Press release – for immediate release Monday, 19-Feb-2007

Fostex - FR-2LE Location Recorder

Major Music and Fostex are proud to announce the release of the FR-2LE Location Recorder - a compact, high quality, portable audio acquisition solution.

The Fostex FR-2 LE is a 2-channel compact field recorder that records stereo or mono BWF or MP3 files to Type II CompactFlash or Microdrive cards with up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution. The unit features built-in phantom powering, editing functionality, and USB 2.0, allowing high-speed transfer to Mac or PC computers. A pre-record buffer ensures full-take recording with no inadvertant loss.

The Fostex FR-2LE has been designed specifically for location sound recording; high quality sound effects acquisition; TV & radio documentary; or any application where quality audio recording is required.

With excellent quality (up to 24-bit / 96KHz recording), BWF or MP3 file acquisition, extended battery life, huge feature list and a cost-effective price point, the FR-2LE offers users a more flexible, high quality audio acquisition machine without sacrificing features.

Professionals in the field will already be familiar with the Fostex FR-2, which has been widely acclaimed by some of the film industries top names. The FR-2LE builds on that reputation, and offers Fostex's experience in the field at a lower price point while maintaining the FR series' professional feature set.

Key features

• 2-channel field recorder in Stereo or Mono
• BWF (stereo) or MP3 recording to Type II Compact Flash cards
  
• Approx 8 hour battery operation with off-the-shelf Tamiya RC3600HV, Ni-MH battery
  
• FAT32 file system
  
• 16/24bit, 44.1/48/88.4/96kHz
• Linear data recording with 24 Bit/96 kHz and compressed MP3 recording formats supported
• Two-hour capacity on 4GB CF card with Stereo 24 Bit/96 kHz resolution
  
• 1 take = 1 file system to eliminate accidental overwriting
  
• Pre-record buffer ensures full take recording with no inadvertant loss
  
• Auto file closing maximizes available recording time and secures the up-to-then recorded data.
  
• ALC (OFF/ALC/LIMITER) and HPF
• High speed USB 2.0 data transfer to Mac or PC computers for further editing and post-production
• XLR mic inputs with built-in phantom power for condenser microphones
• Mic Trim for accurate recording level adjustment
• Auto Shut-off function when the input power becomes abnormally low to save data
• Buit-in Stereo microphones for quick memo recording
• Convenient file naming mode: DATE or TAKE
• Large bright back lit 132 x 64 dot matrix LCD display
• Wired remote controller facility
• Ultra-lightweight and compact for convenient field use

Pricing and availability:

The Fostex FR-2LE will be available late February 2007 for RRP $999.00 AUD inc GST

Full Specifications, Product information & images:
http://www.majormusic.com.au/products/fostex_fr2le.php

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