Zoom F3 Multitrack Field Recorder

Compact 2-input/2-track field recorder with direct recording to microSDHC/microSDXC (up to 1TB)

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inc VAT £289.00

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Ideal for band rehearsals and recording, field recording, conferences etc. Zoom's F3 is a very compact multitrack digital recorder with high resolution WAV format recording direct to SD card.

Battery powered (use over 8 hours), Zoom's F3 is a professional field recorder with two XLR balanced inputs, designed for "failure-free recording". Two AD converters, one for low gain and one for high gain (dual AD converters), ensure no sound breakdown even at high volumes and a high signal-to-noise ratio even at low volumes.

The input signal is recorded in 32bit float WAV format, which can retain the resolution at the time of recording, and reproduces sound without degradation, retaining the original resolution even after normalization processing after recording. A combination of dual AD converters and 32bit float recording, combined with a thoroughly simple design that prevents accidental operation, means that anyone can simply press the REC button and record audio without gain adjustment and without sound distortion.

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.

The F3 is well-equipped for long location shoots or remote fieldwork, with a variety of power options and massive storage. With two alkaline AA batteries, take advantage of over eight hours of battery life. Set yourself up for an unlimited charge via the AD-17 AC adapter or USB power supply. Use a micro SD card up to 1TB to record over 180 hours of audio at the highest possible sample rate/bit-depth.

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 computer’s audio with the F3 inputs to complete the sound for your stream.

Brief Specs

Input and output channels: INPUTS MIC/LINE (mono): 2, OUTPUTS LINE OUT: 1, PHONE OUT: 1, Inputs MIC/LINE (MONO), Connectors: 2 XLR (2: HOT), Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary (dual AD converter circuits used), Input impedance: MIC: 3 kΩ or more, LINE: 3 kΩ or more, Maximum input level: MIC: +4 dBu, LINE: +24 dBu, 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 Outputs LINE OUT, Connector: 1 stereo mini jack, Maximum output level: +1 dBu, Output impedance: 100 Ω or less, PHONE OUT, Connector: 1 stereo mini jack, Maximum output level: 50 mW + 50 mW (into 32 Ω load), Output impedance: 15 Ω or less, Recorder Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 2, Maximum simultaneous playback tracks: 2, Recording format: WAV, 44.1/48/ 88.2/96/192 kHz, 32-bit float mono/stereo, BWF and iXML formats supported, Recording media: 4 – 32 GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification, 64 GB – 1 TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification, Display LCD with backlight (96×64 resolution) , USB Connector: USB Type-C, • Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported, Audio interface operation: USB2.0 High Speed, 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz, 24-bit, 2-in/2-out, Mass storage operation: USB 2.0 High Speed REMOTE Dedicated wireless adapter (ZOOM BTA-1), POWER 2 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium), AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A • USB bus power is supported., ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES 48 kHz/32-bit float, 2ch recording to microSDHC card Alkaline batteries: about 8 hours NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 8.5 hours Lithium batteries: about 18 hours • THE VALUES ARE APPROXIMATE (without headphones, PHANTOM off, LCD Backlight off) Alkaline batteries: about 2 hours • CONTINUOUS BATTERY OPERATION TIMES WERE DETERMINED USING IN-HOUSE TESTING METHODS. 48 kHz/32-bit float, 2ch recording to microSDHC card NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 3 hours, THEY WILL VARY GREATLY ACCORDING TO USE CONDITIONS (headphones into 32Ω load, PHANTOM at 48 V (5 mA), LCD Backlight off) Lithium batteries: about 7.5 hours, POWER CONSUMPTION: 5 W maximum, DIMENSIONS: 75.0 mm (W) × 77.3 mm (D) × 47.8 mm (H), WEIGHT: (including batteries) 242 g

Weight and Dimension

Weight: 0.09 KGS

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