Zoom F1-SP 2 Channel Digital Multitrack Field Recorder with Shotgun Microphone

The F1-SP comes with the SGH-6 Shotgun Mic known for capturing pro-quality, hyper directional sound, and it’s aluminum body makes it extremely lightweight. Combined with the F1, you can record high-resolution audio up to 24 bit/96 kHz, providing high-impact audio for any video production.

Key Features

Two-channel audio recorder
Compatible with Zoom microphone capsules
Supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formats
One-touch button controls
1.25” monochrome LCD display
Rec Hold function to avoid accidental operation of buttons
Stereo " Mic/Line In mini phone jack with Plug-in power (2.5V)
Stereo " Phone/Line Output jack with dedicated volume control
Built in limiter and auto level control to avoid clipping
Pre-Record function
Tone generator for calibrating audio levels between the F1 and a DSLR or video camera without the need for an attenuator cable
Sound marker function that outputs quick tone to make syncing audio and video easy
Records directly to micro SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB
Micro USB port for data exchange to and from computer and use as an audio interface with computer or iOS device
Runs on only 2 standard AAA alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH rechargeable batteries, or AC adapter (AD-17)
Up to 10 hours of operation with alkaline batteries (when using lavalier)
*Camera not included

Technical Specifications

Recording media
microSD/microSDHC cards
(Class 4 or higher, up to 32 GB)
Recording formats
WAV
44.1 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/24-bit, 96 kHz/24-bit
MP3
48 kbps, 128 kbps, 192 kbps, 256 kbps, 320 kbps
Mono/stereo ID3v1 tags supported
Display
1.25" monochrome LCD
INPUTS
MIC IN
ZOOM mic capsule input
Mono shotgun mic (SGH-6):
Directionality: Super cardioid (3 directional mic units)
Sensitivity: 39 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz
Input gain: +50 dB
Maximum sound pressure input: 122 dB SPL
MIC/LINE IN
Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini (with screw lock)
Supports plug-in power (2.5 V)
Input gain: 12 dB +36 dB
Input impedance: 2 k or more
OUTPUTS
PHONE OUT
Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini (with screw lock)
Maximum output level: 11 mW + 11 mW (into 32 load)
USB
microUSB
Mass storage operation: USB 2.0 High Speed
Audio interface operation: USB class compliant
44.1kHz/16-bit, 48kHz/16-bit, 2-in/2-out
Transfer method: asynchronous
POWER
2 AAA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)
AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5V/1A
Recording time using batteries
SGH-6 mono shotgun mic capsule (48 kHz/24-bit, mono):
Alkaline batteries: about 6.5 hours
NiMH batteries 750 mAh): about 6 hours
Lithium batteries: about 11 hours
*The above values are approximate.