DISC Fostex FR2 LE Field Recorder

Full Description

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.

The Fostex FR-2 LE features:

• Recording on Type II CompactFlash card
• 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

Specifications:

• RECORDING / GENERAL PLAYBACK

• Recording Medium 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)

• 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 P48

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 and carry pouch

Dimensions 57(H) x 206(W) x 132(D) mm

Weight Approx. Approx. 0.8kgs (w/o battery)