Zoom F3 2 Track XLR Field Recorder

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. It's 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. 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.

Key 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 " 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.)

Technical Specifications

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 k OHMS or more
LINE
3 k OHMS 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 x1024 with 150 OHMS input
Outputs
LINE OUT
Connector
1 stereo mini jack
Maximum output level
+1 dBu
Output impedance
100 OHMS or less
PHONE OU
Connector
1 stereo mini jack
Maximum output level
50 mW + 50 mW (into 32 OHMS load)
Output impedance
15 OHMS 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 (96x64 resolution)
USB
Connector
USB Type-C
Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported.
Audio interface operation
USB 2.0 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.
POWER CONSUMPTION
5 W maximum
DIMENSIONS
75.0 mm (W) x 77.3 mm (D) x 47.8 mm (H)
WEIGHT
(Including batteries) 242 g