The new TASCAM FR-AV2 Compact 32-Bit Float Recorder and Timecode Generator offers 32-bit float, no-clip recording, two premium XLR/TRS mic/line inputs, timecode generation, jam-sync function, and optional Bluetooth wireless monitoring.
With the FR-AV2 mounted to your camera, you have dual audio inputs, 32-bit float recording, onboard timecode generation and sync, and wireless audio monitoring capability all in one device.
Key features
- For Content Creators and Videographers
- 2 XLR/TRS Combo Mic/Line Inputs
- 3.5mm Aux /Timecode Input
- 3.5mm Line / Timecode Out, Headphone Out
- 32-Bit Float Recording Avoids Clipping
- Read/Write Timecode Wired or Wirelessly
- USB-C Audio Interface, Mac/Windows/iOS
- 512GB SDXC Recording
- Ready for Bluetooth Wireless Monitoring
- Batteries or USB Bus Power
The FR-AV2’s utilizes a lightweight, fiberglass enclosure to keep the weight to a minimum so it can be mounted on smaller-size camera rigs.
- Dimensions: 99 × 80.4 × 40.3 mm (W × H × D, including protrusions)
- Weight: 267 g / 195 g (with/without batteries)
There is a 2″ color LCD display for making changes and monitoring operational settings and Dual ADCs for 32-bit float recording.
The FR-AV2’s allows 32-bit float recording up to 192kHz. When recording at lower bit depths like 24-bit and 16-bit, loud sound sources can cause digital clipping that cannot be fixed during editing. By using dual analog-to-digital converter technology, recordings are captured with greater dynamic range and clarity. You do need to keep in mind that it is better to record 32-bit at lower levels as you can’t recover audio from microphones that that have exceeded their maximum levels.
- 16-bit: approximately 96dB of dynamic range
- 24-bit: approximately 144dB of dynamic range
- 32-bit float: approximately 1680dB of dynamic range
The unit has timecode I/O, timecode generation, and jam-sync function with high-accuracy TCXO. The FR-AV2 generates and reads timecode via 3.5 mm IN/OUT 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.
There is an onboard low-cut filter, compressor, limiter, and noise gate. Audio is recorded to SDXC cards of up to 512GB in capacity at rates up to 192 kHz.
The unit can also function as a 2-in / 2-out USB-C audio interface for Mac/Windows computers and iOS devices, enabling you to track professional grade-audio with timecode to your iPhone/iPad rig using a USB-C cable.
The FR-AV2 is powered with three AA batteries or via USB bus power.
Wireless audio monitoring can be done with the optional AK-BT2 Bluetooth adapter (available separately).
There is also a free TASCAM Recorder Connect app for iOS, iPadOS, and Android that allows you to control multiple units with the optional AK-BT2 Bluetooth adapter.
Price & Availability
The TASCAM FR-AV2 is now available to pre-order for $399 USD.
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