Topic: Anyone know anything about this Fostex FR2 LE (previously FR3 LE)

[notsofast]

I found the RC battery at a local Radio Shack (did not ask for my zip code-slackers). Battery was on sale 19.99, Charger was $24.99. Ran almost a full four hours and the meter on the deck shows almost a full charge. Another reason I love the thought that went into the design of this sweet little box.

Just offering you this if you need it now.


Tim

[Jamos]

I used the top meters for the fine tuning and level setting. I then have the box in my gear bag with the side meters facing up so I can keep an eye on them. Not sure put they look more like a peak hold type and they were prettly accurate but slow.

If you're using it with the stock firmware, the side meters will act as peak hold's...just so you can make sure you aren't clipping...
but if you upgrade the firmware, they've included the ability to make the side meters either peak hold or full, constant metering.

When it first came out I bought one and bugged Fostex to make it so, and they finally did.

[aberg]

So if you update the firmware and change that setting, are the meters nice and quick?

[Jamos]

So if you update the firmware and change that setting, are the meters nice and quick?

Yes.  I found them to be very quick and accurate.

Another great metering feature with this box is that it has those mic peak LED's as well as the main metering.  This lets you see if your mic trim is too high regardless of where you have your main levels set.

[tenesejedd]

I did not have to upgrade the firmware in order to switch the metering on the side of the unit. Just and FYI for those buying a new unit. The mic peak LEDs are nice indeed.

[willndmb]

damn this box is hot

so has anyone found anything they don't like about it, or i should say flaws?

[darktrain]

damn this box is hot

so has anyone found anything they don't like about it, or i should say flaws?

  the battery door, one of the tabs snapped first time i opened it, trying to get fostex to send me another, they are very slow to respond, got one email back saying it would be a while before they could get back with me

[sygdwm]

my only gripe is the xfer time. my 671 is 2x faster via usb.

[dennisrtyler]

my only gripe is the xfer time. my 671 is 2x faster via usb.

card reader

[sygdwm]

my only gripe is the xfer time. my 671 is 2x faster via usb.

card reader

its not that big a deal. id rather not add another box to my already tiny desk or travel w/ it.

[dennisrtyler]

my only gripe is the xfer time. my 671 is 2x faster via usb.

card reader

its not that big a deal. id rather not add another box to my already tiny desk or travel w/ it.

dude, it's the size of your wallet

[spreadheadtom]

my only gripe is the xfer time. my 671 is 2x faster via usb.

card reader

its not that big a deal. id rather not add another box to my already tiny desk or travel w/ it.

dude, it's the size of your wallet

that flat?

[sygdwm]

my only gripe is the xfer time. my 671 is 2x faster via usb.

card reader

its not that big a deal. id rather not add another box to my already tiny desk or travel w/ it.

dude, it's the size of your wallet

you have not my seen my desk. and i can just use yours on the road.

[dennisrtyler]

my only gripe is the xfer time. my 671 is 2x faster via usb.

card reader

its not that big a deal. id rather not add another box to my already tiny desk or travel w/ it.

dude, it's the size of your wallet

you have not my seen my desk. and i can just use yours on the road.

touche

[eric.B]

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