Fostex CR500 CD-R/RW Master Recorder

A mastering recorder with strong playback features.

For mastering purposes, the Fostex CR500 recorder offers the world-first direct BWF recording onto UDF formatted CDs at up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution. The file is fully compatible with PC workstations with data transfers requiring a simple copy and paste procedure instead of realtime audio ripping. In addition, the CR500 master recorder is ideal for DAT archiving in the standard 16-bit/48kHz format.

On the playback side, the Fostex CR500 recorder 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 discs), for versatile applications such as event playback, stage playback as well as broadcast playback.

Fostex CR500 CD-R/RW Master Recorder Features:

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/)
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, and simple transport controlling.
Program play up to 9 songs per disc
10 memory points per disc
Internal memory for up to 100 discs, programs and memories
Power On Play functions good for event and installation applications
Rotary encoder for quick access to the setup menu
Direct track selection by 10 key
*UDF formatted disc can be recognized only on Windows XP, not on Mac OS because of the different writing method on UDF format

Fostex CR500 CD-R/RW Master Recorder Specifications: