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

[TheJez]

I am misssing the hold function switch...I will not buy a recorder without it....

I can’t imagine there’s no locking mechanism at all. Hopefully it’ll be implemented in a practical way. Could it be that the on/off slider has a double function for this? Slide to one side (and keep it that way for a few seconds) is on/off, slide it the other way is lock?? I am curious too, time will tell…

[rastasean]

I am misssing the hold function switch...I will not buy a recorder without it....

I can’t imagine there’s no locking mechanism at all. Hopefully it’ll be implemented in a practical way. Could it be that the on/off slider has a double function for this? Slide to one side (and keep it that way for a few seconds) is on/off, slide it the other way is lock?? I am curious too, time will tell…

The tascam dr-10L has a slider switch for power and start/stop recording. When you're recording, you can't access the menu until you stop recording. The 10L is a tiny recorder meant to be bodyworn, so it makes sense the controls are locked.
With this AV2 recorder, i don't think it would make sense to start/stop recording to access the menu and make changes.

Maybe it'll be a slide up and hold kind of mechanism where it will lock controls out, and a slide up and hold to unlock.

[TheJez]

Manual at https://tascam.jp/int/product/fr-av2/support !

[justme]

Yes!

Recording hold function (REC HOLD)
This function is to prevent recording from being unintentionally stopped by misoperation. When this function is on, recording can be
stopped by pressing and holding the STOP button.
o The recording hold function is on when shipped new from the factory.
Set the recording hold function using the MENU screen > REC SETTINGS > REC HOLD item.

[TheJez]

It only seems to prevent stopping recording, nothing else... Not sure about other things that may accidentally go wrong during recording, need to read some more... 

[adrianb]

5V Plug in Power!

I’m getting my hopes up that this could be the 32-bit set and forget stealth recorder we have been hoping for.

The dimensions are 99 mm x 80.4 mm x 40.3 mm … that’s definitely small enough to sneak into venues I reckon.

[dallman]

5V Plug in Power!

I’m getting my hopes up that this could be the 32-bit set and forget stealth recorder we have been hoping for.

The dimensions are 99 mm x 80.4 mm x 40.3 mm … that’s definitely small enough to sneak into venues I reckon.

From the manual:

Setting plug-in power (PLUG IN POWER)
Options: OFF (default), 2.5V, 5V
When connecting a microphone that requires plug-in power, set
this to “2.5V” or “5V”.
CAUTION
Do not turn plug-in power on when a mic is connected that
does not require it. Doing so could damage the connected
equipment.

[spyder9]

Tascam official video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCJ8CU6fqNs

B&H Photo demo

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3oiBmdwT9Y

[attymski]

"Tascam Official" liked this comments on their video:

"Don’t change anything and make a 4 XLR  version for around $500 and I will ditch Zoom"

[scb]

no digi ;(

it looks like it might do digital audio via usb c, meaning something like an m2d2 could feed it a usb digital signal

One side or the other has to be the host.  Neither the recorder nor the sonosax box have that capability.

I'm not sure this is true. Tascam says this thing has 2 way usb audio

[Sebastian]

B&H Photo demo

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3oiBmdwT9Y

I liked how the presenter switched from 24 bit mode to 32 bit without having to reboot the recorder. Sound Devices, take notice!

[rastasean]

So it does have 24 bit recording and it looks like the levels can be adjusted while recording. Plus presets can be saved.

[justme]

no digi ;(

it looks like it might do digital audio via usb c, meaning something like an m2d2 could feed it a usb digital signal

One side or the other has to be the host.  Neither the recorder nor the sonosax box have that capability.

I'm not sure this is true. Tascam says this thing has 2 way usb audio

If connected over usbc to a computer or phone with usbc for example, it acts like an audio io card with two channels in and two channels out.

USB Audio
Sampling frequency
48/96 kHz
Quantization bit depth: 24-bit/32-bit float
Number of input channels: 2 (output from unit)
Number of output channels: 2 (input to unit)

[Kyle K]

Dang, this thing looks beautiful. Looks like it's set to be released today? Does that mean suppliers still need some time to get it in stock? Looks like it's still 'preorder' status on BHP. I think I will have to replace my A10s with this, I am hoping their Bluetooth adapters are a bit more reliable in large rooms. That plus 32bit float will eliminate the small bit of pain I still experience on a lot of my runs.

[Joop]

Bye bye Zoom F3