Tascam has announced the CA-XLR2d Series of professional audio XLR microphone adapters for mirrorless cameras. The adapter is available in three configurations – the CA-XLR2d Canon Kit, CA-XLR2d Fujifilm Kit, and CA-XLR2d Analog Interface Kit for use with Nikon cameras and others.

As mirrorless cameras typically used for high-quality video shooting do not accommodate an XLR input for professional microphones or a high-quality preamplifier, there are limited options to upgrade audio quality within the capability of the camera itself. Currently, when high-quality XLR or lavalier microphones to capture pro quality audio are required, a digital audio recorder independent of the camera is needed. However, this method requires additional time to synchronise audio and video during editing and use of one more device.

As an XLR input expansion adapter for mirrorless cameras, the CA-XLR2d addresses this issue by enabling filmmakers and videographers to capture high-quality audio directly into the camera.

The Canon Kit (CA-XLR2d-C) is compliant with the camera’s multi-function shoe, enabling digital audio transmission directly into the camera with bus power supply from the camera available for a cable-free system with high mobility. The CA-XLR2d is also planned to be compatible with the multi-function shoe of the Canon XF605 Professional Camcorder. This combination provides a maximum of four XLR input cannels in addition to the built-in two XLR channels on the camcorder. Product compatibility includes the mirrorless EOS R3 and XF605Professional Camcorder. With the included two AA battery box and cold shoe mount adapter, the CA-XLR2d also works with existing cameras that do not have the multi-function hot shoe by connecting an analog audio cable between the CA-XLR2d’s analogue out and camera’s mic input.

The Fujifilm Kit (CA-XLR2d-F) is compatible with the mirrorless Fujifilm X-T4, Fujifilm X-S10 and Fujifilm GFX100S digital cameras. With the included two AA battery box and cold shoe mount adapter, the CA-XLR2d also works with existing cameras that do not have the multi-function hot shoe as with the Canon Kit.

The Analog Interface Kit (CA-XLR2d-AN) uses the included two AA battery box and cold shoe adapter to connect an analogue audio cable between the CA-XLR2d’s analogue out and the camera’s mic input. The CA-XLR2d will work as an analogue audio adapter to deliver high-quality audio to a wider range of existing camera users. Product compatibility includes: Nikon Z 9, Nikon Z 7II, Nikon Z 6II, Nikon Z 7, Nikon Z 6, Nikon Z 5, Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z 50 mirrorless cameras and Nikon D6, Nikon D780, Nikon D850, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D500 digital SLRs.

Key features:

• Direct digital audio transmission via a accessory shoe.
• Power supplied by the camera.
• Camera mode for audio transfer to camera’s mic
• Headphone mode: for direct headphone monitoring.

The Tascam CA-XLR2d Series professional audio XLR microphone adapter is expected to be available in Q1 2022.

More: www.tascam.com