AX53 & Tascam FR-AV2 at DVinfo.net

Mark Hartopp · February 6th, 2025, 05:49 PM

I want to use a Tascam AV2 with the Sony AX53. I would like to output the audio camera/line out from the tascam to the Sony AX53 mic. This would be so the audio can be matched up to the better recording later on.

My question is will the Sony AX53 plugin power mic input prove to be a problem? There is no option to turn it off. Would I need some kind of adaptor cable?

Would connecting the camera/line out to the camera mic input damage the tascam? it looks like the connector tip and ring of the 3.5mm trs connector have 2.35v on them.

Any thoughts would be appreciated, and thank you for your time.

Allan Black · February 7th, 2025, 06:54 PM

Hi Mark. The audio level of a line out is too high to send to a mic input, it will distort. You need something like this … https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/999455-REG/rapcohorizon_ltiglblox_blox_series_laptop.html/overview/BI/2855/KBID/3801

You can chat with an expert there to confirm what you need. He’ll want to know what model cameras and audio connections you have and probably how far apart the cameras will be situated, have all that ready. Good luck.

Cheers.

Allan Black · February 14th, 2025, 07:36 PM

Hi Mark, a week later how are you going, any luck? Or are you heading in another direction?

Cheers.

February 6th, 2025, 05:49 PM	#1
Mark Hartopp Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dawlish UK Posts: 206	AX53 & Tascam FR-AV2 I want to use a Tascam AV2 with the Sony AX53. I would like to output the audio camera/line out from the tascam to the Sony AX53 mic. This would be so the audio can be matched up to the better recording later on. My question is will the Sony AX53 plugin power mic input prove to be a problem? There is no option to turn it off. Would I need some kind of adaptor cable? Would connecting the camera/line out to the camera mic input damage the tascam? it looks like the connector tip and ring of the 3.5mm trs connector have 2.35v on them. Any thoughts would be appreciated, and thank you for your time.

February 7th, 2025, 06:54 PM	#2
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,973	Re: AX53 & Tascam FR-AV2 Hi Mark. The audio level of a line out is too high to send to a mic input, it will distort. You need something like this … https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/999455-REG/rapcohorizon_ltiglblox_blox_series_laptop.html/overview/BI/2855/KBID/3801 You can chat with an expert there to confirm what you need. He’ll want to know what model cameras and audio connections you have and probably how far apart the cameras will be situated, have all that ready. Good luck. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated. Last edited by Allan Black; February 7th, 2025 at 09:37 PM.

February 14th, 2025, 07:36 PM	#3
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,973	Re: AX53 & Tascam FR-AV2 Hi Mark, a week later how are you going, any luck? Or are you heading in another direction? Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.