Topic: Tascam FR-AV2 new compact 32bit float recorder.

[Niels]

From Tascam’s IG account:

tascam_official Something big is coming for videographers, field recordists, and content creators...
• 2 XLR/TRS Combo jacks
• 32-bit float recording up to 192kHz
• Compact sturdy body that fits in videography rig
• USB-C Audio Interface
#TASCAM #videographer #fieldrecorder #contentcreator

Any guesses, insights, rumors??

[mterry]

Fingers crossed they kept a DIGI-IN option......not crossing them too hard though 

[Ozpeter]

Seems to be the Zoom H1 XLR.  Except made by Tascam.  And probably with some more pro specs and price to match.

[commongrounder]

Surely this is Tascam’s answer to the Zoom F3. It’ll be interesting if they can find a way to do a one-up. Smaller size? Better performance? -Mid-Side decoding?

[Niels]

The timing indicates a product that could appeal to the same customers who would be in the market for an H1 XLR.

It is business 101 to pre-announce a product in your pipeline if it can possibly delay the user decision on a similar competitor’s product that may hit the market earlier than yours.
I notice there is no announcement/release date in the IG post above.

I am just hoping for “F3” preamp quality level and a 3.5mm stereo jack option. Wouldn’t mind some of the H1 XLR’s “mixing” options.

[Chanher]

I went to Tascam's IG page to check out the post and someone in the comments asked about a release date to which Tascam actually replied "by the end of the month".

[justme]

A Portacapture X2 or X4?

[heva]

DR100mk4 

[Niels]

DR100mk4 

Wouldn't mind that, although the DR100 mk3 would hardly qualify as compact.
I think perhaps Tascam regards the X6 is the replacement of the DR100Mk3.

However hope this one is simpler than the X6/X8 - at least if I am to consider it.

[rastasean]

What's the chances of it having a touchscreen, like the X6/X8 recorders?

[grawk]

What's the chances of it having a touchscreen, like the X6/X8 recorders?

I guess we'll find out at the end of the month

[Niels]

Another teaser on IG:

An all-in-one solution for videographers
Generate, sync/receive time code
Jamsync ready for other TC devices
Allows wireless headphones
Control/Monitor up to five units.

[Ozpeter]

Ok... thanks for the update.  Clearly not intended for same market as the Zoom H1 XLR, much more pro features for those needing them.

[justme]

It’s seeping through.

TASCAM FR-AV2
$399

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1852610-REG/tascam_fr_av2_32_bit_float_recorder_timecode_generator.html

[Niels]

A placeholder awaiting pictures and specs it seems.

But now we have a likely name and a price.

A Google search on the name didn't come up with anything else for me.