Fostex FR2 LE - Stereo Compact Flash Field Recorder

Product

The FR-2LE is a compact field memory recorder for professional use offering 24bit 96kHz recording in the industry standard BWF file format. The success of model FR-2 with optional full timecode facility drove the demand for a more affordable, portable and easy-to-use stereo recorder. The FR-2LE is ideal for high quality field recording, interview recording (MP3 mode also available), or simple film/broadcast audio recording.

MAIN FEATURES
* Recording on Type II CompactFlash™ card
* Light weight and high rigid chasis
* FAT32 file system & BWF Stereo file format + MP3 recording/playback
* High resolution recording of maximum 24bit 96kHz
* 132 x 64 dot matrix LCD
* USB 2.0 connector for high speed file transfer to PC
* Pre Rec buffer for 2 seconds
* 1 take = 1 file system to eliminate overwriting
* Auto Shut-off function when the input power becomes abnormally low to save data
* 2 x XLR mic inputs with phantom power to accept various professional microphones.
* Mic Trim for accurate recording level adjustment
* ALC (OFF/ALC/LIMITER) and HPF
* Buit-in Stereo microphones for quick memo recording
* Auto File Closing: the recording file automatically closes every one minute to secure the up-to-then recorded data.
* Convenient file naming mode: DATE or TAKE
* Approx. 8 hours operation with off-the-shelf Tamiya RC3600HV, Ni-MH battery
* Wired remote controller with microphone attachment belt
* Also comes with 128MB CF card, AC adapter, dedicated shoulder belt and carrying pouch

SPECIFICATIONS

RECORDING/REPRODUCTION
* 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)
* A/D & D/A converters 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)
* 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)
* 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 Power +48V
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 77(H) x 250(W) x 220(D) mm
* Weight Approx. Approx. 0.8kgs (w/o battery)
* Power Requirement DC12V
* AAA (Alkaline, NiCd, NiMH) x 4 or Tamiya-type (7.2V) battery
* AD-12A Adaptor (supplied)
* Power Consumption 4W

Features

Specifications