Tascam CA-XLR2d-C XLR Microphone Adapter for Canon Cameras

The Tascam CA-XLR2d-C brings XLR microphone inputs and an HDDA preamp to a compatible Canon camera, sending digital audio straight into the camera through its accessory shoe.

Because the audio enters the camera digitally, it records with the picture and needs no second conversion step or syncing in editing. On a compatible camera, the shoe also powers the adapter, so the setup needs no separate power supply.

Inputs and Processing

Inputs 1 and 2 are XLR/TRS combo jacks, each switchable between mic and line level, with 48 V phantom power for condenser mics on the XLR. A 3.5 mm mini jack, input 3, takes a lavalier mic or another mic that needs plug-in power. The inputs take handheld, shotgun, and lavalier mics, dynamic or condenser, and a line feed from a mixer.

Switches set input attenuation at 0, 20, or 46 dB, a low-cut filter at 80 or 220 Hz, the limiter, and auto level. Each input has an overload indicator. Inputs 1 and 2 link for stereo, sharing gain, level, and limiter settings, and a clear cover keeps the switches from being changed by accident. Audio goes to the camera at 48 or 96 kHz in 16 or 24 bits, following the camera’s settings.

Mounting and Analog Use

A detachable mic holder with a shock mount holds a mic, and a cold shoe on top takes a mic or a wireless receiver or transmitter. A cable holder keeps wiring tidy around the camera.

For a camera without a compatible shoe, the included cold shoe mount adapter, battery box for two AA batteries, and 3.5 mm stereo cable connect the analog output to the camera’s mic input. The same output switches to headphone mode for direct monitoring. Fitted with the optional Tascam CA-AK1-F shoe adapter, the unit also works with compatible Fujifilm cameras.

Features

Digital audio to compatible Canon cameras through the accessory shoe
Powered by the camera on a compatible shoe
Two XLR/TRS inputs with mic/line switching and 48 V phantom power
3.5 mm mic input with plug-in power
HDDA mic preamp with −120 dBu equivalent input noise
Attenuation, low-cut filter, limiter, and auto level
Stereo link for inputs 1 and 2
Analog camera or headphone output with the included battery box

What's Included

CA-XLR2d unit
CA-AK1-C accessory shoe mount adapter (attached to unit)
CA-AK1-AN cold shoe mount adapter
Battery holder
Mic holder (attached to unit)
3.5 mm stereo mini jack cable
Quick Guide (including warranty)

Specifications

Digital Audio	48 or 96 kHz; 16 or 24-bit (follows the connected camera’s settings); 2 channels
Inputs	Inputs 1, 2: XLR/TRS combo jacks, balanced (XLR mic, 6.3 mm (1/4″) TRS line) Input 3: 3.5 mm (1/8″) 3-pole mini jack, unbalanced
Mic Input	XLR: impedance 2 kΩ or more; maximum +6 dBu (ATT 46 dB), minimum −60 dBu (ATT 0 dB); gain range 66 dB Input 3: impedance 2 kΩ or more; maximum +6 dBV (ATT 46 dB), minimum −60 dBV (ATT 0 dB); gain range 66 dB
Line Input	TRS: impedance 10 kΩ or more; rated +4 dBu, maximum +24 dBu; gain range 66 dB
Phantom Power	+48 V (XLR inputs)
Plug-in Power	2.7 V (input 3)
Outputs	3.5 mm (1/8″) stereo mini jack, headphones or camera: 0.29 Vrms fixed (headphones), 0.5 Vrms at maximum volume (camera); headphones 16 – 250 Ω
Equivalent Input Noise	−120 dBu or less (150 Ω, gain at maximum, A-weighted)
Frequency Response	20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0.5/−1 dB (48 kHz); 20 Hz – 40 kHz, +0.5/−1 dB (96 kHz); XLR to digital
Dynamic Range	95 dB or more (22 kHz LPF, A-weighted)
Power	Accessory shoe of a compatible camera; 2 AA batteries in the included battery box (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium-ion; not included)
Power Consumption	2 W maximum
Dimensions	88 × 119 × 110 mm (3.46 × 4.69 × 4.33 in), W × H × D without protrusions
Weight	341 g (12.03 oz)
Operating Temperature	0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)