The Hikvision DS-2CE72KF0T-LTS(2.8mm)/BLACK is a 3K resolution ColorVu Turbo HD turret camera with both a built-in microphone and a built-in speaker, enabling two-way audio alongside its 24/7 full-colour imaging. This makes it suitable for sites that need to both listen and communicate through the camera itself, such as challenging an intruder verbally or announcing instructions at a monitored entrance.
Hikvision DS-2CE72KF0T-LTS ColorVu Turret Camera with Two-Way Audio
Building on Hikvision's ColorVu low-light colour imaging technology, this turret camera uses a 3K CMOS sensor (2960x1664 max resolution) with an F1.0 super-aperture lens, maintaining full-colour imaging down to 0.001 Lux and effectively 0 Lux once the white light illuminator engages — avoiding the switch to black-and-white that standard night-vision cameras rely on. Beyond the illumination technology, this model adds a built-in microphone with a 5-metre pickup radius and a 2W-rated built-in speaker with matching 5-metre range, enabling genuine two-way communication through the camera when paired with a compatible DVR or NVR that supports audio talk-back.
The 2.8mm lens gives a field of view of 105.0° horizontal, 62.5° vertical and 129° diagonal, and the turret's compact dome-style housing sits low-profile compared with a bullet camera, suiting entranceways, reception points, or covered outdoor areas where a less obtrusive camera body is preferred. This two-way audio capability turns the camera into an active deterrent and communication tool, not just a passive recording device.
KEY BENEFITS
- Two-way audio lets you listen and speak through the camera
- Full-colour imaging 24/7, even in near-total darkness
- Compact turret housing suited to entranceways and covered areas
- F1.0 super-aperture lens maximises available light gathering
- Active deterrent capability via built-in speaker announcements
KEY FEATURES
- 3K CMOS sensor, max resolution 2960x1664
- 2.8mm fixed lens, FOV 105.0°(H) / 62.5°(V) / 129°(D)
- Min. illumination 0.001 Lux colour (F1.0, AGC ON), 0 Lux with white light
- Built-in microphone, pickup radius up to 5m
- Built-in speaker, 2W rated power, range up to 5m
- M12 lens mount, turret form factor
- Pan 0°-360° / Tilt 0°-75° / Rotate 0°-360°
IDEAL FOR
- Entranceways and reception points needing two-way communication
- Sites wanting to verbally challenge intruders in real time
- Delivery points or gated access needing remote instruction capability
- Covered outdoor areas and porches suited to a low-profile turret body
- Sites needing accurate colour identification at night
- Retail or reception areas combining audio monitoring with video
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Hikvision |
| Model |
DS-2CE72KF0T-LTS(2.8mm)/BLACK |
| Product Type |
ColorVu Turret Camera with Mic & Speaker |
| Sensor |
3K CMOS |
| Max Resolution |
2960 x 1664 |
| Lens |
2.8mm fixed, M12 mount |
| Field of View |
105.0°(H) / 62.5°(V) / 129°(D) |
| Min. Illumination |
0.001 Lux Colour (F1.0, AGC ON), 0 Lux with light |
| Microphone |
Built-in, pickup radius up to 5m |
| Speaker |
Built-in, 2W, range up to 5m |
| Angle Adjustment |
Pan 0°-360° / Tilt 0°-75° / Rotate 0°-360° |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does two-way audio work on this camera?
The built-in microphone picks up sound within a 5-metre radius, while the built-in 2W speaker can play audio back through a compatible DVR or NVR's talk-back feature, allowing someone monitoring remotely to both hear and speak through the camera at the installation site.
Does this camera really capture colour images at night?
Yes. It uses an F1.0 super-aperture lens combined with a 3K sensor and white-light illumination, maintaining full-colour imaging down to extremely low light levels rather than switching to black-and-white like traditional night-vision cameras.
What's the difference between the 2.8mm and 3.6mm lens versions?
The 2.8mm lens gives a wider field of view suited to broad-area coverage, while the 3.6mm lens gives a narrower, longer-throw view suited to covering more distant points of interest — both share the same sensor, audio and illumination specification.
How far can the microphone and speaker reach?
Both are rated for a 5-metre radius, which suits close-range interactions like an entranceway, delivery point, or reception desk rather than covering a large outdoor area.
Does the DVR need to support audio for this to work?
Yes — to take full advantage of the built-in microphone and speaker's two-way audio capability, the connected DVR or NVR needs to support audio input/output and talk-back functionality; check your existing recorder's specification before relying on this feature.
Is the turret housing suitable for outdoor use?
Yes, though as with most turret-style cameras, mounting under some form of cover or overhang is generally preferred to keep the dome surface clear of direct rain streaking for the clearest possible image.
