The DS-2CD2386G2-IU is an 8MP AcuSense fixed turret network camera designed for commercial surveillance applications that require high-resolution video, intelligent target classification, and built-in audio recording. With 3840 × 2160 Ultra HD resolution, it provides detailed monitoring for business entrances, warehouses, loading areas, parking access points, office buildings, and exterior perimeter locations.
AcuSense technology helps classify human and vehicle targets, reducing unnecessary alerts caused by general motion, weather, animals, or background activity. This makes the camera a practical choice for businesses that need more accurate event detection around access points, storefronts, and outdoor perimeter zones.
The built-in microphone adds real-time audio recording for improved situational awareness through compatible surveillance systems. Combined with 120 dB Wide Dynamic Range, Smart IR illumination up to 30 meters, and image enhancement features, the camera supports dependable video monitoring in both daytime and low-light commercial scenes.
With H.265+ compression, onboard microSD storage up to 256 GB, ONVIF Profile S/G/T compatibility, PoE support, face capture, and IP67 weather protection, the DS-2CD2386G2-IU is built for professional security installations where image detail, intelligent detection, and audio awareness are important.
Flexible Deployment Benefits
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8MP Video Detail – Ultra HD resolution helps capture clear images for commercial monitoring applications.
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AcuSense Detection – Human and vehicle classification improves event accuracy and reduces unnecessary motion alerts.
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Built-in Audio Recording – Integrated microphone adds audio context through compatible surveillance systems.
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Strong Backlight Handling – 120 dB WDR helps maintain usable video in high-contrast scenes.
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Nighttime Visibility – Smart IR illumination supports low-light monitoring up to 30 meters.
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Outdoor Commercial Design – IP67 weather protection supports installation in exposed business environments.
Recommended Applications
- Retail Store Entrances
- Office Building Exteriors
- Warehouse Loading Areas
- Commercial Building Perimeters
- Parking Area Access Points
- Apartment Community Walkways
- School Exterior Doors
- Distribution Center Entrances
- Small Business Entrances
- Service Door Monitoring
| Camera |
| Image Sensor |
1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Max. Resolution |
3840 × 2160 |
| Min. Illumination |
Color: 0.003 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON), B/W: 0 Lux with IR |
| Shutter Time |
1/3 s to 1/100,000 s |
| Day & Night |
IR cut filter |
| Angle Adjustment |
Pan: 0° to 360°, tilt: 0° to 75°, rotate: 0° to 360° |
| Lens |
| 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° |
| Lens Mount |
M12 |
| Iris Type |
Fixed |
| Aperture |
F1.6 |
| DORI |
| DORI |
2.8 mm:D: 89.2 m, O: 35.4 m, R: 17.8 m, I: 8.9 m |
| Illuminator |
| Supplement Light Type |
IR |
| Supplement Light Range |
Up to 30 m |
| Smart Supplement Light |
Yes |
| IR Wavelength |
850 nm |
| Video |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Target Cropping |
Yes |
| Audio |
| 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 |
| Network |
| 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 Hik memory card, memory card encryption and health detection are supported. |
| Client |
iVMS-4200, Mobile App, VMS Platform |
| 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+ |
| Image |
| 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 |
| Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) |
120 dB |
| SNR |
≥ 52 dB |
| Image Enhancement |
BLC, HLC, 3D DNR |
| Interface |
| 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 |
| Reset Key |
Yes |
| Event |
| Basic Event |
Motion detection (human and vehicle targets classification), video tampering alarm, exception |
| Smart Event |
Scene change detection |
| Linkage |
Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card, notify surveillance center, send email, trigger recording, trigger capture |
| Deep Learning Function |
| Face Capture |
Yes |
| General |
| Power |
12 VDC ± 25%:0.48 A, max. 5.8 W, Ø5.5 mm coaxial power plug, reverse polarity protection
PoE:802.3af, Class 3, 36 V to 57 V, 0.19 A to 0.12 A, max. 6.8 W |
| Dimension |
Ø138.3 mm × 126.3 mm (Ø5.4" × 5") |
| Package Dimension |
170 mm × 170 mm × 150 mm (6.9" × 6.9" × 5.9") |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| Approval |
| 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 |
Find answers to common questions about compatibility, installation, infrared night vision, recording storage, and AcuSense human and vehicle classification.
Where is the DS-2CD2386G2-IU commonly installed?
The DS-2CD2386G2-IU is commonly installed at retail entrances, office building exteriors, warehouse loading areas, commercial perimeters, parking access points, apartment walkways, school entrances, and small business locations.
Is this camera suitable for outdoor commercial monitoring?
Yes. The camera has an IP67-rated housing, making it suitable for outdoor commercial environments exposed to rain, dust, and demanding weather conditions.
Can the DS-2CD2386G2-IU monitor entrances and loading areas at night?
Yes. Smart IR illumination supports nighttime visibility up to 30 meters, making it useful for entrances, loading areas, walkways, and building perimeters.
What types of businesses typically deploy this camera?
Retail stores, warehouses, offices, schools, apartment communities, small businesses, distribution centers, and commercial property managers commonly deploy this model for outdoor surveillance.
Does the DS-2CD2386G2-IU support AcuSense human and vehicle detection?
Yes. The camera supports human and vehicle target classification for motion detection, helping reduce false alarms from non-relevant movement.
Does this model include built-in audio?
Yes. The DS-2CD2386G2-IU includes a built-in microphone for real-time audio recording through compatible surveillance systems.
Does the DS-2CD2386G2-IU support local recording?
Yes. The built-in microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC card slot supports local storage up to 256 GB for edge recording and backup.
Is this camera compatible with ONVIF systems?
Yes. The camera supports ONVIF Profile S, Profile G, and Profile T for integration with compatible professional NVRs and video management systems.
What is the difference between DS-2CD2386G2-I and DS-2CD2386G2-IU?
The DS-2CD2386G2-IU includes a built-in microphone for audio recording, while the standard DS-2CD2386G2-I model does not include built-in audio.
What is the maximum video resolution of the DS-2CD2386G2-IU?
The camera supports a maximum resolution of 3840 × 2160, delivering 8MP Ultra HD video for commercial surveillance applications.
