TASCAM FR-AV2 COMPACT 32-BIT-FLOAT RECORDER

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FR-AV2Compact 32-bit Float Field Recorder and Timecode Generator with MixerThe 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 gre

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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 k 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 k 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 k or more (when plug-in power is turned off) 1.6 k 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 k 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
TC OUT
LTC selected	(Tip: Timecode OUT, Ring: , Shield: GND)
Output level	1.8 Vp-p
Output impedance	1.0 k
When MIC selected	(Tip: Timecode OUT, Ring: R ch, Shield: GND)
Output level	50 mVp-p
Output impedance	110
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 load)
Recommended headphone impedance	16400
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 – 40C
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

Note: 0dBV=1Vrms, 0dBu=0.775Vrms

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

Note: When using phantom power, the operation time might be reduced, depending on the mic being used.

Audio performance

Mic amp EIN (equivalent input noise)	-127 dBu or less
Frequency response
Input jacks 12 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 12 to PCM data (20kHz LPF, A-weighting, JEITA)	132 dB or higher
Total harmonic distortion ratio (THD+N)
Input jacks 12 (LINE/MIC IN) to PCM data (1kHz sine wave, 2dBFS input, GAIN setting at minimum, 20kHz LPF, JEITA)	0.02% or less

Note: JEITA indicates conformance to JEITA CP-2150

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

Note: The recording times shown above are estimates. They might differ depending on the microSD card in use.
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

* Compatibility has been confirmed, but this does not guarantee operation with all devices.

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