David, very nice review. There are some points I'd like to reply on
(the rest I agree with):
The mic trim knobs have been perfectly smooth for me. Granted,
they're tiny, and a bit hard to use (I've found that the FR2LE
performs best when the input knob is at maximum and the mic trim
knobs are adjusted instead; it takes effort to match both channels),
but on my FR2LE there is no scratchiness in response or movement when
turning any of the knobs. I did modify the headphone-gain knob by
sticking a large plastic cap on it, so my fingers can get find it by
touch and get a good grip on it.
I have had no trouble with the FR2LE's gain... it's way higher than
I'll ever need; at highest gain a whisper makes it clip. However, I
use it with a Telinga PRO5W, which has high output levels.
I am very confused by your comment on headphone amp noise. I have not
experienced this at all; I hear exactly what the FR2LE is recording,
with no added hiss at all. I use Etymotic ER-4P earbuds. In very
quiet situations, or with no input, I can hear the FR2LE's preaim
hiss but that's it. This and your comment about scratchy mic trim
knobs makes me wonder if you were sold a substandard FR2LE. Just how
loud is your FR2LE's headphone amp noise?
Looking forward to hearing your recordings.
"While a picture is worth a thousand words, a
sound is worth a thousand pictures." R. Murray Schafer via Bernie Krause
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