Zoom F3 portable recorder

Zoom F3

With 32-bit float recording, the F3 effortlessly captures the quietest raindrops and the loudest explosions. Its small footprint allows for this recorder to be placed anywhere, as you capture and monitor up to 192 kHz of high-quality audio.

When you’re working in the field or on set, sound levels can fluctuate often and quickly. The F3 allows you to adapt to your scene without having to set the gain or worry about clipping. In post, you’ll be able to work with your capture, regardless of extremely low or high levels.

Featuring the dual A/D converters and low-noise preamps found in professional F-Series recorders, the F3 guarantees high-quality recordings in any setting or situation.

The F3 is built with durable side bars, standard tripod mount and slide-resistant rubber feet ensuring that you can mount it on your gear or hide it in any scene. It’s sturdy metal casing and locking XLR connectors is designed for use in a variety of environments.

Specifications:

• 32 bit Float dual-AD converter (max. 192kHz)
• No leveling required thanks to the 32-bit resolution and high-quality microphone preamplifier with low noise floor (-127 dB ON)
• Switchable phantom power (+24 V / +48 V)
• Illuminated LC display with a real-time waveform display for monitoring input signals
• REC hold function
• Recording format: WAV (mono or stereo), BWF and iXML
• Supports microSDHC / microSDXC cards up to 1 TB
• A precise timecode synchronisation with video - requires Zoom BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter (item 423971, not included in the delivery) and Timecode Systems UltraSync Blue (not included in the delivery)
• USB audio interface with 2 inputs/outputs (32 Bit / 96 kHz)
• Compact and robust housing
• Power supply via 2 x AA batteries, USB-C port or Zoom AD-17 power supply (item 325751, not included in the delivery)
• Remote control via "F3 Control App" for iOS and Android (requires Zoom BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter, not included in the delivery)
• 2 Mic/line inputs: XLR
• Stereo line output: 3.5 mm jack
• Stereo headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 75 x 77.3 x 47.8mm
• Weight (incl. batteries): 242 g