Fostex FR2-LE Portable CF Field Recorder
Recording on Type II CompactFlashâ„¢ card. FAT32 file system & BWF Stereo file format. With MP3 recording/playback, the Fostex FR-2LE – A compact audio recorder designed to meet the needs of professionals in the field.
The Fostex FR-2LE records to CompactFlash in Broadcast WAV Format (BWF) at 24bit 96kHz recording in the industry standard BWF file format. It’s equipped with two professional phantom powered XLR microphone inputs (XLR-phone combo) complete with precise control over the recording level.
The Fostex FR-2LE features a 1 take = 1 file recording system which eliminates overwrites and the 2 second ‘pre-record’ buffer means there should never be a missed take or lost soundbite. There’s even an MP3 mode and built-in stereo microphones designed for interviews. It has a good pedigree given Fostex’s previous success with their DAT portables (PD2 & PD4) and latterly with their solid state FR-2 and its optional full timecode facility.
Main Features
Records on Type II CompactFlash card
Light weight, yet tough with a highly rigid chassis
FAT32 file system & BWF Stereo file format
MP3 recording/playback
Up to 24 bit 96kHz audio performance
USB 2.0 for high speed file transfer to PC
2 second Pre Rec buffer
1 take = 1 file system (eliminates overwrites)
Approx. 8 hours battery operation
Wired remote controller with mic attachment belt
2 x professional phantom powered XLR mic inputs with precise recording level adjustment control
ALC (Off/On/Limiter) and HPF (On/Off, 100Hz -12dB/Oct)
Built-in stereo microphones for quick memo recording
Technical Specifications
General
Recording Medium: Compact Flash Card
Recording Times: see chart above
File Formats: BWF (Broadcast Wave Format), MP3 (MPEG Layer-3)
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz
Quantization: 16-bit linear (44.1 / 48 kHz);
24-bit linear (44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96);
MP3 192kbps (stereo)
Recording Tracks: 2 tracks (stereo)
Simultaneous Recording: 2 tracks (stereo)
Rec/Play Frequency: 20Hz-20kHz ±2dB (FS 44.1/48kHz); 20Hz-40 kHz ±3dB (FS 88.2/96kHz)
S/N: (ADC-DAC, 24bit, 48kHz) – Line: (Input Gain: +4dBu) 95dB (typical) – Mic: (Input Gain: -60dBu) 85dB (typical)
Dynamic Range: 95dB (typical) (ADC-DAC, 24bit, 48kHz)
THD: (ADC-DAC, 24it, 48kHz) – Line: < 0.008% (at 1kHz – 1dB, typical) – Mic (trim max): < 0.01% (at 1kHz – 1dB, typical)
Channel Separation: more than 90dB (at 1kHz 0dB) (24bit, -20BFS, 48kHz)
Reference Level: -12dBFS
Locate Memory: 99 Cue points per file
Battery Operation Time: approx. 4 hours (4 x AA Alkaline / Ni-MH AA cells); approx. 8 hours (optional Ni-MH battery pack)
Input / Output
Analogue In (L/R) Connector: XLR-Jack (1/4″) Combo Type
Mic In Connector: XLR (balanced, 2-pin hot)
Line In Connector: Jack (1/4″) (unbalanced)
Input Impedance: > 10k ohm
Reference Input Level: -10dBV
Maximum Input Level: +2dBV
Input Impedance: > 6k ohm
Reference Input Level: -50dBu to -10dBu
Maximum Input Level: +2dBu
Phantom: P48
Monitor Out <L, R> Connector: RCA Phono (unbalanced)
Load Impedance: > 10k ohm
Reference Output Level: -10dBV
Phones Connector: Stereo Mini Jack (3.5mm)
Load Impedance: > 32 ohm
Maximum Output Level: 15 + 15mW (32 ohm)
USB 2.0 (for PC) Connector: Series “B†Receptacle
Built-in Speaker
Maximum Output: 300mW
Physical
Dimensions: 57(H) x 206(W) x 132(D) mm
Weight: 0.8kgs (w/o battery)
Included Accessories: CF card (128MB), AC Adaptor, shoulder strap, remote control and carry pouch
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