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

[Unitmonster]

quick question,

Just got my FR2-LE in the mail (thanks Aberg!) and in doing some initial testing, it doesn't appear that my AT853rx xlrs are locking securely into the slips in the deck.  I think I remember reading someone else had a similar problem, but can't seem to find it.  Has this been encountered in the past? Any suggestions on how to deal with it?

Thanks!

[eric.B]

quick question,

Just got my FR2-LE in the mail (thanks Aberg!) and in doing some initial testing, it doesn't appear that my AT853rx xlrs are locking securely into the slips in the deck.  I think I remember reading someone else had a similar problem, but can't seem to find it.  Has this been encountered in the past? Any suggestions on how to deal with it?

Thanks!

are you talking about the phantom power modules connected to the 853's?    I have the at853rx's (with the modules to power them with p48) and dont have a problem at all.. 

[Unitmonster]

quick question,

Just got my FR2-LE in the mail (thanks Aberg!) and in doing some initial testing, it doesn't appear that my AT853rx xlrs are locking securely into the slips in the deck.  I think I remember reading someone else had a similar problem, but can't seem to find it.  Has this been encountered in the past? Any suggestions on how to deal with it?

Thanks!

are you talking about the phantom power modules connected to the 853's?    I have the at853rx's (with the modules to power them with p48) and dont have a problem at all.. 

yeah, the hardwired AT8533x power modules.  Maybe I'm not pushing hard enough or something, but they don't seem to "click" into place so that you need ot press the silver release lever on the deck to remove them.  I'm a bit worried that they could just pull out of the deck in stealth situations.

[eric.B]

IIRC, mine "click" in..  but I'd have to check again at a later time..   

[grtphl]

I'm looking to buy an FR2LE.  There is someone onsite that I could get an Oade mod from, but while searching, I came across this:
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,106560.0.html

$450 Buy it Now on eBay; 6 units remaining.  The seller's feedback is very positive.  Does the unit s/he's selling on eBay look like it's missing anything, or is it just a really good deal?

(BTW, once I pick up an FR2LE, I'm going to need your guys' help to help me get all the necessary accessories (currently building my first rig).  Here's a direct link to the item: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370065462198

Please help me make an educated decision on this item-- the low price shocked me, so I'm coming to you guys for input.  Thanks!

[sygdwm]

pull the trigger. the only accessories you need (besides mics/cable/etc) is batteries and cf cards.

[grtphl]

pull the trigger. the only accessories you need (besides mics/cable/etc) is batteries and cf cards.

How many batteries and total CF card storage space would you guys bring to a 3 day festival?

[eric.B]

pull the trigger. the only accessories you need (besides mics/cable/etc) is batteries and cf cards.

How many batteries and total CF card storage space would you guys bring to a 3 day festival?

batteries..  4 7200mah or 6/7 5400mah should do it..  but that would be for every note..

as for the CF storage...  depends on the bitrate/samplerate mostly..

16bit 44k        2 hours per gig
24bit 44/48     about a gig an hour
24/96             half that....

[Carlos E. Martinez]

About overheat with no moving parts, the hot temp is not due to motors or anything, but to regulators converting voltages inside.

It would be a good idea to get to the hot part and feel how hot it gets. If you can keep your finger on it the part will usually be fine.

If you can't keep your finger then the part will need some heatsinking, which may be provided or not. If it's not then some DIYing may improve on that.

In any case, such a mod should be carried on by someone who knows what he's doing, so as not to cause any short circuits or invalidate the warranty. 

[John Willett]

pull the trigger. the only accessories you need (besides mics/cable/etc) is batteries and cf cards.

How many batteries and total CF card storage space would you guys bring to a 3 day festival?

I would have two Tamiya batteries and the fast charger.  The Tamiya doubles the battery time of the LE and the fast charger can charge by mains or in the car while you are using the other battery - so you can always have power, even miles from the mains.

[grtphl]

Have my BSC1s.  FR2LE is on the way.  I need to order the rest online (quickly) so it'll all be here in just under two weeks for some shows.  I don't know what I'm doing.  Cables: what should I get and from where?  90-degree angled on the mics end would be nice.  Stand: I have the T-Bar that came with the BSC1... where can I get a stand that would mount this?  Batteries: Who's a good online vendor?  CF card: Who's a good online vendor and what's a reliable brand?

Hope I'm not missing anything.  Please help so I have time to practice setting up and taking down my gear before it's used in the field.

[grtphl]

edit: Helped in another thread.  Ignore this post.

[willndmb]

Have my BSC1s.  FR2LE is on the way.  I need to order the rest online (quickly) so it'll all be here in just under two weeks for some shows.  I don't know what I'm doing.  Cables: what should I get and from where?  90-degree angled on the mics end would be nice.  Stand: I have the T-Bar that came with the BSC1... where can I get a stand that would mount this?  Batteries: Who's a good online vendor?  CF card: Who's a good online vendor and what's a reliable brand?

Hope I'm not missing anything.  Please help so I have time to practice setting up and taking down my gear before it's used in the field.

you can get cables from lots of places - depends what you want copper, silver, ra, length
you want a light stand typically and depending on the end of the stand and your tbar you might need an adapter
batteries seem to be cheapest on ebay
the fr2le doesn't seem top be to picky with cards, i am running adata 16gb

if you really want to make it easy though (i think) you can get everything from b&h although its not going to be the cheapest way to go

[Unitmonster]

if I'm not mistaken, there is a brand new set of FR2-LE compatible batts + charger in teh yardsale right now ($50). Not mine...

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,107038.0.html

[grtphl]

Thanks for the replies.  Ordered the cables today.  Have a light stand planned for purchase; and, after waiting for input from the guy who sold me the FR2LE, I'll be picking up batteries along with an 8 gig A-data card.  Once this is done, so is the rig... for now