ZOOM F3, 2 Track Portable Field Recorder with XLR Inputs

ZOOM F3, 2 Track Portable Field Recorder with XLR Inputs

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.

• 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 realtime 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 32-bit float/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.)

I/O

• Input Connectors: 2 XLR
• Input Gain: Adjustment unnecessary (dual AD converter circuits used)
• Input Impedance:
  • MIC: 3kΩ or more
  • LINE: 3kΩ or more
• Max Input Level:
  • MIC: 4dBu
  • LINE: 24dBu
• Phantom Power: 24/48V, combined channel total of 10mA or less
• Equivalent Input Noise: -127dBu or less (IHF-A) when waveform magnification is x1024 with 150Ω input
• Output Connectors: 2 stereo mini jacks (LINE & PHONE)
• Max Output Level:
  • LINE: 1dBu
  • PHONE: 50mW + 50mW (into 32Ω load)
• Output Impedance:
  • LINE: 100Ω or less
  • PHONE: 15Ω or less
• USB Connector: USB 2.0 Type-C

Recording

• Max Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 2
• Max Simultaneous Playback Tracks: 2
• Recording Media:
  • microSDHC Cards: 4GB - 32GB
  • microSDXC Cards: 64GB - 1TBecording Format: WAV; 44.1/48/88.2/96/192kHz, 32-bit float mono/stereo, BWF and iXML formats supported

Other

• Display: LCD with backlight (96x64 resolution)
• Power: 2 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium), AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A, USB bus power is supported
• Power Consumption: 5W max
• Dimensions (DxWxH): 3.03" x 2.95" x 1.85"
• Weight (including batteries): 0.53lbs