Zoom has announced the addition of the F3 compact professional field recorder to their popular product line up. This small but mighty device also works as a 2-channel audio interface, here’s the lowdown from the press release…
Featuring dual A/D converters and low-noise preamps found on Zoom's pro-acclaimed F-Series, the Zoom F3 Field Recorder brings 32-bit float recording technology to all-new levels. Built in a sturdy metal casing with durable side bars and slide-resistant rubber feet, the new F3 can even be conveniently attached directly onto a boom microphone stand by common Velcro straps.
The F3 is a 2-channel /2-track audio portable recorder that records directly to microSD cards (up to 1TB of memory) and can operate continuously for over 8 hours with two AA alkaline batteries. Thanks to its high-performance specifications, the F3 allows for recording audio at full dynamic range and free from any clips or distortion. It provides 2 inputs with locking XLR connectors and high-quality preamps for connecting professional microphones.
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.
Zoom F3 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 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 (*Android version to be released in 2022)
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.)