Fostex FR-2 vs. Edirol R-4

[sniixer]

These seem to be 2 high-quality portable recorders. Has anybody had a chance to test them? I'm particularily interested in the quality of their preamps and converters.
I cant find a review about the Edirol r-4. It seems like a great portable recorder, but one thing makes me not want to buy it: it seems to lack the option to syncronize (in time) with other recorders. I already own a harddisk-recorder, and it would be very handy to be able to record on 4 more channels.

Product links:
http://www.edirol.com/products/new_products.html

http://www.fostexinternational.com/d...ucts/fr2.shtml

Also, does anybody have a recommendation for other similar recorders?

Thanks for any comments!!

[kgreener]

Haven't used either, but there are reviews of both here:

http://www.nickspicks.com

and more info can be found here:

http://www.oade.com/Tapers_Section/F...pics&forum=100

[soundchef]

Although judging by the posting dates this comment may come very late, I know edirol r-4 provides an input for synchronising audio-video in the field. They call it 'L terminal' or L connector and the camera is the dominant machine in temrs of timestamping compared to timecode generator card option for FR-2.

I am looking for reviews of these pieces of gear myself and if I come across any I'll keep you posted.

Take care,

sound chef

[SonicAlbert]

There's a new Tascam unit coming out soon that looks very interesting. Check it out:

http://www.tascam.com/Products/hdp2.html

[PHILANDDON]

There was an article in Electronic Musician about month go. The Fostex unit got a rave review. Great pre's, great A/D conversion. It was judged on par with the the Sound Devices 722, which costs twice as much.