• 2 x SD card slots and 1 x USB host connector for alternate recording & playback via different media

• Stereo or Mono WAV (BWF) recording to SD (SDHC) cards and USB storage sticks

• 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz, Quantization: 16/24bit

• Front Panel Mic Input

• High speed file transfer with PC via USB 2.0 (bi-directional)

AND NOW...

THE NEW EPCT-1 INSTANT START CONTROLLER FOR UR-2

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Now the UR-2 really comes into its own as a broadcast source device because the new EPCT-1 enables up to 20 tracks to be instantly started...

• 20 instant start points can be stored

• Self-illuminated switches to identify file loading status as well as playback status

• 5-million time durable push switch parts as well as robust but compact metal chassis

• Single mode for playback of a file once

• Continuous mode for playback from the start point anytime the key is pressed

• Simple transport control (Rec, Play, Stop, etc.) mode is also available

FOSTEX UR-2
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Stereo Rackmounting Solid State Recorder/Replayer

The unique UR-2 is a new generation stereo solid state sound recorder from Fostex in a 1U rack size and it uses both SD (SDHC) cards (2 SD card slots are provided) and USB storage sticks. This provides the ultimate in flexibly for both recording and playback.

The UR-2 offers high quality recording of up to 24bit/96kHz in BWF (WAV) format, and a variety of playback functions are provided, including Chain Play and Timer Play, making it suitable for live stage performance, broadcast and a host of sound installation applications.

The UR-2's analogue input and output are via balanced XLR/+4dBu and unbalanced RCA Phono/-10dBV interfacing is also available. Digital i/o complies to AES/EBU and S/PDIF standards. In addition to external control via parallel remote (D-Sub 25pin) and RS-232C serial remote, a USB keyboard and 10-key keyboard can trigger instant playback starts.

The UR-2's microphone input located on the front panel offers 48V phantom power, and it can be used not only for recording but also for speech (voice-over) mixed with any of the playback cards. A newly developed organic EL display gives an extremely clear visibility, and the whole package is very easy and responsive to use.

FEATURES

• Two SD (SDHC) card slots and a USB host connector for alternate recording/playback

• Stereo/Mono WAV (BWF) recording to SD (SDHC) card and USB storage device

• 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz, 16/24-bit

• High speed file transfer with PC via USB 2.0 (bi-directional)

• FAT32 format

• Chain Play and Memory Play features

• Timer Play and Power ON Play enables automatic playback start

• Play mode list uses CSV file format for easy editing by text editor or spreadsheet software on PC

• 99 Cue points with locate function

• Waveform display under Scrub mode for easy Cue point setting

• Front panel microphone input with 48V phantom power

• Dual use mic input: recording or presentation (can be mixed with playback from SD cards or USB storage device)

• Analogue I/O via balanced XLR as well as unbalanced RCA phono

• Digital I/O via XLR connectors

• Organic high visibility EL display

• Remote transport control via Footswitch

• Parallel remote port (D-sub 25pin) and RS-232C (D-sub 9pin)

• External USB keyboard can be used for file name editing and/or transport control such as REC and PLAY and track selection

FOSTEX UR-2 SPECIFICATIONS
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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: BWF (WAV), MP3 with future software update
ADC/DAC: 24bit Delta-Sigma modulation
Recording time: Approx. 94minutes per Gigabyte (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 and Output 0dBu = 0.775Vrms, 0dBV = 1.0Vrms
Analogue input (INPUT L, R) Connectors: 3-pin XLR, balanced (pin 2 hot); RCA phono, unbalanced
Nominal input level: +4dBu (XLR/balanced), -10dBV (RCA phono/unbalanced)
Maximum input level: +24dBu (-20dBFS, XLR/balanced), +10dBV (-20dBFS, RCA phono/unbalanced)
Input impedance: more than 10kW
Microphone input (FRONT PANEL MIC IN) Connector: 3-pin XLR, balanced (pin 2 hot)
Nominal input level: -56 ~ -12dBu
Maximum input level: +7dBu (with Max gain)
Input impedance: more than 1.5kW
Phantom Power: P48V Analog output (OUTPUT L, R)
Connectors: 3-pin XLR, balanced (pin 2 hot), RCA phono jack, unbalanced
Nominal output level: +4dBu (XLR/balanced), -10dBV (RCA phono/unbalanced)
Maximum output level: +24dBu (-20dBFS, XLR/balanced), +10dBV (-20dBFS, RCA phono/unbalanced)
Load impedance: more than 10kW
Digital input Connector: 3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot)
Format: IEC60958 (AES/EBU) or IEC60958 (S/PDIF)
Auto select Digital output Connector: 3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot)
Format: IEC60958 (AES/EBU) or IEC60958 (S/PDIF)
Headphones output Connector: 6.3mm stereo mini-jack
Maximum output: 100mW (with 32W load)
Remote Connector: D-sub 9pin (RS-232C), D-sub 25pin (Parallel)
Footswitch Connector: 6.3mm mini-jack
USB port Connectors: A type (Host, Keyboard), B type (for PC, USB 2.0 Hi-speed)
SD card Slots: Standard SD (SDHC) card slot x 2
General Dimensions: 482 (W) x 52 (H) x 197 (D) mm
Weight: Approx. 2.3kg (w/o AC adaptor)
Power requirement: DC12~24V, Standard AC adaptor included with 4-pin XLR plug 
Power consumption: Approx. 5W