The Tascam FR-AV2 is a compact 32-bit float field recorder and timecode generator built for videographers who demand precision and efficiency. Featuring dual ADCs for fast setup and flawless capture, it offers two XLR/TRS combo inputs with Ultra HDDA preamps (EIN -127dBu) plus a 3.5mm input, recording at 48k/96k/192kHz.
With Ultimate Timecode, you can sync seamlessly without external devices, thanks to high-accuracy TCXO-based timecode generation and I/O. Add the optional AK-BT2 Bluetooth adapter for wireless audio monitoring.
Tascam FR-AV2 features
- Dual ADCs with enhanced 32-bit float recording for fast setup and worry-free capture
- 2 XLR/TRS Combo inputs with Ultra HDDA Preamps, EIN -127dBu, and 3.5 mm input
- Rec format: 48k/96k/192kHz supported
- Timecode IN/OUT and timecode generation/sync function with high accuracy TCXO
- Wireless audio monitoring with the optional AK-BT2 Bluetooth adapter (sold separately)
- 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface for Mac/Windows/iOS devices supporting 32-bit float
Tascam FR-AV2 Specs
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Signal level range |
0.5Vp-p to 5.0 Vp-p |
| Input impedance |
10 kΩ or more |
| 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 |
| LTC selected |
(Tip: Timecode OUT, Ring: −, Shield: GND) |
| Output level |
1.8 Vp-p |
| Output impedance |
1.0 kΩ |
| Output level |
50 mVp-p |
| Output impedance |
110 Ω |
| 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 |
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. |
| 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 |
