David a usefull review here of the Fostex unit. I would agree with you on the
preamp level issue.My mkh 50/30 need the gain cranked up quite high for normal
levels . I havent yet used it to record low level ambiance but I can see
preampnoise as a possible issue . I think this is my major gripe with the unit.
I did also find the headphone level quite low with my HD25s.
You obviously dislike the interface and I must admit Im not that keen
myself . However apart from the stop button on the top of the machine what else
would you really need to press in a hurry ? record and pause on the front so
left primed in rec/pause and one button to record one button to pause and then
when not waiting to record ,stop ( thats how I use it.) To aid weather
protection and access portabrace have a bag custom made for the FR2-LE :
http://www.portabrace.com/productB-AR-FR2LE
Admitidly it is expensive but thats just the way it goes. Their gear is very
well made.
dave
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