DC-R302 : DSLR Mixer/Recorder

Overview

Many DSLRs can now capture HD video, many also have microphone inputs. However most do not have headphone monitoring or metering capabilities, and none have on-board mixers. Enter the new Fostex DC-R302.

The DC-R302 is a professional stereo recorder with on-board 3-ch pre-amp audio microphone / line mixer designed for use with video-capable DSLRs. Recording pristine quality stereo audio direct to SD cards, the DC-R302 not only allows DSLRs to be easily used in field production applications, it also simplifies the capturing process allowing the camera operator to operate the recorder and camera at the same time.

Housed in a rugged, extruded aluminium chassis the DC-R302 combines Fostex’s usual high pedigree of electrical engineering and mechanical construction with a compact footprint and high-quality components. Main features of this no-compromise unit include up to 24bit / 96kHz stereo recording to SDHC cards, 3 channel mic/line mixer with XLR inputs, 48V Phantom Power, limiters and high pass filters, slate tone, flexible on-board headphone monitoring, remote DSLR control and large LCD metering.

Optional Model SC-302 Carry Case

Optional AD15-3200 AC Adapter
AC adapter for in house use (no battery charging function)

In Detail

• Compatible with off the shelf wired remote controller (such as Panasonic DMW-RS1 or equivalent)
• 3 XLR inputs with Limiter and High Pass Filter
• 48V Phantom power for use with condenser microphones
• Microphone Out in addition to Line Out to send stereo mix to the camera
• Headphone monitoring of Left / Stereo / Right / Return
• Auto Slate Tone (1kHz / sine wave) function convenient for subsequent synchronization
• USB for file transfer as well as USB audio output for for PC recording and live streaming*
• Powered by 4 x AA batteries (approx. 4 hours operation with NiMH batteries) or external DC (9 - 24V)
• Robust, yet light weight extruded aluminum chassis
• Can be used as an independent portable mixer/recorder

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Specifications

Inputs
Connector: XLR-3-31 (female, #2 hot) / electrically balanced
Reference Input Level: HI -60 / MID -55 / LOW -50dBu (Mic), -10dBu (Line)
Maximum Input Level: HI -32 / MID -27 / LOW -22dBu (Mic), +10dBu (Line)
Input Impedance: more than 10k ohm
Phantom power: P48V+-4V (10mA/CH) (Mic)

RTN In
Connector: 3.5mm dia, stereo mini (unbalanced)
Reference Input Level: -10dBV
Maximum Input Level: +2dBV
Input Impedance: more than 10k ohm

Main Out
Connector: RCA Pin / unbalanced
Reference Output Level: -10dBV (at reference level input & -12dBFS signal)
Maximum Output Level: +2dBV (at 0dBFS)
Load Impedance: more than 10k ohm

Mic Out
Reference Output Level: -50dBV (at reference level input)
Maximum Output Level: -30dBV
Load Impedance: more than 10k ohm

Performance
Frequency response:
LINE IN – MAIN OUT: 20 – 20kHz +-1dB (at reference level)
MIC IN – MAIN OUT: 40 – 20kHz +-3dB (at reference level)
S/N ratio (A-weighted):
LINE: more than 95dB (INPUT GAIN -10dBV)
MIC: more than 55dB (INPUT GAIN Max / 150 ohm loaded)
Total harmonic distortion:
LINE: less than 0.01% at 1kHz (INPUT GAIN: LINE)
MIC: less than 0.1% at 1kHz (INPUT GAIN: HI)

Physical
External dimensions:
152 (W) x 45 (H) x 107 (D) mm  w/o camera mount
152 (W) x 52.5 (H) x 107 (D) mm w/ camera mount

Weight:690g (excluding batteries)

Internal batteries: AA x 4 (alkaline / NiMH ) /  Rated range DC4.8 – 6V
External power supply: AC adapter or equivalent / Rated range DC9 – 24V

Documents and Downloads

• Brochure
• Owners Manual

For more document downloads, check the manuals section in Technical Support