Product Description
Tascam CA-XLR2d-AN Microphone Adapter
XLR Microphone Adapter for Mirrorless Cameras
Analog Interface Kit
CA-XLR2d-ANPlanned and developed in collaboration with Nikon, this analog interface camera kit provides a high-quality sound recording environment to wide-range of camera users.
Key Features
- Microphone adapter with XLR input expansion for mirrorless cameras
- Equipped with 2 XLR/TRS input terminals, you can use the optimum microphone according to the set and environment
- Equipped with a high-performance AD converter, it can directly transmit digital audio without deterioration to the camera via a accessory shoe.
(Compatible manufacturers: Canon, FUJIFILM) - Power can be supplied from the camera body via the corresponding accessory shoe
(Compatible manufacturers: Canon, FUJIFILM) - Equipped with a high-performance HDDA mic preamplifier for high sound quality, low noise, and wide dynamic range
(microphone / line level switching, + 48V phantom power supply compatible) - Equipped with 1/8-inch stereo mini jack (INPUT 3) for a lavalier microphone or microphone requiring plug-in power
- Compatible with virtually all cameras that have an analog input by using the included battery box, cold shoe mount adapter, detachable microphone holder with shock mount mechanism, and analog audio cable
- Equipped with a convenient cable holder for wiring around the camera
- Camera mode: Audio can be transmitted to the microphone input of the camera.
- Headphone mode: Direct monitoring with headphones is possible.
- Equipped a cold shoe mount on the top panel for extra adapters or accessories
Other Features
- Replaceable shoe connection adapter.
- Conversion adapters "CA-AK1-C", "CA-AK1-F" and "CA-AK1-AN" for accessory shoe connection are available.
- One unit can support both Canon and FUJIFILM cameras by switching the conversion adapters.
- Attenuator function: 0dB / 20dB / 46dB
- Low cut filter: OFF / 80Hz / 220Hz
- Limiter function
- Auto level function
- Overload indicator for each input level
- 1+2 LINK function: Linked volume, level and limiter of INPUT 1 and INPUT 2
- Equipped with a convenient cable holder for wiring around the camera
Included Items
CA-XLR2d-AN- CA-XLR2d unit (with bottom connector cover) × 1
- CA-AK1-AN cold shoe mount adapter (attached to unit) × 1
- Battery holder (with connector cover) × 1
Note) Separately, two AA batteries are required - Mic holder (attached to unit) × 1
- Quick Guide (including warranty) × 1
- 3.5mm(1/8") stereo mini cable × 1
- TASCAM ID registration guide × 1
Optional Items
Accessory shoe mount adapter- CA-AK1-AN (Cold shoe mount adapter)
- TH-02
- TH-06
- TH-07
- TM-200SG
- TM-10L
Spec description
Sampling Frequency | 48k / 96k Hz |
Quantization Bit Rate | 16 / 24 bit * Fs & Bitrate are synchronized with the settings of the connected camera |
Number of channels | 2 channels |
MIC inputs (Balanced) | |
INPUT 1/2 Jacks | |
Connectors | XLR-3-31 equivalent (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD) 6.3mm(1/4") standard TRS jacks Input (Tip:HOT, Ring:COLD, Sleeve:GND) * Phantom power supported by XLR only |
MIC IN | input switch set to "MIC" |
Input Impedance | 2kΩ or higher |
Maximum Input Level | +6dBu (ATT setting "46dB") *1 |
Minimum input level | -60dBu (ATT setting "0dB") *1 |
Gain range | 66dB |
LINE IN | input switch set to "LINE" |
Input Impedance | 10kΩ or higher |
Maximum Input Level | +24dBu *1 |
Rated input level | +4dBu *1 |
Gain range | 66dB |
MIC inputs (Unbalanced) | |
INPUT 3 Jack | |
Connector | 3.5mm(1/8") Stereo mini jack * Support plug-in power |
Input Impedance | 2kΩ or higher |
Maximum Input Level | +6dBV (ATT setting "46dB") *2 |
Minimum input level | -60dBV (ATT setting "0dB") *2 |
Gain range | 66dB |
Plug-in power | 2.7V |
PHONE / CAMERA output (Unbalanced) | |
OUTPUT Jack | |
Connector | 3.5mm(1/8") Stereo mini jack |
Output level | 0.29Vrms (Fixed,OUTPUT setting "CAMERA") 0.5Vrms (Output volume setting at maximum、OUTPUT "HEADPHONE") |
Headphone working impedance | 16 to 250Ω |
Power | 2 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium-ion) Supplied through accessory shoe of compatible camera |
Power consumption | 2.0W (maximum) |
Dimensions | 88.2(W) × 119.1(H) × 110.0(D)mm (not including protrusions) |
Weight | |
CA-XLR2d-AN | 357g (not including batteries, mic holder attached, battery holder attached) |
Operating temperature | 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) |
Included | |
CA-XLR2d-AN | Mic holder (attached to unit, Battery holder, 3.5mm(1/8") stereo mini cable, TASCAM ID registration guide, Quick Guide (including warranty), CA-AK1-AN cold shoe mount adapter(attached to unit) |
*1 0dBu=0.775Vrms
*2 0dBV=1Vrms
Audio performance
Frequency response | |
20Hz to 20kHz | +0.5dB/-1.0dB( to digital input,Fs=48kHz) |
20Hz to 40kHz | +0.5dB/-1.0dB( to digital input,Fs=96kHz) |
Mic amp EIN (equivalent input noise) | -120dBu or less(150Ω termination, GAIN maximun, A-Weight) |
Dynamic range | 95dB or higher (22kHzLPF+A-Weight) |
Battery operation time (continuous operation)
Common settings : Input volume center, ATT setting "0dB", LEVEL setting "MAN", LIMITER setting "OFF"
Note: When using phantom power, the operation time might be reduceddepending on the mic being used.
Using alkaline batteries (EVOLTA)
Use conditions | Operation time |
Input through INPUT 1 jacks (Condenser mic) Phantom power used (2mA load) |
About 4 hours |
Input through INPUT 1 jacks (Condenser mic) Phantom power used (5mA load) |
About 3 hours |
Input through INPUT 1&2 jacks (Dynamic mics) Phantom power unused |
About 6.5 hours |
Input through INPUT 1 jacks (TASCAM TM-200SG) Phantom power used |
About 4 hours |
Using Ni-MH battery (eneloop)
Use conditions | Operation time |
Input through INPUT 1 jacks (Condenser mic) Phantom power used (2mA load) |
About 5 hours |
Input through INPUT 1 jacks (Condenser mic) Phantom power used (5mA load) |
About 4 hours |
Input through INPUT 1&2 jacks (Dynamic mics) Phantom power unused |
About 7 hours |
Input through INPUT 1 jacks (TASCAM TM-200SG) Phantom power used |
About 5 hours |
Using lithium-ion batteries (Energizer ULTIMATE LITHIUM)
Use conditions | Operation time |
Input through INPUT 1 jacks (Condenser mic) Phantom power used (2mA load) |
About 10 hours |
Input through INPUT 1 jacks (Condenser mic) Phantom power used (5mA load) |
About 8 hours |
Input through INPUT 1&2 jacks (Dynamic mics) Phantom power unused |
About 14.5 hours |
Input through INPUT 1 jacks (TASCAM TM-200SG) Phantom power used |
About 10 hours |