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TASCAM FR-AV2 COMPACT 32-BIT-FLOAT RECORDER
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TASCAM FR-AV2 COMPACT 32-BIT-FLOAT RECORDER
KAMERAZ
Pickup currently unavailable
Kameraz, Stonemill Office Park
Darrenwood
Johannesburg
Gauteng
2195
South Africa
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FR-AV2
Compact 32-bit Float Field Recorder and Timecode Generator with Mixer
The TASCAM FR-AV2 is a compact and comprehensive audio recording solution for videographers, combining enhanced 32-bit float point recording with built-in timecode generation to greatly improve efficiency. Ultimate Timecode allows you to integrate industry-standard videography gear, with no need for an external timecode device. And you can wirelessly monitor your audio signals with the optional AK-BT2 Bluetooth adapter.
This product only compatible with AK-BT2 adapter.
Spec Description
| Recorder specifications | |
| Recording media/file systems | microSD cards (64 MB - 2 GB), microSDHC cards (4 GB - 32 GB), microSDXC cards (48 GB - 512 GB) |
| Recording / playback formats | WAV (BWF) |
| Sampling frequency | 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz |
| Quantization bit depth | 24-bit/32-bit float |
| Maximum number of input channels | 2 |
| Maximum number of recordable tracks | 2 |
| Analog audio input ratings | |
| [MIC] input is selected | |
| Maximum input level | +4 dBu |
| Minimum input level | -76 dBu |
| Input impedance | 2.0 kΩ or more |
| Phantom power | +24V / +48V *selectable when [MIC] input is selected |
| [LINE] input is selected | |
| Maximum input level | +24 dBu |
| Nominal input level | +4 dBu (GAIN setting at minimum) |
| Input impedance | 8 kΩ or more |
| Line input (unbalanced) | Camera/EXT/TC IN jack (can provide plug-in power) |
| Connector | 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack |
| Maximum input level | +1 dBV |
| Nominal input level | - 19 dBV (GAIN setting at minimum) |
| Minimum input level | - 79 dBV |
| Input Impedance | 6.0 kΩ or more (when plug-in power is turned off) 1.6 kΩ or more (when plug-in power is turned on) |
| Plug-in power | +2.5 V/+5.0 V |
| TC IN | (Tip: Timecode IN, Ring: −, Shield: GND) |
| Signal level range | 0.5Vp-p to 5.0 Vp-p |
| Input impedance | 10 kΩ or more |
| Analog audio output ratings | |
| Line output (unbalanced) | Camera/LINE/TC OUT jack |
| Connector | 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini jack Camera/LINE (Tip: L ch, Ring: R ch, Sleeve: GND) |
| Maximum output level | +6 dBV |
| Nominal output level | - 10 dBV (with - 16 dBFS as standard) |
| Output impedance | 210 Ω |
| TC OUT | |
| LTC selected | (Tip: Timecode OUT, Ring: −, Shield: GND) |
| Output level | 1.8 Vp-p |
| Output impedance | 1.0 kΩ |
| When MIC selected | (Tip: Timecode OUT, Ring: R ch, Shield: GND) |
| Output level | 50 mVp-p |
| Output impedance | 110 Ω |
| Headphone output: headphone jack | |
| Connector | 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack |
| Maximum output | 50 mW + 50 mW (THD + N less than 0.1% into 32 Ω load) |
| Recommended headphone impedance | 16–400 Ω |
| USB | |
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| Transfer format | USB2.0 High Speed |
| Device Class | Mass Storage Class USB Audio Class 2.0 (USB Class Compliant) |
| USB Audio | |
| Sampling frequency | 48 / 96 kHz |
| Quantization bit depth | 24-bit / 32-bit float |
| Number of inputs | 2 channels * output from this unit |
| Number of outputs | 2 channels *input to this unit |
| Time code input / output | |
| Format | According to SMPTE ST 12-1 (LTC) |
| Frame rate | 23.98, 24, 25(50), 29.97(59.94), 29.97DF(59.94DF), 30(60) fps * * Half frame rate time code is used for high frame rate videos of 50 fps or higher. |
| Bluetooth device connector | For Bluetooth adapter (AK-BT2) only |
| General | |
| Power | 3 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium-ion) USB bus power from a computer, etc. TASCAM PS-P520U AC adapter (sold separately) |
| Power consumption | 3.8 W (maximum) |
| Weight | 267 g (including batteries) 195 g (not including batteries) |
| Operating temperature range | 0 - 40°C |
| Dimensions | 99 x 80.4 x 40.3 mm (W x H x D, including protrusions) |
| Included items | FR-AV2 x1 Safety guide (including warranty) x1 TASCAM ID registration guide x1 |
Battery operation time (continuous operation)
| Batteries | Use conditions | Operation time |
| Using alkaline batteries (EVOLTA) | Input jacks 1/2 input Phantom power not used STEREO WAV (BWF) / 48 kHz Recording at 24-bit |
About 9.0 hours |
| Input jacks 1/2 input Phantom power used (+48V, load: 3mA x 2) STEREO WAV (BWF) / 48 kHz Recording at 32-bit float |
About 4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Using Ni-MH battery (eneloop) | Input jacks 1/2 input Phantom power not used STEREO WAV (BWF) / 48 kHz Recording at 24-bit |
About 8 hours 30 minutes |
| Input jacks 1/2 input Phantom Phantom power used (+48V, load: 3mA x 2) STEREO WAV (BWF) / 48 kHz Recording at 32-bit float |
About 5 hours 30 minutes | |
| Using lithium-ion batteries (Energizer Ultimate Lithium) | Input jacks 1/2 input Phantom power not used STEREO WAV (BWF) / 48 kHz Recording at 24-bit |
About 15 hours |
| Input jacks 1/2 input Phantom power used (+48V, load: 3mA x 2) STEREO WAV (BWF) / 48 kHz Recording at 32-bit float |
About 10 hours |
Audio performance
| Mic amp EIN (equivalent input noise) | -127 dBu or less |
| Frequency response | |
| Input jacks 1–2 to PCM data | 20-20 kHz at 48 kHz: +0 dB/-0.5 dB 20-40 kHz at 96 kHz: +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB 20-60 kHz at 192 kHz: +0.5 dB/-3.0 dB |
| Dynamic range | |
| Input jacks 1–2 to PCM data (20kHz LPF, A-weighting, JEITA) |
132 dB or higher |
| Total harmonic distortion ratio (THD+N) | |
| Input jacks 1–2 (LINE/MIC IN) to PCM data (1kHz sine wave, −2dBFS input, GAIN setting at minimum, 20kHz LPF, JEITA) |
0.02% or less |
Recording times (in hours : minutes)
| File format (setting at recording) | Card capacity | ||
| 32 GB (microSDHC) | 128 GB (microSDXC) | ||
| WAV 24-bit (Stereo Link: On) | 48 kHz | 30:50 | 123:26 |
| WAV 24-bit (Stereo Link: On) | 96 kHz | 15:25 | 61:43 |
| WAV 32-bit float (stereo) | 96 kHz | 11:34 | 46:16 |
| WAV 24-bit (Stereo Link: On) | 192 kHz | 7:42 | 30:51 |
| WAV 32-bit float (Stereo Link: On) | 192 kHz | 5:47 | 23:8 |
The recording times shown above are not continuous recording times, but rather they are the total possible recording times for the microSD card.
If Stereo Link is off and only one channel is recorded, maximum recording times will be about double those above.
Operating system and other requirements
TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT
| iOS/iPadOS devices | iOS 17/iPadOS 17, iOS 16/iPadOS 16 |
| Android devices | Android 14, Android 13, Android 12 |