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FR-2 Overview
The 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.
Key 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
- 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
- Quick and easy on-board file naming or via
external keyboard through standard USB
keyboard port
- “Pre-record” loop buffer of approximately
10 seconds
- Easy software update via CF or PCMCIA
card with downloads from the internet
- Optional timecode generator / reader card
