Hikvision IP Cam, 2 way audio possible?

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My Hikvision NVR and Hik network cams have been working non stop for the last couple of years and overall pleased with the set-up. However, one thing I would like is 2 way audio with the camera on the drive, is this possible. The current camera's in use are DS-2CD2042 x 6 connected to a 8 port hik NVR.
 

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My Hikvision NVR and Hik network cams have been working non stop for the last couple of years and overall pleased with the set-up. However, one thing I would like is 2 way audio with the camera on the drive, is this possible. The current camera's in use are DS-2CD2042 x 6 connected to a 8 port hik NVR.
They would need to have this feature, and looking at your cams, they don't even appear to have a mic.
So that'd be a deal breaker.
 
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That might be a problem..lol. On that note, any recommendations on a camera that would be compatible with the 2-way audio feature?
 
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Never heard of Dahua until now, will need to do some research on them. Looks a very popular brand on here.
 

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Do Dahua cameras work on Hikvision NVR?

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Thanks looney2, if I had only Dahua cameras would a Dahua NVR be better than BI?

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If you have an audio in jack on your recorder, you can always just run an external mic close to your camera. Audio out will require an amp and a horn or some sort of speaker.
 
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