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 will be available at a surprisingly low cost.

On the master recorder side, CR500 offers the world-first direct BWF recording onto UDF formatted CD at up to 24bit/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 standard16bit/48kHz format.

On the playback side, it offers many useful func-tions such as Instant Play, Fader Start, built-in memory for cue point and program play per each disk (up to 100 disks), etc. for versatile applications such as event playback, stage playback as well as broadcast playback.

Main 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
• Track number increment during recording* (with V1.10 onwards) * 100 mSec of audio mute created on the increment point.
  
  *UDF formatted disc can be recognized only on Windows XP, not on Mac OS because of the different writing method on UDF formatted CD