The Product

The Fostex FR2LE is a portable solid state two track field recorder suitable for a wide range of applications. The basic design has been born out of the Fostex pedigree going back to the successful PD2 and PD4 recorders. It will record in broadcast WAV format at 24 bit 96kHz quality to Compact Flash media. It is equipped with two XLR microphone inputs with phantom power available, giving the user a broad choice of microphone types for use with the recorder.

Comprehensive features include a two second pre-record buffer ensuring the top of recordings are not clipped, integral stereo microphones for quick record, switchable limiter/auto level control, support for FAT32 file system, MP3 recording and playback, a USB 2.0 for rapid file transfer and a one take one file recording architecture eliminating accidental file over-writes.

In summary the FR2LE is a well designed portable recorder housed in a tough chassis, suitable for a wide range of recording applications from this well respected manufacturer.

The Manufacturer

The Fostex Company was founded in July 1973 by the Foster Electric Company Limited (founded 1949) and is one of the world's largest developers of OEM speaker and transducer products, employing over twenty thousand people in nine countries. Fostex has invested millions in the development of audio multitrack technology and continues to enjoy a large market share in this area. They also manufacture a complimentary range of pro audio products which sit across a broad spectrum of industry disciplines.

General

• frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz ±3dB
• dynamic range 95dB typical
• signal to noise ratio mic 85dB typical
• signal to noise ratio line 95dB typical
• total harmonic distortion mic <0.01% @ 1kHz
• total harmonic distortion line <0.008% @ 1kHz
• channel separation >90dB
• mic input connector XLR
• mic input level +2dBu max
• mic input impedance >6kΩ
• line input connector ¼" Jack
• line input level +2dBV max
• line input impedance >10kΩ
• line output connector phono
• line output level -10dBV
• line output impedance >10kΩ
• phones output connector 3.5mm Jack
• phones output level 15mW + 15mW
• phones output impedance 32Ω
• speaker output level 300mW
• digital output connector USB
• battery requirements 4 x AA
• endurance 4 hours typical alkaline
• dimensions 206mm W x 132mm D x 57mm H
• weight 800g

Accessories Included

Compact Flash Card 128MB
Remote Control
Shoulder Strap
Carry Case
User Guide

Availability

This item is available from stock for next working day delivery.

Delivery cut off time

The cut-off time for ordering this product for next working day delivery, subject to stock availability, is 3.30pm UK time.

Shipping Costs

The delivery cost of shipping this product to a UK mainland delivery address is FREE of charge.

International Delivery Charges

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