Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-IU 8MP AcuSense Turret Network Camera with Mic PoE IP67 4K UHD
Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-IU 8MP AcuSense Turret Network Camera with Mic PoE IP67 4K UHD
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Product Description
The Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-IU is the kind of camera buyers move to when they are tired of choosing between image quality, smarter alerts, and simple installation. With 8 MP resolution, AcuSense human and vehicle classification, built-in microphone support, and strong low-light performance, it is built to give you clearer evidence and fewer wasted notifications. That means more confidence when you check footage, more useful alerts when something matters, and less time sorting through motion events that should never have triggered in the first place. Add true WDR, H.265+ compression, PoE support, and IP67 weather protection, and you get a camera that fits real-world surveillance needs without adding extra headaches.
Why Buyers Choose This Model
- 8 MP resolution — gives you the extra detail that helps with identifying faces, vehicles, and key activity instead of settling for soft footage when you need answers most.
- AcuSense human and vehicle classification — helps you focus on the events that actually matter, so you spend less time chasing false alarms from general motion.
- Powered-by-DarkFighter low-light performance — helps keep footage more usable when lighting drops, which matters for overnight monitoring and dim exterior areas.
- 120 dB true WDR — helps you hold onto details in bright entrances, storefront glass, loading doors, and other backlit scenes where weaker cameras struggle.
- Built-in microphone on the -U model — adds audio context to video, giving you a better understanding of what was happening during an event.
- H.265+ compression — helps reduce bandwidth and storage strain, so you can keep strong image quality without burning through recording space as quickly.
- microSD storage up to 512 GB — gives you flexible edge recording options at the camera, which can be valuable for backup recording or simpler deployments.
- PoE and 12 VDC support — makes installation more flexible, especially when you want cleaner cabling and fewer power-related complications.
- IP67-rated housing — gives buyers peace of mind when the camera is exposed to dust, rain, and demanding outdoor conditions.
Best Features and Buyer Benefits
What This Helps You Avoid
A lot of buyers start looking for a camera like this after dealing with the same frustrating pattern: blurry footage when detail matters, constant motion alerts that lead nowhere, and weak night performance that leaves too much open to guesswork. That usually creates a bigger issue than just inconvenience, because when an event finally happens, you may realize the footage is not clear enough, the alert was missed in a flood of irrelevant notifications, or the scene was too dark to be useful.
This model is built to move you out of that cycle. The higher resolution helps give you more usable detail, AcuSense helps narrow attention to people and vehicles, and DarkFighter with IR support helps keep the camera relevant when lighting is poor. WDR helps with difficult lighting, the microphone adds context, and H.265+ helps make continuous recording easier to manage. In other words, it is designed to replace uncertainty with clearer evidence, better awareness, and fewer avoidable blind spots.
Product Support & Shipping Details
Product Support & Shipping Details
We move quickly so you don’t have to wait, place your order before 3pm EST and it ships out the same day, with everything else going out the next business day. Most customers see their package in about 3 business days, giving you a smooth, predictable delivery experience.
For Support you’re never on your own with us. if something comes up, our U.S.-based support team is here to help you troubleshoot, set up, or get answers fast. We make sure you always know exactly what to do next so your product keeps working the way you need it to.
30 Day Returns & Money Back Guarantee
30 Day Returns & Money Back Guarantee
If the product isn’t the right fit, no worries—our 30-day money-back guarantee gives you the space to try it without the pressure. You can return it within 30 days as long as it’s in its original condition. And to keep things simple, you can start the return right from your account, no hassle, no long back-and-forth.
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Technical Specifications
Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-IU 8MP AcuSense Turret Network Camera with Mic PoE IP67 4K UHD
The Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-IU is an 8 MP AcuSense Powered-by-Darkfighter Fixed Turret Network Camera. Highlights include high quality imaging with 8 MP resolution, excellent low-light performance with powered-by- DarkFighter technology and efficient H.265+ compression technology. Its IP67 rating supports installation where dust and water protection is required.
Ideal applications
- Home and small business video surveillance
- Outdoor coverage of entrances, driveways, yards and parking areas
- Night-time and low-light monitoring
- Areas where on-site audio recording is useful
Key Features
- High quality imaging with 8 MP resolution
- Excellent low-light performance with powered-by- DarkFighter technology
- Efficient H.265+ compression technology
- Clear imaging against strong back light by 120 dB true WDR technology
- Focus on human and vehicle targets classification based on deep learning
- Built-in microphone for real-time audio security(-U)
- Water and dust resistant (IP67)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The DS-2CD2386G2-IU supports a maximum resolution of 3840 × 2160, which is 8 MP. That gives you the extra image detail buyers usually want when they are trying to capture clearer faces, vehicles, or activity across a wider scene. The datasheet also lists multiple stream resolutions, including 3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, and 1280 × 720. So whether the priority is full-detail recording or a lighter live stream, the camera gives you flexible output options.
Yes, the datasheet confirms that the -U version includes a built-in microphone. It specifically lists “Built-in microphone for real-time audio security (-U)” and also shows “Built-in Microphone -U: Yes” in the interface section. Audio details are also provided, including mono sound, supported codecs, and sampling rates. That matters for buyers who want more context around an event instead of relying on video alone.
Yes, this model supports PoE. The datasheet lists PoE: 802.3af, Class 3, along with a power range of 36 V to 57 V and maximum PoE consumption of 6.8 W. It also supports 12 VDC ± 25% through a coaxial power plug if that is preferred for the installation. For many buyers, PoE is useful because it can simplify cabling by allowing power and data through the network connection.
Yes, the datasheet states that the camera is rated IP67 for water and dust resistance. It also lists an operating temperature range of -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F) with humidity up to 95% non-condensing. Those specifications make it a strong fit for outdoor environments where weather exposure is a real concern. The housing is also listed as metal, which adds to the camera’s durability.
The datasheet highlights Powered-by-DarkFighter technology for low-light performance. It lists minimum illumination as 0.003 Lux in color at F1.6 with AGC on, and 0 Lux with IR in black and white mode. The camera also includes an IR illuminator with smart supplement light, 850 nm wavelength, and an IR range of up to 30 meters. In practical terms, that gives buyers a camera designed to keep producing usable video when lighting conditions drop.
Yes, this is one of the key reasons buyers look at this model. The datasheet says AcuSense technology focuses on human and vehicle target classification, and it lists perimeter protection features including line crossing detection, intrusion detection, region entrance detection, and region exiting detection. It also notes that motion detection includes human and vehicle target classification. That helps reduce less useful alerts and keeps attention on the activity most buyers actually care about.
Yes, the camera has built-in on-board storage support. The datasheet lists a micro SD/SDHC/SDXC slot with capacity up to 512 GB. It also mentions NAS support and auto network replenishment (ANR), which gives additional recording flexibility. For buyers who want edge recording at the camera, this is an important feature because it can add redundancy or reduce dependence on constant network recording.
The datasheet lists fixed focal lens options in 2.8 mm, 4 mm, and 6 mm. It also provides the field of view for each option, with the 2.8 mm lens offering the widest angle and the 6 mm lens offering a narrower, more focused view. That gives buyers a way to choose based on coverage needs rather than trying to force one lens into every scenario. The available model section confirms that the DS-2CD2386G2-IU comes in 2.8/4/6 mm variants.
Yes, the camera supports 120 dB true WDR. The datasheet specifically mentions clear imaging against strong back light using 120 dB true WDR technology. This matters in areas like entryways, storefronts, garages, or loading doors where bright daylight and darker shaded areas appear in the same scene. It helps the camera retain more useful detail instead of forcing buyers to choose between blown-out highlights and dark shadows.
The datasheet lists several optional accessories for mounting and installation. These include the DS-1276ZJ-SUS corner mount, DS-1275ZJ-SUS vertical pole mount, DS-1271ZJ-140 pendant mount, DS-1273ZJ-140B wall mount, DS-1273ZJ-140 wall mount, and DS-1280ZJ-PT6 junction box. That gives buyers flexibility to adapt the same camera to different installation surfaces and layouts. It is helpful when the mounting environment is already decided and the camera needs to fit the site instead of the other way around.

