Fostex UR-2
Stereo Rack Memory Recorder

The UR-2 is a stereo audio recorder which records high quality audio to SD cards and USB pen drives and will flexibly adapt to the wide variety of playback requirements, such as stage sound reproduction and installation audio player


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Main Features
* 2 sets SD card slots and a USB host connector for alternate recording/playback among the different media.
* Stereo or Mono WAV (BWF) recording to SD card (also SDHC) and USB storage device
* Fs: 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz, Quantization: 16/24bit
* Future software update enables the MP3 playback and recording (estimated delivery within 2008)
* High speed file transfer with PC via USB 2.0 (bi-directional)
* Employing FAT32 format, it allows to directly mount the recorded files to PC.
* It adapts to a wide variety of use environment by offering Chain Play and Memory Play.
* Timer Play and Power ON Play enable automatic playback start for such as chime and repetitive announcement, which are convenient in the installation audio industry.
* The play mode list employs CSV file format so that it is easy to edit by a text editor or spread sheet program software on PC.
* 99 Cue points with locate function. Waveform display under Scrub mode offers easy and visual Cue point setting
* Microphone input with P48V available on the front panel. Not only for recording but for speech to be mixed with playback source.
* Analog I/O with balanced XLR and un-balanced RCA pin jacks, Digital I/O with XLR connectors
* An organic LED display offers high visibility.
* Remote transport control via Foot SW, Parallel remote pot (D-sub 25pin) and RS-232C (D-sub 9pin)
* External USB keyboard can be used not only for file name editing but for transport control such as REC and PLAY.
* DC power for the convenience in outdoor event and location recording.



Applications

Live Concerts and Lectures
The UR-2 offers digital audio recording resolution up to 24bit/96kHz. This satisfies demands in
such critical musical environments necessary in classical music concert and piano recitals.
When the bit rate and sampling frequency are set at 16bit/44.1kHz, The UR -2 can record over
3 hours with a 2GB SD card. This can accommodate the recording of long lectures without
interruption. The UR-2 offers 99 Cue points per file, which are used to locate an important
scene transitions and critical song location points. The recording format is BWF (WAV) on both
the SD card and the USB storage device. The files are easily transferred to a PC. In addition,
these files can be also used in today?s portable music players.

Shopping mall and public space
The UR-2 can be used for playback of announcements in public applications such as shopping
malls or airports. The Power-ON Play feature will automatically start audio playback upon
powering up the unit. The Timer Play function will manage the auto start program based on its
internal 24-hour clock. The microphone input located on the front panel can be mixed with the
playback sound from the SD card or USB storage device. The user can adjust the mix balance.
The playback sound level can also be totally muted if desired. This functionality is useful to add
an announcement over the programmed background music.

On stage
The UR-2 will conform to stage sound playback for musical and live stage performances. The
"Chain Play" mode manages the file list and the order of file playback. Start and end times can
be specified by user added Cue points. The UR-2 can also program files to pause at the
beginning of next file waiting to be played back.

Broadcast industry
Utilizing the BWF (WAV) format, the UR-2 can playback sound data created by a DAW.
UR-2 recorded files can be easily imported to a DAW for editing purposes as well. File transfers
with a PC are accomplished by mounting the SD card/ USB storage device or by the high-speed
transfer via the USB 2.0 port provided on the UR-2. The memory play mode offers instant start
of the audio so that there is no delay upon pressing the button. The UR-2 can take a fader start
command from the mixing consol to aid the operators? task and helps avoid missed cues. This
is highly desirable in any broadcast environment. A USB keyboard or Ten-key keyboard can be
used as a remote controller and file titling.


Specifications

RECORDING / PLAYBACK
Recording media: SD card (2 slots, SDHC, 128MB~32GB)
USB port for USB storage device (USB 2.0, Hi-speed)
Sampling frequency: 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz (24bit), 44.1/48kHz (16bit)
Record format: WAV (BWF), MP3 *with future software update
ADC/DAC: 24bit Delta-Sigma modulation
Recording time: Approx. 94minutes (1GB SD card/16bit/44.1kHz/stereo)
Recording track: Stereo or Mono
Frequency response: 20Hz~20kHz ±2dB (44.1/48kHz)
20Hz~40kHz ±3dB (88.2/96kHz)
S/N (between ADC and DAC, 24bit, 48kHz): Line 103dB or more (typical)
Mic (with Max gain) 85dB or more (typical)
Dynamic range: 103dB or more (typical)
T.H.D: Line 0.006% or less (1kHz, -1dBFS)
Mic (with Max gain) 0.01% or less (1kHz, -1dBFS)
Reference level: -12dBFS/-20dBFS (switchable)

INPUT / OUTPUT
0dBu = 0.775Vrms, -10dBV = 1.0Vrms

Analog input (INPUT L, R)
Connectors:
XLR 3-31, balanced (pin #2 hot)
RCA pin jack, un-balanced
Nominal input level:
+4dBu (XLR/ balanced)
-10dBV (RCA/ un-balanced)
Maximum input level:
+24dBu (-20dBFS, XLR/ balanced)
+10dBV (+20dBFS, RCA/ un-balanced)
Input impedance: more than 10kΩ

Microphone input (MIC IN)
Connector:
XLR3-31, balanced (pin #2 hot)
Nominal input level:
-56 ~ -12dBu
Maximum input level: +7dBu (with Max gain)
Input impedance: more than 1.5kΩ
Phantom Power: P48V

Analog output (OUTPUT L, R)
Connectors:
XLR 3-32, balanced (pin #2 hot)
RCA pin jack, un-balanced
Nominal output level:
+4dBu (XLR/ balanced)
-10dBV (RCA/ un-balanced)
Maximum output level:
+24dBu (-20dBFS, XLR/ balanced)
+10dBV (-20dBFS, RCA/ un-balanced)
Load impedance:more than 10kΩ

Digital input
Connector:XLR 3-31 (pin #2 hot)
Format:IEC60958 (AES/EBU) or IEC60958 (S/P DIF) *Auto select

Digital output Connector:XLR 3-32 (pin #2 hot)
Format:
IEC6d0958 (AES/EBU) or IEC60958 (S/P DIF)

Headphones output
Connector: Φ6.3mm stereo phone jack
Maximum output:100mW (with 32Ω load)

Remote
Connector: D-sub 9pin (RS-232C), D-sub 25pin (Parallel)

Foot SW
Connector:Φ6.3mm phone jack

USB port Connectors:
A type (Host, Keyboard)
B type (for PC, USB 2.0 Hi-speed)

SD card Slots: Standard SD card slot x 2

GENERAL
Dimensions: 482 (W) x 44 (H) x 195 (D) mm
Weight: Approx. 2.3kg (except AC adaptor)
Power requirement: DC12~24V, Standard AC adaptor included
Connector: XLR 4-32
Power consumption: Approx. 5W





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advanced technologic sound magazine
2008 october



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