This is a Fostex Foundation 2000 Digital Recorder, Editor, and Mixer. Designed for professional audio and video production environments, this unit integrates recording, editing, and mixing functionalities into a single console. The front panel clearly indicates its capabilities as a "Digital Recorder - Editor - Mixer" and features dedicated controls for group operations, machine selection, transport functions (Record, Stop, Play, F. Forward, F. Rewind), editing (Trim, Fade, Align, Copy, Cut, Paste, Ripple), and numerical input. It includes multiple LED displays for timecode, word clock, and video sync status, alongside a prominent jog wheel for precise control.
The Fostex Foundation 2000 is presented in a dark gray finish. Key specifications visible on the unit include its designation as a Digital Recorder, Editor, and Mixer. The video standard supported is NTSC, as indicated by the label on the underside. Input/Output ports visible on the right side include a Headphone jack and a Video Out port. The underside also features a multi-pin connector labeled for power and video, alongside a serial number: 02563. This listing includes the Fostex Foundation 2000 main unit as pictured.