Description

Zoom F3Field-Recorder

The ZOOM F3 is a professional field recorder with two balanced XLR inputs designed for interference-free recording. Two AD converters, one for low and one for high gain (dual AD converter), ensure that there is no loss of sound even at high volumes and that the signal-to-noise ratio is high even at low volumes. The input signal is recorded in 32-bit float WAV format, which can maintain the resolution at the time of recording and reproduce the sound without degradation, retaining the original resolution even after post-recording normalization processing.

The combination of dual AD converters and 32-bit float recording, coupled with a thoroughly simple design that prevents accidental operation, means that anyone can simply press the REC button and record audio with no gain adjustment and no sound distortion. The palm-sized, compact and robust housing can also be clipped onto a boom microphone.

• Compact 2-input/2-track field recorder with 32-bit float recording
• No gain adjustment required, for recordings without sound distortion
• Switchable phantom power (+24V / +48V)
• 2 independent balanced XLR inputs with locking mechanism
• Up to 192 kHz sampling with fixed 32-bit float, recorded in mono or stereo WAV format
• High-quality microphone preamplifier with extremely low noise floor of less than -127dBu EIN
• REC hold function to prevent accidental misoperation during recording
• Real-time waveform display for monitoring the input signals
• Compact and robust housing with Velcro fastener for attachment to the microphone arm
• PHONES and LINE output sockets with dedicated 3.5 mm plug and volume control
• Direct recording to microSDHC/microSDXC (up to 1TB)
• High-precision timecode* for accurate synchronization with the video
• Bluetooth connectivity for remote control via the F3 Control app for Android and iOS*
• USB audio interface with 2 inputs/2 outputs, up to 96kHz/32bit float
• 2 x AA alkaline batteries for over 8 hours (not included)
• Powered by 2 x AA batteries, AC adapter (AD-17 sold separately) or USB mobile battery

* The Bluetooth adapter BTA-1 and UltraSync Blue from Timecode Systems are required separately.