Fostex FR-2LE 2-Channel Compact Flash Field Recorder, Recorders

Fostex FR-2LE 2-Channel Compact Flash Field Recorder with 24bit 96kHz recording to Type II CompactFlash™ card. Light weight, yet tough with a highly rigid chassis. FAT32 file system & BWF Stereo file format MP3 recording/playback. Great audio performance!

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.

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

Recording/General Playback
Recording Medium	Compact Flash Card
File Format	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	192bps (stereo)
No. of Recording Track	2 tracks (stereo)
No. of Simultaneous Rec.	2 tracks (stereo)
Recording/Reproduction Frequency	20 Hz - 20 kHz Â±2dB (FS 44.1/48kHz) 20 Hz - 40 kHz Â±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)
T.H.D	(ADC-DAC, 24it, 48kHz)
Line	less than 0.008% (at 1kHz â€“ 1dB, typical)
Mic	(trim max) less than 0.01% (at 1kHz â€“ 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. 8 hours (Tamiya RC3600HV, Ni-MH battery) approx. 4 hours (4 x AA Alkaline / Ni-MH battery)
Inputs/Outputs
Analog In (L/R)
Connector	XLR-Phone Combo Type
Line In
Connector	6mm dia TS Phone Jack (unbalanced)
Input Impedance	more than 10k ohm
Reference Input Level	-10dBV
Maximum Input Level	+2dBV
Mic In
Connector	XLR-3-31 Type (balanced, 2-pin hot)
Input Impedance	more than 6k ohm
Reference Input Level	-50dBu to -10dBu
Maximum Input Level	+2dBu
Phantom P48
Monitor Out
Connector	RCA Pin Jack (unbalanced)
Load Impedance	more than 10k ohm
Reference Output Level	-10dBV
Phones
Connector Stereo	Mini Phone Jack
Load Impedance	more than 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
Included	CF card (128MB), AC Adaptor Shoulder strap, remote control and carry pouch
Dimensions	57(H) x 206(W) x 132(D) mm
Weight	Approx. 0.8kgs (w/o battery)

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