Fostex FR2LE Portable Digital Recorder
The Fostex FR2LE 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.
Fostex FR2LE Overview
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.
Feature rich and elegant in operation, the pedigree of the new FR-2LE looks assured.
In Detail
- Recording pm Type II CompactFlash card
- Light weight, yet tough with a highly rigid chassis
- FAT32 file system & BWF Stereo file format
- MP3 recording and playback
- Up to 24 bit 96kHz audio performance
- Two 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)
- Approximately 8 hours battery operation
- Wired remote controller with mic attachment belt
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Item Specifications and Additional Product Information
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Fostex FR2LE Specifications
RECORDING - 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)
- Number of Recording Tracks: 2 tracks (stereo)
- Number of Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 2 tracks (stereo)
- Recording-Reproduction Frequency Response:
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±2dB (FS 44.1/48kHz)
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz ±3dB (FS 88.2/96kHz)
- Signal to Noise Ratio (ADC-DAC, 24bit, 48kHz):
- Line Input: Input Gain: +4dBu, 95dB (typical)
- Mic Input: 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 and OUTPUTS
- Analog In (L/R) Connector: XLR-Phone Combo Type
- Line In:
- Connector: 1/4-inch TS Phone Jack (unbalanced)
- Input Impedance: More than 10k Ohms
- Reference Input Level: -10dBV
- Maximum Input Level: +2dBV
- Mic In:
- Connector: XLR-3-31 Type (balanced, 2-pin hot)
- Input Impedance: More than 6k Ohms
- Reference Input Level: -50dBu to -10dBu
- Maximum Input Level: +2dBu
- Phantom Power: P48
- Monitor Out (L,R):
- Connector: RCA Pin Jack (unbalanced)
- Load Impedance: More than 10kOhms
- Reference Output Level: -10dBV
- Phones:
- Connector: Stereo Mini Phone Jack
- Load Impedance: More than 32 Ohms
- Maximum Output Level: 15 + 15mW (32 Ohms)
- USB 2.0 (for PC) Connector: Series “B” Receptacle
- Built-in Speaker
PHYSICAL
- Included: CF card (128MB), AC Adaptor, shoulder strap, remote control and carry pouch
- Dimensions: 57(H) x 206(W) x 132(D) mm
- Weight: Approximately 0.8kgs (without battery)
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Manufacturer Info
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Helpful Info about the Manufacturer
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Phone:
973-394-0015
Warranty:
1 Year Parts, 90 Days Labor
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Customer Review
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L. Lantang from Ontario, CA, USA
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