The Fostex FR-2LE field memory recorders are designed to allow you to make high quality recordings outside of the recording studio. The unit requires four AA batteries not provided by the cage. I also recommend using a 1 gig or higher compact flash card to make your recordings (the unit is supplied with a 128mb card that allows for about 11 minutes of stereo audio or 23 minutes in mono).

Recording to the Fostex FR-2LE
1. Install four AA batteries or connect the unit to an AC outlet using the power adapter.
2. Flip the power switch up and release it to turn on the unit.
3. If the compact flash card needs formatting follow these steps (all data on the card will be lost).
    a) Navigate in the menu to “Disk > Format”
    b) Use +/- to move to “FS/BIT Mode”
    c) Choose “BWF44/16” for CD quality
    d) Set the “Track Mode” to either mono or stereo
    e) Choose “[EXECUTE]” and press MENU / ENTER
    f) Choose “[EXECUTE]” again and press MENU / ENTER again

4. Plug your Mic(s) into the Analog in XLR jacks on the left side of the unit.
5. If you are using a condenser microphone that requires phantom power in the menu go to “Setup > Phantom” and set it to “On”.
6. Press the grey “REC STBY” (record standby) button to prepare for recording and check your levels.
7. Use the “MIC TRIM” knobs to adjust your levels.
8. Press the red “REC” (record) button to start recording, “REC STBY” to pause, or “STOP/CANCEL” to stop.

Transferring Your Recording to a Computer
1. Connect a USB cable from the unit to a compter
2. In the MENU go to “USB Mode > USB Device Mode”
3. Drag and drop your recording to the hard drive on the computer
4. You can now import your recordings into Protools.