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Fostex FR-2LE Field Memory Recorder
The Fostex FR-2LE has been designed specifically for location sound recording; high quality sound effects acquisition; TV & radio documentary; in fact 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.
FR-2 LE Launches Into Space!
Yes.. it's true! The Fostex FR-2LE has been selected from a lineup of digital field recorders by IMAX and NASA for digital recording tasks aboard the Space Shuttle (STS) and International Space Station (ISS). It doesn't get too much cooler than that! Read "Choosing the FR-2LE for space flight - By Greg Smith" to find out the criteria that the FR-2LE met to win the digital recorder race to space!
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.
Main Features (Preliminary)
- 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
Further detail will be published on this page as the specifications are released. Prelinary features & specifications are subject to change without notice as part of the product development process.
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SPECIFICATIONS (preliminary)
| RECORDING/REPRODUCTION | |
|---|---|
| Recording Medium | Type II 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) |
| 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) | |
| S/N (ADC-DAC, 24bit, 48kHz) | 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) | |
| 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 | P48 |
| Monitor Out <L, R> | |
| 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 |
| GENERAL | |
| Dimensions | 77(H) x 250(W) x 220(D) mm |
| Weight Approx. | Approx. 0.8kgs (w/o battery) |
| Power Requirement | DC12V |
| AA (Alkaline, NiCd, NiMH) x 4 | |
| Tamiya-type (7.2V) battery | |
| AD-12A Adaptor (supplied) | |
| Power Consumption | 4W |