Fostex CR500 CD Master RecorderThe NEW Fostex CR500 is a next generation CD recorder which offers pro-quality advanced features both as a master recorder and as a playback machine.
On the master recorder side, CR500 offers the world-first direct BWF recording onto UDF for-matted CD at up to 24bit/96kHz resolution. The file is fully compatible with PC workstations with data transfer a simple 'copy & paste' procedure instead of real-time audio ripping. In addition,the CR500 is ideal for DAT archiving in the standard16bit/48kHz format. On the playback side, it offers many useful func-tions such as Instant Play, Fader Start, built-in memory for cue point and program play per each disk (up to 100 disks), etc. for versatile applications such as event playback, stage playback as well as broadcast playback.
Fostex CR500 Features
- CD-DA and BWF(stereo poly-file)* (on UDF) file format recording.
- Complies to CD-DA, ISO9660 (playback only) and UDF (v1.02) disk format
- AES/EBU or S/PDIF digital I/O
- Analog XLR (+4dBu/-10dBV selectable) and unbalanced RCA I/O
- Fader Start function for broadcast use
- Instant Play for event applications
- USB port on the front panel for connecting an off-the-shelf USB keyboard for file name editing & simple transport controlling.
- Program play up to 99 songs per disc
- 10 memory points per disc
- Internal memory for up to 100 discs programs & memories
- Power On Play functions good for event & installation applications
- Rotary encoder for quick access to the setup menu
- Direct track selection by 10 key
Fostex CR500 Specifications
RECORDING / PLAYBACK
- Recording Media: CD-R, CD-RW
- File System:
- CD-DA (CD rec/repro)
- ISO9660 (CD-ROM, repro. only)
- UDF ver.1.02 (CD-ROM, rec/repro)
- File Format: CD-DA, BWF-P
- S/N: 100 dB (typical)
- Dynamic Rage: 100 dB (typical)
- Reference Level: -12dBFS / -20dBFS
- T.H.D.: less than 0.01 % (typical)
INPUTS/OUTPUTS
- Analog Input (L/R, balanced)
- Connector: XLR-3-31 type x2
- Input Impedance: 10k ohm or more
- Standard Input Level: +4dBu
- Maximum Input Level: +24dBu
- Analog Input (L/R, unbalanced)
- Connector: RCA pin jack x2
- Input Impedance: 10k ohm or more
- Standard Input Level: -10dBV
- Maximum Input Level: +10dBV
- Analog Output (L/R, balanced)
- Connector: XLR-3-32 type x2
- Loaded Impedance: 10k ohm or more
- Standard Output Level: +4dBu
- Maximum Output Level: +24dBu
- Analog Output (L/R, unbalanced)
- Connector: RCA pin jack x2
- Output Impedance: 10k ohm or more
- Standard Output Level: -10dBV
- Maximum Output Level: +10dBV
- Phones
- Connectors: Ø6mm Stereo Phone Jack x1
- Loaded Impedance: 8ohm or higher
- Maximum Output Level: 100mW (32ohm)
- Digital Input (balanced)
- Connector: XLR-3-31 type x1
- Input Format: IEC60958 Part2 (S/P DIF)/IEC60958 Part3 (AES/EBU) Automatic detect
- Digital Output (balanced)
- Connector: XLR-3-32 type x1
- Output Format: IEC60958 Part2 (S/P DIF)/IEC60958 Part3 (AES/EBU) Switchable
- USB (for USB Keyboard only)
- Connector: USB series A receptacle x1
- GPI (for fader start)
- Connector: Ø6mm Phone Jack x1
- Format: Short : Start / Open : Stop
- PHYSICAL
- Power requirements: AC 100V – 240V, 50/60 Hz
- Power consumption: 14 W
- Weight (without package): 4.8 kg
- Max. dimensions: 18.97 inches (W) x 3.68 inches (H) x 12.63 inches (D)
