The TASCAM CA-XLR2d audio adapter is now available for pre-order. It offers two XLR inputs, high-quality preamps, a manual control panel on the side, line input, and more. Depending on which of the three models, it either communicates directly via hot-shoe with select Canon or FUJIFILM cameras or via the analog 3.5mm interface with all other cameras. The price starts at $449 and the ordered units should start shipping by the end of January 2022. Back in August 2021, the Japanese TEAC Corporation – the company behind the TASCAM brand – announced the development of a very interesting device with a somewhat generic name. The TASCAM CA-XLR2d is a hot-shoe XLR audio adapter that equips mirrorless cameras and DSLRs with better audio capabilities. Now, the adapter has finally become available for pre-order, so let’s recap what we know. TASCAM CA-XLR2d – Available for pre-order There are three versions of the TASCAM CA-XLR2d adapter: CA-XLR2d-C for select Canon camerasCA-XLR2d-F for select FUJIFILM camerasCA-XLR2d-AN for other cameras (analog interface) TASCAM CA-XLR2d AN adapter. Source: TEAC Corporation The “AN” version with an analog interface (which was planned and developed in collaboration with Nikon) can function with any camera that has a 3.5mm audio input, but it needs to be powered by two AA batteries (in a dedicated battery box) and obviously, it needs to be connected to the 3.5mm input with a cable. The advantage of using the adapter as opposed to a simple 3.5mm-equipped-microphone are two XLR inputs, better preamps, manual controls,...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 12 January, 2022