{"product_id":"tascam-ca-ak1-n-conversion-adapter-for-ca-xlr2d-n","title":"Tascam CA-AK1-N – Conversion Adapter for CA-XLR2d-N","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Tascam CA-AK1-N?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tascam CA-AK1-N is a conversion adapter that mounts a Tascam CA-XLR2d-N camera audio adapter directly to a Nikon camera's Multi-Accessory Shoe. It is the Nikon-specific shoe interface in Tascam's CA-AK1 conversion adapter line, which lets a single CA-XLR2d unit be reconfigured for different camera shoe standards instead of requiring a separate audio adapter per camera brand. The primary use case is mounting professional XLR microphone inputs on Nikon mirrorless bodies, such as the Nikon ZR, without running a separate power cable to the adapter. For AV integrators and video production teams standardizing on Tascam camera-top audio, the CA-AK1-N is the piece that makes a CA-XLR2d-N deployment Nikon-compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the Tascam CA-AK1-N work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CA-AK1-N replaces the standard shoe interface on the Tascam CA-XLR2d-N with a Nikon Multi-Accessory Shoe connector, allowing the unit to physically mount to and communicate with Nikon's digital accessory shoe. Because Nikon's Multi-Accessory Shoe carries both data and power through its contacts, the CA-AK1-N draws operating power directly from the camera body once installed. This eliminates a separate battery or external power cable for the audio adapter, which simplifies the camera rig and reduces cable clutter on a gimbal, cage, or handheld setup. Audio captured through the CA-XLR2d-N's XLR\/TRS combo jacks and preamps is transmitted to the camera as a digital signal over the shoe connection rather than through an analog cable run, which keeps signal integrity high and setup fast for run-and-gun or studio production. The adapter itself is a passive mechanical and electrical interface — it does not add processing, gain, or additional inputs; all audio functionality still lives in the CA-XLR2d-N unit it attaches to. Installation is straightforward: the CA-AK1-N ships with its connector, interface connector covers, and two attachment screws, and swaps onto the CA-XLR2d-N chassis in place of the factory shoe adapter. This modular approach is useful for production houses, rental houses, and AV integrators that support mixed camera fleets, since the same CA-XLR2d-N body can be reassigned to a Nikon body with the CA-AK1-N, or to Canon, Fujifilm, or standard cold-shoe cameras with the corresponding adapter in the CA-AK1 series. For facilities or production teams standardizing their video kits around Nikon mirrorless cameras and Tascam camera-top audio, the CA-AK1-N is the component that closes that compatibility gap. It is sold and specified as a companion part to the CA-XLR2d-N, not as a standalone audio solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features of the Tascam CA-AK1-N?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNikon Multi-Accessory Shoe interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — Physically and electrically mounts the CA-XLR2d-N to Nikon cameras equipped with the digital Multi-Accessory Shoe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable-free power delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e — Draws power for the CA-XLR2d-N directly through the camera's shoe contacts, removing the need for a separate power cable or battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital shoe-based audio transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Passes audio to the camera through the accessory shoe's digital connection instead of an analog cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular adapter design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Swaps onto the CA-XLR2d-N in place of another shoe adapter, letting one audio unit serve multiple camera brands over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple field installation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ships with the adapter, connector and interface connector covers, and two attachment screws for a quick mechanical swap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose-built for the CA-XLR2d-N\u003c\/strong\u003e — Engineered specifically as the Nikon-compatible counterpart to Tascam's CA-XLR2d-N camera audio adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"table-layout:fixed; width:100%; min-width:0; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:42%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:58%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eTascam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eCA-AK1-N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eConversion adapter, Nikon Multi-Accessory Shoe mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eCompatible parent unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eTascam CA-XLR2d-N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eCamera compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eNikon cameras with Multi-Accessory Shoe (e.g., Nikon ZR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; font-weight:600;\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003ePowered via camera's digital accessory shoe (no external power cable required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eCA-AK1-N adapter, connector and interface connector covers, two adapter attachment screws, owner's manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eRelated adapters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eAlso available for other shoe types: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/tascam-ca-ak1-an-cold-shoe-mount-conversion-adapter-for-ca-xlr2d\"\u003eCA-AK1-AN (cold shoe)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/tascam-ca-ak1-c-conversion-adapter-for-ca-xlr2d-and-canon-multi-accessory-shoe\"\u003eCA-AK1-C (Canon)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/tascam-ca-ak1-f-conversion-adapter-for-ca-xlr-2d-and-fujifilm-data-hot-shoe\"\u003eCA-AK1-F (Fujifilm)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications sourced from Tascam's official product page. Dimensions, weight, and material specifications are not published by Tascam for this accessory and have been omitted rather than estimated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full lineup of Tascam camera audio adapters and accessories in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/tascam\"\u003eTascam collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Creation Networks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tascam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67591220199660,"sku":"CA-AK1-N","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/ca-ak1_main.jpg?v=1791492041","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/tascam-ca-ak1-n-conversion-adapter-for-ca-xlr2d-n","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}