Tascam XLR Microphone Adapter Kits Now Available for Pre-order

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The Tascam XLR Microphone Adapter Kits that were unveiled last year are now available for pre-order. They are expected to start shipping on January 29.

There are three versions of the Tascam XLR Microphone Adapter Kits:

Essentially, all of these Tascam XLR Microphone Adapter Kits offer the same I / O and functionality. The only real difference is that the CA-XLR2d-C XLR and CA-XLR2d-F XLR have a shoe interface that allows them to pass both power and audio. The CA-XLR2d-AN can only use a 3.5mm stereo output to send audio to a camera.

Finally a decent audio solution for Canon mirrorless cameras

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Canon is far behind the eight balls when it comes to audio solutions for its mirrorless mirrorless cameras. While Sony and Panasonic have had hot shoe interface XLR adapter modules for years and years, Canon has stuck with a 3.5mm mic input.

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Finally, there is a hot shoe XLR audio module that will work with the R3 and XF605.

The Tascam CA-XLR2d-C integrates directly with the new accessory shoe of Canon R3, XF605 and future Canon cameras. This allows the camera to directly power the XLR module and transfer audio without the need for cables.

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The CA-XLR2d-C has two XLR inputs and a 3.5mm microphone input. It has settings for line and mic and the ability to provide phantom power.

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There is also a headphone output jack which can also be switched to a 3.5mm output if you want to use this adapter on another camera and not on the R3 or X605.

In addition to the XLR adapters, there is a cold shoe mount for attaching radio microphones etc.

Main characteristics

  • Adapts XLR microphones to the camera input
  • Canon support for digital audio and power
  • HDDA Preamp + Analog / Digital Converter
  • Supplies 48V to condenser mics
  • 3.5mm stereo microphone input
  • 3.5mm output for headphone / camera
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The accessory shoe allows the camera to supply power to the adapter for the analog-to-digital converter and 48V phantom power required for condenser microphones. Two AA batteries will also power the device, and the 3.5mm output jack will connect to just about any 3.5mm audio input from any camera, using the cable provided; which means the CA-XLR2d-C can work as an analog audio adapter with a wide variety of mirrorless / DSLR cameras. The audio output can also serve as a headphone jack for real-time monitoring in the field.

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Tascam claims that the XLR microphone adapter kits come with a high-definition, discrete architecture microphone preamplifier that can handle anything from room tone to explosions, making it well suited for a large audience. range of sets and environments. Each input supports microphone / line level switching and + 48V phantom power. Adapter kits allow input of dynamic microphones, condenser microphones and line-level audio signals from a mixer.

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Internal processing options such as auto level, low cut filter and limiter are all available. The 1 + 2 LINK function allows you to adjust the L / R volume simultaneously when recording in stereo. The unit supports 16/24 bit rates and 48/96 kHz sampling rates.

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The CA-XLR2d-AN is not powered by the camera because it does not have an accessory shoe like the other two versions. Instead, you need to power it with two AA batteries that you place in the removable battery case.

What do you get in the kits?

CA-XLR2d-C
CA-XLR2d unit (with bottom connector cover) × 1
Shoe mount adapter CA-AK1-C (with connector cover / attached to the unit) × 1
Cold shoe mounting adapter CA-AK1-AN (with interface connector cover) × 1
Battery holder (with connector cover) × 1 (Note) Separately, two AA batteries are required
Mic stand (attached to the unit) × 1
Quick Guide (including warranty) × 1
3.5mm (1/8 ″) stereo mini cable × 1
TASCAM ID Registration Guide × 1

CA-XLR2d-F
CA-XLR2d unit (with bottom connector cover) × 1
Shoe mount adapter CA-AK1-F (with connector cover / attached to the unit) × 1
Cold shoe mounting adapter CA-AK1-AN (with interface connector cover) × 1
Battery holder (with connector cover) × 1 (Note) Separately, two AA batteries are required
Mic stand (attached to the unit) × 1
Quick Guide (including warranty) × 1
3.5mm (1/8 ″) stereo mini cable × 1
TASCAM ID Registration Guide × 1

CA-XLR2d-AN
CA-XLR2d unit (with bottom connector cover) × 1
CA-AK1-AN cold shoe mounting adapter (attached to the unit) × 1
Battery holder (with connector cover) × 1 (Note) Separately, two AA batteries are required
Mic stand (attached to the unit) × 1
Quick Guide (including warranty) × 1
3.5mm (1/8 ″) stereo mini cable × 1
TASCAM ID Registration Guide × 1

Optional items
Accessory shoe mounting adapter
CA-AK1-C (Accessory shoe holder adapter for Canon)
CA-AK1-F (Hot shoe mount adapter accessory for FUJIFILM)
CA-AK1-AN (Cold shoe mounting adapter)

With which cameras has the CA-XLR2d been tested?

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Above you can see the list of cameras with which Tascam has tested the CA-XLR2d. As you can see, some of the Fujifilm cameras will be able to use the adapter later in the year after the firmware updates are implemented.

Full specification

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