About the iDS-7208HQHI-M1-XT
The Hikvision iDS-7208HQHI-M1/XT is an 8-channel 1080p AcuSense Turbo HD DVR, providing the full AcuSense deep learning feature set across 8 analogue channels in a cost-effective 1U chassis. It is well suited to commercial, retail and residential installations where a higher channel count is required alongside AI-powered smart detection, but where 4K or 5MP recording is not the primary requirement.
Motion Detection 2.0 operates across all 8 analogue channels, classifying movement as human or vehicle and reducing false alarms from environmental triggers. Perimeter Protection is available on up to 4 channels in the advanced model, and Facial Recognition with face picture comparison and search is supported on 2 channels against up to 16 stored libraries. AcuSearch accelerates footage review across all 8 channels by target type.
HDTVI recording reaches up to 3K/5MP Lite at 12fps for cameras that support it, with 1080p encoding at 15fps. A 1080p Lite mode is also available which achieves 25/30fps at slightly reduced resolution. H.265 Pro+ reduces storage requirements. HDMI output is at up to 1080p/60Hz with simultaneous VGA. One SATA bay accommodates up to 10TB.
Network connectivity is via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Wi-Fi dongle support, Hik-Connect, ONVIF, and a total bandwidth of 96 Mbps. Powered by 12VDC 1.5A, maximum 18W (without HDD), dimensions 319x236x48mm, weight under 1.78kg.
The DVR will also accept IP cameras alongside the analogue inputs if needed, useful for occasional one-off additions, though for an IP-only or IP-heavy install we'd recommend a dedicated NVR for better performance and feature support.
iDS-7208HQHI-M1-XT Key Features
- 8-channel 1080p 1U AcuSense Turbo HD DVR, 1x SATA bay up to 10TB
- Deep learning Motion Detection 2.0 all 8 analogue channels, human and vehicle classification
- Perimeter Protection up to 4-ch (advanced model), Facial Recognition up to 2-ch, AcuSearch smart playback
- 5-in-1 signal input adaptively: HDTVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS, with IP camera support also available
- HDTVI recording up to 3K/5MP Lite@12fps, 1080p@15fps (25/30fps in 1080p Lite mode), H.265 Pro+ compression
- HDMI and simultaneous VGA up to 1920x1080/60Hz
- Hik-Connect, ONVIF, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi dongle via USB, 96 Mbps bandwidth
- 12VDC 1.5A, max 18W, 319x236x48mm, under 1.78kg
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