Fostex CR500 CD Master Recorder

The new 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 is available at a surprsingly low cost.

On the master recorder side, CR500 offers the world-first direct BWF recording onto UDF formatted CD at up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution. The file is fully compatible with PC workstations with data transfer a simple 'copy & paste' procedure instead of real-time audio ripping. In addition,the CR500 is ideal for DAT archiving in the standard 16-bit/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 disc (up to 100 discs), etc. for versatile applications such as event playback, stage playback as well as broadcast playback.

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/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

*UDF formatted disc can be recognized only on Windows XP, not on Mac OS because of the different writing method on UDF formatted CD

Record and play back CD-R/RW and 24-bit, 96kHz Broadcast WAV files with one unit! Broadcast WAV files record to Universal Disk formatted CDs for easy copy/paste transfer to PC. AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O. XLR and RCA analog I/O.