The Fostex CR500 is a next generation CD recorder which offers pro-quality advanced features both as a master recorder and as a playback machine, yet will be available at a surprsingly low cost.
On the master recorder side, Fostex CR500 offers the world-first direct BWF recording onto UDF for-matted CD at up to 24bit/96kHz resolution. The file is fully compatible with PC workstations with data transfer a simple 'copy and paste' procedure instead of real-time audio ripping. In addition,the Fostex CR500 is ideal for DAT archiving in the standard16bit/48kHz format.
On the playback side, it offers many useful functions such as Instant Play, Fader Start, built-in memory for cue point and program play per each disk (up to 100 disks), etc. for versatile applications such as event playback, stage playback as well as broadcast playback.
-CD-DA and BWF(stereo poly-file) (on UDF) file format recording.
-Complies to CD-DA, ISO9660 (playback only) and UDF (v1.02) disk format
-AES/EBU or S/PDIF digital I/O
-Analog XLR (+4dBu/-10dBV selectable) and unbalanced RCA I/O
-Fader Start function for broadcast use
-Instant Play for event applications
-USB port on the front panel for connecting an off-the-shelf USB keyboard for file name editing & simple transport controlling.
-Program play up to 99 songs per disc
-10 memory points per disc
-Internal memory for up to 100 discs' programs & memories
-Power On Play functions good for event & installation applications
-Rotary encoder for quick access to the setup menu
-Direct track selection by 10 key
