Fostex FR-2 Portable 2-Track Field Memory Recorder

Designed specifically for location sound recording, broadcast & sound effects acquisition, TV & radio documentary, and in fact any application where high quality audio recording is required, the Fostex FR-2 sets a new price performance ratio in the compact portable two track recorder market.

Flexibility is the keyword with the FR-2. Recording industry-standard Broadcast Wav Files (BWF) to either PCMCIA 1.8" hard drives or Type II Compact Flash cards, the FR-2 brings many features from Fostex's experience as a long-term leader in digital location recording such as a 10 second pre-record buffer, battery power, on-board limiter, and phantom powered balanced mic inputs. Of particular note is the file per take system with scene & auto take naming which was developed on the industry acclaimed PD-6 & DV40.

Specific 'firsts' on the FR-2 include the ability to record up to 24-bit 192KHz, making it the first choice where the highest quality sound effects acquisition is required; and the optional timecode card which has a fully-featured reader/generator, including 23.976, and external word/video references, making it an ideal basic production or location back-up recorder.

Features:

• Records to innovative PCMCIA 1.8" hard disk drives and Type II Compact Flash
• Industry-standard BWF format. Stereo/mono selectable
• "File per Take" system with scene & auto take naming/increment
• Up to an 'industry-first' 24-bit 192KHz recording in the field
• 132 x 65 dot matrix LCD for ease of use & high visibility in the field
• Takes 'off-the-shelf' AA-size NiMH batteries for approx. 2 hours field operation (Compact Flash)
• Easy file transfer to PC/Mac via PCMCIA, CF adaptor or standard onboard USB connection
• Quick file naming on-board or via external keyboard (USB port as standard)
• Pre-recording loop buffer of approx. 10 seconds ensures no soundbite is ever missed
• Tough rigid housing designed for the rigors of location use
• Optional fully-featured timecode generator/reader card