Fostex T20RPmkII Installation and operation manual

PROFESSIONAL
Stage & Studio Headphones
RP Series
T20RPmkII
T40RPmkII
T50RP
RP
technology

The new Fostex T20RPmkII and
T40RPmkII now join the acclaimed
T50RP in offering the true and
accurate headphone monitoring
crucial for recording studios, post
houses, remote broadcast facilities,
project studios and DJ’.
Here is a range of headphones
which have been designed from the
outset to offer the widest frequency
range, to minimise listening fatigue
and to allow you to accurately
pinpoint and analyse all aspects of
your creative output.
Headphones which faithfully
reproduce all aspects of the program
material, free from any sonic
coloration and distortion.
And headphones which combine
supreme clarity and audio
performance in a comfortable,
sophisticated design.
CLEAR, TRANSPARENT SOUND
All RP Series headphones deliver this
uncolored reproduction and natural
clear sound right across the full
frequency range with full bass and
sparkling highs.
But it’s the sonic quality at high sound
pressure levels which really sets
these headphones apart. Whereas
lesser headphones struggle at high
sound pressure levels, the RP Series
have no such problems. The bass is
always powerful and distortion-free
even at high levels. - Essential when
headphone monitoring in noisy
environments such as ENG
recording, DJ work, and in
Professional Headph
RP Series
ULTRA COMFORTABLE -
EVEN FOR LONG PERIODS
When you‘re on one of those ‘round-
the-clock’ sessions, the last thing
you need is ill-fitting, clunky
headphones.
Rest assured, that the wide self-
adjusting headband and padded
leatherette ear cushions make the
RP Series some of the most
comfortable headphones around.
PROFESSIONAL
■ Patented RP Technology
■ Newly developed RP Diaphragm with
copper foil etched polyimide film and
neodynium magnet construction for
accurate and natural acoustic sound
reproduction
■ Single entry locking 3 metre ‘copper
construction’ cord
■ Padded ear cushions for maximum
sound isolation and deep bass
reproduction
■ Wide, self-adjusting headband for
superb comfort and extended
wearing periods
■ Compatible with all analog and
digital formats
T20RPmkII
■ Frequency Response: 20Hz - 30kHz
■ Semi-open type construction offers
rich low frequency sound whilst
maintaining all the nuances of vocal
performance
■ Excellent transient characteristics
■ Ideal for professional use in
commercial recording studios
T40RPmkII
■ Frequency Response: 15Hz - 30kHz
■ Enclosed type for excellent sound
reproduction. Also prevents feedback
into the mic at recording sessions
■ Ideal for professional use in noisy
environments, the first choice for DJ
work and broadcast sound engineers
T50RP
■ Frequency Response: 15Hz - 35kHz
■ Damped semi-open type for
extended low-frequency and clear
mid / high frequency reproduction
■ Superb quality and perfect for
commercial recording use and
critical listening applications
Main features
PROFESSIONAL STEREO HEADPHONES
UNIQUE RP TECHNOLOGY
‘RP’ stands for ‘Regulated Phase’, a transducer technology which has
earned Fostex over 20 international patents. It has been applied to
headphones, microphones and loudspeakers used in professional and
commercial recording sound installations the world over.
RP
technology
RUGGED CONSTRUCTION
To minimize unwanted resonances and to increase rigidity, the
drive unit is securely adhered to the housing by using a joint pole
which has anti-vibration material bonded on its contact surfaces.
High sound pressure levels are handled with ease.

applications where you need to
concentrate totally on your the
program material.
The Design of the leatherette padded
ear cushions enhance the excellent
sound isolation and superb deep
bass reproduction
UNIQUE FOSTEX RP TECHNOLOGY
Key to the transparent sound
reproduction is Fostex’s Regulated
Phase Technology, a proprietory
transducer and diaphragm design
that has earned Fostex more than
twenty international patents and has
been successfully applied to
microphones, headphones and
loudspeakers used and relied upon in
professional and commercial sound
installations worldwide.
This technology has been enhanced
still further in a new RP Diaphragm
(now standard across the range),
which uses copper foil etched
polyimide film to provide excellent
resistance to high level input peaks of
up to 3000mW, ensuring an accurate
sound regardless of the volume.
COMFORT AND DURABILITY
Manufactured to the most exacting
standards with durable, tough and
rugged materials and components,
RP Series headphones are not only
built to last.
They’re also built for comfort.
Those padded ear cushions and
wide, self adjusting headbands
ensure maximum comfort and fit
during extended wearing periods.
Fostex’s eye for design and real-
world usability can also be seen in
the lockable, single entry jack which
minimizes cord tangles and offers
excellent serviceability.
THE LAST WORD
Whether you’re monitoring analog or
digital audio sources, work in a
professional or project studio,
mixing live, or need a great pair of
’cans for DJ work, you require
headphones which offer solid bass,
clear mids and sparkling highs. And
faithfully reproduce all aspects of the
program material, free from any
sonic coloration and distortion.
A pair of Fostex RP Series
headphones will deliver all this.
And then some.
hones
PROFESSIONAL STEREO HEADPHONES
PROFESSIONAL STEREO HEADPHONES
LOCKABLE JACK
All RP Series headphones feature
single entry side jack with the plug
point featuring a locking mechanism
for secure operation.
A single cord minimizes cord tangles
and offers exceptional ease of service.
The supplied quality 3 metre cable
(copper construction) assures
optimum audio quality.
All RP Series headphones
utilize a newly designed
development called an
‘RP Diaphragm’. This
unique Fostex technology
employs a copper foil
etched polyimide film to
provide resistance to high
level input peaks of up to
3000mW combined with a
neodynium magnet for
high sensitivity and
excellent transient
handling.
This combination lifts
quality of the audio
reproduction above that of
lesser headphones based
on ‘old technologies’.
In short, the Fostex RP
Series offer perhaps the
most natural and
uncolored sound yet
heard from studio
headphones.
RP Diaphram Technology
RP DIAPHRAGM - ZIGZAG PATTERN
By making the pattern of the coil a zigzag pattern, the stiffness of
vertical and horizontal directions is well balanced reducing unwanted
peaks in high frequencies and resulting in a very natural sound.
By using copper foil rather than conventional aluminium foil and by
using a base film constructed of polyimide instead of conventional
polyester, the RP Series superbly handles high sound pressure levels
with minimum distortion.
MAGNETIC CIRCUIT
The design of the magnet and its neodymium construction means
that the RP Series realizes three-times more flux density than usual.
In addition flux vectors are efficiently distributed inside the circuit
with minimal leakage. It’s these technological advancements and
attention to detail which sets the RP Series apart.
STRAIGHT LINE PATTERN
The Doppler Vibration Laser Analysis diagram clearly shows that a
straight line coil pattern exhibits unwanted peaks and troughs.
By utilizing a Zigzag coil pattern less
peaks are present in the mid to high
frequencies.
Zigzag coil pattern
Straight line coil pattern
ZIGZAG PATTERN
A zigzag coil pattern meanwhile results in much
smoother results.
Magnified pattern

PROFESSIONAL
Specifications
Distributor / Authorised Dealer
In accordance with our policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications without notice. E&OE.
Fostex Corporation, 3-2-35 Musashino, Akishima, Tokyo, Japan 196-0021
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.fostex.co.jp
Type
Semi-open RP dynamic
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 30 kHz
Sensitivity
97 dB/mW
Max Input
2000 mW
Impedance
50 ohm
Weight
330g (excluding cable)
At a glance...
■Semi open style - smooth vocal reproduction
along with punchy low and well balanced
mid/high frequencies
■Lockable 3m headphone cord supplied
■Head pad supplied for extra comfort
T20RPmkII
Type
Enclosed RP dynamic
Frequency Response
15 Hz - 30 kHz
Sensitivity
96 dB/mW
Max Input
2000 mW
Impedance
50 ohm
Weight
330g (excluding cable)
At a glance...
■Enclosed style for maximum feedback prevention
and clear transparent reproduction off all audio
frequencies.
■Lockable 3m headphone cord supplied
■Ultra comfortable with Head pad supplied
T40RPmkII
Type
Semi-open RP dynamic
Frequency Response
15 Hz - 35 kHz
Sensitivity
98 dB/mW
Max Input
3000 mW
Impedance
50 ohm
Weight
330g (excluding cable)
At a glance...
■Damped semi open style. RP technology results in
an extended low-frequency range plus crystal-
clear mid and high frequency reproduction
■Lockable 3m headphone cord supplied
■Ultra comfortable with Head pad supplied
T50RP
PROFESSIONAL STEREO HEADPHONES
Manufactured from ultra-light materials (these
comfortable sets weigh in at under 230g) and featuring
new diaphragms to maximize audio performance,
these stereo headphones offer superb all-round
capability. Ideal for less demanding applications.
T-SERIES
Dynamic Headphones
PH-100 &PH-50
Headphone Distribution Amplifiers
The PH-100 (10-way) and PH-50 (5-way) are remarkably quiet headphone distribution amplifiers. +4dBu or -10dBV switchable balanced inputs are
offered plus an addition unbalanced Aux In with separate level control for handy cue feed from main mixer. Each output (available both front and rear)
has its own amplifier as well as its own level control and multiple PH-100 / PH-50s can also be cascaded to handle a large number of listeners.
Also available...
RP
technology
T-5 T-7
T-5 specs
■Impedance 44 ohm
■Sensitivity 96dB/mW
■Max input level 100mW
■Weight 220g
T-7 specs
■Impedance 70 ohm
■Sensitivity 98dB/mW
■Max input level 100mW
■Weight 230g