Fostex

We evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different on-stage playback machines, and offer advice on how to avoid those embarrassing live backing-track pitfalls!

I'd like to know more about the difference between monitor designs that feature ports and those that do not. How do they differ in terms of sound and performance?

Fostex’s new headphone range offers closed, open and ‘semi-open’ options. But what’s the difference, and which would suit you best?

I am a guitarist and I want to buy a four-track digital recorder for less than £300. Do you have any recommendations?

Several unusual new technologies have been combined in this new product from Fostex to create an accurate mixing tool.

Fostex have been making planar magnetic headphones since before they were cool. How do their latest models fare?

Fostex aim to tackle the top of the closed-back cans market, with this premium new design.

In their new PX series of monitors, Fostex have chosen to use DSP to provide a range of useful configuration options.

Fostex's new recorder is the lowest-cost digital 16-track currently on the market. How have they made it so affordable?

The FR2LE promises high-quality stereo audio capture in a small and inexpensive package. Is it perfect for location sound recording?