Fostex has 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.
BWF (stereo) or MP3 recording onType II Compact Flash Card or Micro Drive
Approx. 8-hour operation possible with Tamiya RC3600HV, Ni-MH battery.
FAT32 file system. 16/24 bit, 44.1/48/88.4/96kHz
USB 2.0 for high-speed file transfer to PC or MAC
1 take = 1 file system to eliminate overwriting
Pre Rec buffer
Built-in editing function
Phantom power
ALC (OFF/ALC/LIMITER)
Wired remote controller supplied as standard
Read After Write (RAW) monitoring
Recommended microphones :
- ENG / Interviews
Hand Held Condensers
UniDirectional : M-Audio Aries, Audio-Technica ATM710, AKG C535EB
Omnidirectional : Beyer MCE58 (Omnis are best in windy conditions)
HQ Hand Held Condensers :
UniDirectional : Neumann KMS105 NI, Schoeps CMH 641U
Hand Held Dynamics
UniDirectional : Shure Beta 58, Sennheiser MD 431
OmniDirectional : Shure VP64, AKG D230, EV 635N/D, AT 804
Oral History
AKG C417 or LM3/CK32, Audio-Technica AT899 or MT830R, DPA 4060 w/DAD6001 P48 adapter
- Stereo Recording
Low Cost
Studio Projects C4 kit, Audio Technica AT825
Low Cost Nature/FX
AT 3031, Rode NT4
HQ Stereo / ENG / Studio / Nature / FX
AKG C480B/CK62 or CK69, Schoeps CMC64, DPA 4041-SP, Sennheiser MKH30 & MKH50 & MKH800 & ME64/K6 & ME62/K6
- Stereo Shotgun: Audio-Technica AT835ST, Neumann RSM 191
- Stereo Music Recording
Low Cost Musical Mics
Studio Projects C4 kit or LSD2, Rode NT4 or NT5 stereo pair, Peluso CEMC6
HQ Musical Mics
Schoeps MK2S & MK4 & MK41 w/CMC6U or as CCM series, Schoeps Sphere
DPA 4006-TL & 4011-TL & 4022 & 4026 & 4052
AKG C480B w/CK61 & CK62 & CK63 or C414B-XLII/ST or C451ST
Neumann KM184, TLM170R
Beyer MC930
- Binaural: DPA 4060 w/DAD6001 P48 adapter, Neumann KU100
- Shotgun: AT 875R, AT 897, AKG C480b/CK69, Sennheiser ME66/K6, Schoeps CMIT5U
- Large Diaphragm Cardioid Studio (best for studio vocal sound)
Low Cost
Studio Projects B1 & B3 & C1 & C3, Audio Technica AT3035, Rode NT1-A & Broadcaster
HQ Large Diaphragm Cardioid Studio
Audio Technica AT4050, AKG C414 & Solid Tube, Neumann TLM103 & TLM193 & TLM170, DPA 4041-SP
- Head Worn for Analysis
AKG C555L
