: Suitable for fixed 4K coverage where clear footage, low-light performance and smart human or vehicle alerts are needed.
- Shopfronts and Entrances: Useful for monitoring customer entry points, doors and covered areas where WDR and audio context can assist incident review.
- Warehouses and Workshops: A practical choice for roller doors, loading areas, staff entries and perimeter zones where outdoor durability is important.
- Commercial Perimeters: Well suited to side access paths, gates, external walls and boundary areas where AcuSense filtering helps reduce irrelevant alerts.
- Remote or NVR-Based Systems: Useful where PoE, H.265+ compression, ONVIF support and local microSD backup may form part of the installation design.
Why Choose the DS-2CD2386G2H-IU
Choose the DS-2CD2386G2H-IU when you need a high-detail 4K turret camera with smart detection and built-in microphone support, but do not require strobe light or siren deterrence at the camera location. Compared with a basic 4MP or entry-level 8MP model, this camera offers stronger low-light performance, a larger 1/1.8″ sensor, 120 dB WDR, AcuSense human and vehicle filtering, local storage support and efficient H.265+ compression. It is particularly useful for buyers who want a discreet outdoor turret that captures clearer evidence and more relevant events. For customers comparing 8MP turret cameras supplied by Security Wholesalers, the main advantage is its balance of image quality, audio capture, integration flexibility and practical fixed-angle coverage.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: Choose the 2.8 mm lens if you need a wider view across a driveway, front yard, shopfront or general area. Choose the 4 mm lens if you want a tighter view of an entrance, gate, path or defined access point.
Buyer Tip: This model includes a built-in microphone, but it is not an active deterrence model. If strobe light, siren or speaker warning functions are required, select a compatible active deterrence variant instead.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Resolution |
8MP 4K resolution, 3840 × 2160 up to 25 fps at 50 Hz. |
| Camera Type |
Fixed turret network camera for indoor and outdoor surveillance. |
| Image Sensor |
1/1.8″ progressive scan CMOS. |
| Lens Options |
2.8 mm or 4 mm fixed focal lens options. |
| 2.8 mm Field of View |
Approx. horizontal 108.8°, vertical 56.4°, diagonal 134.3°. |
| 4 mm Field of View |
Approx. horizontal 93.3°, vertical 47.2°, diagonal 114.2°. |
| DORI 2.8 mm |
Detect approx. 89 m, observe 35 m, recognise 17 m, identify 8 m. |
| DORI 4 mm |
Detect approx. 109 m, observe 43 m, recognise 21 m, identify 10 m. |
| Low-Light Technology |
Powered-by-DarkFighter technology for improved low-light imaging. |
| Night Vision |
IR illumination up to approx. 30 m with Smart IR. |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
120 dB true WDR for strong backlight and high-contrast scenes. |
| AI Detection |
AcuSense human and vehicle classification with intrusion, line crossing and region entrance or exit events. |
| Audio |
Built-in mono microphone on the IU variant. |
| Compression |
H.265+, H.265, H.264+ and H.264 supported. |
| Onboard Storage |
microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card support up to 512 GB with ANR. |
| Integration |
Supports ONVIF and Hikvision integration protocols. |
| Power |
PoE IEEE 802.3af or 12 V DC. |
| Operating Conditions |
Approx. -30 °C to 60 °C, 10% to 90% RH non-condensing. |
| Dimensions and Weight |
Approx. Ø138.3 × 115.4 mm; approx. 775 g. |
| Weather Rating |
IP67 weather-resistant construction. |
Ideal Use Cases
Driveways
Use the 2.8 mm option where broad driveway or front yard coverage is needed with detailed 4K recording and vehicle filtering.
Entrances and Gates
The 4 mm option can help focus on doorways, gates and defined access points where a tighter frame is preferred.
Retail and Office Entry Points
Built-in microphone support and 120 dB WDR make it useful for customer entrances, reception doors and high-contrast entry scenes.
Warehouses and Loading Areas
A good fit for roller doors, loading bays and vehicle access points where 4K detail and smart event filtering are useful.
Side Paths and Perimeters
AcuSense filtering helps make alerts more meaningful along narrow access routes, perimeter walls and external paths.
Remote or Backup Recording Sites
microSD storage and ANR can help maintain recording continuity where network interruptions are a concern.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose the 2.8 mm lens if: You need the widest practical view across a driveway, yard, car park, shopfront or open area.
- Choose the 4 mm lens if: You want tighter framing for an entrance, gate, walkway, side path or narrower target area.
- Choose this IU model if: You specifically need built-in microphone audio recording in addition to 8MP video and AcuSense filtering.
- Choose a different model if: You need active strobe, siren, two-way speaker communication, PTZ movement or optical zoom.
FAQs
- Does the DS-2CD2386G2H-IU include a built-in microphone?
Yes. The DS-2CD2386G2H-IU includes a built-in mono microphone, which allows audio to be recorded alongside video when configured correctly. This can provide useful context around entrances, reception areas, gates and access points. Audio recording requirements should always be considered during installation and configuration.
- What is the difference between the 2.8 mm and 4 mm lens options?
The 2.8 mm lens gives a wider field of view and is better for general area coverage such as yards, driveways and car parks. The 4 mm lens provides a narrower view and slightly longer DORI distances, making it better for entrances, gates and specific access points where tighter framing is preferred.
- Is the DS-2CD2386G2H-IU suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. The DS-2CD2386G2H-IU has an IP67 weather-resistant rating, making it suitable for outdoor locations such as driveways, building perimeters, shopfronts, warehouses and external access points. Correct mounting, sealed cabling and suitable installation practices remain important for long-term outdoor reliability.
- How does AcuSense help reduce false alarms?
AcuSense helps classify human and vehicle targets so the camera can focus on events that are more likely to matter. This reduces nuisance alerts from movement such as rain, tree branches, insects, shadows or small animals. Security Wholesalers buyers often choose AcuSense models when they want easier event review and more relevant alerts.
- How well does this camera perform at night?
The camera uses powered-by-DarkFighter technology, a 1/1.8″ sensor and IR illumination up to approx. 30 m to support night-time recording. Smart IR helps reduce over-exposure on closer subjects. Real-world performance depends on camera angle, mounting height, nearby lighting, reflective surfaces and the distance to the subject.
- Does this camera support local storage?
Yes. The DS-2CD2386G2H-IU supports microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards up to 512 GB. This can be useful for edge recording, backup recording or ANR-based systems where the camera temporarily stores footage locally and later synchronises with a recorder when the network connection is restored.
- Is this camera compatible with third-party systems?
The DS-2CD2386G2H-IU supports ONVIF and common network integration protocols, making it suitable for many compatible NVR and VMS environments. For best results, use up-to-date recorder firmware and confirm feature support such as H.265+, smart events, multi-stream settings and audio recording before finalising the system design.
- Does this camera have a strobe light or siren?
No. This IU model is focused on 8MP video, AcuSense detection and built-in microphone audio capture. It is not the best choice if visible deterrence is required. Choose an active deterrence model if you need strobe light, siren, speaker warning or a more obvious response at the camera location.
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