HAYAKUMO FORENO – high-precision stereo VU meter system made in Japan, featuring a Fuso Keiki meter built to NHK BTS5703 / JIS C1504 standards, LED illumination, a 5-step (3 dB) input attenuator, combo XLR/TRS inputs with XLR thru, independent L/R calibration, and a compact front panel tilted by 10° with wooden side panels.
FORENO brings classic level metering to modern studios with broadcast-grade accuracy and effortless integration. The top-panel attenuator lets you match levels quickly, the THRU OUT preserves signal integrity, and rear fine-trim pots allow per-channel calibration. With durable LED backlighting and Japanese build quality, it’s ideal for home, project and broadcast environments where reliable gain staging and fast visual feedback are essential.
KEY FEATURES
- Made-in-Japan stereo VU meter with broadcast-grade accuracy
- Fuso Keiki meter compliant with NHK BTS5703 / JIS C1504
- Long-life LED backlight for high visibility
- 5-step input attenuator (3 dB steps) on the top panel
- Independent L/R calibration via rear fine-adjust controls
- THRU OUT for minimal signal degradation
- Combo XLR (female) / ¼″ TRS input; XLR (male) thru
- 10° front-panel tilt; compact footprint with wooden sides
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Meter standard: BTS5703 (JIS C1504)
- Meter impedance: 3.9 kΩ (±200 Ω)
- Time constant: 0.3 s ±10%
- Frequency range: 30 Hz – 15 kHz
- Illumination: internal LED (L/R), DC 12 V
- Input: combo XLR (female) / ¼″ TRS
- THROUGH OUT: XLR (male)
- Input impedance: 47 kΩ (balanced)
- Nominal level: +4 dBu (1.228 V)
- Max input level: +24 dBu (12.283 V)
- Input calibration range: approx. +3 dB / −∞ (per channel, semi-fixed VR)
- Attenuator: 5 steps, 3 dB each (top panel)
- Power adaptor: AC 100–240 V in → DC 24 V / 1 A out
- Power consumption: ≈ 3.5 VA
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 221 × 93 × 105 mm
- Weight: unit ≈ 1,370 g; adaptor ≈ 130 g
- Included: power adaptor, manual, warranty card
