Fostex FR2 Compact Flash RAM Location Recorder

Product

The new Fostex FR-2 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 / 192KHz recording - a first for a CF recorder), huge feature list and a cost-effective price point, the FR-2 offers users of portable DAT and other formats the opportunity to make the switch to a more flexible, higher quality audio acquisition machine without sacrificing features.

Features

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• * Recording industry standard, PC-compatible BWF files (stereo/mono) on a FAT32 media format
  

• * Up to 24-bit/192kHz uncompressed recording
  
• * Includes a unique 22.05kHz sampling frequency setting for extended recording
  
• * Records to both Type II CompactFlash™ cards and PCMCIA 1.8” hard disk drives*1
  
• * Fostex’s “File per Take” system with auto scene & take naming/increment
  
• * Two balanced XLR microphone inputs with switchable phantom power and top quality, high headroom mic pre-amps
  
• * 132 x 64 dot matrix LCD screen for ease of use & high visibility in the field
  
• * Uses AA-sized rechargeable NiMH batteries which are widely available due to the popularity of digital cameras. 8 AA cells will provide approximately 2.5 hours operation when recording to a CF card
  
• * Easy file transfer to PC/Mac via PCMCIA, CF adaptor or standard on-board USB connection for data editing and/or backup*2
  
• * Quick and easy on-board file naming or via external keyboard through standard USB keyboard port
  
• * “Pre-record” loop buffer of approximately 10 seconds*3
  
• * Easy software update via CF or PCMCIA card with downloads from the internet
  
• * Optional timecode generator / reader card

Specifications

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• GENERAL

• Recording Media CompactFlash card, PCMCIA HD
  

• Recording Format BWF
  
• Number of Channels Stereo / Mono
  
• Sampling Frequency 22.05 / 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192kHz
  
• Quantization 16 bit (22.05 - 48kHz), 24 bit (44.1 - 192kHz)

• PHYSICAL

• Power Requirement 8 x AA type dry cell (NiMH recommended)
  

• AC adaptor (optional)
  
• DC 12V
  
• Power Consumption approx. 5W
  
• Dimension 250(W) x 77(H) x 220(D) mm
  
• Weight 1.5kg (w/out battery)

• PERFORMANCE

• R/P Frequency Response 20Hz to 10kHz +/-1dB (fs: 22.05kHz)
  

• 20Hz to 20kHz +/-1dB (fs: 44.1 / 48kHz)
  
• 20Hz to 40kHz +/-2dB (fs: 88.2 / 96kHz)
  
• 20Hz to 80kHz +/-3dB (fs: 176.4 / 192kHz)
  
• S/N (ADC-DAC, 24-bit, ref: -20dB, fs:48kHz)
  
• Line (input gain: +4dBu): 100dB (typical)
  
• Mic: (input gain: -60dBu): 87dB (typical)
  
• Dynamic Range 100dB (ADC-DAC, 24bit, ref:-20dB, fs:48kHz) typical
  
• T.H.D. (ADC-DAC, 24-bit, ref:-20dB, fs:48kHz)
  
• Line (input gain: +4dBu): Less than 0.005% (at 1kHz, -1dB typical)
  
• Mic (input gain: -60dBu): Less than 0.008% (at 1kHz, -1dB typical)
  
• Power Life approx. 2 hours 30 min. (8 x AA NiMH type/2300mAH)

• INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTORS

• ANALOG AUDIO INPUT L/R
  

• Connector XLR-3-31 type (Pin2: Hot)
  
• Line Input Impedance : More than 6k ohm
  
• Reference Input Level +4dBu
  
• Maximum Input Level +24dBu (Trim: +4dBu, at the prefader stage)
  
• MIC
  
• Input Impedance More than 6k ohm
  
• Input Level -60dBu
  
• Maximum Input Level -40dBu (Trim: +4dBu, at the prefader stage)
  
• Phantom Power P48
  
• ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT L(Mono)/R
  
• Connector RCA pin type
  
• Output Load Impedance more than 10k ohm
  
• Nominal Output Level +4dBu
  
• HEADPHONE OUTPUT 50 + 50mW (32 ohm)
  
• Max Speaker Output Level 1W
  
• DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT (except for 176.4, 192kHz)
  
• Connector XLR
  
• Input Format S/P DIF / AES/EBU automatic
  
• Output Format S/P DIF / AES/EBU switchable
  
• USB x 2 (keyboard / PC only)
  
• TIMECODE CARD (OPTIONAL, T.B.A.)
  
• LTC Input/Output LEMO
  
• Frame Rate 23.976/24/25/29.97DF/29.97ND/30DF/30ND
  
• Gen Mode 24H RUN / REC RUN / FREE RUN / EXT RUN