Fostex FR-2LE Field recorder :: Portable Recorders :: Portable & Multitrack Recorders :: Pro Audio

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.

Features:

•	Recording on Type II CompactFlash card For operation confirmed media, click here
•	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

For more information visit www.fostexdvd.net.

Specs:

•	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 Â±2dB (FS 44.1/48kHz) 20 Hz - 40 kHz Â±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 â€" 1dB, typical) Mic (trim max) less than 0.01% (at 1kHz â€" 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)

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Author: Chris M
The good stuff - size is excellent for a recorder of this quality, small and lightweight especially compared the heavy DAT players around. The recording and playback at all settings was excellent. The FR-2LE has the features you need and it's so easy to operate I could do so without using the manual - YEAH! The top panel knobs are easy to use and screen is easy to see and has a light function.

Now the stuff that is not so good - since this is supposed to be a field recorder - they did a lousy job with the battery compartment, it's hard to get to and once you get in there it's not a snap in snap out type like you would expect but a wired lead with a plastic plug that must be fitted to another wired connector major pain! There was a problem recording mono files but that was just fixed in the new software update which came out about a month ago. The other issue I have is the headphone amp - it's really noisy, it is clearly the headphone amp because in the recordings there is no noise or hiss, so it's more annoying than actually a problem - I have tried a zillion different headphones and nothing changes so it's definitely the amp. But overall it's a good value for the money.

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