Fostex Products from ADR

Location Recorder - FR2LE Compact Flash RAM Location Recorder
[FX-FR2LE]

Price: £399 inc VAT

The Fostex FR-2LE - a compact audio recorder designed from the ground-up to meet the needs of professionals in the field.

The Fostex 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.

Fostex FR-2LE main features include

  • Records 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

Location Recorder - FR2 Compact Flash RAM Location Recorder
[FX-FR2]

Price: £785.00 inc VAT

The new Fostex FR-2 has been designed specifically for location sound recording; high quality sound effects acquisition; TV & radio documentary; in fact any application where quality audio recording is required. With excellent quality (up to 24-bit / 192KHz recording - a first for a CF recorder), huge feature list and a cost-effective price point, the FR-2 offers users of portable DAT and other formats the opportunity to make the switch to a more flexible, higher quality audio acquisition machine without sacrificing features.

Features:

  • Recording industry standard, PC-compatible BWF files (stereo/mono) on a FAT32 media format
  • Up to 24-bit/192kHz uncompressed recording
  • Includes a unique 22.05kHz sampling frequency setting for extended recording
  • Records to both Type II CompactFlash™ cards and PCMCIA 1.8” hard disk drives*1
  • Fostex’s “File per Take” system with auto scene & take naming/increment
  • Two balanced XLR microphone inputs with switchable phantom power and top quality, high headroom mic pre-amps
  • 132 x 64 dot matrix LCD screen for ease of use & high visibility in the field
  • Uses AA-sized rechargeable NiMH batteries which are widely available due to the popularity of digital cameras. 8 AA cells will provide approximately 2.5 hours operation when recording to a CF card
  • Easy file transfer to PC/Mac via PCMCIA, CF adaptor or standard on-board USB connection for data editing and/or backup*2
  • Quick and easy on-board file naming or via external keyboard through standard USB keyboard port
  • “Pre-record” loop buffer of approximately 10 seconds*3
  • Easy software update via CF or PCMCIA card with downloads from the internet
  • Optional timecode generator / reader card

    Notes
    *1 May require software update for PCMCIA HD operation
    *2 Complies with Windows ME/2000/XP, Mac OS 10.2 or higher
    *3 Varies depending on sampling frequency"


 
 

Mulitrack Recorder - MR16HD/CD 16 Channel Recorder With CD
[FX-MR16HD/CD]

Price: £449 inc VAT

16 Track Digital Multitrack with CD Burner

Ever since they pioneered the first 8-track recorder that could use 1/4" tape (without the expected crosstalk), Fostex has found new ways to give you more in less space and for less money.

The MR16 digital recorder gives you 4-track simultaneous recording and 16-track playback, plus the ability to bounce 16 tracks to a new song file, so you get your full 16 tracks at mixdown. A built-in 40GB hard drive gives you up to 8 hours of recording (16-track).

The Fostex MR16 also provides 4 x analog inputs (mic/line) with phantom power, one of which features built-in analog distortion, amp simulation, and mic simulation, for guitar. Input EQ for sound-shaping is also available. Input signals can be assigned to the stereo buss to output through the monitor and stereo output along with playback audio.

On the output side, the MR16 recorder offers 2 x aux output so you can use outboard signal processors, S/PDIF digital out (optical) for digital dubbing to MD/DAT recorder, and a MIDI output to send MTC or MIDI Clock to an external sequencer or recorder.

You also get built-in digital effects including reverb and delay, plus dedicated mastering effects (3 presets) on a stereo bus (good for track bouncing or stereo mixing). The Fostex MR16 also features powerful editing functions including Copy/Paste, Move, Import, Exchange, Erase, etc of selected tracks or part.

A USB 1.1 host port lets you to connect an external CD-R for creating audio CDs and a USB 2.0 port gives you high-speed transfer to a PC, plus easy file conversion of audio data on Track 15-16 to stereo WAV file. Used with the bounce function, this provides a convenient way to create audio CDs on PC, or music files for a portable player.

Fostex MR-16HD 16-Track Digital Recorder Features:

  • Recording on built-in 40 GB HD offering 4-track simultaneous recording and 16-rack playback. Approx. 8 hours recording (16-track)
  • 4 x analog inputs (mic line level) offer phantom power for use of condenser microphone. 1 Input among them accepts Guitar, etc. with built-in analog distortion, amp simulation or mic simulation. Input EQ is also available for various sound designs.
  • Input signals can be assigned to stereo buss to output through Monitor and Stereo Out together with playback audio.
  • 2 x Aux Out
  • Built-in Digital Effects (3 x reverb / 1 x delay) on 1 4 tracks. Dedicated Mastering Effects (3 Presets) on Stereo Buss good for track bounce or stereo mixing.
  • In addition to track bouncing inside a Song file, track bouncing / mixing of recorded 16 tracks to a new Song file.
  • Easy file conversion of audio data on Track 15-16 to stereo WAV file. Together with bounce function, convenient for creating audio CD on PC or music file for portable audio player.
  • Editing function such as Copy/Paste, Move, Import, Exchange, Erase, etc of selected tracks or part.
  • USB 2.0 port for high speed file transfer to PC.
  • USB Host port (USB1.1) to connect an external CD-R for creating audio CD.
  • S/P DIF Digital Out (optical) for digital dubbing to MD/DAT recorder
  • MIDI output to send MTC or MIDI Clock to an external sequencer or recorder

 
 

£12 inc VAT deivery charge applies to all Fostex products
despatched within the U.K.


 
 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

SPECIFICATION
Fostex Information sheets for:

FX-FR
2LE

FX-FR2

FX-MR16HD/CD