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Fostex FR-2LE (non-timecode) portable compact flash field recorder, $599
Fostex recently introduced their new, low cost, compact flash recorder that
offers a choice of recording formats ranging from MP3, 16 bit 44.1, 16 bit 48,
on up to 24bit 96. It features XLR inputs with phantom power, and can operated
from AC pwr supply (included), AA alkaline batteries, rechargeable AA, or a
readily available Tamiya RC battery pack (not included). It is obvious that
Fostex wanted to take a bite out of some of the (way more expensive)
competition; and it appears that they will be successful.
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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. |
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MAIN FEATURES
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Recording on
Type II CompactFlash card
For operation confirmed media, click here |
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Light weight,
yet tough with a highly rigid chassis |
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FAT32 file
system & BWF Stereo file format |
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MP3
recording/playback |
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Up to 24 bit
96kHz audio performance |
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2 x professional
phantom powered XLR mic inputs with precise
recording level adjustment control |
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ALC
(Off/On/Limiter) and HPF (On/Off, 100Hz
-12dB/Oct) |
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Built-in stereo
microphones for quick memo recording |
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USB 2.0 for high
speed file transfer to PC |
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2 second Pre Rec
buffer |
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1 take = 1 file
system (eliminates overwrites) |
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Approx. 8 hours
battery operation |
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Wired remote
controller with mic attachment belt |
For more information visit
www.fostexdvd.net.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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RECORDING /
GENERAL PLAYBACK
Recording Medium Compact Flash Card
Recording Time see "Recording Time Chart" below
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
±2dB (FS 44.1/48kHz)
20 Hz - 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)
T.H.D. (ADC-DAC, 24it, 48kHz)
Line less than 0.008% (at 1kHz – 1dB, typical)
Mic (trim max) less than 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. 8 hours (Tamiya
RC3600HV, Ni-MH battery)
approx. 4 hours (4 x AA Alkaline / Ni-MH
battery) |
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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 |
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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. Approx. 0.8kgs (w/o battery) |
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