Fostex FR-2LE Portable MP3 Recorder

Fostex FR-2LE comes from 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. Fostex FR-2LE follows naturally from the development of the FR-2, the acclaimed professional Compact Flash-based field recorder. And with the FR2LE, Fostex have done it again, delivering an affordable but professional compact audio recorder, designed from the ground-up to meet the needs of professionals in the field.

Fostex FR-2LE records to highly durable Compact Flash media 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.

The Fostex FR2 LE 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 Fostex FR-2LE looks assured.

• Recording on Type II CompactFlash card
• Light weight and high rigid chasis
• FAT32 file system & BWF Stereo file format + MP3 recording/playback
• High resolution recording of maximum 24bit 96kHz
• 132 x 64 dot matrix LCD
• USB 2.0 connector for high speed file transfer to PC
• Pre Rec buffer for 2 seconds
• 1 take = 1 file system to eliminate overwriting
• Auto Shut-off function when the input power becomes abnormally low to save data
• 2 x XLR mic inputs with phantom power to accept various professional microphones
• Mic Trim for accurate recording level adjustment
• ALC (OFF/ALC/LIMITER) and HPF
• Buit-in Stereo microphones for quick memo recording
• Auto File Closing: the recording file automatically closes every one minute to secure the up-to-then recorded data.
• Convenient file naming mode: DATE or TAKE
• Approx. 8 hours operation with off-the-shelf Tamiya RC3600HV, Ni-MH battery
• Wired remote controller with microphone attachment belt
• Also comes with 128MB CF card, AC adapter, dedicated shoulder belt and carrying pouch
• 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)
• A/D & D/A converters 24bit linear (44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96)
• MP3 192bps (STEREO)
• No. of Recording Track 2 tracks
• No. of Simultaneous Rec. 2 tracks
• Recording/Reproduction Frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz +-1dB (FS 44.1/48kHz) / 20 Hz - 40 kHz +-2dB (FS 88.2/96kHz)
• Line (Input Gain: +4dBu) 100dB (typical)
• Mic (Input Gain: -60dBu) 87dB (typical)
• Dynamic Range (ADC-DAC, 24bit, 48kHz) 100dB (typical)
• T.H.D. (ADC-DAC, 24it, 48kHz) Line less than 0.005% (at 1kHz - 1dB, typical)
• Mic (trim max) less than 0.008% (at 1kHz - 1dB, typical)
• 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)
• 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 Power +48V
• 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
• Dimensions 77(H) x 250(W) x 220(D) mm
• Weight Approx. Approx. 0.8kgs (w/o battery)
• Power Requirement DC12V
• AAA (Alkaline, NiCd, NiMH) x 4 or Tamiya-type (7.2V) battery
• AD-12A Adaptor (supplied)
• Power Consumption 4W