Hikvision DS-7208HTHI-K2 - 8MP 4K TURBO HD 8 CHANNEL 2 SATA DVR
Product Features
- 8-channel Hikvision Turbo HD DVR, 8MP (4K) class
- IP cameras: 8-ch (up to 16-ch)
- 2 SATA bays, up to 10 TB each; H.265 Pro+
- Audio over coax: 8-ch via coaxial cable
- HDMI 1-ch up to 4K (3840×2160)/30Hz
The Hikvision DS-7208HTHI-K2 is an 8-channel Turbo HD DVR (digital video recorder) in the 8MP (4K) class. It records HD analogue CCTV cameras on coax cable, and can also take IP cameras: 8-ch (up to 16-ch). It has two hard drive bays (up to 10 TB each), plus audio over coax on all 8 channels and a 4K HDMI output. You can watch live and recorded video on a monitor or on your phone with the free Hik-Connect app.
Key features
- Camera inputs: 8 analogue (HDTVI 8MP/5MP/4MP/3MP/1080p30/1080p25/720p60/720p50/720p30/720p25; AHD 5MP/4MP/3MP/1080p25/1080p30/720p25/720p30; CVI 5MP/4MP/1080p25/1080p30/720p25/720p30; CVBS PAL/NTSC)
- Recording: Main stream: 8MP@15fps/5MP@20fps/3K@20fps/3MP@18fps; 4MP/1080p/720p/WD1/4CIF/VGA/CIF@25fps(P)/30fps(N). Sub-stream: WD1/4CIF/CIF@25fps(P)/30fps(N)
- Compression: H.265 Pro+/H.265 Pro/H.265/H.264+/H.264, which saves hard drive space compared with plain H.264
- Audio: 4-ch RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ) in, plus 8-ch via coaxial cable; 1-ch RCA (Linear, 1 KΩ) out
- Outputs: HDMI 1-ch up to 4K (3840×2160)/30Hz; VGA 1-ch up to 1920×1080/60Hz; CVBS 1-ch BNC
- Smart detection: Line crossing/intrusion detection 8-ch
Which Hikvision DVR do I need?
| Model | Camera inputs | Camera resolution class | Hard drive bays | Powers cameras (PoC) | AcuSense | HDMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iDS-7204HUHI-K1/4S(B) | 4 | 5MP | 1 | No | Yes | 2K |
| DS-7208HQHI-K2/P | 8 | 1080p / 4MP-lite | 2 | Yes | No | 1080p |
| DS-7208HUHI-K1 | 8 | 5MP | 1 | No | No | 4K |
| iDS-7208HUHI-K1/4S(B) | 8 | 5MP | 1 | No | Yes | 4K |
| DS-7208HTHI-K2 (this model) | 8 | 8MP (4K) | 2 | No | No | 4K |
| DS-7216HUHI-K2 | 16 | 5MP | 2 | No | No | 4K |
| DS-7216HUHI-K2/P | 16 | 5MP | 2 | Yes | No | 4K |
How to read the model code: HQHI = 1080p/4MP-lite class, HUHI = 5MP class, HTHI = 8MP (4K) class. K1 = one hard drive bay, K2 = two. /P = power over coax. iDS…/4S(B) = AcuSense smart detection. More in our Hikvision model numbers explained guide.
What else do I need?
- A hard drive. This recorder takes two 3.5" SATA drives, up to 10 TB each. See our CCTV hard drives, and use the CCTV storage calculator to work out how many days you will get.
- Cameras. HD analogue (Turbo HD) cameras on coax, see HD analogue cameras. Each camera needs 12V power, unless you choose a PoC recorder.
- A screen with HDMI or VGA, plus a network connection if you want to view on your phone with the Hik-Connect app.
Not sure which recorder you need? Read our Hikvision DVR buying guide or browse all recorders.
Technical specification
| Brand | Hikvision |
| Model | DS-7208HTHI-K2 |
| Type | Turbo HD DVR (records HD analogue and IP cameras) |
| Analogue camera inputs | 8 |
| Analogue signal types | HDTVI 8MP/5MP/4MP/3MP/1080p30/1080p25/720p60/720p50/720p30/720p25; AHD 5MP/4MP/3MP/1080p25/1080p30/720p25/720p30; CVI 5MP/4MP/1080p25/1080p30/720p25/720p30; CVBS PAL/NTSC |
| IP camera channels | 8-ch (up to 16-ch) |
| IP camera max resolution | 8MP |
| Recording resolution / frame rate | Main stream: 8MP@15fps/5MP@20fps/3K@20fps/3MP@18fps; 4MP/1080p/720p/WD1/4CIF/VGA/CIF@25fps(P)/30fps(N). Sub-stream: WD1/4CIF/CIF@25fps(P)/30fps(N) |
| Compression | H.265 Pro+/H.265 Pro/H.265/H.264+/H.264 |
| Audio input | 4-ch RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ) |
| Audio over coax | 8-ch via coaxial cable |
| Audio output | 1-ch RCA (Linear, 1 KΩ) |
| Video outputs | HDMI 1-ch up to 4K (3840×2160)/30Hz; VGA 1-ch up to 1920×1080/60Hz; CVBS 1-ch BNC |
| Hard drive bays (SATA) | 2 |
| Max hard drive per bay | 10 TB |
| Smart features | Line crossing/intrusion detection 8-ch |
| Alarm inputs | 8 |
| Alarm outputs | 4 |
| Serial | RS-485 (half-duplex) |
| Network | 1× RJ45 10/100/1000M |
| USB | Front 1× USB 2.0, rear 1× USB 3.0 |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 3.1 A |
| Power consumption | ≤ 20 W (without HDD) |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 380 × 320 × 48 mm |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to +55 °C |
Source: Hikvision DS-7208HTHI-K2 product page. Where our wording and the datasheet differ, the datasheet is correct.
Buying and delivery
Hikvision prices are shown to trade account holders when logged in; you can apply for a trade account. Orders placed before 2:30pm are normally dispatched for delivery within 1–2 working days to England, Scotland and Wales. We do not ship to Northern Ireland. You can also collect from our Wolverhampton trade counter; please call 01902 902251 first.
Hikvision Authorised Distributor: Zenith Security Co is verified by Hikvision UK as an Authorised Distributor/Wholesaler (check us with the "Verify a Wholesaler" tool on Hikvision UK's wholesaler page), so this is genuine UK-supplied Hikvision equipment. See our full Hikvision range.
| Product Code | DS-7208HTHI-K2 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hikvision |
| Product Type | DVR |
| Max Resolution | 8MP (4K) |
| Video Compression | H.265 Pro+/H.265 Pro/H.265/ H.264+/H.264 |
| Analog Video Input | 8 ch |
| IP Video Input | 8-ch(Up to 16-ch),Up to 8MP resolution |
| Audio I/O | Input: 4-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ); 8-ch via coaxial cable. Output: 1-ch, RCA (Linear, 1 KΩ) |
| CVBS Output | 1-ch, BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 O), resolution: PAL: 704 × 576, NTSC: 704 × 480 |
| Encoding capability | Main stream: 8MP@15fps / 5MP@20fps / 3K@20fps / 3MP@18fps; 4MP/1080p/720p/WD1/4CIF/VGA/CIF@25fps (P)/30fps (N). Sub-stream: WD1/4CIF/CIF@25fps (P)/30fps (N) |
| eSATA/Mini SAS | 2SATA interfaces Up to 10 TB capacity for each disk |
| Interface | 1, RJ45 10M/100M/1000M self- adaptive Ethernet interface |
| Serial Interface | RS-485 (half-duplex) |
| USB Port | 1 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0 |
| Smart Function | Line crossing / intrusion detection: 8-ch |
| Alarm I/O | 8/4 |
| Power | 12 VDC |
| Chassis | 1U (380mm) |
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