TASCAM / FR-AV2 Portable Field Recorder

2-channel recorder supporting 32-bit float with timecode generator function.

■2-channel portable field recorder/timecode generator

Dual A/D converters, 32-bit float recording, no gain adjustment required for crackling-free recording
Two XLR/TRS locked combo jack inputs with EIN-127dBu and TASCAM Ultra-HDDA mic preamps, 3.5mm stereo mini input
Sampling frequency: 48k / 96k / 192kHz (48k / 96kHz when using USB audio)
Time code generator, time code input/output, and jam sync support. Equipped with high-precision TCXO
Audio monitoring using wireless headphones/earphones is possible.
Requires optional Bluetooth adapter “AK-BT2” (sold separately).
2-in/2-out USB audio interface for Windows, Mac, and iOS devices with 32-bit float support

Recorder Specifications
Recording media:
microSD card (64 MB to 2 GB), microSDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB), microSDXC card (48 GB to 512 GB)
Recording and playback format:
WAV (BWF)
Sampling rate: 48 / 96 / 192 kHz
Quantization bit depth: 24-bit / 32-bit float
Maximum number of input channels: 2
Maximum number of recording tracks: 2
Analog audio input ratings
Mic/Line input jacks 1/2 (balanced)
Connector XLR/TRS combo jack type
　Equivalent to XLR3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
　Phantom power is available only when MIC input is selected.
　6.3mm TRS standard jack (balanced)
　(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
　TRS jacks do not support phantom power.
When [MIC] input is selected
Maximum input level: +4 dBu
Minimum input level: -76 dBu
Gain adjustment range: 0 to 50 dB
Input impedance: 2.0 kΩ min.
Phantom power supply: +24 V / +48 V
Selectable when [MIC] input is selected.
When [LINE] input is selected
Maximum input level: +24 dBu
Default input level: +4 dBu (minimum GAIN setting)
Input impedance: 8 kΩ min.
Line input (unbalanced) camera/EXT/TC IN terminals
Connector: ø 3.5 mm (1/8“”) stereo mini jack
Maximum input level: +1 dBV
Specified input level: ? 19 dBV (minimum GAIN setting)
Minimum input level: -79 dBV
Input impedance: 6 kΩ or more (with plug-in power OFF), 1.6 kΩ or more (with plug-in power ON)
Analog audio output ratings
Line output (unbalanced): Camera/LINE/TC OUT jacks
Connector: Φ3.5 mm (1/8"") stereo mini jack
Maximum output level: +6 dBV
Specified output level: -10 dBV (based on 16dBFS)
Output impedance: 210 Ω
Headphone output Headphone jack
Connector: Φ 3.5 mm (1/8"") stereo mini jack
Maximum output: 50 mW + 50 mW
(THD + N less than 0.1% at 32 Ω load)
Recommended headphone impedance: 16 to 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 Class Compliant)
USB Audio
Sampling rate: 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
Plug-in power: +2.5 V/+5.0 V
Time code input/output
TC IN
Terminal 3.5 mm (1/8"") stereo mini jack
(tip: Timecode IN, ring: -, sheild: GND)
Signal level range 0.5 to 5Vp-p
TC OUT
When LTC is selected
Terminal 3.5 mm (1/8"") stereo mini jack
(tip: Timecode OUT, ring: -, sheild: GND)
Output impedance 600 Ω
Output level 2 Vpp
When MIC LEVEL is selected
Terminal 3.5 mm (1/8"") stereo mini jack
(tip: Timecode OUT, ring: Rch, sheild: GND)
Output impedance 110 Ω
Output level 40 mVpp
Bluetooth: Dedicated terminal for Bluetooth adapter (AK-BT1/AK-BT2)
■Power source: 3 AA batteries (alkaline, nickel-hydrogen, or lithium batteries)
USB bus power from PC, etc.
Dedicated AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520U, sold separately)
Power consumption: 3.8 W (at maximum)
Weight: 267 g / 195 g (with batteries / without batteries)
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Dimensions: 99 x 80.4 x 40.3 mm (W x H x D, including projections)
■Included in the box:
FR-AV2 x1
Safety Guide (with warranty) x1