Zoom F2-BT Bluetooth Field Recorder with Lavalier Microphone

For podcasters, videographers, bloggers, journalists and more, the F2 is the perfect audio solution for creators on the move.

AUDIO ON AUTOPILOT
The F2 features 32-bit float recording technology, allowing you to record the loudest audio signals without worrying about clipping. It will also record the quietest signals in beautiful detail. And the best part is you don’t have to worry about setting the gain. Just plug in the lav and hit record.

PLEASE HOLD
Once you start your recording, use the F2’s HOLD switch to ensure you don’t accidentally stop recording.

Key features

• Light and compact audio recorder
• 32-Bit Float recording for full dynamic range and clip free recording
• No gain adjustment necessary
• Records 44.1kHz/32-bit float or 48kHz/32-bit float audio files
• Rec Hold function to avoid accidental operation of buttons
• Stereo 1/8" Mic/Line In mini phone jack with Plug-in power (2.5V)
• Stereo 1/8" Phone/Line Output jack with dedicated volume control
• 80 Hz low cut filter
• High precision internal clock (±0.5ppm) to avoid audio and video syncing issues
• Wireless timecode synchronization (F2-BT model only)*
• Records directly to micro SD and SDHC cards up to 512 GB
• USB-C for connection to F2 Editor for settings
• Built-in Bluetooth for connection to the F2 Control app for settings adjustment and remote transport control (F2-BT model only)
• Runs on only 2 standard AAA alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH rechargeable batteries, or AC adapter (AD-17)
• Up to 15 hours of operation (14 hours on the F2-BT) with two AAA alkaline batteries

Technical Specifications

INPUT
CONNECTOR: 3.5 mm stereo mini (with screw lock) Supports plug-in power (2.5 V)
INPUT GAIN: None (dual AD conversion system)
INPUT IMPEDANCE: 2 k OHM or more
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: -5.5 dBu
OUTPUT
CONNECTOR: 3.5 mm stereo mini (with screw lock)
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32 OHM load)
RECORDING MEDIA
CARDS COMPATIBLE WITH MICROSD/MICROSDHC/MICROSDXC SPECIFICATIONS (CLASS 4 OR HIGHER, 512 GB MAXIMUM):
RECORDING FORMAT
WAV: 44.1kHz/32-bit float, 48kHz/32-bit float Mono, BWF format supported
USB
MASS STORAGE OPERATION: USB 2.0 High Speed
PC APP OPERATION: USB 2.0 High Speed
POWER
2 AAA BATTERIES (ALKALINE, LITHIUM OR RECHARGEABLE NIMH BATTERIES) AC ADAPTER (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A:
MISCELLANEOUS
BLUETOOTH: Bluetooth Ver4.2 (F2-BT only)
CONTINUOUS RECORDING TIME WHEN USING LAVALIER MIC (48KHZ/32-BIT FLOAT): Alkaline batteries: about 14 hours
NiMH batteries (750 mAh): about 10 hours Lithium batteries: about 18 hours
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS: 57.5 mm (W) × 46.4 mm (D) × 22.4 mm (H)
WEIGHT (MAIN UNIT ONLY): 32 g

LMF-2
LAVALIER MIC
CONNECTOR: 3.5 mm stereo mini (with screw lock)
DIRECTIONALITY: Omnidirectional
SENSITIVITY: -32 dB/Pa at 1 kHz
MAXIMUM SOUND PRESSURE INPUT: 115 dB SPL
CABLE LENGTH: 160 cm

In the Box
F2-BT Field Recorder
LMF-2 Lavalier Microphone
3 - WSL-1 Windscreen
MCL-1 Mic Clip
2 - AAA Batteries
WaveLab Cast Software
F2-BT Operation Manual