The Tascam FR-AV2 is a compact and feature-packed audio recorder for film makers that combines state-of-the-art 32-bit floating point technology with timecode generation and synchronisation. This not only ensures a significantly enhanced sound experience – it also simplifies the entire process from recording to editing. Synchronise the recorder with industry-standard video equipment without the need for an external timecode device. And use the optional AK-BT2 Bluetooth adapter for wireless monitoring.
Features
- Professional 2-channel audio recorder with dual AD converters, sampling rates up to 192 kHz, resolution up to 32-bit float
- Receives and sends timecode (LTC) for synchronisation with a video camera, simplifies post-production (Tentacle-ready)
- Wireless timecode synchronisation possible with Atomos products*
- Bluetooth audio monitoring possible with optional Tascam AK-BT2
- Tascam Recorder Connect app allows integrated management of multiple FR-AV2 and DR-10L Pro* units
- Two XLR/TRS microphone/line combo inputs (48 V or 24 V phantom power)
- Ultra-compact user interface with 2-inch (5-cm) colour LCD
Other features
- Ultra low-noise Tascam Ultra HDDA microphone preamplifiers
- High-precision clock generator (TCXO – Temperature Compensated Chrystal Oscillator)
- Additional mini-jack input for audio from camera, wireless microphone receiver or plug-in powered microphones (2.5 V or 5 V)
- Mini-jack output with adjustable attenuation allows audio to be sent to cameras and other devices
- Switchable low-cut filter, compressor, limiter and noise gate for the inputs
- Adjustable input delay to compensate for distance between microphones (0–300 ms)
- Adjustable output delay to compensate for time lag between camera video and audio output (0–300 ms)
- Various mark and auto-slate tone functions
- Metadata can be recorded (BEXT and iXML for WAV files)
- Automatic file closing function to prevent the loss of already recorded data
- 3.5-mm stereo headphones jack
- Built-in 2×2 USB audio interface, supports 32-bit float resolution
- Long-term recording with 3 AA batteries
- Power can also be supplied via USB-C port
- Supports microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC recording media up to 512 Gigabytes
- Compact, lightweight and robust fiberglass enclosure designed for use with camera rigs
* Requires optional Bluetooth adapter AK-BT1 or AK-BT2
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