Fostex FR2 external power?

Tifstorey · #1 (**permalink**) 30th July 2008 , 10:54 AM

Good afternoon all,

Recently got hold of the Fostex FR2 and one of the first things i noticed was the poor battery life (going through 8 Duracell each recording gets bluddy expensive!).

After scouring all over the net i've finally managed to find a possible lead..

Eco-Charge | EC-90 Series 12 and 7.5 Volt Remote Battery System Would this work?

I know there's an external battery option for the FR2-LE, but i've not managed to find much on the FR2.

Could anyone shed some light on any possible packs?

Many thanks,

Tif

saxman · #2 (**permalink**) 30th July 2008 , 11:12 AM

Hi Tif

Doesn't the Fostex FR2 have a standard small round power input on the left hand side? It requires 12V DC.

So I would have thought something like this would do the job;
Maplin > Fixed Voltage Regulated Mains Adaptors

The Eco-charge unit you suggested does supply 12V DC but through an XLR connection. Look on the left side panel of the Fostex FR2 and you should see a small round DC connector with 12V above it.

If you do decide to buy a standard power supply do make sure that it is a regulated power supply.

saxman · #3 (**permalink**) 30th July 2008 , 11:21 AM

The Fostex part number for the power supply is;
Model AD12-1300

Fostex AD12-1300 AC Adaptor Power Supply Unit For at DV247.COM

Tifstorey · #4 (**permalink**) 30th July 2008 , 11:23 AM

Hi Saxman, thanks for the quick reply.

It does have a 12v connection for plugging in, however - i'm in need of something for when i'm out and about location recording. The battery life isn't great, i was hoping for an external battery pack to just plug in that'll recharge when i get back home.

Should have specified that on the original post, sorry.

Cheers,

Tif

saxman · #5 (**permalink**) 30th July 2008 , 11:40 AM

Sorry Tif, I was confused.

Maybe the Li-ion 12v Rechargeable Battery here would do the job;
Actioncameras.co.uk Battery Related Accessories

Tifstorey · #6 (**permalink**) 31st July 2008 , 09:52 AM

Spot on mate, thanks alot!

I've been looking for so long that i'm now a bit skeptical about how easy it looks to buy. I've read on a few forums about FR2 owners that have had trouble with the fact there's no option for rechargable batteries. That being said though, it has a 12v input, the battery is a 12v.. i don't see why it shouldn't work, certainly only one way to find out.

Thanks again,

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Tifstorey Super Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Burnley, Lancashire Posts: 459	Fostex FR2 external power? Good afternoon all, Recently got hold of the Fostex FR2 and one of the first things i noticed was the poor battery life (going through 8 Duracell each recording gets bluddy expensive!). After scouring all over the net i've finally managed to find a possible lead.. Eco-Charge \| EC-90 Series 12 and 7.5 Volt Remote Battery System Would this work? I know there's an external battery option for the FR2-LE, but i've not managed to find much on the FR2. Could anyone shed some light on any possible packs? Many thanks, Tif
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Tifstorey Super Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Burnley, Lancashire Posts: 459	Hi Saxman, thanks for the quick reply. It does have a 12v connection for plugging in, however - i'm in need of something for when i'm out and about location recording. The battery life isn't great, i was hoping for an external battery pack to just plug in that'll recharge when i get back home. Should have specified that on the original post, sorry. Cheers, Tif
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#2 (permalink) 30th July 2008 , 11:12 AM
saxman Round The Horn Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Morden, Surrey Posts: 824	Hi Tif Doesn't the Fostex FR2 have a standard small round power input on the left hand side? It requires 12V DC. So I would have thought something like this would do the job; Maplin > Fixed Voltage Regulated Mains Adaptors The Eco-charge unit you suggested does supply 12V DC but through an XLR connection. Look on the left side panel of the Fostex FR2 and you should see a small round DC connector with 12V above it. If you do decide to buy a standard power supply do make sure that it is a regulated power supply.
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#3 (permalink) 30th July 2008 , 11:21 AM
saxman Round The Horn Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Morden, Surrey Posts: 824	The Fostex part number for the power supply is; Model AD12-1300 Fostex AD12-1300 AC Adaptor Power Supply Unit For at DV247.COM
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#5 (permalink) 30th July 2008 , 11:40 AM
saxman Round The Horn Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Morden, Surrey Posts: 824	Sorry Tif, I was confused. Maybe the Li-ion 12v Rechargeable Battery here would do the job; Actioncameras.co.uk Battery Related Accessories
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#6 (permalink) 31st July 2008 , 09:52 AM
Tifstorey Super Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Burnley, Lancashire Posts: 459	Spot on mate, thanks alot! I've been looking for so long that i'm now a bit skeptical about how easy it looks to buy. I've read on a few forums about FR2 owners that have had trouble with the fact there's no option for rechargable batteries. That being said though, it has a 12v input, the battery is a 12v.. i don't see why it shouldn't work, certainly only one way to find out. Thanks again,
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