Zoom F3 Field Recorder

SMALL DESIGN,BIG SOUND
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.

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 32-bit float/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.) 
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 linear/32-bit float

 
 
• 32-bit float format is supported for firmware version 2.0 or later.

 
 
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

WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Package includes

F3 Field Recorder
Quick Tour