Tascam FR-AV2 - Add professional sound to your videos!

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.

Main Advantages

• No-Clip Recordings - With the FR-AV2’s advanced 32-bit float recording at up to 192 kHz, you’ll never have to scrap a recording because of distorted or weak audio levels. When recording at lower bit depths, such as 24-bit and 16-bit, loud sound sources can cause digital clipping that cannot be fixed later. Dual analogue-to-digital converter technology captures recordings with greater dynamic range and clarity – so you can increase the level of dialogue without distracting changes in tone or dynamics.
• Premium XLR/TRS Combo Inputs - Connect microphones and professional line-level sources directly to the FR-AV2’s dual Ultra HDDA preamps. With an equivalent input noise of just –127 dBu, you can capture audio with maximum clarity and virtually noise-free. In addition, the 3.5-mm stereo input allows you to use wireless microphones, lavalier mics and any other audio sources you may have in your arsenal.
• Ultimate Timecode Generation - With the FR-AV2, you’ll be able to streamline your videography rig and take less gear to shoots. The recorder sends and receives timecode via its 3.5-mm input/output for DSLR cameras, and also supports jam-sync for any external timecode devices. Using the optional AK-BT2 Bluetooth adapter, you can also wirelessly sync timecode with supported Atomos UltraSync Blue devices.
• Wireless Audio Monitoring - Adding the optional AK-BT2 Bluetooth adapter allows you to monitor audio wirelessly on the fly. Select one of three quality levels to ensure you get the best possible signal depending on the recording environment, including connection quality and sound quality. Wired and Bluetooth monitoring work in parallel so that two people can listen at the same time.
• Professional Audio Interface for iPhone Filmmakers - Whether you’re always on the go or creating content spontaneously, the FR-AV2 fits easily into your iPhone video rig using a USB-C cable. This allows you to use professional-grade XLR inputs for superior sound quality, as well as output timecode and synchronise it with your smartphone. With timecode input/output and your phone, the FR-AV2 turns your mobile videos into professional productions.
• Simple and Comprehensive Field Recorder - The FR-AV2 is one of the most comprehensive audio recorders for videography on the market. It lets you focus on your video shoot, not your audio gear. With the ultra-compact recorder mounted to your camera, you get dual professional audio inputs, 32-bit float recording, onboard timecode generation and synchronisation, and wireless audio monitoring capability – all in a single rugged package.

Product Applications

The FR-AV2 is ideal for film, television and social media productions. Its compact design and advanced features make it an indispensable tool for filmmakers looking for high-quality sound and effective synchronization with the image.

Other Features

• 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 with Atomos products*
• Bluetooth audio monitoring 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
• 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/SDHC/SDXC recording media up to 512 Gigabytes
• Compact, lightweight and robust fiberglass enclosure designed for use with camera rigs

Specifications

• Input channels: 2
• Maximum number of recordable tracks: 2
• Recording/playback format: WAV (BWF)
• Sampling frequency: 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz
• Quantization bit depth: 24 bit, 32 bit float
• Recording media: microSD (64 MB – 2 GB), microSDHC (4–32 GB), microSDXC (48–512 GB)
• Microphone input (balanced): XLR (-76 to +4 dBu, 0 to 50 dB gain, ≥2 kΩ, 24V or 48V phantom power)
• Line input (balanced): 6.3-mm TRS jacks (+4 to +24 dBu, ≥8 kΩ)
• Line/timecode input (unbalanced): 3.5-mm stereo mini jack (-79 to +1 dBV, ≥6/1.6 kΩ (plug-in power off/on), 2.5 or 5 V Plug-in power)
• Line/timecode Output (unbalanced): 3.5-mm stereo mini jack (-10 to +6 dBV, 210 Ω)
• Headphones output: 3.5-mm stereo mini jack (2x 50 mW, 16-400Ω)
• USB port: Type-C (USB 2.0 High Speed)
• USB device class: Mass Storage Class, USB Audio Class 2.0
• USB Audio: 48 or 96 kHz, 24-bit or 32-bit float, 2 inputs / 2 outputs)
• Timecode input: 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack (0.5 to 5 Vpp, ≥10 kΩ)
• Timecode output: 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack (2Vpp, 600Ω - LTC, 40 mVpp, 110Ω - Mic Level)
• Audio EIN (equivalent input noise, mic preamp): ≤–127 dBu
• Frequency response: 48 kHz: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 96 kHz: 20 Hz – 40 kHz, 192 kHz: 20 Hz – 60 kHz
• Dynamic range: ≥132 dB
• Total harmonic distortion ratio: ≤0.02 %
• Power sources: 3x AA batteries or USB port
• Battery operation time: 4:30-9:00 - alkaline, 5:30-8:30 - NiMH, 10:00-15:00 - lithium-ion)
• Power consumption: 3.8 W (maximum)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 99 mm × 80 mm × 40 mm
• Weight: 267 g (with batteries), 195 g (without batteries)
• Included items: FR-AV2, Safety guide, Tascam ID registration guide