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

[timP]

I want to snap some pix of the unit this weekend... really like the LCD readout on top...all important info(time lef/samplerate/phantom on/etc) is clearly visable


PROS:
light weight, but solid plastic feel
pre-record buffer
easy to read meters on the side with smooth transition from "Pre-Record" to "Record" mode
not sure yet if it is a pro or con, but it has an internal battsled that holds 4aa batts, or a 7.2 rechargeable batt that fits in the same slot and last for hours// we'll see when it arrives
the gain knobs are linked unless you twist a bit harder on one or the other... keeps levels tight and constant, but any change can be easily tweaked.
Trim pots
CF cards are nice... I like not having any moving parts, Alot


CONS:
I'd rather it record in .wav instead of .bwf. Soundforge didn't recognize the file, but CDWave did. .BWF gets around the file split issue i guess.
No Hold button, but you have to hold the off button for it to switch off
The knobs are quite small and all balck with no markings (mights use a paint pen to at least give me a base line)


over all, I like it alot so far... I had an issue with the V2 so i have to wait to make a comparison. i think it make a great solid state all in one box.

These clips are 24/48 FLAC files (MGm300s DIN/10'/DFC>KindCablesStealthSilvers> FR2le) are above a Very chatty crowd are not meant in Any Way to be the definitive sound of the stock pre amps. I have not even put this on my home system, and I did run it a bit hot, but it sound pretty damn good and i thought y'all might like to hear this box at work:


http://www.sendspace.com/file/pf4q9s

[George2]

Way to go. Everyone that buys it likes it.
I had the same issues with the all black knobs..... just can't see, so I got some white fingernail polish (had wife buy it) and put some witness marks on the trim, headphone and master pots.
I'm on a mac so can't help you with Soundforge, but it shouild be able to import the file. Can't understand that one.
Costco has the SanDisk Ultra II 2gb CF card on sale  for $19.99 until 8-15-07, and it's plenty fast enough for the Fostex.... I think it's x66.

[Rick]

Anyone using 8GB or higher CF cards?

Rick

[danlynch]

No hold button?

Does anyone know how this compares in size with the Marantz PMD-660?

[timP]

here are some pix i took:


top display








getting ready to give it a run outside with the stock pre-amps


samples to come

[Jamos]

Hey nice pics...
Glad you finally got one of these and didn't go with something else.  I got a silver paint pen, taped off those trim & headphone  pots except for the level mark, and marked each with a bit of silver paint.  I def. recommend doing something similar (or something temporary for now) before running it out in the field.

And have you updated the firmware so that you can have the full metering on the side of the unit?

Would be cool to hear part of a show w/the V2 in there, and part of the show w/the stock pre's just to hear the difference.

Good luck!

[danlynch]

Thanks for the pix Tim.  It looks to be almost the exact same size as the 660

[Colin Liston]

Thanks for the pix Tim.  It looks to be almost the exact same size as the 660

The 660 is a little smaller.

[flintstone]

The PMD660 is about 2/3 the size and weight of the FR-2LE.
Flintstone


Marantz PMD660
dimensions = 47 x 184 x 113 mm
volume = 977 cc
weight = 607 g = recorder (500 g) + 4 AA cells (92 g) + CF card (15g)


Fostex FR-2LE
dimensions = 57 x 206 x 132 mm
volume = 1550 cc
weight = 907 g = recorder (800 g) + 4 AA (92 g) + CF card (15g)

[sygdwm]

any reports on battery life w/ 4aa's? i have read the thread and must have missed it if already said.

[Shawn]

getting ready to give it a run outside with the stock pre-amps


samples to come

I'm really interested in hearing the stock pre's. I'm thinking this box could be a front runner in the reasonably priced all in one solution market.

[twoodruff]

what type of cf cards are folks using in this recorder?

[timP]

here's a clip SBD>FR2LE (24/48) flac 118MB

http://www.sendspace.com/file/hgnpbt

more of an example of the AD conversion iguess


going to try and make up a power cable for my v2 tomorrow so i can run it an outdoor show and put up some more clips

[Butler.]

what type of cf cards are folks using in this recorder?

I'm using a Transcend 8GB 120X (TS8GCF120) and a Transcend 2GB 120X (TS4GCF120)

[Jamos]

what type of cf cards are folks using in this recorder?

I had been using a few PQI 100x 2GB & 4GB cards with no problems recording at any bit/sample rates.