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Re: more about Fostex FR-2 LE

Subject: Re: more about Fostex FR-2 LE
From: "oryoki2000" <>
Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:07:01 -0000
I sent an email to Fostex USA.  They responded
that the FR-2LE will be available to USA customers
in August, 2006.  Japan and Europe will receive
units a little earlier.  No word yet on pricing.

--oryoki





--- "oryoki2000" <> wrote:
>
> The Fostex Japanese web site now has more details about the
> new FR-2LE recorder. See the section halfway down this page:
> http://www.fostex.jp/topic/musikmesse2006/musikmesse_review.htm
>
> Translating this page with Babelfish yields some details:
> --CompactFlash Type II slot for Card or Micro Drive
> --Sampling rates of 44.1, 48, 88.4, and 96kHz
> --16 or 24 bit quantization
> --XLR microphone inputs with 48V phantom power
> --Recording formats Broadcast WAV and MP3
> --Pre-roll memory buffer
> --Auto-save at 1 minute intervals
> --FAT32 file format (supports Compactflash > 2GB)
> --4 hours operating time using the RC3600HV battery pack
> ...(record time using phantom power will be less)
> --USB 2.0 port for file transfer to/from PC
> --Built-in cuts editor
> --Automatic level control available
> --Wired remote control
> --while recording, you can monitor the data recorded on
> ...the Compactflash card as well as the preamp input
> ...(a.k.a. read after write verification)
>
> Unlike the big brother FR-2, the FR-2LE does not appear
> to have any input or output for digital audio.
>
> Using the photos on the web site, I'd estimate that the
> FR-2LE will be a little smaller than a stack of two
> VHS videotape cassettes.  That's about the same size as
> the Marantz PMD660.=20
>
> Hmmm...maybe Fostex will position the FR-2LE as a competitor
> for the PMD660, and leave the FR-2 to compete with the
> PMD671 and Tascam HD-P2.  If this is the case, the price of
> the FR-2LE may well be as low as $700.  That would represent a
> premium of $200 over the street price of the PMD660, but
> could be justified by the 24/96 recording (PMD660 is 16/48)
> and higher quality preamps.
>
> --oryoki
>







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