FOSTEX FR2LE Portable Recorder

FOSTEX FR2LE Details ^top

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.

• 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

FOSTEX FR2LE Specs ^top

Fostex FR-2LE Field Memory Recorder Specifications:

* Recording/reproduction
* Recording Medium: Compact Flash Card
* Recording Time: 1 GB capacity (16-bit ); @ 44.1: 94 min., @ 48: 86 min.; (24-bit ) @ 44.1: 62 min., @ 48: 115 min. @ 96: 28 min
* 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 (H x W x D): 3.01 in x 9.84 in. x 8.66 in., 77 x 250 x 220 mm
* Weight 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

Fostex FR-2LE Field Memory Recorder Includes:

* Wired remote controller with microphone attachment belt, 128MB CF card, AC adapter, dedicated shoulder belt and carrying pouch.

FOSTEX FR2LE Manuals ^top

FR2LE Manual (pdf)