The Fostex FD4 is a hard disk multitracker without a hard disk. Pardon? You'll have to read on for the detail, but I'll say at the outset that the FD4 isn't weighed down with features (as some hard disk recorders are) and that Fostex seem to have struck a happy balance between features and usability in their new machine — they appear to have remembered that most potential purchasers will probably be complete novices in the recording arts.

Fully adjustable pop screen for studio microphones

• Screen material: Nylon
• Frame material: Plastic
• Gooseneck material: Metal
• Pop screen diameter: 19 cm (7.5)
• Gooseneck length: 39 cm (15.4)
• Fixing: Clamp (for a stand with a diameter of 22 mm (0.87) maximum)

• Material: Metal (structure), rubber (anti-skid clamp)
• Fixing: On any 18-mm to 45-mm-diameter tube (0.7" to 1.8"), attachable to any cymbal, microphone or music stand
• Feature: Reinforced screw-in clamping system
• Angle: Adjustable
• Thread adapter: Universal, 3/8" to 5/8"
• Colour: Black
• Weight: 300 g (0.66 lb)

• Metal structure with rubber anti-skid clamp
• Attachable to any cymbal, microphone, or music stand
• reinforced screw-in clamping system and hook for bow
• Adjustable, 2 section angle
• Fits small stringed instruments (ukulele, violin, or mandolin)

- Mic boom stand

- Regular boom arm with adjustment

- Height adjustable

- Tough, tubular, tripod base