Tom Interviews Jenny on the Fostex FR-2

Good news! The new Fostex FR-2 field recorder arrived today. I was rather eager to see the FedEx truck come my way. As you saw from earlier posts, I tried and then returned both the Marantz PMD660 and PMD671 due to extremely noisy microphone inputs among other bothersome issues. 

Jenny Meadows (my editor and friend) was visiting, so I thought this would be a great opportunity for an impromptu Podcast with the brand new Fostex FR-2. Jenny and I talk about the benefits of using a professional editor for blogging.  How do you use an editor in a way that you keep your voice and your writing style?

I give my first impressions of the Fostex FR-2, which are a combination of joy and relief after all the disappointment with the Martanz Pro (???) PMD660 and PMD671.

Bottom line: the Fostex FR-2 works extremely well, its microphone preamps are VERY quiet, and honestly it's easier to use. It's also more expensive, but I have no regrets.