TASCAM CA-XLR2D-AN, analog interface

The CA-XLR2d is a two-channel microphone adapter and preamplifier that allows external microphones to be used to record high-quality professional stereo sound with a mirrorless or other camera. The audio signal is transferred directly to the camera - in digital or analogue form - and recorded along with the video signal, eliminating the need for subsequent synchronisation and reducing post-production time.

Planned and developed in collaboration with Nikon, this analog interface camera kit provides a high-quality sound recording environment to wide-range of camera users.

Choose the appropriate microphone or input that matches your application. From a single shotgun mic for interviews or dialogue, to dual dynamic or condenser mics for stereo imaging, or the entire audio mix fed from the main mixer using a line-level connection - with the CA-XLR2d you are well prepared for whatever shooting and filming is ahead.

The CA-XLR2d is so flexible that you can use it with the microphones and gear you need for your particular film session. The top-mount cold shoe, for example, is resistant to vibrations, noise-friendly and can hold your favourite mic or a wireless receiver or transmitter. Two XLR/TRS input terminals and one 3.5mm stereo mini-jack input are available for virtually any dynamic or condenser handheld, shotgun, lavalier or other microphone.

The included audio processing features such as auto-level, low-cut filter and limiter can be accessed using convenient switches. The CA-XLR2d can also link two input channels, which allows you to control the input gain as well as the LEVEL and LIMITER settings simultaneously for the left and right channels when recording in stereo. Premium sound quality is achieved by professional-grade electronics, 16-bit/24-bit resolution and sampling frequencies of 48 kHz or 96 kHz.

The CA-XLR2d-AN analogue kit can be used with virtually any camera that has an analogue audio input. Attach the included battery box (two AA batteries) and connect the analogue output of the CA-XLR2d to the microphone input of the camera with the included stereo audio cable. This allows you to benefit from the high-quality microphone preamplifiers and audio processing functions and significantly improve the sound of your film recordings.

FEATURES:

• two XLR/TRS input terminals to use the optimum microphone according to the set and environment
• high-performance Tascam HDDA mic preamplifier for high sound quality, low noise and wide dynamic range (switchable mic/line level, switchable 48V phantom power supply)
• additional 3.5mm stereo mini-jack input for a lavalier mic or a microphone requiring plug-in power
• compatible with virtually all cameras that have an analogue input by using the included items (2x AA battery box, cold shoe mount adapter, detachable microphone holder with shock mount mechanism and analogue audio cable)
• cold shoe mount on top for extra adapters or accessories
• analogue audio output that supports two modes: camera mode which allows to transmit audio to the microphone input of the camera and headphone mode which allows direct monitoring with headphones
• replaceable shoe connection adapter
• switchable input level attenuation: 0 dB / 20 dB / 46 dB
• switchable low-cut filter: off / 80 Hz / 220 Hz
• switchable limiter
• auto-level function
• overload indicator for each input
• input level, auto/manual setting and limiter of inputs 1 and 2 can be stereo-linked
• transparent protective cover to prevent unintentional changes of settings convenient cable holder

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 1x CA-XLR2d unit
• 1x CA-AK1-AN analog cold shoe mount adapter (attached to unit)
• 1x battery holder for 2x AA
• 1x mic holder (attached to unit)
• 1x 3.5mm stereo mini-jack cable