Fostex FR-2 is a professional grade, portable, digital field recorder. Fostex FR-2 is designed specifically for demanding TV, radio and broadcast applications that require the capture of pristine audio quality on location. FR2 delivers high quality sound recording and sound effects acquisition in the field, or anywhere that professional audio recording is required.
Delivering excellent quality, up to 24-bit resolution at sample frequencies of 192KHz, which is a first for a Compact Flash based recorder, Fostex FR2 offers a huge feature list at a cost-effective price point. FR-2 offers users of portable DAT and other formats the opportunity to make the switch to a more flexible, higher quality audio acquisition machine without sacrificing features.
In adopting the BWF Broadcast WAV file format, the Fostex FR-2 offers what is now the most popular choice for professional recording. It can be set to record mono or stereo files with 16 or 24-bit quantisation over a vast range of frequencies from 22.05kHz for extended recording time up to 192kHz for the highest quality audio acquisition. Transferring files for editing and/or backup on the Fostex FR-2 is fast and simple via a Compact Flash reader attached to a computer; a PCMCIA slot and/or a CF adaptor - ideal for those editing with a laptop; or indeed the on-board USB port.
The FR-2 incorporates a number of features developed through Fostex’s work in location DVD-RAM recording with the PD-6 and DV40. Automated file/take naming speeds up time spent naming files between takes on location and complies with both US and Euro clapper board standards. In addition, the inclusion of a ‘pre-record’ buffer (user adjustable) means there should never be another missed take or lost soundbite!
The Fostex FR-2 can be retrofitted with an optional, fully featured timecode card offering both reader and generator thus turning it into the ideal production and location recorder, whether it be used as a master or backup machine. Excellent audio integrity, fully flexible recording, top quality mic amps, extensive interfacing plus optional timecode prove the Fostex FR-2 has all bases covered.