Production Skills- Fostex Audio Recorder

The Fostex Audio Recorder is an external audio device from the camera and records audio from a microphone. The model is FR2 (Field Recorder) and is designed with a bag for outside use and to be easily carried, the device can be powered by 8AA Duracell batteries that last for 30 minutes or certain special batteries or mains. The Fostex requires a CF card to record audio and is recommended to be around 4GB which would record 14 hours. When setting up the Fostex to record, the settings should be 48KHz which is TV and broadcast quality and 16bit. The device has the option for both mono and stereo and the also features a pre record option where it records six seconds before you press the record button. There is a mic input and a line input for a microphone and mixing desk, the CF card should be inserted while the machine is turned off and the card should be formatted before use. The record standby button powers up the machine, a loud alert sign will project when the machine is running on low battery and a playback feature can be found in the menu.