FOSTEX fr2 le

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.

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

Owners' manual - FR-2LE.pdf