Zoom F3 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Field Recorder
- For Videographers, Podcasters & Sound Recordists
- 2 Ultralow-Noise Mic Pres via XLR Jacks
- No Gain Adjustment Needed
- 32-Bit Float Recording Avoids Clipping
- Headphone and Line Outputs
- Hold Switch Averts Unintended Operation
- USB Power / 8 Hours via AA Batteries
- microSD Card Recording / USB Audio I/O
- Waveform Display, Easy 1-Touch Controls
- Boompole- and Pocket-Friendly Design
Details
The Zoom F3 2-Track Portable Field Recorder captures clear, distortion-free sound from your external XLR mics in an instant for your next video shoot, interview, or sound design excursion. With two premium mic preamps and 32-bit float technology, the F3 handles the softest and loudest sounds you can throw at it while avoiding distortion, maintaining low-noise performance, and freeing you from the responsibility of adjusting gain.
From the real-time waveform display and one-touch controls to the flexible powering options and precision timecode functionality, the F3 is properly equipped to please novices and demanding veterans alike. Whether you need long-duration stereo recording for an interview, redundant capture of dual-mic setups for a video shoot, or failure-proof recording on location, the F3 has the modes, resolutions, and media support to handle your crucial audio tasks. Plus, its operational versatility ensures that the F3 will always enhance your workflow, be it simple, complex, or always changing. You can feel confident using it as your main recorder, a USB audio interface for your dedicated computer rig, or a backup unit for added safety.
Automatic Distortion-Free Audio
Dual XLR Mic/Line Inputs
High-Quality Recording Settings
Record Direct to microSD Cards
Headphone and Line Outputs
Power for Hours
USB Audio and File Transfers
Precision Timecode and Synchronization
App-Based Remote Control
Intuitive Controls and Built-In Display
Hold Function Inhibits Accidental Interruptions
Low Profile and Lightweight
Specifications
Form Factor | Handheld Recorder |
Primary Use Applications | Audio-for-Video |
Number of Tracks | 2 |
Number of Input Channels | 2 |
Max Sample Rate/Resolution | 192 kHz / 32-Bit |
Microphone | None |
Number of Mic Preamps | 2 |
Built-In Speaker | No |
Memory Card Support | microSDHC (4 GB to 32 GB) microSDXC (64 GB to 1 TB) |
Internal Storage | None |
Special Features | Remote Control Capable (Remote Available Separately) |
Audio File Formats | BWF, iXML |
Sample Rates | 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 192 kHz |
Bit Depth | 32-Bit |
Signal Processing & FX | None |
Timecode Support | Yes |
Included Software | None |
Analog I/O | 2 x XLR 3-Pin Female Balanced Line/Mic Input (Lockable) 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Line Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Headphone Output |
Digital I/O | None |
Phantom Power | +24 / 48 V, Selectable On/Off |
Phantom Power Current | 10 mA per Channel |
Host Connection | 1 x USB Type-C (USB 2.0) |
Audio Interface Capability | Stereo Only |
Max Input Level | Mic Inputs: +4 dBu Line Inputs: +24 dBu |
Max Output Level | Line Outputs: +1 dBu |
Headphone Output Power | 50 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms |
Impedance | Mic/Line Inputs: ≥3 Kilohms Line Outputs: ≤100 Ohms Headphone Outputs: ≤15 Ohms |
EIN | ≤-127 dBu |
Power Options | Battery, USB Bus Power, or AC/DC Power Adapter |
Battery Type | 2 x AA (Included) |
Approximate Battery Life | 48 kHz/32-Bit: 8 Hours (AA Alkaline, 2 Channels, Recording) 8.5 Hours (AA NiMH, 2 Channels, Recording) 18 Hours (AA Lithium, 2 Channels, Recording) |
AC/DC Power Adapter | 5 VDC at 1 A (Not Included) |
Included Accessories | Batteries |
Mounting Options | None |
Dimensions | 3 x 1.9 x 3" / 75 x 47.8 x 77.3 mm |
Weight | 8.5 oz / 242 g (with Batteries) |
What's In The Box
- Zoom F3 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Field Recorder
- 2 x AA Alkaline Batteries
- Limited 1-Year Warranty