Hikvision iDS-7208HUHI-M1/E – 8-Channel Turbo AcuSense DVR with 8MP Recording, 16 IP Camera Support, 4K HDMI Output & 1 SATA HDD Bay
Overview:
• The Hikvision iDS-7208HUHI-M1/E is an 8-channel Turbo AcuSense DVR designed for smart high-resolution hybrid CCTV surveillance systems.
• It supports HDTVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS, and IP video inputs, making it suitable for analog CCTV systems and hybrid upgrade projects.
• The DVR supports 8 analog BNC channels and up to 16 IP camera inputs in Enhanced IP Mode, with IP camera resolution up to 8MP.
• It uses H.265 Pro+, H.265 Pro, H.265, H.264+, and H.264 video compression to improve encoding efficiency and reduce storage usage.
• The device supports 8MP recording, Motion Detection 2.0, human and vehicle classification, perimeter protection, facial detection, smart search, and 8-channel synchronous playback.
• With 1 SATA HDD bay up to 10TB, HDMI output up to 4K, Gigabit Ethernet interface, audio via coaxial cable, Wi-Fi dongle compatibility, and Hik-Connect support, it is a strong DVR solution for small and medium CCTV projects requiring high recording quality.
Key Features:
• 8-Channel DVR: Supports 8 analog video inputs through BNC interface.
• 5-in-1 Hybrid Support: Compatible with HDTVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS, and IP cameras.
• IP Camera Expansion: Supports up to 16 IP camera inputs in Enhanced IP Mode.
• Up to 8MP IP Camera Support: Allows IP camera input resolution up to 8MP.
• 8MP Recording Support: Supports 8MP encoding at 8 fps.
• 5MP Recording Support: Supports 5MP encoding at 12 fps.
• Advanced Compression: Supports H.265 Pro+, H.265 Pro, H.265, H.264+, and H.264.
• Motion Detection 2.0: Deep learning-based human and vehicle classification on all analog channels.
• Perimeter Protection: Supports line crossing and intrusion detection up to 4 channels.
• Facial Detection: Supports face picture detection and face picture search.
• Audio via Coaxial Cable: Supports up to 8-channel audio through coaxial cable.
• 4K HDMI Output: Supports HDMI output up to 3840 × 2160 / 30Hz.
• Smart Search: Supports quick search by object or event type for efficient playback.
• Gigabit Network Interface: Includes 10M / 100M / 1000M self-adaptive Ethernet interface.
• Wi-Fi Dongle Support: Can connect to Wi-Fi network using a compatible USB Wi-Fi dongle.
Technical Specifications:
• Brand: Hikvision
• Model: iDS-7208HUHI-M1/E
• Product Type: Turbo AcuSense DVR / XVR
• Analog Video Inputs: 8 × BNC channels
• Video Format: HDTVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS / IP
• IP Video Input: 4 channels, up to 12 channels
• Enhanced IP Mode: 8 channels, up to 16 channels, each up to 4 Mbps
• IP Camera Resolution: Up to 8MP
• Supported IP Compression: H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264
• Video Compression: H.265 Pro+ / H.265 Pro / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264
• Encoding Resolution: 8MP / 5MP / 3K / 4MP / 3MP / 1080p / 720p / WD1 / 4CIF / VGA / CIF
• Frame Rate: 8MP at 8 fps, 3K at 12 fps, 5MP at 12 fps, 4MP at 15 fps, 8MP Lite at 15 fps, 3MP at 18 fps
• Sub-Stream: WD1 / 4CIF / CIF at 25 fps / 30 fps
• Video Bitrate: 32 Kbps to 10 Mbps
• Dual Stream: Supported
• Stream Type: Video, Video & Audio
• HDTVI Input: 8MP, 3K, 5MP, 4MP, 3MP, 1080p, 720p
• AHD Input: 5MP, 4MP, 1080p, 720p
• HDCVI Input: 8MP, 5MP, 4MP, 1080p, 720p
• CVBS Input: PAL / NTSC
• HDMI Output: 1 channel, up to 4K 3840 × 2160 / 30Hz
• VGA Output: 1 channel, up to 1920 × 1080 / 60Hz
• Video Output Mode: HDMI / VGA simultaneous output
• Audio Input: 1 × RCA, plus 8-channel audio via coaxial cable
• Audio Output: 1 × RCA
• Two-Way Audio: 1 × RCA using the audio input
• Audio Compression: G.711u
• Audio Bitrate: 64 Kbps
• Motion Detection 2.0: Human and vehicle classification on all analog channels
• Perimeter Protection: Line crossing and intrusion detection up to 4 channels
• Facial Detection: Face picture detection and face picture search
• Synchronous Playback: 8 channels
• Total Bandwidth: 128 Mbps
• Remote Connections: 64
• Network Protocols: TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, Hik-Connect, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP, HTTPS, ONVIF
• Network Interface: 1 × RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface
• Wi-Fi Support: Connectable to Wi-Fi network by Wi-Fi dongle through USB interface
• Storage Interface: 1 × SATA interface
• HDD Capacity: Up to 10TB
• USB Interface: 2 × USB 2.0 rear panel
• Power Supply: 12V DC, 2A
• Power Consumption: ≤ 10W without HDD
• Working Temperature: -10°C to +55°C
• Working Humidity: 10% to 90%
• Dimensions: 265 × 225 × 48 mm
• Weight: ≤ 1.6 kg without HDD
Applications:
• Small and medium CCTV surveillance systems
• Shops and retail branches
• Offices and administrative areas
• Villas and residential buildings
• Warehouses and storage areas
• Upgrade projects from analog DVR systems to high-resolution hybrid CCTV systems
• Projects requiring 8 analog channels with future IP camera expansion
• Installations requiring AcuSense, 8MP recording, 4K HDMI output, and smart detection features
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the Hikvision iDS-7208HUHI-M1/E for small and medium CCTV projects that need an 8-channel DVR with AcuSense smart detection and high-resolution recording.
• It is suitable for shops, offices, villas, and warehouses, especially when the system requires 8MP camera support with possible IP expansion.
• The DVR offers strong value with H.265 Pro+ compression, 8MP recording, up to 16 IP camera support, 4K HDMI output, Motion Detection 2.0, and 8-channel synchronous playback.
• For best performance, Connect Gates recommends using a surveillance-grade HDD up to 10TB according to the required recording duration.
• For projects requiring more than 8 analog cameras, multiple HDD bays, or larger scalability, Connect Gates recommends choosing a 16-channel AcuSense DVR or a dedicated NVR solution from the beginning.