TASCAM unveils compact FR-AV2 32-bit audio recorder with timecode sync and generator

TASCAM has unveiled the compact FR-AV2 field recorder with timecode sync and generator for use by filmmakers and audio recordists. The recorder has an easy-to-see 2-inch color LCD display above the physical control buttons, which are used to control recordings in addition to adjusting compressor, limiter, low-cut, and noise gate settings.

The recorder supports 32-bit float recordings at up to 192 kHz from two XLR/TRS inputs with a pre-amp EIN noise level of -127 dBu. This eliminates the need to adjust gain during recordings of both very quiet and very loud sounds.

The recorder saves audio files to microSD cards as large as 512 GB. Two tracks of audio are saved with each recording. Recordings can be set to 24-bit or 32-bit float mode at 48, 96, or 192 kHz. The FR-AV2 can be used as a USB-C audio interface when connected to a computer, providing two inputs and two outputs supporting 32-bit float audio. Recordings on the microSD card can be transferred over USB-C.

With the optional AK-BT2 Bluetooth adapter attached, the recorder can be monitored with any BT-compatible headphones and controlled with any smartphone running the TASCAM Recorder Connect app. The wireless connection also enables remote timecode sync without cables.

The FR-AV2 generates highly accurate timecode using a temperature-compensated oscillator. The recorder can send this timecode to external video and audio recording devices as well as sync to an external source. This allows multi-camera productions to stay in sync during recording, eliminating the need to manually synchronize audio and video clips during editing.

Readers looking for a top-notch camera and external microphone for film shoots can pick up a nice Sony DSLR on Amazon and a Sennheiser boom mic on Amazon to use with the recorder. Vloggers using smartphones as their cameras can pick up a strong SmallRig cage on Amazon and a small Sennheiser mic on Amazon.

The TASCAM FR-AV2 measures 3.9 x 3.2 x 1.6 inches (99 x 80.4 x 40.3 mm) and weighs 6.8 ounces (195 g). The FR-AV2 is powered by three AA batteries with a continuous runtime of 4.5 hours using alkaline batteries (phantom power on, 32-bit, 48 kHz) and 10 hours using non-rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (phantom power on, 32-bit, 48 kHz). An optional AC adapter enables unlimited runtimes.

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