FR-AV2
Professional 2-Channel Audio Recorder
Say Goodbye to Tinny Audio
Add Sonic Clarity for Videos That Wow!
The Tascam FR-AV2 is a compact and feature-packed audio recorder for film makers that combines state-of-the-art 32-bit floating point technology with timecode generation and synchronisation. This not only ensures a significantly enhanced sound experience – it also simplifies the entire process from recording to editing. Synchronise the recorder with industry-standard video equipment without the need for an external timecode device. And use the optional AK-BT2 Bluetooth adapter for wireless monitoring.
No-Clip Recordings
With the FR-AV2’s advanced 32-bit float recording at up to 192 kHz, you’ll never have to scrap a recording because of distorted or weak audio levels. When recording at lower bit depths, such as 24-bit and 16-bit, loud sound sources can cause digital clipping that cannot be fixed later.
Dual analogue-to-digital converter technology captures recordings with greater dynamic range and clarity – so you can increase the level of dialogue without distracting changes in tone or dynamics.
Premium XLR/TRS Combo Inputs
Connect microphones and professional line-level sources directly to the FR-AV2’s dual Ultra HDDA preamps. With an equivalent input noise of just –127 dBu, you can capture audio with maximum clarity and virtually noise-free.
In addition, the 3.5-mm stereo input allows you to use wireless microphones, lavalier mics and any other audio sources you may have in your arsenal.
Ultimate Timecode Generation
With the FR-AV2, you’ll be able to streamline your videography rig and take less gear to shoots. The recorder sends and receives timecode via its 3.5-mm input/output for DSLR cameras, and also supports jam-sync for any external timecode devices.
Using the optional AK-BT2 Bluetooth adapter, you can also wirelessly sync timecode with supported Atomos UltraSync Blue devices.
Wireless Audio Monitoring
Adding the optional AK-BT2 Bluetooth adapter allows you to monitor audio wirelessly on the fly. Select one of three quality levels to ensure you get the best possible signal depending on the recording environment, including connection quality and sound quality.
Wired and Bluetooth monitoring work in parallel so that two people can listen at the same time.
iPhone Filmmaker, Meet Your Professional Audio Interface
Whether you’re always on the go or creating content spontaneously, the FR-AV2 fits easily into your iPhone video rig using a USB-C cable. This allows you to use professional-grade XLR inputs for superior sound quality, as well as output timecode and synchronise it with your smartphone.
With timecode input/output and your phone, the FR-AV2 turns your mobile videos into professional productions.
Simple and Comprehensive Field Recorder
The FR-AV2 is one of the most comprehensive audio recorders for videography on the market. It lets you focus on your video shoot, not your audio gear.
With the ultra-compact recorder mounted to your camera, you get dual professional audio inputs, 32-bit float recording, onboard timecode generation and synchronisation, and wireless audio monitoring capability – all in a single rugged package.
Details
High-Precision Sync in Demanding Environments
The FR-AV2 is equipped with a highly accurate temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TXCO) …
Advanced Input Processing
Fine-tune your audio before capture with onboard low-cut filter, compressor, limiter, and noise gate.
High-Capacity Audio Recording
Even with 32-bit recording, the FR-AV2 has the capacity you need for long video shoots …
Always keep track with the colour LC display
The 5-cm (2-inch) colour LCD ensures optimal visibility and operability when managing your shoot.
AK-BT2 Bluetooth Adapter
The optional Bluetooth adapter is the ideal solution for wireless timecode, syncing multiple …
Remote control via app
The free Tascam Recorder Connect app for iOS, iPad OS and Android lets you control multiple …
32-bit Float Audio Interface
The FR-AV2 can be used as a USB audio interface for Mac/Windows/iOS devices, with two …
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Features at a glance
- Professional 2-channel audio recorder with dual AD converters, sampling rates up to 192 kHz, resolution up to 32-bit float
- Receives and sends timecode (LTC) for synchronisation with a video camera, simplifies post-production (Tentacle-ready)
- Wireless timecode synchronisation possible with Atomos products*
- Bluetooth audio monitoring possible with optional Tascam AK-BT2
- Tascam Recorder Connect app allows integrated management of multiple FR-AV2 and DR-10L Pro* units
- Two XLR/TRS microphone/line combo inputs (48 V or 24 V phantom power)
- Ultra-compact user interface with 2-inch (5-cm) colour LCD
Other features
- Ultra low-noise Tascam Ultra HDDA microphone preamplifiers
- High-precision clock generator (TCXO – Temperature Compensated Chrystal Oscillator)
- Additional mini-jack input for audio from camera, wireless microphone receiver or plug-in powered microphones (2.5 V or 5 V)
- Mini-jack output with adjustable attenuation allows audio to be sent to cameras and other devices
- Switchable low-cut filter, compressor, limiter and noise gate for the inputs
- Adjustable input delay to compensate for distance between microphones (0–300 ms)
- Adjustable output delay to compensate for time lag between camera video and audio output (0–300 ms)
- Various mark and auto-slate tone functions
- Metadata can be recorded (BEXT and iXML for WAV files)
- Automatic file closing function to prevent the loss of already recorded data
- 3.5-mm stereo headphones jack
- Built-in 2×2 USB audio interface, supports 32-bit float resolution
- Long-term recording with 3 AA batteries
- Power can also be supplied via USB-C port
- Supports microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC recording media up to 512 Gigabytes
- Compact, lightweight and robust fiberglass enclosure designed for use with camera rigs
* Requires optional Bluetooth adapter AK-BT1 or AK-BT2
Supported Operating Systems
Windows
- Windows 11 (version 23H2)
- Windows 11 (version 22H2)
- Windows 11 (version 22H1)
- Windows 10 (version 22H2)
Mac
- macOS Sequoia (15)
- macOS Sonoma (14.0)
- macOS Ventura (13.0)
iOS
- iOS 17 / iPadOS 17
- iOS 16 / iPadOS 16
Android
- Android 14
- Android 13
- Android 12
Specifications
| Recorder specifications | |
|---|---|
| Recording media | microSD (64 MB – 2 GB) microSDHC (4–32 GB) microSDXC (48–512 GB) |
| Recording/playback format | WAV (BWF) |
| Sampling frequency | 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz |
| Quantization bit depth | 24 bit, 32 bit float |
| Input channels | 2 |
| Maximum number of recordable tracks | 2 |
| Analogue audio inputs and outputs | |
|---|---|
| Microphone input (balanced) | XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) |
| Maximum input level | +4 dBu |
| Minimum input level | –76 dBu |
| Gain adjustment range | 0–50 dB |
| Input impedance | ≥2 kΩ |
| Phantom power | 24 V, 48 V |
| Line input (balanced) | 6.3-mm standard TRS jacks (Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND) |
| Maximum input level | +24 dBu |
| Nominal input level | +4 dBu (GAIN at minimum) |
| Input impedance | ≥8 kΩ |
| Line/timecode input (unbalanced) | 3.5-mm stereo mini jack |
| Maximum input level | 1 dBV |
| Nominal input level | –19 dBV (GAIN at minimum) |
| Minimum input level | –79 dBV |
| Input Impedance | ≥6 kΩ (plug-in power off) ≥1.6 kΩ (plug-in power on) |
| Plug-in power | 2.5 V, 5 V |
| Analogue audio outputs | |
|---|---|
| Line/timecode output (unbalanced) | 3.5-mm stereo mini jack |
| Maximum output level | +6 dBV |
| Nominal output level | –10 dBV (–16 dBFS) |
| Output impedance | 210 Ω |
| Headphones output | 3.5-mm stereo mini jack |
| Maximum output power | 50 mW + 50 mW (THD+N <0.1 % at 32 Ω) |
| Recommended headphones impedance | 16–400 Ω |
| USB | |
|---|---|
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| Transfer format | USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED |
| Device Class | Mass Storage Class USB Audio Class 2.0 |
| USB Audio | |
| Sampling frequency | 48 kHz, 96 kHz |
| Quantization bit depth | 24 bit, 32 bit float |
| Number of inputs/outputs | 2/2 channels |
| Timecode input/output | |
|---|---|
| Timecode input | 3.5-mm stereo mini jack (Tip: Timecode IN, Ring: Not used, Sleeve: GND) |
| Input impedance | ≥10 kΩ |
| Signal level range | 0.5 to 5 Vpp |
| Timecode output | 3.5-mm stereo mini jack |
| LTC selected | |
| Terminal assignment | Tip: Timecode, Ring: Not used, Sleeve: GND |
| Output impedance | 600 Ω |
| Output level | 2 Vpp |
| MIC LEVEL selected | |
| Terminal assignment | Tip: Timecode, Ring: right channel, Sleeve: GND |
| Output impedance | 110 Ω |
| Output level | 40 mVpp |
| Audio performance | |
|---|---|
| EIN (equivalent input noise, mic preamp) | ≤–127 dBu |
| Frequency response (input jacks to PCM data) | 48 kHz: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0 dB / –0.5 dB 96 kHz: 20 Hz – 40 kHz, +0.5 dB / –1 dB 192 kHz: 20 Hz – 60 kHz, +0.5 dB / –3 dB |
| Dynamic range (input jacks to PCM data) | ≥132 dB (20-kHz SPCL LPF, A-weighting) |
| Total harmonic distortion ratio (THD+N, input jacks to PCM data) | ≤0.02 % (1 kHz sine wave, −1 dBFS input, GAIN at minimum, 20-kHz SPCL LPF) |
| Battery operation time | |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Stereo recording at 48 kHz, both input jacks used, continuous operation, in hours:minutes (JEITA CP-2905) |
| Alkaline battery (Evolta) | |
| 09:00 | Phantom power off, 24-bit resolution |
| 04:30 | Phantom power on (48 V, 2 × 3 mA), 32-bit float |
| NiMH battery (Eneloop) | |
| 08:30 | Phantom power off, 24-bit resolution |
| 05:30 | Phantom power on (48 V, 2 × 3 mA), 32-bit float |
| Lithium battery (Energizer Ultimate Lithium) | |
| 15:00 | Phantom power off, 24-bit resolution |
| 10:00 | Phantom power on (48 V, 2 × 3 mA), 32-bit float |
| Note: Operation times may vary depending on the microphones being used. |
| Power supply and other specifications | |
|---|---|
| Power sources | 3 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, lithium-ion) USB bus power TASCAM PS-P520U AC adapter (sold separately) |
| Power consumption | 3.8 W (maximum) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D, overall) | 99 mm × 80 mm × 40 mm |
| Weight | 267 g (including batteries) 195 g (without batteries) |
| Operating temperature range | 0–40 °C |
| Included items | Safety guide, Tascam ID registration guide |
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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