Overview Fostex is a Japanese audio equipment manufacturer, established in 1973 as a subsidiary of Foster Electric Co., Ltd., founded in 1948. Foster Electric, a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company, is a global leader in OEM loudspeaker and transducer production, employing over 50,000 people across nine countries. Fostex was created to brand and market Foster’s high-quality speaker components, initially for Japan’s DIY audio market, and has since become a globally recognized name in consumer hi-fi and professional audio.

Innovations and Products Fostex pioneered affordable multitrack recording with products like:

1981: The A-8, the first eight-track reel-to-reel recorder using ¼-inch tape.
1995: The DMT-8, a digital multitrack recorder.

Its product portfolio includes:

Digital multitrack recorders
Studio monitors
Microphones
Headphones (e.g., TH-series, T50RP)
Loudspeaker drivers

Fostex is known for innovations like RP diaphragm technology and NetCIRA digital audio networking. Its portable recorders, such as the FR and PD series, are widely used in film and TV production.

Global Presence Headquartered in Akishima, Tokyo, Fostex combines cutting-edge technology with craftsmanship, serving audio professionals and enthusiasts worldwide.

Note Unrelated entities, such as Fostex Garments (a Dutch apparel brand) and a dissolved UK company, are distinct from the Japanese audio manufacturer described here.

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