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Fostex FR-2LE Portable Mini-Field Recorder

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Portable Digital Recorder. Made by Fostex. (MG.FR2LE)


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.

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

Specs:

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 ±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)

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 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

Physical

  • Included CF card (128MB)
  • AC Adaptor
  • Shoulder strap
  • Remote control
  • Carry pouch
  • Dimensions 57(H) x 206(W) x 132(D) mm
  • Weight Approx. Approx. 0.8kgs (w/o battery)

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