Topic: Fostex FR2-le "IN DA FIELD" (fr2le thread, pt 2)

[ArchivalAudio]

just ordered by stock fr2le
now i need a battery
while i am off to search old threads if anyone sees this and can give me a link it would be appreciated
(i know i want 7.2v rc)
thanks

Where did you order yours from? Do you plan on getting any mods done to it?

I don't know what Oade mod people like/get the most of. The wmod seems like it would be the one everyone would like but then I notice the HDMod...

i got it off ebay $400 shipped
i am going to send it to busman for the mod when i get the money for that
in the meantime i will do some stock shows

i found some batteries for it
does anyone know if the 3300 vs the 3600mAh makes that much difference in run time?
now i need to find a charger - i didn't realize these were so expensive

Check out ebay. A while back I got a package deal of 2x 3300 mAh batteries and a smart charger for like 50 bucks. One battery will run it for a looong time. You could probably do 1 day of a festival on a fully charged battery.

here's one from this thread.. or the other
http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1299


2 4200mAh batts and charger

[topdog]

You can also get some good battery and charger prices at all-battery. I bought mine for my FR2-LE here as well as other batteries and have been very satisfied. 

http://www.all-battery.com/

[willndmb]

for the record batteryspace and all battery are the same place
all battery is much cheaper on ebay then .com
i got 2 3600 w/smalrt charger for $52 shipped
should be here next wed

[bgalizio]

Has anyone tried running a SBD > FR2LE yet? Just wondering how it takes the hot signal.

[willndmb]

so i did some in home tests
i didn;t realize you had to ajust the gain for both r/l the same
what are you guys doing it your mics are not matched? use the trim to match them?

[Jamos]

so i did some in home tests
i didn;t realize you had to ajust the gain for both r/l the same
what are you guys doing it your mics are not matched? use the trim to match them?

I'd use the trim to match the levels if they are off a bit, and then you can keep the main gain adjusters together...although you can also just offset the main adjusters a bit.  They are pretty stiff, and will stay offset.

[spcyrfc]

man i love this box more and more every day i use it and have had a few busy weeks since i got it.  the oade wmod is great.  it'd be great to hear it up against similarly flavored busman mod.  anyone got the ability to do such a comp?
best would be oade/stock/busman.  pretty sure ive got the only one around town here...

[willndmb]

so i did some in home tests
i didn;t realize you had to ajust the gain for both r/l the same
what are you guys doing it your mics are not matched? use the trim to match them?

I'd use the trim to match the levels if they are off a bit, and then you can keep the main gain adjusters together...although you can also just offset the main adjusters a bit.  They are pretty stiff, and will stay offset.

+T
i didn;t want to put to much pressure on them, good to know they actually do split though

[Idle Wind]

What are people using for bags / cases?

I want a small bag for the fr2-le, pelican 1020,
cables and shocks.  Nova 3?

[topdog]

Re: Mic trimmers

The settings of the mic trimmers (and monitor output) are very hard to see because they are small and black.  There is a small marker line on the end of each trimmer shaft, but that is impossible to see too. So I placed a little white paint into the marker line and it is so much more visible and easy to adjust and see where they are set in the field. Hope this helps someone...

[shaunpekar]

Checking In

Picked up a stock FR2LE from ebay and Im lovin it. Taped MMW in Northhampton last Friday and this box makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

As for bags. I use a Cairn II. It holds my pelican 1060, Cables, 2 C Clamps, notebook, tbar and shock mounts...batteries, media, flashlight, leatherman, pretty much everything I need to take over the world...

[notsofast]

Feel the love of the group for what I call the the ugly duckling, it really is a swan in the quality of the pulls and operations. Nick, great review of this box.  +T

I have done two pulls with it, just finished one with my new Peluso's and Hypers, will post this on LMA this weekend for everyone to take a listen. I am very happy my combo, this box does not get in the way of the pull.

I use an older Laptop bag, where the laptop would go I put the FR2LE,  face meters up so I can check on it. It holds my mics and all accessories, does not draw a lot of attention and is small. And of course because it was laying around the house, very cheap.

I will be sending mine off to Busman shortly and will in the future be able to offer a comparison before after when I get it back.

I am grateful this box is getting the warm reception it deserves.

Tim

[spcyrfc]

i use this bag to keep the fr2le secure in my other bag thats got cables/mics/shocks/stand/etc etc etc.

REI Lode Waistpack - http://www.rei.com/product/747530

i posted this already, but i will again cause its perfect for the fostex.  in the front pocket of the lode you can keep a spare batt and cf cards.

[willndmb]

What are people using for bags / cases?

I want a small bag for the fr2-le, pelican 1020,
cables and shocks.  Nova 3?

the 3 was recommend in the team fr2le thread BUT the 3 would be a super tight fit because the inside of the nova 3 is 9.1" and the fr-2le is 8.11"
thus you would need RA cables AND it would still be tight

[johnlynn]

I've used mine a 1/2 dozen times now and really like it. I've just been running with energizer 2200mah batteries which still have plenty of juice after the typical 2 1/2 hour show I record(4h15m at home when tested). We'll see how they hold up but at $10 for a set of 4 and 15min chargers I'm content for now. Agree with the trim setting being hard to see, I've got to get around to putting some white marks on them like suggested. LCD metering is good and the front LED's really provide for non-obnoxious, easy to see level monitoring. The one thing I've start doing is putting a piece of gaffers tape to lock the main gain in place after it's set. Depending on the crowd I'm in I might completely tuck away the recorder. The main gain is not nearly as stiff as the trim and it getting moved once is all it took.