Fostex FR-2 User manual

Elegant Professional Recording
With a location recording pedigree which includes the original portable
timecode DAT machines (PD-2, PD-4), and more recently the innovative
PD-6 DVD-RAM recorder, it was only natural that Fostex should develop
the FR-2, the acclaimed professional CompactFlash-based field recorder.
And now, it seems, Fostex have done it again with the launch of the
new FR-2LE - a compact audio recorder designed from the ground-up to
meet the needs of professionals in the field.
For a start, the FR-2LE records to CompactFlash in Broadcast WAV
Format (BWF) at 24bit 96kHz quality. It’s equipped with two
professional phantom powered XLR microphone inputs (XLR-phone
combo) complete with precise control over the recording level.
It features a 1 take = 1 file recording system which eliminates
overwrites and the 2 second ‘pre-record’ buffer means there
should never be a missed take or lost soundbite. There’s even
an MP3 mode and built-in stereo microphones designed for
interviews.
Feature rich and elegant in operation, the pedigree of
the new FR-2LE looks assured.
FR-2LE main features
• Recording on Type II CompactFlash™ card
• Light weight, yet tough with a highly rigid chassis
• FAT32 file system & BWF Stereo file format
• MP3 recording/playback
• Up to 24 bit 96kHz audio performance
• 2 x professional phantom powered XLR mic inputs
with precise recording level adjustment control
• ALC (Off/On/Limiter) and HPF
(On/Off, 100Hz -12dB/Oct)
• Built-in stereo microphones for quick memo recording
• USB 2.0 for high speed file transfer to PC
• 2 second Pre Rec buffer
• 1 take = 1 file system (eliminates overwrites)
• Approx. 8 hours battery operation
• Wired remote controller with mic attachment belt
FR-2LE
Field Recorder with 24bit 96kHz recording to CompactFlash™
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Card 16 BITS 24 BITS MP3
Capacity 44.1 48 44.1 48 88.2 96 192kbps
128MB 12 11 8743 85
256MB 24 22 16 14 8 7 173
512MB 48 44 32 29 16 14 349
1GB 94 86 62 57 31 28 687
2GB 188 173 125 115 62 57 1382
4GB 377 347 251 231 125 115 2771
8GB 755 694 503 462 251 231 5549
Recording Times
* Approximate times
in minutes
Distributor / Authorised Dealer
In accordance with our policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications without notice. E&OE.
Fostex Company, 3-2-35 Musashino, Akishima, Tokyo, Japan 196-0021
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.fostex.jp
RECORDING / PLAYBACK
GENERAL
Recording Medium Compact Flash Card
Recording Time see “Recording Time Chart” below
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)
24-bit linear (44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96)
MP3 192bps (stereo)
No. of Recording Track 2 tracks (stereo)
No. of Simultaneous Rec. 2 tracks (stereo)
Recording/Reproduction Frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±2dB (FS 44.1/48kHz)
20 Hz - 40 kHz ±3dB (FS 88.2/96kHz)
S/N (ADC-DAC, 24bit, 48kHz)
Line (Input Gain: +4dBu) 95dB (typical)
Mic (Input Gain: -60dBu) 85dB (typical)
Dynamic Range 95dB (typical) (ADC-DAC, 24bit, 48kHz)
T.H.D. (ADC-DAC, 24it, 48kHz)
Line less than 0.008% (at 1kHz – 1dB, typical)
Mic (trim max) less than 0.01% (at 1kHz – 1dB, typical)
Channel Separation more than 90dB (at 1kHz 0dB) (24bit, -20BFS, 48kHz)
Reference Level -12dBFS
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 P48
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
PHYSICAL
Included CF card (128MB), AC Adaptor
shoulder strap, remote control and carry pouch
Dimensions 57(H) x 206(W) x 132(D) mm
Weight Approx. Approx. 0.8kgs (w/o battery)
Fail Safe Recording
In addition to a 1 take = 1 file system to
eliminate overwrites, the FR-2LE also
features Auto File Closing which closes files
at one minute intervals, thus preserving the
data in the event of a power failure.
USB 2.0
The USB 2.0 port allows direct connection to
PC and MAC for easy file transfer.
FR-2LE
Highlights
Long battery life
The FR-2LE can run up to 8 hours on
standard off-the-shelf NiMH batteries
Extended recording times
Over 12 hours @ 16bit 44.1kHz recording
on an 8GB CompactFlash card
Professional inputs
Dual XLR inputs (XLR-phone combo) with
top quality microphone pre-amps, trim
control and phantom power. Analog out
is offered on RCA connectors
BWF or MP3 recording
Record up to 24bit 96kHz audio
Tough construction
Manufactured from high-grade materials
and specifically designed for
professional location recording
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