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In this week’s video, we take a look at the TASCAM FR-AV4 32-bit float audio field recorder. This recorder is built tough for field use with an all-metal case and formatted for desktop or sound bag use. Some of the features unique to the FR-AV4 include HDMI 2.1 input and output ports that enable you to embed the high quality audio from the recorder into your video recording on recorders like ATOMOS or Blackmagic Design. The FR-AV4 has a built-in timecode generator with 3.5mm input and output ports which enable you to keep your audio and video in sync with almost any timecode generators on the market. And, via the HDMI ports, you can even gang two FR-AV4s together to make an 8 input recording rig.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. See our school website for more info!

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode (the links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases):

TASCAM FR-AV4 32-bit float audio field recorder  
TASCAM FR-AV2 32-bit float audio recorder  
TASCAM AK-BT2 bluetooth module which enables wireless monitoring  
ZOOM F6 32-bit float audio recorder  
Sound Devices MixPre-3 II 32-bit float audio recorder  

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