Description
Microphone Adapter
CA-XLR2d
XLR Microphone Adapter for Mirrorless Cameras
Lineup

This unit’s hot shoe connection was designed and evaluated in collaboration with Canon achieving a high-level compatibility with the brand’s multi-function shoe.

Developed together with FUJIFILM, this unit’s hot shoe connection supports and provides a high compatibility with their data communication hot shoe.
- Analog Interface Kit
CA-XLR2d-AN

Planned and developed in collaboration with Nikon, this analog interface camera kit provides a high-quality sound recording environment to wide-range of camera users.
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-C | 341g (mic holder attached, battery holder not attached) |
CA-XLR2d-F | 331g (mic holder attached, battery holder not attached) |
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-C | Mic holder (attached to unit, Battery holder, 3.5mm(1/8″) stereo mini cable, TASCAM ID registration guide, Quick Guide (including warranty), CA-AK1-C accessory shoe mount adapter (attached to unit), CA-AK1-AN cold shoe mount adapter |
CA-XLR2d-F | Mic holder (attached to unit, Battery holder, 3.5mm(1/8″) stereo mini cable, TASCAM ID registration guide, Quick Guide (including warranty), CA-AK1-F accessory shoe mount adapter (attached to unit), CA-AK1-AN cold shoe mount adapter |
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.
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 |
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 |
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 |