The TASCAM CA-XLR2d audio XLR microphone adapter for Canon, FUJIFILM, and Nikon mirrorless cameras should be released by the end of 2021. It will equip compatible cameras with two XLR inputs, high-definition mic-preamplifiers, and manual controls. There will be a cable-less solution for cameras with a digital hot-shoe interface as well as an analog cable solution for cameras without it. Usually, when I encounter a comparison of video features between real video cameras (production, broadcast, or cinema) and mirrorless cameras, the two main disadvantages of the latter are the lack of internal ND filters and audio interface. While we still have to wait a bit more for the internal ND solutions, the audio interface issue of mirrorless cameras has already been sorted out thanks to hot-shoe-mounted XLR audio adapters. We have seen similar products from camera manufacturers such as Panasonic or Sony. In fact, I have been using the Panasonic XLR audio unit for years with my LUMIX GH5 and now with my S1 and I absolutely love it. I like having better preamps, two XLR inputs, and all necessary controls available as physical buttons. The upcoming TASCAM Audio XLR Adapter should cover the rest of the Japanese camera manufacturers – it will work with Canon, FUJIFILM, and Nikon mirrorless cameras. Let’s take a look at the details. TASCAM CA-XLR2d Audio XLR Adapter The TEAC Corporation, the company behind the TASCAM brand, recently announced the development of the new XLR audio adapter. There are three different models of the XLR...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 20 August, 2021