Hikvision Acusense DS-2CD2386G2-IU IP Camera 8MP 4K Turret Network Camera with Mic
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Hikvision Acusense DS-2CD2386G2-IU IP Camera 8MP 4K Turret Network Camera with Mic
SKU: DS-2CD2386G2-IU
Description
- 8MP resolution: 3840 x 2160 at 20fps for high-definition imaging.
- Deep learning alarm: Human and vehicle classification to reduce false alerts by up to 95%.
- H.265+ support: Advanced compression including H.265+, H.265.
- IP67 rated: Weatherproof for outdoor durability.
- Built-in mic: Integrated microphone for audio capture.
Regular price
$281.30 AUD
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$281.30 AUD
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$348.00 AUD
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Hikvision Acusense DS-2CD2386G2-IU IP Camera 8MP 4K Turret Network Camera with Mic
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§ 01Overview
What this product is
Lens options: 2.8mm or 4mm focal length.
Color options: White or Black.
Note: Please indicate your choice in your order message.
The Hikvision HIK-2CD2386G2IU2 4MP outdoor turret camera delivers waterproof security for Australian surveillance systems
Its AcuSense Gen 2 technology minimises false alarms with smart people and vehicle detection in low light conditions
§ 02Engineering
Technical specifications
- 1/2" progressive scan CMOS sensor for high-quality surveillance day and night
- 4K ultra HD resolution (3840×2160) at 20fps for crisp video footage
- 2.8mm fixed lens offering a wide viewing angle
- 120dB true WDR ensuring clear images in extreme bright and dark conditions
- Powered by DarkFighter technology for advanced low-light performance
- H.265+, H.265, H.264+ and H.264 compression for efficient bandwidth and storage
- Built-in micro SD slot supporting up to 256GB onboard storage
- IP67 waterproof rating for reliable outdoor security in Australia
- AI-powered human and vehicle classification alarms reducing false alerts with deep learning
- 4K ultra HD resolution (3840×2160) at 20fps for crisp video footage
- 2.8mm fixed lens offering a wide viewing angle
- 120dB true WDR ensuring clear images in extreme bright and dark conditions
- Powered by DarkFighter technology for advanced low-light performance
- H.265+, H.265, H.264+ and H.264 compression for efficient bandwidth and storage
- Built-in micro SD slot supporting up to 256GB onboard storage
- IP67 waterproof rating for reliable outdoor security in Australia
- AI-powered human and vehicle classification alarms reducing false alerts with deep learning
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.003 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON), B/W: 0 Lux with IR |
| Shutter Speed | 1/3 s to 1/100,000 s |
| Slow Shutter | Yes |
| P/N | P/N |
| Wide Dynamic Range | 120 dB |
| Day & Night | IR cut filter |
| SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| Image Enhancement | BLC, HLC, 3D DNR |
| Target Cropping | Yes |
| Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Image Settings | Rotate mode, saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness, gain, white balance adjustable by client software or web browser |
| Day/Night Switch | Day, Night, Auto, Schedule |
Lens & Distance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Fixed focal lens, 2.8, 4, and 6 mm optional |
| Focal Length & FOV | 2.8 mm, horizontal FOV 111°, vertical FOV 59°, diagonal FOV 131° | 4 mm, horizontal FOV 87°, vertical FOV 47°, diagonal FOV 102° | 6 mm, horizontal FOV 51°, vertical FOV 28°, diagonal FOV 60° |
| Lens Mount | M12 |
| Iris Type | Fixed |
| Aperture | F1.6 |
| DORI | 2.8 mm: D: 89.2 m, O: 35.4 m, R: 17.8 m, I: 8.9 m | 4 mm: D: 99.4 m, O: 39.4 m, R: 19.9 m, I: 9.9 m | 6 mm: D: 140.0 m, O: 55.6 m, R: 28.0 m, I: 14.0 m |
| Pan Range | 0° to 360° |
| Tilt Range | 0° to 75° |
| Rotation Range | 0° to 360° |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Supplement Light Type | IR |
| Smart Supplement Light | Yes |
| IR Wavelength | 850 nm |
| IR Range | Up to 30 m |
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Max. Resolution | 3840 × 2160 |
| Main Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (3840 × 2160, 3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720) | 60 Hz: 24 fps (3840 × 2160); 30 fps (3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720) |
| Sub-Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (640 × 480, 640 × 360) | 60 Hz: 30 fps (640 × 480, 640 × 360) |
| Third Stream | 50 Hz: 10 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360) | 60 Hz: 10 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360) *Third stream is supported under certain settings. |
| Video Compression | Main stream: H.265/H.264/H.264+/H.265+; Sub-stream: H.265/H.264/MJPEG; Third stream: H.265/H.264 *Third stream is supported under certain settings. |
| Video Bit Rate | 32 Kbps to 16 Mbps |
| H.264 Type | Baseline Profile/Main Profile/High Profile |
| H.265 Type | Main Profile |
| H.264+ | Main stream supports |
| H.265+ | Main stream supports |
| Bit Rate Control | CBR/VBR |
| Scalable Video Coding (SVC) | H.264 and H.265 encoding |
| Region of Interest (ROI) | 1 fixed region for main stream and sub-stream |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Audio Type | -U: mono sound |
| Audio Compression | -U: G.711ulaw/G.711alaw/G.722.1/G.726/MP2L2/PCM/MP3/AAC |
| Audio Bit Rate | -U: 64 Kbps (G.711ulaw/G.711alaw)/16 Kbps (G.722.1)/16 Kbps (G.726)/32 to 192 Kbps (MP2L2)/8 to 320 Kbps (MP3)/16 to 64 Kbps (AAC) |
| Audio Sampling Rate | -U: 8 kHz/16 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz |
| Environment Noise Filtering | -U: Yes |
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Face Capture | Yes |
| Perimeter Protection | Line crossing detection, intrusion detection, region entrance detection, region exiting detection; Supports human and vehicle targets classification |
Network & Storage
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Protocols | TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, NTP, UPnP, SMTP, IGMP, 802.1X, QoS, IPv4, IPv6, UDP, Bonjour, SSL/TLS, PPPoE, SNMP, ARP |
| Simultaneous Live View | Up to 6 channels |
| API | Open Network Video Interface (PROFILE S, PROFILE G, PROFILE T), ISAPI, SDK |
| User/Host | Up to 32 users. 3 user levels: administrator, operator and user |
| Security | Password protection, complicated password, HTTPS encryption, IP address filter, Security Audit Log, basic and digest authentication for HTTP/HTTPS, TLS 1.1/1.2, WSSE and digest authentication for Open Network Video Interface |
| Network Storage | MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card (256 GB) local storage, and NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS), auto network replenishment (ANR); Together with high-end Hikvision memory card, memory card encryption and health detection are supported. |
| Client | iVMS-4200, Hik-Connect, Hik-Central |
| Web Browser | Plug-in required live view: IE 10+; Plug-in free live view: Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+; Local service: Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+ |
Event & Alarm
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Basic Event | Motion detection (human and vehicle targets classification), video tampering alarm, exception |
| Smart Event | Scene change detection |
| Linkage Method | Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card, notify surveillance center, send email, trigger recording, trigger capture |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ethernet Interface | 1 RJ45 10 M/100 M self-adaptive Ethernet port |
| On-Board Storage | Built-in micro SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, up to 256 GB |
| Built-in Microphone | -U: Yes |
| Hardware Reset | Yes |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Camera Material | Metal |
| Camera Dimension | Ø138.3 mm × 126.3 mm (Ø5.4" × 5") |
| Package Dimension | 170 mm × 170 mm × 150 mm (6.9" × 6.9" × 5.9") |
| Camera Weight | Approx. 740 g (1.6 lb.) |
| With Package Weight | Approx. 1020 g (2.2 lb.) |
| Storage Conditions | -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F). Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing) |
| Startup and Operating Conditions | -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F), humidity 95% or less (non-condensing) |
| Web Client Language | 33 languages: English, Russian, Estonian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Greek, German, Italian, Czech, Slovak, French, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Turkish, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Portuguese (Brazil), Ukrainian |
| General Function | Anti-flicker, heartbeat, mirror, privacy mask, flash log, password reset via email, pixel counter |
| Firmware Version | V5.5.112 |
| Software Reset | Yes |
| Power Consumption and Current | 12 VDC, 0.48 A, max. 5.8 W; PoE (802.3af, 36 V to 57 V), 0.19 A to 0.12 A, max. 6.8 W |
| Power Supply | 12 VDC ± 25%, reverse polarity protection; PoE: 802.3af, Class 3 |
| Power Interface | Ø5.5 mm coaxial power plug |
| EMC | FCC (47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B); CE-EMC (EN 55032: 2015, EN 61000-3-2: 2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN 50130-4: 2011 +A1: 2014); RCM (AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015); KC (KN 32: 2015, KN 35: 2015) |
| Safety | UL (UL 60950-1); CB (IEC 60950-1:2005 + Am 1:2009 + Am 2:2013); CE-LVD (EN 60950-1:2005 + Am 1:2009 + Am 2:2013) |
| Environment | CE-RoHS (2011/65/EU); WEEE (2012/19/EU); Reach (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) |
| Protection | IP67 (IEC 60529-2013) |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use it
Superior Night Vision Captures Colour to 0.003 Lux
Powered-by-DarkFighter technology with large 1/1.8" sensor delivers clear facial identification and registration plate details in near-darkness
Professional 4K Resolution Future-Proofs Your Investment
8MP sensor captures four times more detail than 1080p for facial recognition to 8.9 metres and vehicle plate reading across driveways
Built-In Audio Recording Without Subscription Fees
Integrated microphone captures crucial context alongside video whilst avoiding ongoing cloud storage costs that plague consumer camera brands
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Front Driveway and Entry Monitoring
Wide 111° field of view covers entire driveway width whilst capturing clear faces at doorways and vehicle registration plates at typical distances
Side Pathway and Perimeter Security
Line-crossing detection creates virtual tripwires along vulnerable access corridors alerting only when humans breach defined boundaries at night
Small Business Retail and Transaction Areas
4K resolution with 120dB Wide Dynamic Range captures banknote handling and facial features clearly despite bright windows creating challenging backlight conditions
Warehouse Loading Docks and Commercial Perimeters
Vehicle classification distinguishes authorised delivery trucks from unauthorised access whilst 30-metre IR range covers entire loading bay areas effectively
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
What's in the Box
1. Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-IU Camera × 1 2. Power Connector × 1 3. Quick Start Guide × 1
Installation Requirements
1. Power Source: Power over Ethernet via Cat6 cable (maximum 100 metres) or 12V DC mains power with SAA-approved adapter for Australian electrical compliance 2. Network Connection: RJ45 Ethernet port connects to NBN-compatible router with DHCP automatic addressing or manual static IP configuration outside router's DHCP range 3. Mounting Location: Install under eaves or covered areas at 2.5-4.5 metre height angled 15-30° downward using UV-resistant Cat6 cabling with waterproof glands
App Setup
1. Download SADP activation tool from Hikvision support website and activate camera with strong administrator password meeting 8-16 character security requirements 2. Install free Hik-Connect app from App Store or Google Play and register account using Australian mobile number with +61 country code 3. Add camera via QR code scan method entering verification code then configure AcuSense detection zones excluding vegetation and shadow areas
§ 07Questions
Frequently asked
Q.01
Is this camera suitable for outdoor use in Australian weather conditions?
Yes. The DS-2CD2386G2-I(U) is IP67-rated, meaning it is fully dust-tight and can withstand rain and temporary water immersion. It also operates in temperatures from -30°C to 60°C, making it well-suited to all Australian climates including extreme summer heat.
Q.02
What is the difference between the DS-2CD2386G2-I and the DS-2CD2386G2-IU models?
The only difference is the built-in microphone. The -IU variant includes a built-in mic for real-time audio monitoring; the standard -I model does not. Neither model has a built-in speaker or strobe — if you want active deterrence (siren and strobe), you need the separate -ISU/SL variant.
Q.03
Which lens size should I choose — 2.8mm, 4mm, or 6mm?
The 2.8mm gives the widest view (111° horizontal) and suits driveways, entries, or rooms where you want broad coverage at close range. The 4mm is a solid all-rounder for front yards. The 6mm (51° horizontal) is best for longer, narrower scenes like laneways or carparks where you need to see further.
Q.04
Will this camera work with my existing older Hikvision NVR?
It depends on your NVR's firmware version. If your NVR is running older GUI3-era firmware, the camera will connect but AcuSense smart detection features must be configured directly through the camera's web browser interface — the NVR will treat it as a standard camera. Very old or OEM/rebadged NVRs may have compatibility issues; Hikvision recommends keeping NVR firmware up to date.
Q.05
Does this camera work without an NVR — can it record to a memory card?
Yes. The camera has a built-in micro SD/SDHC/SDXC slot supporting cards up to 512GB, so it can record locally without an NVR. However, for multi-camera setups with centralised playback and smart event search, pairing it with a compatible Hikvision NVR is strongly recommended.
Q.06
Does the AcuSense detection actually reduce false alarms from animals or trees moving?
Yes, this is one of its most practical benefits. The deep learning algorithm is specifically trained to classify humans and vehicles, filtering out movement from animals, swaying trees, and insects near the lens. Australian users in bushy or wildlife-prone areas particularly benefit from this — real-world testing shows up to 95% reduction in irrelevant motion alerts.
Q.07
Does this camera support PoE, and what switch or injector do I need?
Yes, it supports IEEE 802.3af PoE (Class 3), drawing a maximum of 6.8W. Any standard 802.3af-compliant PoE switch or injector will power it. No separate power supply is needed if you're using PoE, which simplifies installation significantly.
Q.08
Is this a genuine Australian-warranted product and what is the warranty?
When purchased through an authorised Australian distributor or reseller, the DS-2CD2386G2-I(U) is covered by a 3-year back-to-base manufacturer warranty. Be cautious of grey market imports sold cheaply online — these do not carry Australian warranty or local support and may have region-locked firmware.