Zoom F3 Multitrack Field Recorder

The F3 is a small, but mighty field recorder that is well-equipped for long location shoots or remote fieldwork, with a variety of power options and massive storage. 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 our 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. Its sturdy metal casing and locking XLR connectors is designed for use in a variety of environments.

Monitor your recordings with seamless accuracy as the F3 displays your audio as real-time waveforms and the headphone output allows you to keep an ear on your recordings, plus a line output enables you to go to your camera or other gear. Versatile control options give your production more flexibility than ever. Using the F3 control app for iOS and Android, you can record from a distance of up to 30-feet. Connect your F3 to a computer or iOS device via USB as an audio interface and record or stream up to two channels in crystal-clear 24-bit/96 kHz resolution. The loopback function allows you to combine your computers audio with the F3 inputs to complete the sound for your stream.

Features
• 2-channel / 2-track field audio recorder
• Featuring 32-bit float recording and dual AD converters for full dynamic range and clip-free audio capture
• 2 discrete inputs with locking XLR connectors
• Input signals can be monitored with real-time waveform display on LCD
• Compact and Durable (can be attached to boom mic with Velcro)
• High quality mic preamps provide a super-low noise floor (−127 dBu EIN)
• Record up to 192 kHz sampling/32-bit float WAV format, mono or stereo files
• Stereo ⅛" Phone/Line Output jack with dedicated Volume control
• Records directly to microSDHC and microSDXC cards up to 1 TB
• Wireless iOS/Android remote control available through optional BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter
• Use as 2-in/2-out USB audio interface (up to 24-bit/96 kHz)
• Over 8 hours of operation with two AA alkaline batteries
• Runs on only 2 standard AA batteries or AC adapter (AD-17) or USB battery pack
• Wireless timecode synchronization (Optional BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter and UltraSync Blue device by Timecode Systems are required.)

Specifications
Line Out Connector: Stereo mini jack
Maximum Output Level: +1 dBu
Output Impedance: 100 Ω or less
Phone Out Connector: Stereo mini jack
Maximum Output Level: 50 mW + 50 mW (into 32 Ω load)
Output Impedance: 15 Ω or less
Maximum Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 2
Maximum Simultaneous Playback Tracks: 2
Recording Format: WAV
Mic Connectors: 2 XLR
Input Gain: Adjustment unnecessary (dual AD converter circuits used)
Phantom power: +24/48 V
Combined channel total of 10 mA or less
Equivalent input noise: −127 dBu or less (IHF-A) when waveform magnification is 1024 with 150 Ω input
Power:2 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)
Power Consumption: 5 W maximum
Dimensions (W x D x H): 75.0 x 77.3 x 47.8 mm
Weight (including batteries): 242 g