With a location recording pedigree which
includes the original portable timecode DAT machines (PD-2, PD-4),
and more recently the innovative PD-6 DVD-RAM recorder, it was only
natural that Fostex should develop the FR-2, the acclaimed
professional CompactFlash-based field recorder.
And now, it
seems, Fostex have done it again with the launch of the new FR-2LE -
a compact audio recorder designed from the ground-up to meet the
needs of professionals in the field.
For a start, the FR-2LE
records to CompactFlash in Broadcast WAV Format (BWF) at 24bit 96kHz
quality. It’s equipped with two professional phantom powered XLR
microphone inputs (XLR-phone combo) complete with precise control
over the recording level.
It 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.
Feature rich and elegant
in operation, the pedigree of the new FR-2LE looks
assured.
- FR-2LE main features
- Recording on Type II CompactFlash™ card For
operation confirmed media, click here
- 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
- 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
- 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
Long battery life
The FR-2LE can
run up to 8 hours on standard off-the-shelf NiMH
batteries
Extended recording
times
Over 12 hours @ 16bit 44.1kHz recording on an 8GB
CompactFlash card
Professional
inputs
Dual XLR inputs (XLR-phone combo) with top quality
microphone pre-amps, trim control and phantom power. Analog out is
offered on RCA connectors
BWF or MP3
recording
Record up to 24bit 96kHz audio
Tough construction
Manufactured from
high-grade materials and specifically designed for professional
location recording
Fail Safe
Recording
In addition to a 1 take = 1 file system to
eliminate overwrites, the FR-2LE also features Auto File Closing
which closes files at one minute intervals, thus preserving the data
in the event of a power failure.
USB
2.0
The USB 2.0 port allows direct connection to PC and
MAC for easy file transfer.
Recording
Times (approximate in minutes)
The latest FR-2LE software update and
installation proceedures are available for download
here:
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