Tascam FR-AV2 | Professional 2-Channel Audio Recorder (2024)

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Say Goodbye to Tinny Audio
Add Sonic Clarity for Videos That Wow!

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.

No-Clip Recordings

With the FR-AV2’s advanced 32-bit float recording at up to 192kHz, 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.

Learn more about 32-bit float

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 –127dBu, 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.

iPhone Filmmaker, Meet Your Professional Audio Interface

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.

Details

High-Precision Sync in Demanding Environments

The FR-AV2 is equipped with a highly accurate temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) …

High-Precision Sync in Demanding Environments

The FR-AV2 is equipped with a highly accurate temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO), designed to deliver ultra-precise and consistent synchronisation performance even in high-temperature environments.

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Advanced Input Processing

Fine-tune your audio before capture with onboard low-cut filter, compressor, limiter, and noise gate.

Advanced Input Processing

Fine-tune your audio before capture with onboard low-cut filter, compressor, limiter, and noise gate.

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High-Capacity Audio Recording

Even with 32-bit recording, the FR-AV2 has the capacity you need for long video shoots …

High-Capacity Audio Recording

Even with 32-bit recording, the FR-AV2 has the capacity you need for long video shoots. With support for SDXC recording media up to 512 gigabytes, you’ll spend less time swapping cards and more time creating content.

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Always keep track with the colour LC display

The 5-cm (2-inch) colour LCD ensures optimal visibility and operability when managing your shoot.

Always keep track with the colour LC display

The 5-cm (2-inch) colour LCD ensures optimal visibility and operability when managing your shoot.

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AK-BT2 Bluetooth Adapter

The optional Bluetooth adapter is the ideal solution for wireless timecode, syncing multiple …

AK-BT2 Bluetooth Adapter

The optional Bluetooth adapter is the ideal solution for wireless timecode, syncing multiple FR-AV2 units, monitoring audio wirelessly or even syncing multiple FR-AV2 and DR-10L Pro units simultaneously with the Tascam Recorder Connect app.

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Remote control via app

The free Tascam Recorder Connect app for iOS, iPad OS and Android lets you control multiple …

Remote control via app

The free Tascam Recorder Connect app for iOS, iPad OS and Android lets you control multiple FR-AV2 and DR-10L Pro units from your portable device (requires the AK-BT2 Bluetooth adapter, sold separately).

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32-bit Float Audio Interface

The FR-AV2 can be used as a USB audio interface for Mac/Windows/iOS devices, with two …

32-bit Float Audio Interface

The FR-AV2 can be used as a USB audio interface for Mac/Windows/iOS devices, with two inputs and two outputs supporting 32-bit float resolution.

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Features at a glance

  • 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

Supported Operating Systems

Windows

  • Windows 11 (version 23H2)
  • Windows 11 (version 22H2)
  • Windows 11 (version 22H1)
  • Windows 10 (version 22H2)

Mac

  • macOS Sonoma (14.0)
  • macOS Ventura (13.0)

iOS

  • iOS 17 / iPadOS 17
  • iOS 16 / iPadOS 16

Android

  • Android 14
  • Android 13
  • Android 12

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Specifications

Recorder specifications
Recording media microSD (64 MB – 2 GB)
microSDHC (4–32 GB)
microSDXC (48–512 GB)
Recording/playback format WAV (BWF)
Sampling frequency 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz
Quantization bit depth 24 bit, 32 bit float
Input channels 2
Maximum number of recordable tracks 2
Analogue audio inputs and outputs
Microphone input (balanced) XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Maximum input level +4 dBu
Minimum input level –76 dBu
Gain adjustment range 0–50 dB
Input impedance ≥2 kΩ
Phantom power 24V, 48V
Line input (balanced) 6.3-mm standard TRS jacks
(Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND)
Maximum input level +24 dBu
Nominal input level +4 dBu (GAIN at minimum)
Input impedance ≥8 kΩ
Line/timecode input (unbalanced) 3.5-mm stereo mini jack
Maximum input level 1 dBV
Nominal input level –19 dBV (GAIN at minimum)
Minimum input level –79 dBV
Input Impedance ≥6 kΩ (plug-in power off)
≥1.6 kΩ (plug-in power on)
Plug-in power 2.5 V, 5 V
Analogue audio outputs
Line/timecode output (unbalanced) 3.5-mm stereo mini jack
Maximum output level +6 dBV
Nominal output level –10 dBV (–16 dBFS)
Output impedance 210 Ω
Headphones output 3.5-mm stereo mini jack
Maximum output power 50 mW + 50 mW (THD+N <0.1% at 32 Ω)
Recommended headphones impedance 16–400 Ω
USB
Connector USB Type-C
Transfer format USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED
Device Class Mass Storage Class
USB Audio Class 2.0
USB Audio
Sampling frequency 48 kHz, 96 kHz
Quantization bit depth 24 bit, 32 bit float
Number of inputs/outputs 2/2 channels
Timecode input/output
Timecode input 3.5-mm stereo mini jack
(Tip: Timecode IN, Ring: Not used, Sleeve: GND)
Input impedance ≥10 kΩ
Signal level range 0.5 to 5 Vpp
Timecode output 3.5-mm stereo mini jack
LTC selected
Terminal assignment Tip: Timecode, Ring: Not used, Sleeve: GND
Output impedance 600 Ω
Output level 2 Vpp
MIC LEVEL selected
Terminal assignment Tip: Timecode, Ring: right channel, Sleeve: GND
Output impedance 110 Ω
Output level 40 mVpp
Audio performance
EIN (equivalent input noise, mic preamp) ≤–127 dBu
Frequency response (input jacks to PCM data) 48 kHz: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0 dB / –0.5 dB
96 kHz: 20 Hz – 40 kHz, +0.5 dB / –1 dB
192 kHz: 20 Hz – 60 kHz, +0.5 dB / –3 dB
Dynamic range (input jacks to PCM data) ≥132 dB
(20-kHz SPCL LPF, A-weighting)
Total harmonic distortion ratio (THD+N, input jacks to PCM data) ≤0.02 %
(1kHz sine wave, −1dBFS input, GAIN at minimum, 20-kHz SPCL LPF)
Battery operation time
Conditions Stereo recording at 48 kHz, both input jacks used, continuous operation, in hours:minutes (JEITA CP-2905)
Alkaline battery (Evolta)
09:00 Phantom power off, 24-bit resolution
04:30 Phantom power on (48V, 2 × 3mA), 32-bit float
NiMH battery (Eneloop)
08:30 Phantom power off, 24-bit resolution
05:30 Phantom power on (48V, 2 × 3mA), 32-bit float
Lithium battery (Energizer Ultimate Lithium)
15:00 Phantom power off, 24-bit resolution
10:00 Phantom power on (48V, 2 × 3mA), 32-bit float
Note: Operation times may vary depending on the microphones being used.
Power supply and other specifications
Power sources 3 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, lithium-ion)
USB bus power
TASCAM PS-P520U AC adapter (sold separately)
Power consumption 3.8 W (maximum)
Dimensions (W x H x D, overall) 99 mm × 80 mm × 40 mm
Weight 267 g (including batteries)
195 g (without batteries)
Operating temperature range 0–40 °C
Included items Safety guide, Tascam ID registration guide

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

Page last modified: 2024-10-02 08:30:26 UTC

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