Solid State Portable

Fostex FR2

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.

The FR-2 is ergonomically designed so that all controls fall easily to hand. The large dot matrix display provides clear and concise information at all times, while innovative features such as automated file/take naming enhance usability.

The FR-2 is very well connected: the two analog inputs switchable between Mic & line on XLR connections link to top quality microphone pre-amps with selectable phantom power, while analog out is offered on RCA connectors. Digital I/O is selectable between AES/EBU and S/P-DIF, again on balanced XLR connections. The USB ports allow direct connection to PC and MAC with an additional port allowing for an external keyboard to be used to aid file naming and operation.

Using BWF Broadcast WAV file format, the FR-2 offers what is now the most popular choice for professional recording. It can be set to record mono or stereo files with 16 or 24-bit quantisation over a vast range of frequencies from 22.05kHz for extended recording time up to 192kHz for the highest quality audio acquisition. Transferring files for editing and/or backup is fast and simple via a Compact Flash reader attached to a computer; a PCMCIA slot and/or a CF adaptor - ideal for those editing with a laptop, or the on-board USB port.

Features

• 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
• Easy file transfer via on-board USB connection
• “Pre-record” loop buffer of approximately 10 seconds
• Optional timecode generator / reader card